Oleo color debate pits dairy against oleomargarine interests
The article defends dairy industry against colored oleomargarine, arguing soil impact, federal restrictions, and political opposition. It cites Louis Bromfield's testimony to Congress, praises Idaho senators and representatives for opposing colored oleo, and urges farmers and merchants to protect dairy by banning yellow coloring and removing taxes on oleo.
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Agriculture Committee
U. S. House of Representatives
Louis Bromfield
Deep South
Mississippi
South
Bromfield
North
East
Middlewest
West
Idaho
U. S
Idaho Farm Journal
Taft as Check and Balance in Congress
Opinion piece lauds Senator Taft as ultra conservative yet fair minded and intelligent. It argues he serves as a crucial check in Congress against impulsive arms policy, warns against arming nations under the North Atlantic pact, and notes his respect from colleagues despite labor leaders’ hostility.
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Sen
Robert A. Taft
Congress
Taft
United States
China
Europe
Russia
Senator Taft
Milk production tied to better pastures in Idaho farms
Idaho agronomist Karl H. Klages says rising output hinges on improved pastures as dairy cow numbers fall. Renovation may be impractical for Kentucky bluegrass heavy fields, but liberal manure and nitrogen fertilization can raise yields. Early spring applications of ammonium sulfate or nitrate plus phosphoric acid boost growth. many acres include clovers. Funeral notice: Mrs. Sarah Poul Williams attended by Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Williams.
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Idaho
Karl H. Klages
University of Idaho
Klages
Agromonist
Illness of Mrs Poulsen Mentioned in Paris Notice
The report references the son of Paris and notes that Mrs Poulsen has been quite ill for the past year. The fragment suggests a family update or obituary context with limited details.
Washington Notes Veteran Workers Statistics Rise in Government
The Civil Service Commission reports veterans in government employment grew to 869000 as of January 1 1949, up nearly 90000 from the prior year. Disabled veterans on the federal payroll increased to 113700.
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Armed Forces
Civil Service
Commission
Timber shortage prompts action to grow forests
U S forestry service warns of a critical timber and lumber shortage. Annual cut and losses exceed growth by about 50 percent, with growth at 13 000 000 000 cubic feet including 35 000 000 000 board feet of saw timber. Eisenhower to lead Joint Chiefs in shaping defense needs within budget limits.
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United States Forestry Service
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Joint Chief of Staff
Armed Services
General Eisenhower
Joint Chiefs
Truman
Agriculture warns of shrinking U S wheat market
The agriculture department warns farmers that the United States may face a smaller market for its wheat when European aid ends. A shift by wheat importing nations toward long term deals with other producing countries accounted for 78 percent of non American wheat moved in world trade last year.
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Agriculture Department
United States
Cancer Becomes Second Leading Cause of Child Death
Life insurance company statisticians report cancer including leukemia and Hodgkin’s disease as the second top killer of children. For ages 5 to 9, cancer leads as the primary cause. In the United States, cancer and related diseases claim over 2,000 children annually, while major childhood diseases decline to rarity.
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Statisticians
United States
Railroad Revenues Dip in January Compared to 1849
Railroads report January operating revenue down about 2.7 percent from January 1849. Freight revenues for representative class 1 lines fall roughly 3 percent while passenger revenues ease about 1 percent.
Treasury reports tax take rises to 1948 total
Government data show taxes of all kinds in calendar 1948 reached 42.302 billion dollars, up from 39.421 billion in 1947, an increase near 3 billion. The Treasury Department released the figures, highlighting the larger revenue as the new year began.
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Treasury Department
Truman seeks new power to transfer arms abroad
Under a world arms bill being drafted by the state department President Truman will seek authority to transfer non surplus military equipment to western Europe and other overseas areas. The bill likely heads to Congress in late March or early April with the state department to decide recipients amounts and priority.
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State Department
Truman
Western
Europe
Congress
Marshall Plan funds reach nearly 4.74 billion total
An allocation of 9.298 million dollars from ECA goes to seven European nations and western Germany as part of Marshall Plan recovery aid. This increases the total earmarked funds through February 21 to 4.7363 billion dollars.
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Germany
Idaho Bulletin Details Weed Control Methods and Findings
University of Idaho agricultural experiment station releases bulletin 271 summarizing ten years of field trials at Genesee on weed killers. Sodium chlorate, carbon bisulfide, and borax are highlighted for non selective control of perennial weeds and goatweed with a new protective furrow method to reduce runoff and crop damage.
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University of ‘Idaho “Agricultural Experiment Station
Cc. I. Seely
K. H Klages
Genesee
Idaho
Overgrazing Lowers Future Yields, Says Idaho Expert
University of Idaho soils technologist G. O. Baker warns that permanent pastures and ranges suffer soil compaction and lighter litter when overgrazed. He notes reduced pore space, faster water absorption differences, and poorer forage crop performance on heavily grazed land versus lightly grazed areas.
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G. O. Baker
University of Idaho
Baker
Baker cites grazing levels boosting soil and forage
Baker declares moderate grazing reduces erosion by keeping soils porous to absorb rainfall and cut runoff. He says better water absorption preserves topsoil and promotes greater forage growth, improving grazing for livestock.
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Baker
Schedule of KPST Daily Radio Programs
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