Korea War Enters Second Year as World Looks for Peace
The Korean conflict marks a full year of fighting amid questions of world peace. Analysts cite growing strength of free nations and demonstrated resolve to resist aggression as factors reducing risk of a general war, while Moscow may act soon to avoid being overtaken. General MacArthur tours Texas urging realism in Far East policy and criticizing domestic policy. India grain loan, defense price controls, and reservist demobilization loom as key postwar concerns.
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Glass preservation plan for Declaration and Constitution
Washington officials announce permanent preservation of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution in bronze and glass enclosures. The project, after four years of development by Libbey Owen Ford glass and National Bureau of Standards, aims to allow public inspection once stored.
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Farm Dusting Poisons Prompt Respirator Advice
Farmers expect to use about 1 000 600 000 pounds of parathion insecticides this summer. The chemical is highly effective yet extremely poisonous to humans, so Mine Safety Appliance Co. of Pittsburgh designed a lightweight respirator with a molded rubber facepiece for dusting or spraying to protect workers and boost production.
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Farmers of the Future May Find TV Indispensible
RCA scientists unveil a laboratory model of a home size camera linked to a television intercom system for farms. The device could let farmers view barns at night from a master control unit near the bedside, reducing trips to the barn.
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Radio Corporation of America
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Harroplow Aims to Save Time for Farmers
The Harroplow speeds farming work by combining plowing and discing in one operation. Developed in the West to cut costs and boost seed bed preparation, it addresses labor shortages and the need for higher production.
Farmers Added to List of Critical Occupations
Farm operators and assistants have been added to the List of critical occupations by the labor department. Secretary Brannon notes the list guides manpower for armed services and helps selective service consider key farm workers needed to produce record agricultural supplies for the nation’s defense.
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