Push Button Farm Of Tomorrow On Wisconsin Model
University of Wisconsin scientists showcase an electrically operated model farm near Madison that trims dairy chores by about 30 percent. The system uses automated stalls, feed silos, milk house doors, ventilated hay drying, and a pressed design to ease farm labor for both husband and wife, with a home layout minimizing dirt tracking.
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Madison, Wis
University of Wisconsin
Tomorow
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Attics Assn
Madison
Youth work highlighted at Oak Grove church event
Miss Hazel Elizabeth Stephenson of Severn sang The Lord's Prayer. After a church lunch by Oak Grove WMS the session opened with worship by Pleasant Grove Wesley Service Guild. Mrs. R H Johnson reported on Phiefer Mission School. Rev Ben Musser, Spring Hope Youth Leader, spoke on youth in church groups and youth work in the conference. Oak Grove Youth People's Choir performed selections.
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Hazel Elizabeth Stephenson
Severn
Oak Grove
Youth People’s Choir of
State Chairman Urges Continuation of Enforcement Work
Present at the meeting were Williamson, Vincent, House, and Kitchen with Karl Weston of Raleigh, assistant to Williamson. Board members include Walter Allen of Weldon, Hubert Riddick of Scotland Neck, H. W. Rothrock of Enfield, and Raymond Ward of Littleton.
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ABC
Williamson
Vincent
House
Karl Weston
Raleigh
Walter Allen
Weldon
Hubert Riddick
Scotland Neck
H. W. Rothrock
Enfield
Raymond Ward
Littleton
Totter seeks average man over movie star life
Audrey Totter says she would marry a newspaper man, doctor, or insurance agent from Joliet or Kansas City rather than a film star. She jokes about mink splurges, notes Ray Milland taught her to sell her own scene, and stresses she wants a real husband, not another screen partner.
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Hollywood
U.P
Audrey Totter
Miss Totter
Ciro’s
Joliet
Kansas City
Ray Milland
Paramount
Dark Circle
Milland
State records low forest fires in 1947 South
North Carolina shows the second lowest share of protected forest acreage burned in 1947 among 12 southern states. Of 13,693,625 acres under protection, 2,668 fires burned 166,745 acres, or 1.22 percent. Virginia had 0.19 percent. Beichler warns year-to-year comparisons matter for fire protection policy.
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Raleigh
K. Belcher
North Carolina
Division of Forestry and Parks
N. C. Dept. of Conservation and Development
Virginia
South
Beichler
Weeding Out Reds In POWs Tough Job
Thousands of former German soldiers, prisoners for years, cross into western Germany from the Soviet zone. Many claim to have joined anti fascist groups for food and faster repatriation, some admit belief in Communist theory. Intelligence says some may act as agents, others simply want to go home. Returnees describe harsh camp conditions in Russia and the hope of resuming life in Germany.
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Hof
Germany
U P
U. S
Local Lions hear speech on Lionism from Dean Gay
Deputy district governor of Eastern North Carolina Lions clubs Dean Gay spoke at the local Lions meeting Tuesday evening. Introduced by Ed Knott, he outlined what Lionism means and the responsibilities of members while Lions president Harvey Woodruff presided.
Anthony to Tour Europe in 1949 Amid Travelling Plans
The former professional loafer Anthony plans a 1949 trip to England and Germany once he secures a passport. He favors traveling while retiring, noting he can enjoy leisure without obligations. He sports a 1837 solid gold pocket watch with a diamond pendant and asserts a gentleman need not do anything he cannot.
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States
Vancouver
Europe
Anthony
England
Germany
S. Anthony
Soviets Censure Grand Old Men of Russian Art
New York report on the censuring of leading Soviet artists by Komsomolskaya Pravda under Zhdanovism. Alexander Gerasimov and Igo Grabar are named as targets for practicing naturalism, with socialist realism framed as the only approved art expression. General lines stress artists must follow party dictates and refrain from modernist experimentation.
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New York
U.P
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Alexander Gerasimov
Academy of Arts
Igo Grabar
Soviet Union
Gerasimov
Zhdanov
Havin
Ussr
Kolanov
Politburo
Quota Set for 1 Year Service of Boys 18
In Roanoke Rapids area a limited number of 18 year old trainees may enlist for one year from July 1 to August 31. The Durham Area Commander sets the quota: 6 white and 3 Negro for the Regular Army, and one white for the USAF. Trainees must be 18 and under 19, with birth certificates mandatory for all applicants.
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Roanoke Rapids
Msgt
Elwood H. Boyce
Army and Air Force
Boyce
Durham
Regular Army
USAF
Sgt. Boyce
San Francisco Lab Opens Human Cancer Research Ward
A joint UC medical school and National Cancer Institute facility in San Francisco begins full operation with a ward for human research patients. Fifteen patients at a time sign agreements to allow use for research, treated free of charge under a four point program including growth characteristics, physiological changes, chemical treatment trials, and radioactive isotope studies.
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San Francisco
U.P
University of California Medical School
National Cancer Institute
U.S Public Health Service
Michael B. Shimkin
Shimkin
Local Jaycees Aid Scout Camp Project
The East Carolina Council Boy Scouts report the Wilson Junior Chamber of Commerce approved a plan to renovate a mess hall at Camp Charles. The local Jaycees have begun work and seek financial support. the hall has been cleaned and painted, and there is a need for tables and benches as 22 Jaycee organizations in the council are invited to join.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Camp Charles
Ut Carolina Council
Boy Scouts
Wison Junior Chamber of Commerce
Wilson Jayeues
East Carolina Council
Lynch Speaks To Rotary Members On Polio Epidemic
Hampered by a misspelled name, Halifax County Infantile Paralysis leader Hunem Lynchn addressed the Rotary Club at a regular meeting. He outlined measures for a polio outbreak should it reach the area and noted local readiness. Rotary President Robert C. Josey named Ben Lancaster to head the attendances committee as others discussed immediate club needs. Hardee Rowe of Weldon was a guest.
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Hunem Lyncn
Clairman
Halifax County Infantile Paralyss, Inc
Rotary Club
Thesular
Halifax
Rotary
Robert C. Josey T
Ben Lancaster
Josey
Hardee Rowe
Weldon Rotsman
Hospital News List of Out-of-town Patients at Roa toke Rapids
Out-of-town patients admitted or noted include Mrs J B Abernarth Weldon Moses Allen Emporia Mrs Lee Aston Milwaukee Mrs B C Barnes Conway Shelton Caroll White Plains Va Mrs J T Evans Lawrenceville Sidney Gay Gaston Mrs Bill Jenkins Conway Miss Bessie King Warenton Mrs C L Kelly Linet on James Lewis Lewie vendieton Mrs Henry Price Jumberty Miss Betty Price rysburg Mrs Braxton Ricks Sonway Mrs J B Rice Emper Mrs Robert Simion Weldor D Tippett Enfield Miss Betty Woodruff Garysburg Mrs Belva Wesson Merchants Va.
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Roatoke Rapids Hospital
J.B. Abernarth
Weldon
Moses Allen
Emporia
Lee tAston
Milwaukee
B.C. Barnes
Conway
Shelton Caroll
White Plains
J. T. Evans
Lawrenceville
Sidney Gay
Gaston
Bill Jenkins
Bessie King
Warenton
C. L. Kelly
Lineton
James Lewis Lewie Vendieton
Henry Price
Jumberty
Betty Price
Rysburg
Braxton Ricks
Sonway
J.B. Rice
Emper
Robert Simion
Weldor
D. Tippett
Enfield
Betty Woodruff
Garysburg
Belva Wesson
Merchants
Youngest Criminal Nabbed in Wisconsin Report
OSHKOSI Wisconsin police report catching their youngest alleged violator a child about three and a half years old who rode a tricycle to a box and pulled an alarm lever earlier officers questioned several youths after a false alarm was raised the incident was described as a prank by Vestis authorities.
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Oshkosi
Wis
U.P
Vesti
Births in Roanoke Rapids Hospital Dominate Local Notices
Babies born to multiple Roanoke Rapids families in a cluster of dates. New daughters for J E Rice, Sidney Whitby, Morgan, Ouley, Kennemar, and Harff with July dates. Sons noted for Dunlow and Myrick families, all listed as Roanoke Rapids or nearby towns.
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Roanoke Rapids Hospital
J. E. Ricea
Sidney Whitby
Roanoke Rapids
Morgan
C. T. Ouleley
Calvin Kennemar
William Baiy
Dunlow
Osburg
C. B. Harrf
Littleton
Uly
Wade Myrick
It Pays To Be Polite on Plymouth Streets
A U P report from Plymouth Indiana notes a new five dollar bill will be awarded daily to the driver judged most courteous on local streets. The plan aims to encourage polite driving and courteous behavior among residents and visitors alike.
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Plymouth
Ind
U.P
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