Palestine Crisis Heads Toward Climax Amid Arab Invasion Talk
Editor notes warn of mounting clashes in Palestine as Irgun attacks Jaffa provoke Haganah responses and Arabs plan invasion by six nations before May 15. US policy stays hands off while Vandenberg warns Russia of potential Western alliance and outlawing Communists looms in upcoming campaign. Military teams test high altitude bombing methods at Muroc Air Base in California.
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Palestine
Jaffa
Irgun Zvai Leumi
Tel Aviv
Holy
Jerusalem
Arab League
Holy Land
United Nations
France
U. N
New York
United States
Harold Stassen
U.S
Vandenberg
Michigan
U. S
Europe
Air Force
Army Ordnance
California Desert
Muroc Air Base
Bradley warns war risk rises as Western powers gain edge
Gen. Omar N. Bradley told the Senate armed services committee that the war prospect has grown since three months ago. He cited Western democracies gaining the advantage as ERP aids Europe and noted Russia would need force to expand, possibly triggering conflict. A new cyclotron at UC Berkeley will be built at nine million dollars, delivering vastly more powerful atomic bullets in five years.
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Omar N. Bradley
Army
Senate Armed Services Committee
U. S
Bradley
Russia
Europe
Western
Red Army
University of California
Atomic Energy Commission
Berkeley
David E. Lilienthal
Commission
United States
Talking Check That Screams On Forgery
Inventor Burgess Smith unveils a speaking check that identifies itself when passed through a special machine. If tampered with, the note emits a shrill screech and is marked worthless, promising a new anti counterfeiting method.
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Burgess Smith
U. S. Treasury
Miners hush belies looming wage clash June 30
The current wage pact between United Mine Workers and coal operators expires June 30. A new agreement seems unlikely. John L Lewis aims to use the pause to pressure terms while coal stocks dwindle and industry struggles to regain balance after wartime consumption surges. Economic factors push food prices higher, driven by grain exports and rising costs. Oregon primary set for Stassen Dewey contest as GOP delegates hinge on West Coast opinion. Farm machinery demand outstrips supply despite record production.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
T. Alan Goldsborough
John L
Ohio
Robert Taft
Harold E. Stassen
Oregon
Thomas E. Dewey
Portland
Stassen
New Guatemala US corn crossbreed resists drought and disease
Earl E May and Iowa State officials are testing a Guatemala US crossbred corn developed from 1200 Central American varieties. In trials at Ames Iowa it outyielded common U.S. hybrids by up to 25 bushels per acre, remaining in full ears through heat while Midwest varieties withered. Project leaders say early results promise a drought and disease resistant strain for many U.S. regions. James Moore reports from KMA station that Guatemala work has proven successful and may lead to wide farming adoption.
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Central America
U.S
Ames
Iowa
Midwest
United States
James Moore
K.M.A
Guatemala
Organic Matter Will Aid Work of Soil Bacteria
A Ohio experiment station report notes one ounce of soil hosts 50 million bacteria. Beneficial bacteria release nutrients and improve soil structure while harmful types cause disease. Adding organic matter boosts good bacteria and reduces harm by returning animal manures, crop residues, and growing deep rooted legumes with phosphate and potash fertilizers.
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R. C. Thomas
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
Early Growth Variability In Eight-Week Pig Weights
The text notes wide variation in eight week old pig weights with some pigs under 20 pounds and others over 40 pounds. Heavier pigs reach 200 pounds sooner, while growth rate to baconer stage is affected by early weight differences.
Hog Self Feeder A Portable Farm Tool Aids Hogs
A portable hog feeder with a capacity of 55 bushels or any desired size saves labor on hog farms. With proper painting it remains watertight and durable for ongoing use on livestock operations.
Culling Pays Dividends To Poultry Producers
Regular culling pays dividends for poultry farmers though many cannot due to other duties. As moulting season nears, early moulted birds should be separated and sent to market first.
Lovely Nightie for Trousseau and House Dress
Adorable nightdress with a ribbon neck and waistline finish ideal for brides and warm weather wear. Pattern No 8134 offers sizes 12 to 42 with 3% yards of 36 or 39 inch fabric. pattern No 8857 provides sizes 14 to 42 with 3% yards of 39 inch fabric and trimming.
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Bill Schoentgen
WNU
Western Newspaper Union
Michigan Chambers of Commerce
Arthur Vandenberg
Western Europe
Communist Party
W. Averell Harriman
Truman
Harriman
Money
Walter P. Reuther
United Auto Workers
CIO
Detroit
Reuther
University of Wisconsin
Earl E. May
Iowa State College
Jim Moore
KMA
Enrique Salas
Trousseau
Adorade
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
U. S. Department of Agriculture
St Joseph
Manhattan Beach
Minnesota Pines
Brainerd
White Fish
A. C. Kavli
6Th St
Minneapolis
Minn
Berman's Collateral Loan Bank Dept
Batte. St
Batte.1
W. H. Bull
Cate Kelloggs
Orca
Alice
Ewa
Bohemian Kolatchen
Ely
Ha Rau
RED
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