Returned Veterans Lend Aid To Aging Alabama Farmers
The Bowdens of Coffee County Alabama show how returning veterans improve a family farm. After war service by Lynn and Oren Bowden the 360 acre farm was bought with Farm Security funds at 3 percent for 40 years. They diversified into peanuts cotton hogs cattle and poultry while paying down debt and now own the land.
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Alabama National Guard
National Guard
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Ment Agency
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FSA
Oren Bowden
Veterans Use FSA Loans to Fuel Farm Purchases
The Farm Security Administration reports 6400 ex servicemen financed in March and April for farm purchases and equipment. The agency notes over 20000 veteran applications await in county offices and more than 16000 veterans have already received FSA assistance.
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Dillar B. Lasseter
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Congress
Guidance Plan Aids Farmers Getting Loans
The Farm Security Administration provides individual guidance with all loans, stressing sound farm and home management plans. A PSA supervisor aids families in selecting livestock, crop rotations, and efficient methods, with home economics support in rural counties to help maximize income and loan repayment.
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New Jersey Farmers Called Hardest Working in State
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture says farm operators averaged 12 hours daily as of June 1, totaling a 72 hour week excluding Sunday chores. Harvest seasons in July and August lengthen days. farms lose a day equates to 12 hours lost versus 8 in city plants. Last year farmers averaged 12.2 hours daily during wartime.
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Garden State
State Department of Agriculture
Scientists for Unhampered Freedom in Research Debate
Washington column notes Congress may fund a national research foundation after wartime science impact. Critics warn against federal control in science while others cite social science gaps and public dangers from misinformation and riots. The piece muses on congressional jamups and past OPA deadlines.
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American Association of University Professors
Theodore Koppanyi
National Research Foundation
Russia seeks sympathy to push Communization later
The piece notes Moscow aims to win German goodwill to ease future conquest and compares Russia’s veto uses to U S filibusters. It mentions New York, Chicago and western states leading crime rankings and hints at a new gasoline propelled lawn mower hedge-trimmer with a playful aside.
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Household hacks and quick fixes from a vintage tip sheet
A greased candle wick can seal a leaking radiator valve temporarily. Rice water preserves starch collars and lace. Soak towels overnight to remove stiffness. Regularly clean carpet sweepers for best results. Dental floss sews on buttons with strength. Use a double threaded embroidery needle for durability.
Military tetanus inoculation during World War II
The U S army's compulsory tetanus toxoid vaccination in World War II is hailed as one of the most effective immunization programs, with only three disease cases reported among the entire personnel.
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