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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1948
Page
3
A powerful nighttime storm over Washington DC rattled the capital and sparked talk of an A bomb drop. Residents compared the thunder to artillery, while onlookers recalled war sounds and divine signs as the storm lasted hours from around 2 18 a m. through dawn.
An essay argues the pros and cons of universal military training. It notes officers' bias toward national interests, estimates 850 000 drafted yearly, and warns rapid peacetime expansion could delay readiness for a Russia threat. It emphasizes noncombatant roles and technician needs, plus political risk of favoring pressure groups.
The piece surveys Republican contenders Taft Dewey Stassen and Vandenberg with focus on public opinion shifts, early announcements, and political maneuvers around pension deals and party unity. It notes insider praise and doubt, the rise of Stassen, and paradoxes shaping nomination prospects.
A homemade dehydrator heating unit serves as an economical labor saver for farms and homes and can double as a room heater. Proper drying removes moisture to prevent spoilage while preserving texture color and flavor. Sun drying works in hot dry areas but dehydrated produce remains superior overall though sun drying can be acceptable if done well. When using lamps safety is important for gas-filled bulbs and water dripping effects differ with tungsten versus calcium filament types.
The article explains that improving eggshell texture is possible by feeding foods rich in minerals and vitamins used in shell formation. It notes eggshells are about 90 percent calcium carbonate and that shell grit provides calcium carbonate but may need vitamin D for efficient use.
Turkeys require nests of 18 inches by 24 inches by 28 inches to prevent egg breakage and soil contamination. Providing indoor and outdoor nests helps during rapid weather changes, as shown by a Utah type nest in the photo.
Wise Burroughs of the Ohio station notes nutrition plays a key role in preventing swine diarrhea and scours. Nursing pigs feeder pigs and older animals are susceptible. Deficiencies in any of five B vitamins may cause diarrhea.
The Sallflower shows good yields without heavy rain and competes less with flax in humid regions. It prospers in low rainfall areas where flax underperforms, thriving under dry land conditions and rivaling or surpassing wheat. It resists most diseases and insects.
Amateur sewers can gain ease by selecting simple straight line patterns and medium weight fabrics like gabardine broadcloth rayon and twill. Avoid sheer heavy or textured fabrics and check yardage for fraying while aiming for fabrics that hide stitching and keep edges neat.
The article guides choosing materials for slips, dresses, and household articles. It highlights broadcloth gabardine twill and rayon blends for clothing and linens, and notes care factors such as shrinkage washing sun-fading color-fastness and easy laundering for curtains and draperies.
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