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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1947
Page
5
Paul Mallon argues that unions claim to represent 15 million of 60 million workers, a minority not a majority, and warns they use political pressure and intimidation to influence the economy. He questions equating unions with all labor and estimates a large consumer base could be affected.
A mixed local column features prompts about baseball season with notes on the Yankees and Bevin, Brooklyn успех, player batting warms up, plus review of films Two Mrs Paulines and The Egg and the Badman. It also mentions clothiers worried over lining problems and a quip about housing scarcity and a joke about living in a barrel. Whiteman becomes a disk jockey and shifts away from artistic ideals.
Ex Senator John Danaher of Connecticut reportedly earned the top fee among about 700 registered lobbyists under the lobbying act. He listed himself for the Revere Copper and Brass company earning 25000 dollars for securing the suspension of the copper import tax plus 2000 dollars for appearances before key committees. The copper tax cut boosted industry profits and made his compensation look reasonable, as some lobbyists may be paid for legal services rather than lobbying.
A portrait of New York City civic life as seen through quirky characters and moments across Manhattan. From sober Wall Street to Central Park magicians and Palmer Avenue swanky salons, the piece sketches a mosaic of urban eccentrics and bustling street scenes.
Walter Shead argues the U S aims to secure freedom in eastern Europe through cred its and selective goods while Washington withholds or grants items as needed The piece notes the Communist hold is strong so expectations are modest and the objective may be to slightly weaken Soviet influence rather than achieve a decisive victory
WRIGHT PATTERSON argues that local and state self government will loom large in the coming presidential election. He notes a Republican–leaning demand for local rights and a shared aversion to using state funds for state projects when the federal government can intervene.
The article notes insect control is as essential as seed, weed control and water. It praises dusting with appropriate insecticides, mentions under leaf coverage, and compares hand dusters to crank or knap sack models. Wisconsin tests show 40 to 60 percent potato yield increases with DDT sprays or dusts at 10 day intervals. Leaf hoppers flea beetles potato beetles and bean cabbage pests are controlled by dusting.
At Emerson Grebel farm in Beaver Dam Wisconsin a temporary silo holds a grass silage demonstration. Dried cheese whey about 30 pounds per ton is mixed with chopped grass as it is fed. FFA members monitor silage quality and its impact on milk production.
Cornell University reports calf scours do not respond to vitamin capsules. In a study of about 60 heifer calves, supplements of vitamins A D E ascorbic acid and B vitamins failed to reduce incidence or severity of diarrhea.
A sender recalls a wedding day with guest compliments as the couple walks the aisle, celebrating a flawless conclusion to the ceremony.
Injury to plants may result when using spray for insecticides and fungicides that contain 2 4 D residue. The text advises rinsing with hot water then filling to capacity with water under boiling and ammonia. Two teaspoons per quart of water are recommended.
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