Plum Island Chosen for Disease Study
The U S Department of Agriculture designates Plum Island eight miles off New London Connecticut as a preferred site for a ten million dollar laboratory to study foot and mouth disease in cattle. The isolated island would house all animals for experiments with no access to the mainland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Plum Island
New York
Connecticut
New London
USDA Sees 400000 Fewer Farms by 1970 Across Nation
Government statisticians forecast a drop of about 400000 farms from 5.4 million to roughly 5.0 million by 1970 as population rises and farm output continues to grow. They note gains in machinery and techniques will lift production despite farm population declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.c
Department of Agriculture
United States
U.S
Department
Bureau of the Census
Pennsylvania College Surveys Two Communities
Pennsylvania State College surveys Martinsburg Blair county and Millerstown Perry county to gauge public views on labor unions parenting education and community life. Over 400 Martinsburg residents share opinions while 420 Millerstown women discuss household equipment needs and furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
Pennsylvania State College
Pennsylvania
Martinsburg
Blair County
Millerstown
Perry County
Renee M Abramson
Francena Lolan
Farmers Modernize Old Trips to Town in Maitland
About 100 flying farmers from Wisconsin Illinois and Indiana landed at the Maitland airstrip for a demonstration of rural to urban travel. After aerial crop spraying they departed for home. The event promoted greater use of the lake front airstrip and showcased its improved facilities. Sponsors included the Milwaukee Association of Commerce air service division the Milwaukee harbor commission owner of the strip and Anderson Air Activities operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maitland
Wis
Wisconsin
Illinois
Indiana
Lake Front
Air Service Division
The
Milwaukee Association of Commerce
Milwaukee Harbor Commission
Anderson Air Activities
Australians wear feather shoes to hide footprints
Aboriginal people fashioned footwear from bird feathers to mask tracks and evade pursuers. The article notes the footwear covers feet completely and blends with natural surroundings, aiding stealth in hostile regions.
Aviation Courses In High Schools Backed By CAA
The Civil Aeronautics Administration proposes a one year vocational course for high schools titled Exploring Aviation. CAA officials urge school administrators to install a general aviation course, noting difficulty in hiring engineers with aeronautics knowledge. The plan recalls 1942 pre flight course urging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Aero- Department of Commerce
Anautics Administration
U. S
CAA
Office of Aviation Development
Avi
Aviation course to prepare youths for aeronautical careers
The CAA outlines a two part program for high school students. The first half covers aviation fundamentals for general interest and future study while the second focuses on personnel in aviation pursuits. Flight experience, if available, would enhance the course and 25 source books plus 140 films are listed as teaching aids. Fifty films are borrowable from the CAA library. Charles F. Horne says aviation is becoming a major industry and it actively seeks electronic and aeronautical engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CAA
Charles F. Horne
Civil Aeronautics
Aviation Career Call in 1942 Schools Urged
A 1942 directive urged schools to steer students toward aviation as a vital national effort. It emphasized fostering technical careers in flying for both boys and girls in high school to support the country's wartime needs.
Also Mentioned on This Page
USDA
Pennsylvania College
Joyce Lee
Joan Bolen
Dorothea Smith
Spor
Blichigan City
Ind
Sidney Flooring & Supply CO
Pratt & Lambert Paints
Liqueurs
Didney
Geo. Saali
Pete’’ Sittner
10Th Ave
Sanenoeangene
Aes
Maddox Motor Company
Idea
Plymouth
Oldsmobile
Buick
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Hudson
Hornet
Ford
Dodge
Maddox Motor
SILEX
Fresherator
Milton Handlel
Gamble
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!