Soils and Crops Meet January 2 in Scott Co Benton
Scott county marks the 1945 Soils and Crops Conference set for Benton on January 2. Aims include erosion control on hills and lighter soils and addressing low pockets that drown in wet weather while urging broad county representation and ongoing soil and crop improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County
Benton
Carl O. Luper
Sikeston
E. R. Dempster
Peter Gosche
Amos McMullin
Joe Slicker
Caldwell
Farm Bureau
W. E. English
Raymond Galemore
L. W. Heisserer
W. F. Dennis
J. T. Smith
Peter Scherer
W. B. Dennis
Joe Diebold
Hazel Evans
O. T. Coleman
College of Agriculture Extension
Coleman
War Food Admin Warns On 1945 Egg Goal Surplus Hens
The War Food Administration states a 1945 egg production goal set 16 percent below this year. It warns poultry raisers that if current flock sizes remain, production will exceed the lower target. To meet the goal, about 50 million surplus hens must be removed from laying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Office of Distribution
Missouri
Ena
War Food Administration
Congress to adjourn amid last week aims and workload
The Seventy-Eighth Congress winds down its last week with House leaders hoping for adjournment by weekend while the Senate schedules a busy week. Major items include a House bill to streamline committees, a Senate agenda featuring eight temporary commands, crop insurance revival, and a rivers and harbors measure, plus the final appropriation bill and a House pay-raise companion for legislative clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Army
Service Women Praised For Work By USO
USO issued a statement through its Committee on Service to Women and Girls lauding American service women for patriotism and for releasing thousands of men for combat duty. The message, signed by Lawrence A. Wheeler, salutes WACs WAVES Spars Army and Navy nurses and other service women for devotion to country and aiding victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USO
Lawrence A. Wheeler
Committee On Service
The
Army
United Nations
Poultry Housing Space Standards Cited
A guideline states a minimum of three square feet of floor space per bird for light breeds and four square feet for heavier breeds, outlining required coop area to ensure adequate ventilation and movement.
Low license numbers draw fierce demand this year
Missouri license plates go on sale January 2 and already 3000 residents have asked for a low number 1945 tag. Official No 1 is reserved for the Governor, No 2 for the St Louis Mayor, with first come first served otherwise. Political ties influence bids as names of familiar politicians appear on the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Limbaugh
Lara B. Jourdan
St. Louis
Donnell
Dwight H. Brown
W. H. Steward
Gregory Stockard
Limbaugh
Wilson Bell
St Louis
Wunters Warned About Use of Guns
Firearms manufacturers warn against using any gun with a dented barrel. Damaged or twist barrels especially make shotguns unsafe for modern smokeless powder shells, risking bursting and injury to the shooter.
Pharris to Take Over Del Rey Hotel Management
Sharron Pharris will assume management of the Del Rey Hotel effective January 1, succeeding his role as assistant manager since March 1938. He will be aided by Mrs. Pharris and their son Jimmie, following a medical discharge after seven months of service. The hotel is owned by his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J A Mccabee, and Pharris is known to Sikeston and travelers.
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Sharron Pharris
del Rey Hotel
Pharris
Jimmie
Armed Forces
Sikeston
Missouri
Hotel del Rey
J. A. Mccabee
Amvets Formed in Kansas City to Aid Veterans
Amvets, a new national veterans group for World War II veterans, organized in Kansas City Missouri early this week after a two day conference with 35 representatives from service groups across the United States. Elmo W. Keel of Washington D C was chosen commander with headquarters to be in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amvets
Kansas City
United States
Elmo W. Keel
Washington, D. C
Washington
REA Administrator Resigns Amid Dispute
Harry Slattery resigned as administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration after a White House notice said he submitted the resignation last week and President Roosevelt accepted it on December 8. Slattery said Wickard named a deputy with co ordinate authority bypassing him, naming William J. Neal as deputy. National REA headquarters are in St. Louis.
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Harry Slattery
Rural Electrification
White House
Slattery
Roosevelt
Wickard
Wm. J. Neal
National Rea
St. Louis
Nation's oldest weather observer dies after last report
Elwood Kirkwood aged 87, veteran U S weather observer with 64 years of daily service, made his final report Sunday from Rushville Indiana and died hours later at his home from a heart ailment.
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Elwood Kirkwood
United States
Rushville
Ind
Truck Tire Plants To Go On 7 Day Week
Rubber companies will implement a seven day work week for four months to meet army heavy demand. Officials from major rubber firms and Lt General Brehon Somervell approved the plan. Executives pledged immediate steps to boost output and cooperate with workers to stimulate production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brehon Somervell
Rubber Company
Statue of Liberty to signal victory under surrender
The Statue of Liberty will be lit as a victory signal when Germany or Japan surrenders, announced by George A. Palmer, superintendent. A modernized lighting system now being installed will make the statue brighter than ever.
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Pearl Harbor
Germany
Japan
George A. Palmer
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Wunters
Lions Club
Sikeston Kiddies
Malone Theatre
Gloria Jean
Sunset Addition
REA
rSas
Statue OF Liberty
Garrett
Highway 61
Armory
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