Dust Bowl prospects rise as wind erosion hits multiple states
The Soil Conservation Service warned of a potential dust bowl worse since the 1930s with 5.25 million acres damaged by wind erosion across Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Colorado Kansas Nebraska and Wyoming. Severe damage affected 750 thousand acres. Lack of rain and continuous sod plowing fueled the threat. officials urged cover crops and summer rains to permit early fall wheat seeding. Emergency measures like rough tilage may be required if rains fail.
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Soil Conservation Service
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Oklahoma
New Mexico
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Wyoming
Washington Calling on American Unity in the Korea Crisis
Marquis Childs argues that domestic division and attacks on the State Department have weakened the United States during the Korean crisis. He notesTaft's criticisms of Acheson, warns that continued discord risks greater regional instability, and urges public confidence and sustained action to defeat the invasion and stabilize Asia.
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United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Wakeman Area Resident Celebrates 95th Birthday
Louisa Bristol of Canfield Road Wakeman is 95, oldest woman in Wakeman Township. She was born July 3 1855 in Birmingham and lived through Lincoln era memories. Her daughter Hazel Green cares for her as she remains mostly bedbound after a 1949 hip fracture.
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Louisa Bristol
Canfield Road
Bristol
Birmingham
Abraham Lincoln
Wakeman Congregational Church
St Peters Evangelical and Reformed Church
Amherst
Sam Bristol
Florence
Mr Bristols
Caroline
Nelson
Richard
Antherst
Steel Mills Face Capacity Strain Amid Korean War Outlook
Cleveland reports Steel Magazine says US steel output remains steady despite Korea intervention. Industry warns that continued high demand could press civilian needs, with furnace capacity taxed for five weeks. Ingot production rises in regions while Western and Eastern markets show mixed shifts as prices lift the finished steel index.
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Korea
Steel Magazine
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Far West
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Pennsylvania
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Cincinnati
Wheeling
Detroit
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Postmaster Exam Announced for Grafton
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination to fill the postmaster position at Grafton. The exam will be given in Elyria. Veteran preference requires documentary proof. Application Form 15 Physical Fitness Form Admission Card mailed to 15669 vs 15280 last year.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Grafton
Elyria
Examination requests and veteran preference rules list
Form X46-80 and AN 2223 explain exam details and requirements for applicants. They must file with the Civil Service Commission by July 25, 1950, show exam location, and include Form 14 for veteran preference. Applicants must be native born or naturalized citizens, residents of the Grafton post office area for at least one year, aged 23 to 63 with a veteran preference exception up to 70, and in good physical condition.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, DC
Washington
Grafton
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