Truman Victory Rooted in Endurance and Chapman Aid
Washington analyst Marquis Childs concedes experts erred in predicting Truman's win. He credits Truman's persistence and the grassroots mobilization led by Oscar J. Chapman, Interior Undersecretary, whose tireless work helped rally crowds and sustain the campaign despite expert misreads.
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Truman
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Aftermath of the 1948 race and Dewey’s limits
The excerpt critiques Thomas Dewey and his campaign in the closing weeks. It notes Dewey’s vague stance on issues, the party’s detachment from American life, and the resignation that victory requires broader conviction. Harold Lockes earns mild commendation for humor amid a dull campaign.
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United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Starved Rock State Park Highlights in Illinois
Starved Rock state park near the Illinois River south of La Salle is the most developed park in Illinois. It features campgrounds a recreation area a dance pavilion and a children's playground. The Starved Rock rocky eminence rises about 140 feet above the river.
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Starved Rock State Park
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la Salle
Starved Rock
Experiment Station Findings on Crop Treatments and Varieties
Ohio and Michigan stations report quackgrass control with 125 to 250 lbs ammonium trichloracetate per acre. Oregon notes soil arsenate of lead 1600 lbs per acre harms crops. sweet clover resists arsenic. Oregon tests a new French alfalfa since 1937. Iowa lists 40 beans with Bariwana, Hawkeye, and Lincoln as preferred varieties for different regions.
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Grain For Dairy Heifers And Red Clover Seed Yields
Oregon Experiment Station reports hay and pasture alone can meet dairy heifer needs from eight months to calving, saving feed costs though grain fed calves grow larger at calving. Nebraska tests find alfalfa meal plus protein rivals soybean meal on growth. Pennsylvania notes soil, timing, bees, and adapted clover strains drive red clover seed yields. USDA summarizes fruit drop hormones for apples with napthalene acetic acid as best, timing sprays, coverage, and selective picking to avoid quality loss.
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Nebraska
Pennsylvania
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Berea Man Named Liaison Chairman for VGAA Role
Leslie W. Vonderau of Berea has been named liaison chairman between the Vegetable Growers Association of America and the American Farm Bureau Federation by VGAA president Walter F. Pretzer. He attended the Farm Bureau fruit and vegetable committee meeting in Chicago and reported plans to retire government controls in the potato industry while ensuring a steady supply.
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Columbus
Leslie W. Vonderau
Berea
Walter F. Pretzer
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Vegetable Growers
American Farm Bureau Federation
Vonderau
Farm Bureau Fruit and Vegetable Com
Mittee
Chicago
Farm Bureau
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Soil Conservation Districts Outlined By Extension Service
The Lorain County plan details aims and history of Soil Conservation Districts. A referendum set for November 23 will decide on establishing a district. The letters note erosion prevention methods and district governance by farmers with state and federal support.
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Lorain County
County Agricultural Extension Service
So Conserveton
North Cerelhnia
The
Soil Conservation Service
Seeding Rye With Airplane Called Great Success
In Carroll Ohio Farmer Jim Dove and Ohio State University partners used a Stearman aircraft from Don Scott Field to seed rye on 140 acres of stardling corn after dry weather. Pilot Richard Barnhart released 325 bushels of seed from 10 bushels per trip, seeding four to four-and-a-half acres per pass in 25 foot strips. The four hour operation, guided by ground flags, varied altitude from ground level to 100 feet near lines and obstructions.
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Columbus
Ohio
Jim Dove
Carroll
Ohio State University
School of Aviation
College of Agriculture
Don Scott
Dove
Tonsy
Greenfield Township
Reas
Farm Real Estate Taxes Rise Across Ohio in 1947
Ohio farm real estate taxes climbed 6.3 percent in 1947 from 1946, with nationwide average up 15 percent. Ohio State Extension economist Guy Muller notes real estate taxes are about six percent of total farm income, while rising land values and service costs drive the levy, not new local services.
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Columbus
Ohio
United States
Guy Muller
Ohio State University
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Polish cement industry outputs and export plans
Polish cement industry total output in 198 is expected to reach about 1,700,000 tons with 400,000 tons earmarked for export. Domestic consumption this year will average about 122 pounds per capita versus 73 pounds last year.
Farmers Invited to Seeding and Tillage Tools Demo
Farmers and area residents may view International Harvester seeding and tillage tools at a field day on Nov 11 at Routes 301 and 254. Omer Laubenthal of Elyria Truck and Implement Co. announced the event with O. George Miter of IH present to demonstrate Cub and Super A tractors and related equipment beginning at 1 p.m. in the Avon district. Refreshments will be provided.
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