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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1951
Page
6
An agricultural agent warns to spray corn silks to deter earworms, explaining life cycle and damage. Use ready made DDT mix or white mineral oil 3 to 7 days after silk appears, spraying all ears once or twice as silks show. Apply carefully with a fine sprayer to avoid harming kernels.
The Air Staff seeks 150 groups, with multi billion add ons in current and 1953 budgets. Marshall Lovett weigh expanded force as Navy and Army near limits while Air Force outlays rise well above others. Key aims include stronger continental air defense against Soviet long range bombers and urgent need for strategic and tactical air power to counter evolving Soviet threats.
The piece cites the Defense Production Act of 1950 and Inflation control measures, accusing the administration of delayed use of rollback powers and arguing for constrained defense spending. It notes three Navajo apprentices in Ogden, Indian employment efforts, and praise for teachers aiding apprentice programs. It also covers a critical view of reserve program handling, calls for reform, and reports on Bear Lake Fish Cultural Station transfer to Utah.
Ant control methods are outlined for nests and trails using chlordane and DDT powders and dusts. Techniques include applying chlordane wetted powder at nest entrances, washing into tunnels, or using DDT dust around nests and trails. For unseen nests, DDT in kerosene or dust on trails and cracks is advised. Follow up after one to two weeks and reapply if ants persist. Call the County Agricultural Agent for more information.
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