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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1949
Page
5
Two campers inspired by ruined photos devised waterproof light plastic tents after Clelland Cole, a publisher, collaborated with a plastics maker. The tents weigh less and pack small, about the size of a morning paper, with ground sheets as options, though fire and puncture risks exist. Plastic bags led to a tent concept promising weatherproof warmth and easy transport for outdoor use.
O Utford of Colorado A and M college extension warns washing eggs damages the porous shell and its gelatinous protective layer, potentially allowing bacteria to spoil eggs. The Kaibab National Forest in northern Arizona covers about 750000 acres and contains a vast virgin timber stand.
Four U S military leaders Gen Omar Bradley Adm Louis Denfeld Gen Hoyt Vandenberg and Maj Gen A M Gruenther travel to Europe to discuss the 12 nation Atlantic Pact military setup with leaders in several European cities in a high level planning mission.
The American Veterinary Medical Association reports strong gains in reducing rabies through pet vaccination and stray animal control. Ohio and Missouri counties cut rabies to zero after programs, with many counties and states showing improvement. The AVMA warns against letting efforts lapse to avoid renewed outbreaks.
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