Soil Cemented For a Road Base
Texas Highway 96 in Austin draws national attention for using soil cement to form a stable road base in difficult terrain. The method blends cement with local soil to support heavy traffic, with other areas testing asphalt oil mixes. Officials note mixed results and limited long term data.
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Austin
Tex
Rio Grande Valley
United States
Kenedy County
Texas
Mexico
State Highway Department
Wildlife numbers rise in refuges and waterfowl
The Fish and Wildlife Service reports continued growth in wildlife across refuges for the fourth straight year. Waterfowl populations rise for the sixth consecutive year due to hunting restrictions and refuge protections, according to director Dr Ira N Gabrielson.
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United States
Fish and Wild Life Service
Ira N. Gabrielson
Helium Now Cheap to Produce on Earth After Rare Past
Helium once thought only on the sun and valued at 2500 dollars per cubic foot is now produced for under 0.10 dollars per cubic foot. The gas offers buoyancy for airships and aids divers, asthma patients, and meteorology.
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United States
Dorothy Thompson
Kathleen MecLaughlin
Anne O'hare McCormick
Eleanor Roosevelt
Newstaner
Susan Frawley Bkisele
Blue Earth Minn
Haberdasher Offers Matched Shirts and Ties for Color Blind Men
A fashion shop sells ready matched shirt and necktie pairs for men who cannot trust color sense. The piece notes color blindness is more common among men and discusses red green confusion, blue yellow distinction, and jokes about distinguishing blondes from brunettes.
Madeira Mamore Railroad Built Amid Brazilian Swamp Trials
The Madeira Mamore railroad project faced a six year construction span as crews battled swampy terrain in Brazil. The work illustrated persistence amid challenging conditions and highlighted the era's engineering efforts.
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Brazil
California Cork Program Aims for Major Industry by 1981
California launches a cork program to build a large production base by 1981. 10,000 cork oak seedlings will be given to growers who pledge 60 trees and first bark harvests occur after about 15 years. Experts say prime cork comes at 100 to 150 years, with tests comparing favorably to Spain and Portugal sources.
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Davis
Cal
California
University of California College of Agriculture
College of Agriculture
Spain
Portugal
San Joaquin Valley
Woodbridge Metcalf
The
Overfeeding Cats Leads to Auto Intoxication Risk
Overfeeding a cat can cause inactivity and a tranquil life that triggers intestinal trouble. Lack of exercise leads to obesity and illness, as sleepiness is not simply laziness but a sign of health decline.
Autos Use Quantity Fabrics In 1941 Car Production
J E Brown general manager in Southern California for Don Lee Inc Cadillac distributor estimates more than 48 million square yards of upholstery fabric will be used in the production of 1941 motorcars.
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J. E. Brown
California
Don Lee, Inc
Cadillac
Socks advice from laundry experts on proper length
Laundry experts advise men to buy socks one half to three quarters of an inch longer than the foot. Wool hose should be about an inch longer for better fit and comfort.
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McCormick
Belgium
Herbert Hoover
Traveling with the General Federation of Press Women
A detailed travel diary from Clarice Meek and companions covering a Milwaukee conference. Highlights include hotel Schroeder, notable speakers such as Mrs. Roosevelt's guest Graciela Mandajan, Lydia Needham and Luther MacGugin, tours of Downer College, and social moments including a gift bottle and Swedish dining. The piece notes Dianne Mack visiting Milwaukee, plant and dairy country imagery, and ends with a Wisconsin home move for E. D. Morrison Jr. family and Charley Thomas sale plans.
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Clarice Meek
Beverly Brown
Dianne Miick
General Federation of Press Women
Dianne
Milwaukee
Indoor Wiener Roast Keeps Summer Flavor Year Round
A short guide suggests indoor wiener roasts as a weather friendly alternative. Build a makeshift rack with bricks in a fireplace and use an extension fork to turn the wieners, then serve on a card table with picnic staples like potato salad rolls coffee pickles fruit and cookies on paper goods.
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Iowa
B. J. Bless, Jr
Missouri
Winona Swans Reeves
P. BE. O. Record
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Women's Press Club
New York City
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Minna Hall Carothers
Federation of Women's Ad Clube of the World
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Chile
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St. Louis
Mt. Pleasant
Thomas Moore
House Organ
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Mrs. Bless
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