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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1956
Page
7
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee warns many farms lack essential nutrients, causing crops to lag and profits to fall. It argues better soil management and heavier fertilizer use could lift yields for wheat, corn, hay, and pasture, lowering costs per unit and boosting net returns even as prices drop.
University of California veterinary dean Donald E. Jasper says swine mortality of about 30 percent can drop with better management. He urges thorough cleaning of hog houses waterers and feeders and strict disease control including quarantining new stock and blood testing imports. He warns of diseases like brucellosis leptospirosis atrophic rhinitis and parakeratosis linked to zinc use and carrier dogs.
A burglar broke into the city dog pound and stole a collie shepherd mix from rabies observation. The dog deserted the burglar and returned to its owners who retrieved it and remanded it back for further observation.
Bruce Cowden writes from Springfield Ohio on May 31 describing a long auto trip from Washington Iowa to Philadelphia for an international convention. He notes rail and air contrasts, visits with Kenneth White in Cumberland Md and Gettysburg Pa, and passes through Indiana and Ohio towns amid rain and green fields.
The film The Lieutenant Wore Skirts drew loud laughter at the State Theatre as Tom Ewell and Sheree North lead a zippy Buddy Adler production. A Hawaii setting and fast-paced direction by Frank Tashlin keep the comedy lively with a strong supporting cast and vibrant CineScope visuals.
Farmers learn Purina Growing Chows and grain can raise a well developed layer with only 18 lbs of feed from 4 or 4½ weeks to laying age. Six lbs Growing Chow and 12 lbs grain suffice on good range. Purina Bite Size Growena, Checkers and Pullet Developer also present. Purina Fly Control and Fly Bait offer low cost, effective pest control. Purina Liquid Wormers provide worming via drinking water.
Richland residents attend graduation exercises at State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Duane Hadley earned a degree majoring in physical science and plans to teach and be assistant coach in Manila this fall. Several families and visitors from Burlington Ainsworth Huntsville Iowa City San Diego and Los Angeles participated in Memorial Day visits and dinners.
Washington says about 3 percent of Chinese nationals jailed in the United States could decide to serve out sentences or return to China. India would relay the option to Beijing as part of efforts to secure releases of 13 Americans jailed in China. The move is not a swap offer.
Senator George D. Aiken expects substantial farmer participation in the new 1.2 billion soil bank program despite early difficulties. Agriculture Secretary Benson promises generous payments to curb production of surplus crops including cotton wheat corn rice peanuts and tobacco. Humphrey warns strong local farm committee leadership is needed to prevent abuses and a Senate subcommittee will question officials June 11-12. The program aims to boost start in corn areas where the 1956 crop is not yet planted or is not far advanced.
Masons-Washington Lodge No. 26 plans work in the first degree Tuesday evening June 5. The brief notice notes initiation activity and local lodge proceedings.
Local directory lists Henry B Bailey attorney at 225 West Main opposite Court House Jeffrey Bidg Stewart Shearer Richard A Stewart Paul V Shearer 115 East Washington Livingston Day S W Livingston Robert Day Everett Meeker abstract dept 204 West Main George F Morrison G G Morrison Morrison Morrison Morrison Edmond D Morrison Jr Morrison Bidg No Side Square Osteopath Dr P L Etter and Optometrists S Lemmon John W Lemmon Eyes Examed Glasses Fitted East Side Square
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