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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1942

Page

8

Registration of Farm Labor Soon

Iowa towns will host farm labor registration centers under the Food-for-Victory Campaign. William S. Barnes and Harold N. Hot announce local employment services to register farm help for planting tending and harvesting crops. About 12 centers per county expected with 1.24 centers as a rough national average. Farmers to indicate anticipated worker needs.

Des Moines Iowa United States Employment Service William S. Barnes Harold N. Hot

Iowa Farmers Plan Neighborhood Labor Clearing Centers

Local centers will operate as clearing houses helping farmers find workers and workers find jobs. The plan aims to avert farm labor shortages by mobilizing local manpower, with centers reporting daily to the state employment service on available workers weather and crop conditions and shifting workers as needed. Farm machinery use and cooperation among farmers are highlighted as key factors.

War Production Board Hoyt Iowa United States Employment Service United States Employment Orvice Parm Tewa

Iowa State Fair Plans 4-H Shows and Exposition Events

The fair announces a busy expo with a 4-H livestock show including market and breeding classes, open market barrow, statewide corn and forage contests, fruits and vegetables, the Iowa public schools exposition, a culinary show, a tall corn contest, and 4-H demonstration contests. Livestock will be held in tents and events run seven days with racing, circus, thrill acts, fireworks, and a quiz derby.

Ningham Iowa Public Schools

Plan Strongly Urges Farm Co operation Nationwide

The statement calls for active cooperation of farmers and farm workers and all available farm manpower in every community as the best practical solution to any potential farm labor shortage.

Scientists link fast eating to missing bitter taste perception

Researchers note that rapid eaters may under endure bitterness, one of the four basic tastes that chefs rely on to build complex flavors, suggesting a link between eating pace and taste sensitivity.

State Fair to Run Seven Days This Summer

Des Moines announces wartime plan cut from ten to seven days for Iowa State Fair. The event will be held August 28 to September 3 as final plans are released.

Des Moines Iowa

Iowa fair centers on food for victory campaign

Summer fair activities focus on the food for victory campaign with farmers’ involvement in the war effort emphasized by secretary L. B. Cun.

Food For Victory Iowa Farmer L. B. Cun

Kindred contests open to Iowa state fair boost

Secretary Cunningham outlined plans to buy a state fair to stimulate livestock and reproduction in Iowa. He praised farmers and said the fair's competitive events will support production goals and show Iowa's national role while providing wholesome wartime entertainment.

Iowa Iow Cunningham

Ink Freezing Process Patent Eliminates Ink Smear

A new patent covers an ink freezying process that prevents ink smearing on paper during drying. The invention aims to improve legibility and quality for printed materials and documents.

Must Prove Innocence in Chile Fire Arson Rule

A Chilean law requires property owners to prove innocence of arson in fire cases. The rule shifts burden of proof to defendants, prompting debate over legality and due process as critics call for reform and clearer standards.

Chile

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