Rural nutrition and transport boost urban food access
Rutgers soil expert Dr. Ferm an E. Baer notes urban diets rely on foods from many regions, buffering soil deficiencies. He warns local produce can reflect surrounding soil limits, while modern transport extends reach. The piece also mentions Salvo’s prize for timber-saving ideas and the gap between rural and city schooling days alongside 30,000 postal chess players.
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Jess
Firman E. Baer
Rutgers University
Baer
Department of Soils
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
American Chemical Society
Simple question wins him $2140
Atlanta man Paul Salvo received what is believed to be the largest civilian employee award from the Army and Navy. He suggested the armed forces use the timber surplus for a practical project and earned the prize and recognition.
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Atlanta
Paul Salvo
Army
Navy
Boyce House Recaps Texas State Fair Weekend Highlights
The writer notes officials promise next year will be bigger and better at the State Fair of Texas while praising this year’s event. A Prees Day visit featured a barbecue by the Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang and a packed program including SMU vs Missouri football and the musical Annie Get Your Gun starring Mary Martin. Martin, a Weatherford-born Texas gal, rose from local stages to Broadway glory and national fame.
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Texas
Fourth Estate
Odessa
S. M. U.-Missouri
Annie
Mary Martin
Weatherford
Baker
Mineral Wells
Fort Worth
Casa Manana
Billy Rose
New York
Mary
Daddy
Broadway
Mary Martin of Texas Delights Dallas Home Folks
The columnist recalls Mary Martin’s Dallas visit, noting the home state welcome and local enthusiasm. Officials of the State Fair of Texas hint at expanded exhibits and departments for next year, aiming to surpass the 1947 fair. The writer signs off with pride for Press Day, barbecue, and football.
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Dallas
Texas
Mary Martin
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