VPI Studies Orchard Pests Mice No 1 Threat to Orchards
Virginia Tech researchers Dr. Frank Horsfall Jr and Benjamin Lacy report two mouse species meadow and pine mice damage orchard roots and bark and threaten a wide range of horticultural plantings. They describe meadow mice as chestnut brown with silky fur and note bark feeding occurs from grassy orchard floors.
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Virginia Tech
Frank Horsfall Jr
Ane
Benjamin R. Lacy
Horsfall
Lacy
Pine mouse control methods for orchards outlined
Horsfall and Lacy explain pine mice form colonies around a tree and adjacent trees, benefiting from surface trails. They advise removing cross paths near a 24 inch radius, baiting by late October with zinc phosphide grain and zinc phosphite fruit baits, varying treatments about 30 days apart, and note the Virginia Tech plan to fund an associate extension horticulturist in rodent control.
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Horsfall
Lacy
Virginia Tech Department of Horticulture
Price Ceiling Debate Captures House Proceedings
Leader Rayburn of Texas denounced the rejection of amendments as an outrageous pro inexcusable strongarm method. The discussion continued on page 1 focusing on a bill of significant importance and House actions.
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Rayburn
Texas
House
Truman Says Domestic Market Prevails In Aid Program Talks
Eaton reports that conferees accepted a House amendment requiring the President to weigh the drain on natural resources and price effects of purchases for the aid program. An amendment for purchasing petroleum abroad was also discussed.
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Eaton
United States
In Mess Eaton Says Congress in a Mess
New Jersey representative Eaton opened a conference by declaring the Senate House group is in a mess. He said the House made a farm bloc bill from the legislation, insisting on provisions to protect farm product prices.
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Eaton
New Jersey
Senate House
House of Representatives
House
Report on Revenue Office Charitable Funds Handling
A House appropriations subcommittee released an investigator report stating a condition that may involve criminality exists in the Boston office of the Internal Revenue Service. The review cites disregard of trust funds and supervision gaps over funds from outside charities including the March of Dimes and Jefferson Day dinners.
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Washington
House Appropriations
Justice Department
Boston
Robert E. Lee
Local Boxing Fights Result In Several Close Decisions
Fights continued on page 1 with three round decisions for John Gibbs and Paul Nicholas in the 112 pound class over John Beck. Bunky Frazier beat Pete Paul in the 118 pound class while Kenney Farrow defeated Rusty Sanders despite Sanders being knocked down twice. Billy Carroll edged John O'Brien in a cautious Golden Gloves bout. University of Maryland’s Phil Mikes served as third man in the ring with judges Joe Settle and George McFadden. Dr J M Casey timekeeper. Legion posts announce no shows until January due to holidays.
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Beck
Paul Nicholas
John Beck
Bunky Frazier
Pete Paul
Kenney Farrow
Rusty Sanders
Sanders
Golden Gloves
Billy Carroll
John O’brien
Carrol
O’brien
Phil Mikes
University of Maryland
Joe Settle
Berryville
University of Virginia
George McFadden
J. M. Casey
Boyce
Legion Post
Wallace attacks Taft as Republican leader pick
Wallace and aides press Taft as top GOP nominee at a Buffalo news conference. He also contrasts Gov. Dewey with Truman, saying it is unclear if Dewey is a watered down Truman or the President. The Greek population is cited as Alabama sized, comparable to Arkansas and Mississippi combined.
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Mittee
Taft
Ohio
Buffalo
Wallace
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Truman
Dewey
Mrs. Lucie Massie Purnell Dies in Maryland
Mrs. Lucie Massie Purnell wife of Allen Purnell died suddenly at her Brentwood Maryland residence. She leaves husband a son Elmer E. Purnell and three brothers including C G Orndorff of Clearbrook and Jornada Orndorff of Stephens City. Interment at Stephens City 3 30 pm Sunday after rites 1 pm at Chambers Riverdale funeral home.
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Lucie Massie Purnell
Allen Purnell
Brentwood
Elmer E. Purnell
C. G. Orndorff
Clearbrook
Jornal Orndorff
Stephens City
Chambers Riverdale Funeral Home
Anthracite Blast Death Toll Seven
WILKES BARRE Pa Dec 12 The death toll rose to seven in a gas explosion at Lehigh Coal Co Franklin Colliery. State and federal authorities began an immediate investigation.
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Wilkes Barre
Lehigh Coal Co
Franklin
Pollution survey eyed to gauge river damage and fix remedies
The Water Control Board plans a survey to assess harm to aquatic life from trade wastes and sewage and to determine corrective steps to restore the river. The polluting industries along Shenandoah would continue reducing pollution beyond the survey and a council meeting will review a tri‑company proposal and reports from polluters.
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Water Control Board
Shenandoah
Tri-Company
Timberville
Dublin
Burlington Mills, Inc
District of Columbia
Virginia
Zigler Canning Co-Operative
Selma
Arlington
Alexandria
Covington
Reynolds Metals, Co
Chesterfield County
Exhibit of Bibles to Feature Service at Walnut Springs
A Bible exhibit will be held at Walnut Springs Christian Church during the 11 a.m. service on American Bible Society Day. Rev. C R Line invites members with old Bibles to bring them for display.
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Walnut Springs Christian Church
American Bible Society
C. R. Line
Answers to Daily Quiz Revealed for Page Four
Correct quiz solutions list: 1 Secretary of Commerce 2 James Hilton 3 Notre Dame 27 7 4 Three pounds 5 Loyalty Review Board to determine basic loyalty of questioned Federal employees 6 Before 7 Cashew 8 I know how to rear my children 9 232 bones 10 Twenty one
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Secretary of Commerce
James Hilton
Notre Dame
Help Keep Virginia Green Fire Safety Message
Public service note urging residents to exercise extreme caution with fire to prevent wildfires across Virginia. Officials remind to clear debris, never burn on windy days, and report unattended flames to authorities immediately.
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Virginia Green
Local Sales Directory Entries for December Dates
December auctions list items from real estate and household goods to farm equipment. Notable sales include J R Alabaugh at 362 Charles Street and Robert Kremer near Winchester on Route 50 with livestock and farm tools. Others cover beauty shop equipment and farm commodities across Reynolds Store, Stephenson Depot area, and Summit Point.
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J. R. Alabaugh
Charles St
Robert E. Place
Reynolds
Burch Estate
Swimley Station
Summit Point
Robert Kremer
Winchester
Sale of cows hens and household goods near Winchester Virginia
Due to ill health the seller must liquidate at home on Route 50 four miles east of Winchester starting at 1 pm. The sale features two Guernsey cows and one Guernsey bull, harness for two horses, a NewAirflow heater, and numerous household items. Also offered are New Hampshire Red laying hens.
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Jordan Spring Road
Stephenson Depot
Todd Checkwriter
H. P
Don L. Henderson
Edith R. Henderson
Circuit Court of
County
Virginia
Court House
Berryville
Winchester and
Berrys Ferry
Boyce
Clarke County
Ida Thompson Ramey Lands
Route
New
Winchester
New Hampshire
Wayne Cay May Get FCC Chairmanship
Officials close to President Truman say he will nominate Wayne Cay, radio director of the Washington Post, for the chairman post of the Federal Communications Commission. The nomination will be sent to the Senate around early next year with background tied to Indiana and long time associate Paul V. McNutt in government service.
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Indiana
Paul V. McNutt
Senate
Washington
Truman
Wayne Coy
Washington Post
Portugal
Ohio
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