Fewer Chick Purchases Signal Slower Egg Production
Virginia researchers report farmers will buy about eight or nine baby chicks per ten from 1947, predicting eggs produced in the latter half of this year will be about five percent lower. Despite the similar number of laying hens, output is expected to dip as pullets are reduced. Egg prices should stay near support levels as large storage offsets the drop in production.
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Blacksburg
Virginia Extension Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Tree varieties with broad economic significance
Of the 1 100 varieties of trees in the United States only about 100 have enough commercial value to be of broad economic significance.
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United States
Misjudging weight by color shades across objects
The text notes a cognitive bias where people overestimate the weight of dark colored objects while underestimating the weight of light colored objects, highlighting perceptual distortion influenced by color.
Senate Rejects Oleo Tax Repealers Amendments
Washington March 19 The Senate defeated two Democratic attempts to add riders to the income tax cut bill that would repeal oleomargarine taxes. By 45 to 33 it rejected Fulbright’s motion to remove all oleo taxes and then rejected Maybank’s to cut the 10 cent per pound tax to a quarter of a cent.
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Washington
Senate
Sen
Fulbright
Maybank
Steel Mills Face Sharp Output Drop If Coal Strike Prolongs
The Iron Age reports steel mill operations may fall sharply within three weeks if the coal strike prolongs. Even mills with coal stocks could curb supply to avoid a sudden shutdown. The piece notes a tough fight by coal operators and hints the industry will be the fall guy for John L. Lewis. Ingot output sits at 97 percent of capacity. demand remains steady across oil, gas, pipe, railroad, and auto sectors. Scrap prices may ease in the next round while underlying scrap demand stays strong at a 90 million ton level. The final note mentions the St Pauls chapel alteration in Dublin with 12th century ceramic tile.
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New ‘York
Iron Age, Metalworking Trade Weekly
John L. Lewis
Rai'soads
Blood Bank Program To Start in May
Clarke County Red Cross chapter plans its first donation to the national blood bank in May. They estimate two to three hundred pints needed for Clarke county. The brood program committee includes Mrs. Morton C Mumma Jr, Mrs. Ralph Dorsey, Mrs. George H Burwell, Mrs. W D Burtner, Dr Thomas C Iden, Joseph H Settle, and Rev. R K McDonald, chairman.
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Clarke County
Morton C. Mumma, Jr
Ralph Dorsey
George H. Burwell
W. D. Burtner
Thomas C Iden
Joseph H. Settle
R. K. McDonald
Puzzles and Magic Booklet Offer From Washington
The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau advertises a puzzles tricks and magic booklet for ten cents postpaid. It includes problems on weights races life expectancy and more with solutions and amusements for all.
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Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Eye Street
N. E
Washington, D. C
Deepest mine in the world located in Mysore India
The Bureau of Mines reports that as of October 1942 the deepest mine globally is in Mysore India reaching 8 8595 feet below the surface. Trade journals later mention South African mines surpassing 9 000 feet, but no specifics are provided.
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J.R. A
Bureau of Mines
Mysore
India
South Africa
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Fred Neher
US Moderns
Cp Ned
Junior
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Hill’s
Roosters
Loudoun ST
St. Paul's
Cathedral of St. Patrick
Dublin
D.C. A
Erie
Miller’s Hardware and Household Supplies
N. Main Street
Firestone
Firestone Stores
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