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Milford chronicle., 1948-10-29
Dewey Gives Details Of
COP Farm Program

! The 4,5OO-mile, nine-state trim of
] Governor Thomas E. Dewey through
the Middle West was designed, as
much as anything else, to set the
record straight" on the Republican
larm record and Republican plans
Tor future farm policy.
Here is that record as he ont
lined 1t, and here is what he said
the nations farmers could expect.
as taken from Governor Dewev's
addresses before audiences in Penn
sylvania, Kentucky, Illinois. Okla
hOma, Missouri, Minnesota. Indiana.
Michigan and New York State. Pre-
FlOusly he had spoken in Iowa. Col
cradO, New Mexico, Arizona. Cali
1ornia, Washington, Montana. Idaho.
utha, Wyoming and Kansas.
Farm Price Support: The long
range price support program is the
nrst this country has ever had, and
is Republican program, conceived
by Republicans, enacted by Repub-
llcans, and will form the corner
stone of the next Administrations &
program for agriculture. am
whOleheartedly for the price sun
port program and don't let ANYBODY
tell you anything different.
Rural Electrihcation: This is a
project which is particularly close
TO my heart. The Republican Con
gress, during the past two wears.
has appropriated almost half of ali
the money voted for Rural Electri-
iicatiOn in the 14-year history of the
program. We are going on from
there. We are going to speed up
and push through the Job of light
ing up rural America.
Soil Erosion: l have been in gov
ernment for 18 years and have vet
to see a government bureaucrat
save an acre of soil. Farmers can
save it. They are saving it. From
your next national administrator
they will get less politics and more
practical help in soil conservation
the help a grateful nation owes
them in the job of saving our land.
We shall broaden all the services as
q growing agriculture needs. in
cluding drainage, flood control and
irrigation.
Animal Agriculture: We will go
from soil conservation to soil
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-29

some instances, the person killed
was mistaken for game; occasional
ly, the victim stepped into the line
of fire.
In addition to accidents in the
field, many home deaths from fire
arms are due to preparations for the
hunt.
Delaware's hunting season is now
In progress and Mr.. Harris suggests
that every prospective hunter study
carefully these Ten Commandments
of Safety for an accident-free hunt
ing season:
l. Treat every gun with the re-
spect due a loaded gun. This is the
cardinal rule of gun safety.
2. Carry only empty guns, taken
down or with the action open, into
your automobile, camp, and home.
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-29
Safety Council Notes

w. w. Harris, Vice President for
Public Safety Of the Delaware Safe
ty Council, pointed out today that
approximately One-third of all fire.
arms accidents occurred in public
places, and that most of these were
probably hunting accidents, since
they occurred most frequently
among youths and adults in the ac-
tive ages. According to recent
studies, such accidents fall mainly
into three classes: (a) self-inficted
wounds; Cb) accidental shooting BY
a companion; (c) shooting by hunt
ers in another party. Contributing
factors in these accidents were:
Guns accidentally discharged when
the hunter slipped or fell, when he
was climbing over a fence, climbing
a tree, or crawling through under
brush; or when he was placing
hunting equipment in a vehicle. Ex-
citement and over-eagerness were
frequent contributing factors in the
shooting of hunters by their COM
paniOns or by other hunters. In
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-29

3. Always be sure that the barrel
and action are clear of Instructions
4. Always carry your gun so that
You can control the direction of the
muzzle, even if you stumble.
5. Be sure of your target before
You pull the trigger.
6. Never point a gun at anything
you do not want to shoot.
Z. Never leave your gun unattend-
ed unless you unload it first.
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-29
Irish Pick Best Films

DUBLIN - (P) - The Irish
Film Society says the revival of
the American film Strange Incl
dent" was the sOciety's most popu-
lar showing of the year. Next in or
der were three French productions
LES Disparus de St. Agil." Les
Visiteurs du SOir' and Il Eternal
RetOur." Society members voted
open City" odd Man Out" and
Great Expectations" the three best
films of the year in the commercial
theatar
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-29

And the reason says Gordy is
that new corn fed to layers fire.
quently causes digestive disturb
ances which result in decreased
feed consumption and consequent
ly low egg production. In fact, he
states that in some cases severe
loss OF body weight and mortality
may occur. This trouble is gen
orally referred to as new corn
disease"
Gordy's recommendation to poul-
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-29

trymen is to not feed this years
corn until about Christmas if poss
sible. If it must be fed before il
becomes thoroughly dry" he sugT
gests that it be fed in limited quans
titles and mixed with old corn for
at least a couple of weeks.
A second suggestion when feed
ing new corn is to let the birds do
their own shelling." When fed on
the cob, the layers will be less
likely to eat too much at one time.
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-29
POultrymen Urged To
Feed New Corn
Cautiously

Feeding new corn to the laying
flock often means new headaches
for the pOultrymen at this season
of the year." according to J. Frank
GOrdy, extension pOultryman at the
University of Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
TOP CAUSES OF
DEATH GIVEN
Heart Disease Heads List Ac-
c0rding to u. S. Public
Health Service
HOME ACCIDENTS HIGH

The u. S. Public Health Service
reports a change in the five lead
ing causes of death in the United
States during the past is months.
The combination killers, pneumon-
ia-infiuenza, dropped from the list
for the first time and have been
replaced by accidents in the home,
injuries in the factory, etc., motor
accidents not included.
The top four killers, heart dis
ease, cancer, strokes Cerebral
hemorrhages), and nephritis re-
main the same. The loss of fifth
place on the list of pneumonia-in-
fiuenza is attributed by the U. S.
Public Health Service to the 8.9
per cent decline in deaths resulting
from these diseases. The reasons
for the lowered death rate are due
chiefly to the effective work of
pennicillin and the sulfa drugs
against pneumonia and secondary
infections and no severe epidemics.
Based on recent records, an av-
erage of one person dies every 16
minutes as result of a home ac-
cident. In addition, one person is
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12

B. Beckett, DR.. R. F. Corley,
Mrs. George Wright, George
Wright, w. E. Matthews, Jr., Mrs.
Ruth w. Pyle, Mrs. Glenn S. King,
Glenn S. King, Miss Lorraine Dom
ovan, Miss Margaret Reihm, Miss
Bess Matthews, Miss Elizabeth
Thornley,, Mrs. w. C. Deakyne,
Mrs. Margaret Harrison, Andrew
K. Ruby, Harry P. Jones, Richard
Price, Robert Talbot, Charles NJ.
Gee, Victor Ennis, William M.
Doughten, Frank Greenwell, Davis
Turner, Miss Eva Stehley, Miss T.
Ann Scout, Mrs. c. ]. Prickett,
Miss Florence Lurty. In a recent
interview, DR.. w. C. Deakyne,
Smyrna, stated: 'The Kent Gen
eral Hospital campaign merits the
attention and support of every
resident of this area. The health
of our communities and the well
fare of our communities, served by
the Kent General Hospital, demand
the availability of adequate hospital
facilities. We can secure that in
only one way, by supporting 1OC
per cent the Kent General Hos,
pital campaign to secure funds fol
that purpose"
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
TEACHER NEED
.EASED IN STATE
Teacher Supply Situation I'm
proved Over Last Year
According to Report
SUPPLY INADEQUATE

The teacher supply situation in
the state Board Unit and Special
Districts of Delaware has improv-
ed over last year according to a
statement made by Robert c.
Stewart, Director of Research and
Publications, State Department of
Public Instruction. In a study re-
Gently prepared by the Office of
Research the number of the educa-
tional staff holding temporary
emergency certificates indicates
that the supply of teachers is in
adequate to meet the needs of the
schools of Delaware, even though
there is some improvement over
the situation last year. This is
particularly true in the elementary
schools where IL per cent of the
elementary personnel hold tempor-
ary emergency certificates. In the
secondary schools the situation is
better in that only A per cent of
the secondary personnel hold tenn
porary emergency certificates.
Emergency Certificates
Temporary emergency certifi-
Gates have been issued in the past
to those teachers whose prepara-
tion is not sufficient to entitle them
to regular teaching certificate or
whose certificates have been al
lowed to lapse during the years in
which they did not teach. Unless
unforeseen events occur the peak
Of the number of temporary en-
certificates in force was
evidenced during the 1945-46 term.
Since then there has been a de-
cline of approximately 4 per cent
in the combined temporary emerg-
ency certificates issued. Teachers
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
Clayton

Mr.. Liston Hopkins of Brook
lawn, N. j., and daughter Mrs.
Darwin Henessy of Charleston,
West Virginia visited Mr.. and Mrs.
]. M. Davis. Mr.. Hopkins is on
his way home after an extended
visit to California.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hauber and
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Grow of New
ark, visited Mr.. William 7. Day
ett and family Saturday.
Mrs. P. R. Smith suffered a
heart attack Friday night.
The Friendly Fellows Bible Glass
will meet at the home of Mr.. Rob-
ert Douglas on Friday evening,
February 13, at 8 p. m.
Mrs. C. F. Irwin and daughter
Joan, of Wilmington, spent Sunday
with Mrs. Preston Burris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans Brown and
son Wayne, of Elkton, Nd, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin
Shane.
Mrs. Carlton Davis and children
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
McGinnis of Blackbird, Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
SCHOLARSHIP
AWARD AT u. ID.
Applications To Close April 1;
Award Is Based on Three
Standards
MEN STUDENTS ONLY

The Harter Scholarship Commit
tee of the University of Delaware's
Alumni Association now is receiv-
ing applications for the 1948
award of the four-year DR.. George
A. Harter Scholarship which is
worth $4,000 to the recipient.
Thomas w. Mulrooney, director of
the Department of Child Develop
ment and Guidance in the Will
mington public schools, who is
chairman of the Harter Scholar
ship Committee, said that appli-
cations would be closed on April
1. Men students only are eligible,
and the award is based on three
standards; the boys scholastic rec
ord in school accredited by the
University of Delaware; his partic-
ipation in any or all athletic activ-
tiles rather than on varsity ath-
1etics; and his moral conduct. The
winners $4,000 will be divided
equally among the four academic
years which he would spend at the
University, and so long as he con-
tinues to meet eligibility require
ments, he will receive the income.
If for any reason a Harter Schol-
arship discontinues his studies at
the University, he no longer is
eligible for further grants. The
recipient must live on the campus.
In addition to the candidate Sc
lected by the committee for the
award, the committee also will
name first and second alternates
who will qualify in order if the
original recipient is unable to at
tend the University.
Mr.. Mulrooney said an applicant
should seek formal application
blank from the University's Alum
nj Office in Newark. He also should
send letter stating his reasons
for applying, and have the prin-
cipal of his school send a tran
script of his record to the commit
tee.
The scholarship was created in
honor of, and named for, the late
DR.. George A. Harter, former pres
ident and professor of mathe-
matics at Delaware College and
the University of Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12

permanently disabled every seven
seconds.
According to the Vital Statistics
Division of the State Board of
Health, there were 1877 accidental
deaths in Delaware during the
past 1S months excluding motor
vehicle accidents. Occupational
deaths numbered 20, public deaths
such as drowning, freezing, and
sunstroke resulted in 81 fatalities,
and home accidents due mainly to
falls, burns and explosions, fire.
arms, oisonings, and suffocation
were the cause of 81 deaths in Del
aware last year.
A survey conducted by the
Home Demonstration Clubs thru
out the state during 1947 reveals
that falls are the major cause of
injuries on the farm. The Sc Del
aware farm families who partici-
pated in the project found that
steps were the cause of the largest
number of falls-broken steps, un-
even steps, poor lighting, lack of a
hand rail, and carrying too heavy
a load while descending the steps.
The other chief causes of falls
reported were falling over objects
around the house, slipping on wax
ed floors or wet linoleum, falling
off ladders around the house, and
tripping over the door strip in a
poorly lighted closet.
Ten women were injured by fall
ing into holes around the back
yard, and several slipped on icy
pavements. The highest percent
age of falls around the farm were
from the hay loft and tractor.
The time to prevent an accident
is NOW before it happens, warns
the State Board of Health. Nearly
all home accidents can be prevent
ed. Parents and adults in every
home have the responsibility to see
that safe conditions are provided
and maintained and that safe
practices are followed.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
DINNER OPENS
HOSPITAL DRIVE
CONTINUED From Page one)

DIR. @. j. Prickett.C Chairman Here
In Smyrna the campaign has as
chairman DR.. G. ]. Prickett, as
sisted by Mrs. Henry C. Webb. J..
Reynolds Pratt heads the commit
tee for the drive in Clayton, and
the solicitors there are: John J.
Roth, Mrs. Elsie Hollett, Mrs.Mary
G.. Slaughter, Mrs. Mary K. Bos-
tick, and Harvey Carrow. The
Smyrna committee includes: Mrs.
Lillian Billeb, Mrs. Oswald Denney,
Mrs. Agnes Turner, w. e. Hynson,
Mrs. Joseph Ennis, William E. Will
son, Harley Bodley, Warner w.
Price, Jr., Mrs. Warner w. Price,
Jr., Mrs. William Doughten, Jr.,
George Boehmler, Mrs. w. Pritch-
ard, Mrs. w. ]. Wroten, Miss Anna
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12

made to comply with the Cover
nor's wishes.
A petition signed by over 80
names was submitted to the coun-
Gil asking that the arc light, cor
ner of Commerce and Market
streets be allowed to stay. S'uce
the substitution of the incadescent
system, many who had signed the
petition were sorry that they had.
j. c. Robinson on the strength of
this sent out a feeler, by moving
that the arc be taken off and an
incadescent be put between Main
and Market Streets, on Commerce;
and between Mt. Vernon and Com
merce on Market street. The mo-
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
CONTINUED From Page Four)

John R. Senior, of Philadelphia,
administrator of the estate of the
late Mrs. Motion Hudson, met the
heirs in Smyrna yesterday-John
B. Nelson and wife, and Samuel
Hammond and wife, st. Georges;
Isaac Cleaver and wife, Kennedy
vile, Md; Edgar Price and wife,
Millington, Md; Chas. A. Roberts
and wife, Middletown, and made a
final settlement of the estate.
Mr.. F. Greenwell of Kenton, has
rented his blacksmith and wheel
right shop to Adam Hoehm, of
Germany, and James Hamilton, of
this town.
Davis Turner, the eight-year-old
son of Geo. w. Turner, was sever
ly hurt in his fathers stable one
day last week, but is now himself
again. It was uncertain whether
the injury was from the kick of a
horse or a fall.
TOWN COUNCIL
A Breezy Time Among the Mem
bers of the Street Committee
The Town Council met last Fri
day night with President Hoffeck-
er in the chair and all members
present except w. A. FAIRIES. After
reading the minutes of the prev
ious meeting, the following bills
.x.o,.o ,.oo5 o15 aIIo,,-o5,
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
KentOn

The Grange of Kenton will hold
church services Sunday, February
Is. All are urged to attend.
Due to bad weather w. S. C. S.
was unable to hold their meeting
last Wednesday evening
Mrs. John Willis, Mrs. Jacob
Crossley and Mrs. James Rawlin-
son were hostesses at the Bible
Glass meetings in the church
basement last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Drexel Hite of Do
yer visited Mr.. and Mrs. John Will
lis on Sunday.
Mrs. Laurena Dill, who has been
i'll, is slightly improved at this
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Urian and
son, and Miss Anna Davis of Will
mington, spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Gilbert Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Palmer enter
tanned at turkey dinner Sunday,
Rev.. and Mrs. Ira Doyle and Mr..
and Mrs. Hoyt Osborne.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Numbers
wish to thank their friends and
neighbors for the cards and their
many kindnesses during the recent
illness of Mrs. Numbers.
Mrs. Lyman Baby and children
have returned home to Seaford af-
ter spending several days with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Clifton.
Mrs. Robert De Lander spent
Monday with her mother in Mid
dletown.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
BIackbird

Mrs. Leon Henderson had the
misfortune to fall on the ice and
break her leg. She has it in a
cast now and is getting along very
well.
Jack Hutchison, who was hurt
i'm a fall several weeks ago, is do
ing very nicely in a Philadelphia
Hospital, and expects to return
home very soon.
Mrs. Victor Kohl is spending
some time with her son and fam
ily in Knoxville, Tenn.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12

ton was lost. On motion of A.
Lee Cummins the petition was laid
on the table.
r. L. Cummins moved that haul
er Coles contract he annulled for
nonperformance of duty. 1t was
seconded by ]. c. Robinson and
carried. A. E. Jardine having Of
fered to do the hauling for 5000 a
year, on motion of R. L. Cummins,
was awarded the contract.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12

who are not fully qualified to meet
the certifcation requirements are
being replaced as rapidly as the
supply of qualified teachers allows.
While the issuance of temporary
emergency certificates. is discour-
aged, the realistic need of having
personnel to man our schoolrooms
must be kept in mind. 1t is hoped
that within the near future this
practice may be discontinued alto
gether.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12

President Hoffecker, having been
written to by Governor Tunnel to
receive contributions for the relief
of the Cubans, brought the matter
before the Council for action. On
motion of Robinson, the commun-
ication was received and a request
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12

William Howard Taft is the only
President of the United States
buried in Arlington National cem-
etery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-08
THREAT OF
 STRIKE ON
 COAST K. R.
Wa aIkout Would Tie Up System in Seven Sfates-
 Mediator Is on Job

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8.-R- A Federal mediator hastened here today in an attempt to head off a strike which could shut down the Southern Pacific Railroad system in seven states next Wednesday.
 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen and Enginemen last night called strike for 6 am. Wednesday The union called it the "only meth cd" to settle 296 points of grievance There was no general wage demands at issue.
 c. w. Moffitt, Western General Chairman for the brotherhood, said $500 members would strike in Cali fornia, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Nevada, Utah and Oregon unless agreement is reached before the deadline. He added, however, there was a change progress in mediation might postpone the strike date.
 Southern Pacific said in state ment that the issues have been un- der negotiation and now are being handled under the orderly processes of the National Mediation Board"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-08
MOOSE NOW
 THREATENED
 OR MARKING
Crucial Battles Pending Between Communists
 and NationaIists
(By The Associated Press)

A dozen Communist columns frightened their moose today around 25o,000 trapped Chinese National troops in the crucial battle for Ranking.
 Elements of yet another trapped 100000 the 18th Army group were reported, without confirms tion, to have broken through the Communist encirclement of the last two weeks. They were said to have made contact with other of Chiang Kai-shek's troops trying to form a defense line on the Hwai River, 100 miles from the capital.
 The fate of Nanking seemed to depend upon the 35000O trapped troops. The odds strongly favored the Communists. They had greater numbers, better morale, better leadership and doubtless better equipment. Chiang, however, seem cd to have a better Air Force and the weather was clearing to per- init raids.
 Another scarcely noticed threat developed in North China, where government troops were pushed back within 25 miles of Peiping.
 Shanghai was frantic and jit- tery. The city had many rumors that U. s. Marines would land and preserve order there, but the US. Consul said it wasn't so The Chi nese government extended martial law to the Wuhan area of central Chine, including the big cities of Bankow. Wuhan and Hanyang.
 Mime. Chiang Kai-shek, who flew from China to seek greater American aid, awaited an inter view Friday with President Tru- man.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-08
SCHOOL BOARD TAXES OPTION
 ON IS LOTS
Plans Construction of New BuiIding-EIemeniary
 School Plant

] First steps toward the construc- tion of added building facilities for
 Juneau schools were taken last night by the Independent School Board.
 An option to purchase 15 lots of land in the Waynor Tract was au- thorized by the board Superinten- dent Ed. Clark was directed to take option to purchase lots at Behrends avenue and Highland Drive.
 Taking of the option will lead the way to construction of added school buildings within the next IS months, according to the board.
 Present plans for schools here call for construction of an added ele- mentary school building. Superinten- dent Clark said today. This is tht type of school plant considered for construction at the site to be pur- chasech
 Condition of school finances were discussed.
 Superintendent Clark reported to the Board that despite the fact that the sum of $28,967 is past due the schools from the Territorial government, teachers salaries and other expenses will continue to ps met for at least two to three months.
 The District Tax Collector report brought before the board shows that tax collections from that part of the district outside of the city linn it's total $32,l07. This compares with an amount of $33,510 called tor outside of city limits, with number of second -half payments yet to come in.
 Two rulings were passed by the Board Members reaffirmed pre- vious ruling that students will not be exempted on religious grounds from physical examinations, includ- ing a chest x-ray.
 A second regulation was passed, aimed at dilatory practices of stu dents who in the eyes of the board are apt to waste not only their own time, but the time of instructors and the time of other students. The new ruling is as follows: A student failing to pass in two academic sub jects in any semester will be placed on probation. For reinstatement, the student must in the following pass at least three academ- ic subjects. Suspension from classes will follow failure to comply with the ruling.