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No. 145 (October 5, 1948)
Germany's first major postwar agricultural fair, p. [25]
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ed large crowds. Here farm implements are studied. German-made tractor on exhibit. ,.. 1fio >. .1 a......r -g w-w .-tsyu Bt fair, first post-war major event of Its kind held in Germany. Germany's First Major Postwar Agricultural Fair Germany's first major postwar agricultural fair drew large crowds of visitors, representing all four zones, in Frankfurt recently. Sponsored by the reestablished German Agricultural Society, the week-long show presented a realistic picture of present-day German agri- culture, its requirements and pos- sibilities. Six hundred and fifty ex- hibits, including entries from bizonal and state offices and showings of farm implements, machinery, and livestock, were on display. The fair was opened by Dr. James R. Newman, director of OMG Hesse, who paid tribute to the ingenuity and hard work involved in preparing it. He called the exhibit an indication of what must still be done rather thin an example of accomplishment. Dr. James R. Newman, director of OMG for Hesse, inspects pump. Photograph by US Army Signal Corps This spleridid-looking livestock specimen drew expressions of admiration. )ecimen drew expressions of admiration.
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