Bingham Bulletin | 1944-05-05 | Page 2 | Briefs

B R I E F S . . . by Baukhage Premier Hideki Tojo's government govern-ment has announced details of a countrywide "vacant lots utilization program" under which the land along railroad lines and highways, ai well a other available vacant areas, will be put to use for growing grow-ing pumpkins and soybeans to help jolve Japan's war food problems. The plan is quite reminiscent of our own victory gardens. Yanks on leave in British restaurants restau-rants ask for roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, fish-and-chips and homemade home-made scones, while British custom-j custom-j ers have taken to traditionally American dishes such as cheese with apple pie, and fried chicker. and wattles, the British Informatior services report. The war may lea to an exchange of cooking recipe as well as an exchange of ideas.