Wheat Loan Program Faces Massive Farm Cutbacks
The article outlines a potential nationwide wheat program with mandatory loans if the 1938 yield exceeds domestic needs, aiming to curb prices. It details a possible 37.5 percent cut in plantings, lowering acres from 80 million to about 50 million, and a total supply near 1.1 billion bushels including carryover. It also notes a new crop insurance plan to reduce market wheat by about 50 million bushels.
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Department of Agriculture
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America
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Middle West
Corn Belt Liberty League
Illinois
Crop Reporting Service Marks 75th Birthday
On its May crop report issue the Department of Agriculture marked the seventy fifth anniversary of the government crop reporting service. Oldest living crop reporters were honored on a roll of honor as veterans invited to Washington by Secretary Wallace witnessed ceremonies. The service began in May 1863 under Isaac Newton, first commissioner of agriculture appointed by President Lincoln.
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Wage Hour Bill Nears House Passage in May Vote
One hundred eighty eight lawmakers supported the wage hour bill with Mary T Norton first to sign the petition to discharge the rules committee. The bill calls for 25 cents minimum wage rising to 40 cents in three years and a 40 hour work week within two years. It would be enforced by the Justice Department and administered by the Labor Department. Davies Named Ambassador to Belgium in Roosevelt Administration. Joseph Davies, a wealthy lawyer, will replace his Moscow post, citing social life concerns. his wife, Marjorie Post Hutton Davies, accompanies him.
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Labor Board Fends Off Records Fetch in Ford Case
A federal appeals court in Covington Kentucky amended an order barring the National Labor Relations Board from withdrawing its records in the Ford Motor Company enforcement case. The court had earlier allowed the board to withdraw its petition for an enforcement order, as the board sought to avoid judicial scrutiny of its procedures. The Inland Steel matter and related actions were cited as similar disputes, with Ford resisting and Inland to face the board’s reconsideration.
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Covington
National Labor Relations Board
Ford Motor Company
Inland Steel Company
Inland
Ford Company
Navy Expansion Bill Passes Senate Amid Expansion Drive
President Roosevelt backs a $1 157 000 000 naval program with a 56 to 28 senate vote to outpace rival powers in building mighty ships. The act caps future battleships at 35 000 tons unless foreign foes exceed treaty limits, then authorizing 45 000 ton super dreadnoughts armed with 18 inch guns.
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U S faces debt balance in trade claims
Department of Commerce data show the United States has run a debt balance in trade over the past three years when current items are analyzed. Excluding intangible items, the commodity balance including net silver and gold imports shows an unfavorable total near 4.5 billion dollars.
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United States
Department of Commerce
Tax System Study Sought by Manufacturers Group
The National Association of Manufacturers urged Congress to initiate a study to simplify and coordinate the tax system. The request was transmitted by association president E. B. Hook, arguing the current federal, state, and local taxes burden the economy.
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Association
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Around the House Cooking Dried Fruit Tips
Soak and cook lemon slices with dried apricots prunes or peaches. A single lemon slice covers two cups of fruit. Apply white varnish to straw items like baskets suitcases and matting to extend life. Toasting marshmallows use a cube of butter on the fork to prevent sticking. If salad is scarce scoop out tomatoes and use the salad as filling to stretch portions.
As His Principles One May Be Better Than His Rep Utation
Latena quotes the idea that a person’s enduring worth lies in their guiding principles rather than outward reputation, emphasizing integrity over public image.
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Fragmented promotional text showing a newspaper page advertorial style about trials experiments and on dollar laboratories. Mentions on dollar laboratories and a family Book advertisement with formulas and testing by labor, highlighting modern advances and pay advertisers.
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