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Wheat allotment in Athens County increases in 1940
The 1940 wheat allotment for Athens County under the AAA program is 4 351 acres, up 633 from 1939, based on seeded wheat in 1929 38 and diversions from earlier programs. Nationally, 1940 wheat allotment rises to 62 million acres to meet domestic, export, and reserve needs. Allotments to farms will be mailed soon, two months earlier than 1938. The Ohio State Fair runs Aug 26–31 in Columbus with $100,000 in premiums and major attractions. London hospitals spend about $58,300 daily with half from patient payments and investments.
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