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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
2
A quirky unsigned note imitates a grandmotherly voice praising practical yeses and meals. The piece playfully discusses simple, strong margarine standards and a humorous preference for table grade fat and flavor.
Secretary of Agriculture Clinton Anderson announced the halt to sugar rationing for households restaurants and motels while price controls on sugar and industrial use continue. Three factors pushed end of rationing include Cuba allotments and a growing sugar surplus plus Java sugar offerings. Retail meat prices rise across the country with seasonal costs and higher feed expenses noted.
A pilotless four engine army transport completed a 2000 mile trip from Long Beach California to Wilmington Ohio landing safely without crew input. The autonomous flight used data fed electronically into a master control panel from within the aircraft marking a new era in aviation.
Washington reports a forecasted wheat harvest of 1.409 billion bushels, the largest on record, up from 1.275 billion last month and 1.156 billion the previous year. Spring oats also shrink, corn remains unestimated due to late planting, and Great Plains states project record winter wheat alongside mixed spring conditions.
Classified section lists machinery such as concrete block machines and brick machines. Also notes dogs cats puppies kittens and national pet ads. Mentions St Louis Missouri and equipment company made and available for cash.
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