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Newspaper
Cambridge Tribune
Location
Cambridge, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1940
Page
3
The Agriculture Department warns that European war expansion to Belgium and the Netherlands threatens U S farm markets. Belgium and the Netherlands were major buyers of wheat corn tobacco raisins prunes apples and soybeans, absorbing substantial shares of exports and helping support farmer income.
An analysis shows the Netherlands exported half its dairy hog and poultry output to Britain and about 22 percent to Germany, with Britain sourcing eggs and butter and bacon prewar. It notes Belgium is more self sufficient in agriculture and that war’s effect on Britain’s food and American exports depends on invasion extent. Both countries allocate about one third land to crops, meadow, and non agricultural use.
Naval Academy officials announced continued display of an art exhibit featuring masterpieces portraying navy personages and traditions. The collection includes paintings prints busts and medallions valued at unspecified amounts.
About 5 000 visitors daily viewed the exhibit opened April 6 at the academy museum. Masterpieces valued at 1 000 000 were to be returned to owners yesterday, but owners cannot claim them until Sunday per academy officials. Capt Harry A Baldridge, retired U S N, curator, arranged the display which was to close May 8 but was extended due to numerous requests. Amendments call for nearly 500 000 to repair and oil state roads damaged in winter.
State Roads Commission approves a half million dollar fund for road work, allocating resources to repair and upgrade highways in the region. The decision follows a review of maintenance needs and budget priorities by the commission.
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