Ceiling Prices Boost Farm Markets By June
Ceiling prices may be lifted by next June reducing food subsidies as supply and demand balance. Government plans aim to exit subsidy programs by raising ceilings on subsidized goods, with market prices guiding future floors. Indiana Farm Bureau praises farmers for bond purchases in the Victory Loan and cites a favorable outlook for agriculture. James Bowen from Indianapolis stayed with the Linebacks in Fort Wayne over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Pulliam
War Finance Committee
Hassil E. Schenck
Indiana Farm Bureau
Indiana Agriculture
Finance Committee
Hoosier Farmer
The
Farm Organization
Indiana streams dip below normal after early January flood surge
Indiana streams fell to below normal flow levels following flood-stage conditions in several communities. Water resources director Charles H. Bechert reported ice jams occurred after New Year, but damage remained light as snow melt and December rains pushed stages high early January. East Fork White River at Shoals averaged 7,536 second feet and St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne 1,107 second feet, marking notable runoff increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana Department of Conservation
Charles H. Bechert
East Fork White River
Shoals
St. Mary’s River
Fort Wayne
Indiana readjustment allowances claims rise in February
The Indiana Employment Security Division reports 11 738 readjustment allowance claims in the first two complete weeks of February. Ex-soldiers accounted for 8717 claims, ex-sailors 2560, ex-marines 385, and former Coast Guardsmen 76. Noble R. Shaw explains the program alongside unemployment compensation as similar in requiring the claimant to be able, available and willing to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Employment Security Division
G. I
Indiana
Noble R. Shaw
Bus Deluxe Comfort Features Promised by Engineers
The Society of Automotive Engineers outlines bus improvements for travelers. Expected amenities include circulating ice water with a spigot at each seat, air conditioning, dust-proof bodies, driver to passenger PA system, electrically-defrosted windows, built-in fire prevention and non-inflammable motor fuels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Society of Automotive Engineers
White House Staff Growth Without New Positions
The budget proposal would grow White House staff from about 50 to 225 without hiring new personnel. Presidents previously listed few aides while others were paid by different departments on temporary loans. Maurice Latta’s long tenure illustrates the practice, and critics warn of political attacks over the sizable budget and supposed Missouri connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Truman
Maurice Latta
McKinley
Interior Department
Charles Ross
Missouri
Visitors From Indiana and Surplus Distribution Issues
Congressman notes visitors from Indiana, including Spencer Harrison and the Burton families. He laments surplus war material sold in large lots that exclude small buyers and urges smaller, individual sales. He cites textile shortages affecting veterans and reports New York shirt stockpiles, with prosecutions to free scarce clothing. He promotes farmer bulletins and asks constituents to request ten via sign and address.
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Pacific Theater of War
War Department
Congress
Judiciary
New York City
Clark
Washing
D. C
Office of Secretary of State Shouldering Broad Powers Ahead
The article outlines the Secretary of State as a constitutional, two year post with a $7,500 salary, detailing three main duties including attestation of state documents, corporate securities oversight as ex officio Securities Commissioner, and Motor Vehicles regulatory work. It notes branch offices for licenses and revenue collection, and cites Rue Alexander of Pine Village as the present Secretary of State alongside a social note about Mrs Curtis Pollard visiting Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Secretary of
Securities Commission
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Secretary of State
Rue Alexander
Pine Village
Bob Crosby Show Shifts to Wednesdays Starting March 6
Columbia announces the Bob Crosby Show will move from Tuesdays to Wednesdays beginning March 6. The change affects the weekly schedule and listener timing across stations in the network.
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Columbia
Bob Crosby
District Bulletin Requests This Year Go To Public
Bulletin directs residents to submit lists for distribution within the district and promises prompt handling. It emphasizes citizen participation and efficient processing of requests.
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James Bowen
Indianapolis
J. A. Lineback
Bowen
Ft. Wayne
Deskripper Packing Company
Carthage, Indiana
Bug
Varcon Car
Trico Viper Motors
Home Owned
Gamble's
Knightstown
Home Operated
PETA
Veterans Claims
Life Assurance Soc. of
U. S
Parvel Moore
Carthage
Ind
Princess
Rushville
John Wayne
Jeremiah Moore
Virginia
Lydia Moore
Washington
Raymond S. Springer
Spencer Harrison
Muncie
Holman Burton
H. Finley
C. C. Burton
Washington, D. C
Betty C. Brown
State
American Railway Express
Mrs. Curtis Pollard of
Mrs
Paul Moore
Mr. Moore
LE Ush County Loan & Finance CO
Rushville Imd
Theodora Yates
CBS
Harald Dyrenforth
Holland Electrical
Benjamin Moore
Stromberg-Carlson and
Majestic Radios
Jack Snedigar
East Main
Knightstown, Indiana
Baysback Fertilizer Co
Arthage
Lushville
Breenfield
Suelbyville
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