Food czar sought to coordinate all U S food programs
Washington reports show farmers dealers and processors favor naming a food czar to unify Washington food programs under a single agency. Rep Anderson chairs the inquiry and promises full hearings after taking over as secretary of agriculture and war food administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Truman
Rep
Anderson
D-N. M
Omaha
Sam McKelvie
Hoover Administration
Farm Board
Poultrymen Urged to Inspect Flocks During National Week
Des Moines reports poultry raisers urged to join a national poultry loss prevention week July 17 to combat disease and boost meat and egg output. The bulletin from the American Foundation for Animal Health urges moving young birds, separating cockerels, cleaning feeders, avoiding unnecessary vaccines, diagnosing flock problems, and selling older birds to protect younger stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
American Foundation For Animal Health
Traer Farm Sold For 150 Per Acre
Traer merchant Clarence Naylor bought the 180 acre James Formanek farm six miles west of Traer for 150 per acre. Local real estate dealer L. P. Marsh handled the transaction.
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TRAER
Clarence Naylor
James Formanek
Here
L. P. Marsh
Popcorn Growers Protest OPA Pricing Practices
Fremont county popcorn growers protest OPA pricing actions in the Omaha regional office. They cite a two price system with shelled popcorn at six dollars per bushel and a sudden drop to five dollars without notice. They demand stable pricing and fewer notices. Congressman Ben F Jensen awaits developments on price stability as promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
IDPA
Fremont County
Omaha
OPA
Ben F. Jensen
Notice of Supplemental Report in Plimpton T Mitchell Estate
Probate No 17028 announces a supplemental final report and application of executor Ingram Bixler for discharge. The report lists distribution to Coe College Westminster Presbyterian Church Home for Aged Women and Home for the Friendless Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A hearing is set for July 14 1945 at 9 AM in Linn County District Court Cedar Rapids. The executor seeks final discharge if no objections are filed.
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Ceare
Iowa
Linn County
Plimpton T Mitchell
Dee Courke
Cedar Rapids
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Cedar Rapid
Ceor Rapids
W. A. Emerson Lowell Emerson
Maud Barnhart
Thomas L Mitchell
W. F Mitchell
Floyd Mitchell
Plimpton T
Apple T
District Court of
Town
Ingram Bixler
Donnelly Lynch Anderson and
Lynch
Veterans Get Priority for Farm Machinery Access
Iowa veterans seeking to start or resume farming can obtain priority in securing available equipment under a War Food administration order effective Monday. County AAA committees will process veteran preference forms and certificates, requiring farm ownership or tenancy, prior unsuccessful search for used gear, and proof of military service.
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Des Moines
A. J. Loveland
Iowa Agricultural Adjustment Agency
War Food Administration
AAA
Loveland
WFA
Clinton Seed Oats Set for Fall Release
Iowa farmers will access Clinton oats next fall under ISU agronomist plans. The strain is expected to replace all other varieties due to higher yield better quality and stronger lodging resistance.
Blackleg Disease Identified as Likely Cause of Cattle Deaths
A University of Illinois report warns against blaming lightning for sudden cattle deaths in summer. It cites blackleg, a soil bacterium causing rapid death within 36 hours, and urges veterinary examination and annual vaccination for protection as cattle are turned to pasture.
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Urbana
Department of
Animal Pthology and Hygiene
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Illinois
United States to Get Bulk of Cuban Sugar
Rep. Clinton P. Anderson announced that Cuba assures the United States will receive the bulk of its 1946 sugar production. No price agreement has been reached yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Cuba
Clinton P. Anderson
Lamb Subsidy Proposed to Build Flocks
Washington officials consider a subsidy to lamb producers not to raise market lambs but to keep flocks intact. Aimed at easing shortages, the plan would pay producers for lambs marketed now or over a year, with an early figure of about 1 dollar per 100 pounds. Critics fear higher prices boost sales. supporters cite long term gains as flocks rebuild.
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Washington (Lp
William H. Davis
Office of Price Administration
War Food Administration
Margarine Sales Jump 91.8 Percent in Iowa Fiscal Year
Iowa oleomargarine tax receipts rose to 389490 for the fiscal year ending Saturday, a 91.8 percent increase from 203078 a year earlier. Officials cited butter rationing as boosting substitutes, noting January 1945 receipts of 51218.60 as the record month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
State Department of Agriculture
Department
Vinton Canning Plant Sees 50 Percent Rise in Asparagus Pack
After a strong season the Iowa Canning company in Vinton completed its asparagus pack and will begin canning peas. About 50 percent more asparagus was packed this year than in 1944. Approximately 65 percent of the pack will be sent to the federal market.
Government Share Of 1945 Pea Canning Seen At Half
The report notes 140 acres of asparagus worked by Mexican labor with local help and a factory employing mostly women. The company owns 1,200 acres of peas, 300 of which are early varieties for first canning. The pea season is set for three to four weeks, with government purchases forecast at 40 to 50 percent versus 65 percent in 1944.
Hail Damage Down 25 Percent in Iowa 1944 Census
Des Moines AP reports Iowa hail damage for 1944 totaled 10 million 175 dollars, a 25 percent drop from 1943. Eastern Iowa saw the heaviest gain with the northeast area east and north of Black Hawk County at 1 887 358 dollars.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Federal
Leslie M. Carl
Black Hawk County
East
Northwest
North Central
West Central
Central
Southwest
Kruschen Salts Promises Fast Gentle Laxative Relief
Advertises Kruschen Salts as a fast acting gentle saline laxative. Claims relief within an hour, worldwide use, and over 245 million bottles sold. Offers double your money back if not satisfied. Mentions May’s Drug stores and Osco Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May’s Drug Stores
Osco Drug Co
AAA District Meetings Begin July 5 Across Iowa
Des Moines AP reports the AAA will hold district meetings starting July 5 to explain the beef subsidy law to county workers and present the budget for the new fiscal year beginning July 1. Budget tightens may cut county personnel and force space reductions. beef subsidy payments aim for late next week after final Washington instructions and farmer application revisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
AAA
Iowa
Hervey Hazen
Hazen
Washington
Milk Plant Closes in Victor After Labor Shortage
Victor Milk Products plant shuts down due to lack of workers. Manager Walter Stocker was injured in a recent accident that wrecked the milk truck, leaving the facility unable to hire staff to operate the plant.
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Victor
Victor Milk Products Company
Walter Stocker
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