Black Market Throttles Beef Output Across Packers
Major packers report 30 percent to near zero beef flow as black market buyers undercut OPA ceiling prices. Cattle diverted from government plants reduce supplies, with large layoffs noted. Eastern buyers pay higher prices, tightening Midwest output and prompting plant staffing cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Wilson
Wilson and Company
Midwest
East St. Louis
Armour
Swift
Hunter
Omaha
Cudahy
Kansas City
Oklahoma City
Wilson
Beef Output Dips 21 Percent During Labor Dispute
Government officials report federally inspected beef production in the Chicago area is 21 percent below last year as the labor dispute disrupts packing. Slaughter data show Swift’s and Chicago plants cutting output 25 to 40 percent while hog and sheep markets run nearly normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South St. Paul
Swift
Chicago
OPA
R. E. Walters
FASTEETH Denture Powder Ad: Secure Fit
False teeth worry fades with FASTEETH powder that keeps denture plates firm and comfortable. It has no gummy taste or nausea, is non acidic, and helps control denture breath. Available at rug stores.
McGarry Leaves AAA Post After 12 Years
Victor resident J. T. McGarry resigns as Iowa county Trible-A committeeman after a dozen years tied to the 1934 corn hog program. He seeks a state representative seat on the Democratic ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGarry
AAA
Victor
J. T. McGarry
Iowa County
Nesting Birds of Iowa by Ellis Hicks
Iowa State College wildlife specialist Ellis Hicks discusses the flicker or golden shafted woodpecker as an early spring arrival in Iowa around March 20. The article describes feeding habits ant diets and insect prey, nesting in hollow trees, eggs coloration and number, and the bird’s plumage and calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Hicks
Iowa State College
Iowa
Anderson Outlines Four Agricultural Aims
Secretary Clinton Anderson told the Nebraska Democratic pre primary convention that agriculture has four goals for the future. He cited producing affordable food and good nutrition, boosting efficiency to lower costs and raise farmer profits, conserving soil water and forests, and expanding markets and freer global trade. He stressed feeding grain to people first and noted foreign demand will boost domestic needs this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Clinton Anderson
Democratic Party
Anderson
Nebraska
Eugene Bates Moves to New Brandon Farm
Eugene Bates of Independence has moved to a farm he purchased north of Brandon. The notice promotes low-cost mortgages from The Peoples Savings Bank in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Bates
Independence
Brandon
Peoples Savings Bank
Cedar Rapids
Fruit and Dairy Groups Seek End to Price Controls
Fruit growers urge Congress to abolish price controls arguing citrus output exceeds pre war levels and controls are unnecessary. Dairy officials call for lifting controls on butter and dairy products to restore supply and pricing signals, noting price caps hinder planning and production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Karl D. Loos
California Fruit Growers Exchange
D. K. Howe
American Butter Institute
Howe
L. E. Wurtz
Dairy Industry Committee
Charles W. Holman
National Cooperative Milk Producers Federation
OPA
Holstein Dairy Cattle Sale Totals $16 700 in Waterloo
Total sales at the state purebred Holstein dairy cattle sale reached 16 700 dollars in Waterloo Iowa with 30 cows sold. The top bid of 610 dollars bought a Holstein bull from P P Stewart Maynard, buyer Everett Hildebrandt Readlyn. A three year old cow from Fred Pleplow Aurora sold for 550 dollars with Ash and Generick Wellman purchasing.
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Waterloo
P. P. Stewart
Maynard
Everett Hildebrandt
Readlyn
Fred Pleplow
Aurora
Ash
Generick
Wellman
Johnson DHIA Leads Iowa in February Butterfat Output
Johnson No. 1 topped the state dairy herd improvement associations for February with 34.6 pounds of butterfat per cow. A. R. Porter of Iowa State College dairying program announced the figures. Fifty counties reported an average of 26.4 pounds. Other top five groups were Palo Alto, Fayette No. 1, Fayette No. 3, and Osceola-Lyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Dhia
Ames
Johnson No
A. R. Porter
Iowa State College Dairyman
Palo Alto
Fayette No
Fayette
Osceola- Lyon
Wickard Opposes Limits on REA Authority in Congress
Rural Electrification Administrator Claude R. Wickard urged the House Interstate Commerce Committee to block a bill restricting REA loans. He warned that require local referenda in towns under 2,500 would hamper extending electrical service to unserved farm families. The measure would authorize a three year REA program totaling 450 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee
Claude R. Wickard
Wickard
Agriculture
House Interstate Commerce Committee
REA
Farm Auction Notices Sweep Cedar Rapids Area
Edgewood Dairy in Cedar Rapids will close out on Thursday March 21. Broad sow sale conducted by George Wentzel at 64 percent near Mechanicsville. Mike C Novak closes out sale Monday March 25 four miles south of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgewood Dairy
Cedar Rapids
George Wentzel
Mechanicsville
Mike C. Novak
Debate Over Farm Electrification Funding Bill
Representative Oren Harris pressed for an extra 450 million dollars beyond 550 million planned for 1946 and 1947, asking if more aid is needed to extend electricity to farmers. Wickard acknowledged the need but warned the appropriations committee may cap future annual funding at 150 million, as Congress grows more liberal with aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickard
Oren Harris
D-Ark
Farmers of America
Appropriations Committee
Congress
OPA Probes Midwest Corn Black Market Activity
Chicago officials report an ongoing OPA investigation into a corn black market with shortages noted by livestock feeders and a 20 to 30 percent drop in corn deliveries to the Chicago board of trade. Investigations extend to firms making corn syrup and those using corn for liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rae E. Walter
OPA
Midwest
Walters
Board of Trade
Exchange
Swine Brucellosis Compared to Cattle Infection
Swine brucellosis or infectious abortion of swine shares many similarities with the cattle disease. The statement notes the parallels in pathology and transmission patterns between the two livestock infections.
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Mays
Chicago Area
RB. B.C
Avon
DIAL
White Eagle Coal CO
First Street
California
America
Overland Greyhound
Union Bus Depot
Second Street SE
Greyhound Znes
Interstate Transit Lines
Sarnyard
Hawkeye Downs
Dr Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Lincoln Park West
Lincoln Park
Lake Michigan
Anne
Patrey
Iowa Livestock Exchange
Chas. Ford
Pete Wilhelmi
Milton Schultz
Mike Danscil
Geo. Gardeman
Joe Unick
Virgil Martz
Otto Voltz
Robert Garling
Marold Jackson
Clarence Hopker
Wm. Rieck
Justus Vaupel
Harley Hansen
John Bergstrand
Ivan Schultz
12Th Avenue
12Th Street
Cecar Rapids
Tony Schmitz
George B. Basker van Horne
Denver
St. SW
Ae K Acena
Second Avenue SE
Montgomery Wardee
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