Government Grain Buying Blamed for High Prices
The National Association of Commodity Exchanges and Allied Trades urged a congressional probe accusing government officials of misleading the public. It alleges export purchases push wheat prices to 17 year highs and warns of further market distortion and reduced wheat reserves.
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Hicago
Grain Exchange
National Association of Commodity Exchanges and Allied Trades, Inc
Co Ft OU OT Sts Mad
Jonn J. Willuais
Lulvetl
J. A. Higgons, Jr
Commodity Exchange Association
Williams
Tornado Toll in 1946 Reported at 77 Dead
Washington based report from the U S weather bureau notes 114 tornadoes in 27 states during 1946 with Texas Kansas and Oklahoma leading. Seventy seven people died and property damage estimated at 12 657 650 dollars, slightly above the long term average.
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Washington
U. S. Weather Bureau
Texas
Kansas
Oklahoma
Fence Drift Caught in Woven Wire
A driver on a gravel road near Wat kins helps a larger boy and two smaller boys change a punctured tire. The boys assist with the jack and spare, offer no tip, and depart grateful yet playful. The narrator thanks Louis Becker and his brother of Norway for the good deed.
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Watkins
Louis Becker
Norway
Benton County Soils District Approves Farm Plans
Benton county soil district commissioners approved 10 farm plans prepared by SCS technicians with landowners. Farms listed include Hanneman in Vinton at 240 acres and Fry at 400, Nabholz in Shellsburg at 93, Miller in Vinton at 270, Donels in Shellsburg at 80, Losenicky in Garrison 140, Nabholz in Shellsburg 160, Thiher in Vinton 120, Donels in Shellsburg 135, and Ray Donels in Ames 60. Planning group 18, led by John W. Thorman of Blairstown with Melvin Potter of Newhall as assistant, includes Hiram Lanam, Bruce Hannen, Harold Plagman, H R Rieke, Merle Thorman, Grunewalds of Blairstown, and Lawrence Becker and Mrs. L A Becker of Norway.
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Vinton
Benton County
Wool market slow in Boston buyers pass on most grades
Domestic wools moved slowly in the Boston market as buyers limited purchases to essential needs. Fine staple wools remained scarce while interest in other grades waned. Despite CCC stocks of fine wools, buyers avoided offerings due to high levels of undesirable short fibers. Most sales involved revalued Texas 1943 and 1944 wools with some grading in progress.
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Boston
Commodity Credit Corporation
Texas
Wool Market Edges Lower as Producers Concede Prices
The article notes several wool lots sold at appraisal levels and the start of 1947 wool appraisal. Manufacturers face retail pressure for lower prices with the first textile price cut around 10 percent by a yarn maker. Woolen production remains curtailed with occasional concessions on cloth inventories.
Rice Rupture Service Experts to Visit Cedar Rapids
Personal representatives of William S. Rice Inc will present the Rice Method for reducible rupture at the Allison Hotel on Wednesday April 2. Demonstrations and appliance fittings offered with a 30 day trial. no charge unless satisfied. Hours: 10-12 am 2-5 pm 7-9 pm.
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William S. Rice, Inc
Adams, N. Y
Allison Hotel
Cedar Rapids
Beef supplies rise offsets pork drop in nation
In Fort Collins Colorado A and M College Extension service economist T H Summers reports a substantial beef supply increase more than offsets a pork supply decrease across the country.
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Fort En Colo
Ins
T. H. Summers
Colorado A. & M. College ‘Extension Service
IUSDA Asked To Advise Purchase Of More Chicks
Commercial hatcheries urged poultrymen to buy more baby chicks as the Iowa Farm Bureau notes a six percent drop in intended chick purchases for 1947 versus 1946. February hatchings were four percent lower than 1946, while January rose ten percent.
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IUSDA
Des Moines
United States Department of Agriculture
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Bureau of Agriculture Economics
BAE
Bureau
Iowa corn to Rumania shipment cleared from Denison
A carload of Crawford county hybrid seed corn is cleared for shipment to Romania for spring planting. The corn was bought by the Commodity Credit Corporation for Europe. Three carloads were requested but only one could be spared from local demands.
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Denison
Crawford County
Rumania
Commodity Credit Corporation
Europe
Galen Notes Linseed Oil Drying Properties in 230 A.D.
In 230 A.D. Galen referenced linseed oil for its drying qualities. This early observation suggests ancient knowledge of linseed's use in medicines and preparations, indicating its role in historical healing and material applications.
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Galen
Texas Border Patrols Hunt Hoof and Mouth Disease
Texas ranchers and state officials mount a border patrol along the Rio Grande to catch cattle possibly carrying hoof and mouth disease. Eighty five cowhands, paid 300 dollars monthly, ride from 39 camps from El Paso to Brownsville, patrolling daily in Spanish bilingual teams.
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Mcallen
Texas
Rio Grande
New Mexico
Gulf of of Mexico
United States
Texas Livestock Sanitation Commission
el Paso
Brownsville
Texas Seeks Border Guard Against Disease Invasion
Authorities urge active arrests and border patrols to stop cattle disease from spreading into Texas. Ranchers and cattlemen in nearby states consider restricting Texas cattle shipments if the disease advances, threatening the state’s cattle industry. The Livestock Sanitation Commission seeks widespread cooperation among landowners and farmers along the border. A official notes success of patrols could influence future cattle movement rights. Crop sales from farms are reported to fall short of fertility.
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Texas
United Press
Lone Star
Livestock Sanitation Commission
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