Senate Passes Modified AAA Amendments In Senate Vote
Washington July 26 The Senate passed the administration’s altered AAA amendments by 64 to 15 retaining broad powers sought by Secretary Wallace while eliminating authority to fix prices. The measure, changed from the House version, now heads to conference. An Bankhead amendment would open litigants’ tax books to the Internal Revenue Commissioner. Potatoes ride in as a new provision proposing a punitive tax and tax exempt certificates for participating farmers.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
Senate
House
Bankhead
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Batley
North Carolina
Warren
Warren-Bailey
AAA
Congress
Commissioner of Internal, Revenue
Washington AAA Law Unconstitutional
Washington State Supreme Court declared the 1933 and 1935 Agricultural Adjustment Act provisions unconstitutional. The 1933 act was voided for unlawful delegation of legislative power to an executive official. The 1935 act, considered a more complete abdication of legislative power, was also struck down. Director Walter J. Robinson initiated the test case in Yakima County.
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Olympia
Wash
Washington State
State Supreme Court
James M. Geraghty
Supreme Court
Walter J. Robinson
Robinson
Yakima County
Matson Company
Deciduous Fruit
A. W. Hawkins
Yakima Court
California Chain Store Tax Bill Signed by Governor
Governor Merriam signed the Cronin-McMurray Chain Store Tax Bill to raise about 4 million dollars by a license fee on mercantile firms in California. The plan charges one dollar for the first store up to five hundred dollars per year for each store from the tenth onward. A referendum against the measure is expected to be launched by California chain store attorneys. Also noted is a pending Interstate Commerce Commission confirmation to eliminate the three cent per hundredweight emergency rate on grapes and berries for the east and west coast, with eastern lines agreeing to lift the charge after western lines previously did.
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California
Sacramento
Calif
Frank Merriam
Cronin-McMurray
San Francisco
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
West Coast
Eastern Trunk Line
Western Lines
Georgia Peach Deal Nearing End Of Shipments
Macon Georgia July 26 shipments of peaches from Georgia are easing after a strong start this week. The season, two weeks earlier than normal, has been profitable for growers with an estimated total around eight thousand cars for the year. Dry weather reduced fruit size and several North Georgia orchards have little left to ship, prompting possible closure of the federal-state marketing news service office by Friday.
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Macon
Georgia
North
Georgia Peach Growers’ Exchange
Ita
Baldwin announces vast expansion in potato firm operations
Chicago July 26 F E Baldwin Inc expands to operate 75 potato loading stations in Michigan and 50 in Wisconsin plus 15 dry bean stations in Michigan and onion and cabbage handling. Idaho and New Jersey accounts grow with Arrow and Baldwin brands. The firm, incorporated for 60000 dollars, runs from Chicago with Detroit and Twin Falls offices and aims to be a leading handler of potatoes onions cabbage and beans.
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Chicago
F. E. Baldwin
Inc
Michigan
Wisconsin
Idaho
Iaa
Arrow
New Jersey
Detroit
Detroit Union
Twin Falls
F. E. Baldwin, Inc
F. E. “Baldwin, Inc
Piedmont Peach Crop Promising In Virginia
Crozet Virginia July 26 Piedmont section including Crozet reports one of its finest peach crops in history with Elbertas and Hales. Movement to begin about August 10 and production near 500 cars, about 50 percent higher than last year. Chesley A Haden Co expects to handle a large share under the Cavalier brand, shipping shed packed and federally inspected. Two thirds in bushel baskets, rest in crates. high keeping quality praised.
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Fe Oe
Crozet
Piedmont
Virginia
Elbertas
Chesley A. Haden & Co
California Deciduous Fruit Shipments Report July 22 period
Interstate shipments of California deciduous fruits for the seven day period ending July 22 show mixed results. Apples, figs, grapes, peaches, pears, prunes, and nectarines are reported with year over year drops in most categories, while plums exceed last year as late harvest affects totals. Figures compare carloads to the same period in 1934, with substantial declines across apples figs grapes peaches pears and nectarines.
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Calif
San Francisco
California
Melon crop outlook improves across Colorado this year
Colorado melon prospects brighten as Arkansas Valley output is forecast at 2600 to 2850 cars, with total state acreage at about 6560, up from last year’s 3380. Late planting shifts shipments to mid August, while ample irrigation water promises strong growth and minimal insect damage.
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Rocky Ford
Colo
Arkansas Valley
United States Department of Agriculture
Crowley County
Grand Junction
Colorado
Greeley
Cleveland United Fruit Auction Company opens to all buyers
Cleveland, July 26. The Terminal Fruit Pool, Cleveland's new fruit auction company, was incorporated as The Cleveland United Fruit Auction Company. Director Tom Walsh announced the auction would be open to all responsible buyers, ending the prior ban on chain store buyers.
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Cleveland United Fruit Auction Company
New
Cleveland
Terminal Fruit Pool
New Fruit Auction Company
Ohio
Tom Walsh
First Cars of New Jersey Potatoes Moved This Week
Cranbury New Jersey July 26 first straight cars of New Jersey potatoes moved out this week alongside heavy truck shipments to nearby markets. Growth in shipments will begin in volume next week as Jersey crop matures and eastern shore stocks decline. State production is estimated at 8 000 to 9 000 cars with quality and size excellent.
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New Jersey
Cranbury
N. J
Jersey
Storage Men to Meet at Apple Convention
The executive office of the Association of Refrigerated Warehouses plans an informal luncheon of cold storage warehousemen at the Statler hotel in Cleveland during the International Apple Association convention August 13 16. Likely Tuesday August 13 meeting time to be announced. No definite program yet but the new association program is expected to be discussed.
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Chicago
Association of Refrigerated Warehouses
Statler
Cleveland
International Apple Association
W. M. ‘O'Keefe
Opposition to Buffalo Lake Rail Freight Charge Increase
Hearings before ICC examiner William A. Disque in Buffalo on a proposed $0.50 per ton lake rail freight increase. Shippers objected that the surcharge targets Buffalo alone, noting its role in fast Great Lakes freight to the eastern seaboard. Railroad reps defend the fee as payment for unloading services and warn the measure could spread to other ports. Disque will report findings to the Commission.
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Buffalo
William A. Disque
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hotel Statler
Great Lakes
Eastern Seaboard
Lower Lake
Disque
Wheeler resolution authorizes cost of distribution study
Washington D C July 26 The House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce reported favorably Senate joint resolutions known as the Wheeler resolution authorizing a general investigation of the agricultural situation with special regard to cost of distribution An appropriation of 150000 for expenses of the investigation to be made by the Federal Trade Commission has been approved by the Senate and the House is expected to act before adjournment
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Washington, D. C
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Senate
Wheeler
Federal Trade Commission
House
Early Potato Growers in Idaho Discuss Curtailed Digging
Boise July 26 growers urge State Department of Agriculture aid and a meeting to plan action after the demoralized early potato market. Caldwell hosts talks with representatives from Pocatello to Weiser over 300 miles. Proposals include curtailing digging and possibly a total shutdown until prices recover, as Biss Triumph stock sells at ruinously low levels.
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Idaho
Boise
State Department of Agriculture
Caldwell
Pocatello
Weiser
Biss Triumph
Federal Truck Measure Approved By House Committee
Washington July 26 The house Interstate Commerce Committee on Tuesday approved the administration bill for federal regulation of motor trucks and buses. Common carriers operating on fixed schedules between fixed points must have their rate schedules under Interstate Commerce Commission control. Contract carriers operating by trip or contract must file their minimum schedules with the Commission.
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Washington, D. C
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Texas citrus control deemed unconstitutional in probate case
Judge T M Kennerly ruled the Texas Citrus Control Board AAA provisions on proration fees and processing taxes unconstitutional. The decision halted enforcement against Rio Valley Fruit and Vegetable Co. and about 15 independent shippers and packers led by Edward R. Smith J E Berry and A C Chennutt. The ruling cites Panana Refining and Schechter as precedents and grants judgment for the defendants.
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Brownsville
Tex
Texas Citrus Control] Committee
Texas Citrus Control Board
AAA
Rio Valley Fruit and Vegetable Company
Edinburg
Edward R. Smith
J. E. Berry
A. C. Chesnutt
Texas Citrus Fruits
Henry A. Wallace
Secretary of Agriculture
Control Board
U. S
T. M. Kennerly
Laredo
Panama Refining Co
Ryan
Supreme Court
United States
Texas
Valley Wins Lower Rail Rates Fight in Supreme ICC
San Benito Tex July 26 The Valley's long fight for freight rate reductions ended with an Interstate Commerce Commission decision that will likely yield about one million dollars in annual savings. The compromise schedule lowers rates on beets to 1.32 per cwt and tomatoes to 1.61 per cwt, enabling Valley shippers to compete with Corpus Christi and Winter Garden areas and stabilize produce prices. The move stemmed from a yearlong campaign by the Growers Association, with talks involving the IGC and railroads Missouri Pacific and Southern Pacific.
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San Benito
Tex
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Robstown
Growers Association
Missouri Pacific
Southern Pacific
Corpus Christi
Winter Garden
New York
Plan to Sell California Planes Aims to Ease Surplus
Representative Lee of California will urge the Federal Surplus Relief Corporation to buy part of California’s surplus planes to reduce market depression. The move follows a request from the California plane control board. Super-chain store lobby investigation has been suspended for several weeks. Representative Patman said he does not know when it will reconvene.
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Los Angeles
Lee
California
Federal Surplus Relief Corporation
California Pranes
Washington
California Prane Control Board
Chain Lobby
Washington, D. C
Patman
Colorado Expects About 2 000 Cars of Peaches
Palisade Colorado expects the peach crop to roughly match last year with about 1 900 cars by rail and up to 300 by truck. Grand valley near Palisade will yield 1 500 to 1 750 cars, North Fork valley around Paonia Hotchkiss and Austin 375 to 425 cars. Early Elbertas begin Aug 20 to 25 Palisades area and Sept 5 to 10 Paonia area. Output packed in standard peach boxes and bushel baskets.
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Palisade
Colo
Colorado
Grand Valley
North Fork Valley
Paonia
Hotchkiss
Austin
Elbertas
Palisades
North Fork
Cleveland Trade Invites Apple Convention Visitors
Cleveland, July 26. The Cleveland wholesale fruit trade mailed a special invitation for the fortieth International Apple Association convention to be held at the Statler Hotel August 14 to 16. Over 600 reservations show the event will draw a large attendance with social events and significant business sessions planned. The invitation emphasizes warm welcomes for attendees and their families, with a special ladies committee arranging entertainment and plans for visiting women.
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Cleveland
United States
International Apple Association
Statler Hotel
Cleveland Trade
Manufacturers Pay for Retail Advertising, Testimony Reveals
Washington July 26 testimony at the Congressional hearing led by Representative Patman claims food manufacturers fund retailer advertising tied to branded products. The practice reportedly channels rebates from processors to chains and independents to cover consumer advertising costs, with one large chain allegedly collecting up to 100 million dollars annually.
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Washington, D. C
Patman
Record Lemons Sale Sets New Local Benchmark
Record lemon sale in New York at Lemions auctions with 147 cars moving through. Demand stayed active despite heat, prices near high levels with minor weekly drops. Top size 300 boxed at 7.55 dollars and size 360 at 8.60 dollars per box.
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Lemions
New York
New Fair Trade Law discussed in Sacramento meeting
Six teen representatives of distributor associations and producer groups from across California met with Director of Agriculture A A Brock in Sacramento on July 26 to discuss operations under the new fair trade practices law regulating milk and dairy product marketing. The gathering was called at the behest of J H Kugler secretary of the California Milk Institute.
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Sacramento
Calif
A. A. Brock
J. H. Kugler
California
Milk. Institute
New Program Outlines Cold Storage Industry Plan
A Chicago meeting on Saturday July 13 unveiled a constructive campaign for cold storage industry work under NRA code. President Hails led the session which reviewed past activities and presented a future prospectus, calling for regional chapters, fair competition rules, standard procedures, rate publication, and cooperative efforts across the United States.
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Chicago
Association Oial
United States
Strike Ties Up Terre Haute Market With Martial Law
Union and labor groups faced a market shutdown in Terre Haute as martial law was declared across the county. Food supplies halted and transportation stopped for two days, prompting federal conciliators from Washington and Chicago to issue a statement urging strikers to return to work. The governor pledged troops would stay until local authorities stabilized the situation.
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Washington
Chicago
Easier Tone on Lettuce Prices in Salinas Calif
Salinas Calif July 26 lettuce market moved to an easier tone at week start with generally lower prices. Demand was limited for top stock and weak for lesser grades while quality remained fair to good. Weather hindered peak quality but some greens met good demand. shipments stabilized around 100 to 140 cars weekly with four day totals 24 134 126 and 142 cars. Wednesday cash market at five dozen per cart tracked $1.25 to $1.50, mostly $1.50 with few sixes sold.
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Salinas
Calif
California
Carld
The Produce Packer weekly trade news sample copy
A notice describes a separate weekly edition The Produce Packer devoted to marketing and trade news for shippers and distributors in eggs poultry butter hides wool fur and related items with free sample copies available on request.
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Packer
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F.E. Baldwin, Inc
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Apple
House Committee
United States District Court
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U.S
Harry S. Hall
Association of
Terre Haute
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