10 Jun 1939
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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1939
Page
1
The Imperial Valley cantaloupe deal remains steady this week with slight market shifts. Shipments rise toward 150 to 200 cars daily as Yuma and uncovered acreage contribute, mildew low, and quality high. industry praise goes to the Valley Agricultural Commissioner and cooperating agencies for maintaining merchantable melons.
Citrus fruit interests in Lakeland Florida decided to test the Federal Wage and Hour Law by suing the administrator Elmer Andrews to block enforcement in Florida. About 60 citrus organizations statewide oppose the act. The Citrus Commission will cooperate with Texas interests to seek removal of the stamping of color added on artificially colored fruit pieces.
Summary of scattered notices and brief items from pages 3 to 74 detailing market trends in fruits and vegetables, price movements, storage issues, and upcoming events. Mentions New York storage strike end, Salinas lettuce, Mississippi cabbage, Salinas lettuce, Yakima valley golf, and various regional agricultural forecasts, with references to tax debates and bankruptcy cases.
An article on first page argues railroads face a trend toward truck transport, requiring rate reductions to stay competitive. It cautions railroad collapse would hurt the nation and urges cooperation with users to solve the freight issue, stressing rail leaders’ responsibility.
A five day warehouse strike in New York by Inland Warehousemen's Union Local 818 and allied groups ended on Tuesday with a new two year contract. The deal raises wages to 35 dollars for a 40 hour week, establishes a closed shop, and aims to prevent further storage shortages that halted perishables like fruits vegetables dairy and eggs in the market. The old contract expired May 31 and the walkout threatened a citywide food shortage as perishables could not be stored for several days.
The fruit and vegetable industry presses railroads to reduce freight charges as truck competition grows. Utah and Intermountain groups, plus Rio Grande citrus receivers in Denver, back lower rates to preserve tonnage. Colorado Perishable Shippers also approved a prior resolution.
W M O Keefe executive secretary of the Association of Refrigerated Warehouses travels to St Joseph Mo for the Missouri Valley Chapter meeting at the St Joseph Country Club on Thursday June 8 The North Atlantic Chapter will meet in Philadelphia June 16 and the Great Lakes Chapter in Chicago June 23 Discussions will cover industry matters and cold storage operating problems.
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed Wednesday in the United States District Court against Rosenthal and Stockfish, Inc. Maurice A. Barancik, 135 South LaSalle Street, filed on behalf of three creditors totaling 4,292.77 in claims. He plans to appeal to the Federal Court Friday and seek a receiver appointment. Friday morning Judge Barnes appointed M. M. Martin as receiver for Rosenthal and Stockfish, Inc.
Loxley Alabama June 9 There are about 100 cars of Irish potatoes left to ship from Baldwin county with 600 to go By June 10 an estimated 300 cars will have moved and the rest should go next week as favorable weather aids harvesting Green corn meal will last until July 4 to 10 New fields open for fresh cuttings until then growers pause for higher prices while cucumber shipments continue at about ten cars daily through June 17 demand remains active in the district
Hazlehurst Mississippi reports tomato deals in full swing with Tuesday as the heaviest day of shipments. Authorities expect continued movement through June 20 as weather and moisture influence quality. over 1,200 cars may be moved by June 10 with Tender Greens Black Valentines and stringless wax available.
Philadelphia June 3 The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company appeals to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn a Federal Trade Commission cease and desist order prohibiting refunding part of purchase price. A&P argues it provides brokerage services and is entitled to brokerage fees and discounts. Counsel Caruthers Ewing contends the Robinson-Patman law is unconstitutional if rebates are illegal. judges Biggs Maris and Kalodner reserve decision.
W L Minick 72 former president of the International Apple Association died at his Waynesboro home on Wednesday. Survived by Mrs Minick and the son. Minick was well known in trade circles for his work as an apple grower and dealer, though he retired in 1930. Funeral services set for Saturday.
The Produce Packer weekly newspaper, a sister edition to The Packer, covers market news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool fur and related commodities. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
A Salinas Watsonville lettuce market briefing notes a rough spring period with 32,000 acres planted and 1,400 acres in December plantings. Shippers anticipate possible supply relief next week as homegrown stocks and lighter output from the district may improve business expectations after two tough months.
Macon Georgia June 9 shipments of Early Rose peaches dominate this week with 106 cars loaded and 75 new placements plus 31 holdovers. Hot weather and daily storms help color and size while New York unloads 33 cars and small truck receipts. Georgia forecasts 660 cars of Early Rose and 2,630 cars of Hileys in sight as market moves into mid June.
Milan Tennessee June 9 The cabbage crop in west Tennessee shows very poor progress with under half moved and prices low. Growers report parts of fields yielding nothing while some late fields offer fine quality. Government moved 100 cars netting growers 6.25 per ton, with at least 400 more urged to ease the glut. Weather has damaged tomatoes and caused widespread abandonment of corn and cotton. tomato movement begins around June 26. crop cut by weather at least 20 percent.
Perrin C. Miller argues that in every business line continual change is inevitable and necessary. He notes that past success methods may fail under new conditions and emphasizes radical changes to meet evolving market realities.
Rains relief drought as North Dakota and Minnesota growers plant one of the valley’s largest acreages. An estimated 15 to 20 percent rise, with storage expansion and irrigation plans under way. Grasshopper concerns loom. poison dispersal ongoing.
Albany reports Governor Lehman vetoed the Esquirol Parsons price maintenance bill that would have barred below cost selling of fruits and vegetables in New York. The measure, approved by both houses amid hearings with 2,000 merchants, set retail and wholesale markups. Supporters vow to push for enactment despite the veto, arguing it serves the public interest while the governor said it was unenforceable.
Shafter California June 2. A county survey shows Kern county acreage of Edison Shafter Wasco long white potatoes at 10 150 acres as of June 1 indicating total movement for the district likely under 11 000 cars and well below last year’s record. Pro rate on No 1 quality reduces sub grade losses and may trim July shipments, with early wind down anticipated.
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