League Plea for Passage of Trucking Bill at Hearings
Washington March 8 Hearings on Eastmans highway regulation bill H R 6262 8 1629 continued before House and Senate committees J R Van Arnum transportation secretary for the National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors outlined the leagues policy on highway transport and truck peddling proposing a commodity clause to bar for hire operators from competing with patrons The league a nonprofit group representing growers shippers and distributors endorsed regulation and the commodity clause as a step toward relief from itinerant trucking evils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Eastman
National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Distributors
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
J. R. van Arnum
Transportation
Www
League
National League
Mississippi River
van Arnam
Cincinnati
Waas
Gas League
Suit Over Texas Citrus Control Violations
A federal suit filed in Houston seeks an injunction against Rio Valley Fruit & Vegetable Co of Edinburg for not paying $153.64 in Texas Citrus Control assessments, shipping 1755 fruit boxes below grade, and making 40 grapefruit shipments without proper proration allotments. The action, led by U.S. Attorney Douglas McGregor for Secretary Wallace, targets enforcing control regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownaville
Tex
Texas Citrus ‘Control
Rio Valley Fruit & Vegetable Company
Edinburg
Henry A. Wallace
Citrus Shippers
Federal District Court
Houston
Leslings
Laredo
T. M. Kennerly
Texas Citrus Control Committee
Control Committee
Edward R. Smith
A. C. Chestnutt
P. E. Berry
U.S
Douglas McGregor
Walace
Code Meeting March 12 In Chicago
The code authority for the fresh fruit and vegetable industry will hold its next meeting in Chicago at the Congress hotel on Tuesday March 12. The session may last one or two days as needed to complete unfinished work.
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Chicago
Code Authority For
Congress Hotel
Gillarde to Coast on Brief California Business Trip
Pat Gillarde of the L Gillarde Company left Wednesday at 5 p m by airplane over United Airways for California. He is making a brief business trip by plane to the coast and will be away only a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Waren
Pat) Gillarde
L. Gillarde Company
United Airways
California
Fire Tears Through Arapahoe Food Stores and Warehouse
A March 3 blaze in Colorado Springs destroyed the Arapahoe Food stores and Summers Market warehouse in what was described as one of the worst local fires in years. Damage was estimated at 10 000 dollars. A separate report notes New York authorities set to announce spring opening hours for the fruit and vegetable trade to be printed in The Packer next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Arapahoe
Summers Market Ware
New York
Crookedness in the Oil Trade and Modern Racketeering
The article surveys enduring crookedness in the outer fringes of the oil industry, contrasting old railroad rebates with new “modern business efficiency” racketeering. It recalls protective associations, extortion by a mug, and violent coercion used to enforce compliance, noting a persistent minority still operates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Protective Association
Association
Melon Distributors Meet Planned for Cincinnati Convention
Plans are under way for the Melon Distributors convention at the Netherland Plaza hotel in Cincinnati on April 12 and 13. Secretary R H Pennington of Evansville reflects strong interest, with leading experts expected to discuss code, marketing agreements and trucking. Luke J Leonard, in charge of local arrangements, notes advance inquiries and urges early hotel reservations through the hotel or Mr Leonard.
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Cincinnati
Melon Distributors
Netherland Plaza
R. H. Pennington
Evansville
Ind
Luke J. Leonard
Leonard
Sullivan on Trial for Tax Charges at Brooklyn District Court
John J Sullivan a former Wallabout market watchman stands trial in Brooklyn on failing to file income tax returns. Fruit and vegetable dealers testified they paid him 30 to 60 dollars yearly for watchman services. An Revenue Department agent stated Sullivan claimed wealth around 150000 dollars last year amid prior efforts to remove him over a suspected racket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Sullivan
New York
Wallabout Market
Brooklyn
Sullivan
Revenue Department
Summary of AAA Amendment Hearings by House Committee
R Phillips reports on new Agricultural Adjustment Act amendments. Secretary Wallace argues foreign commerce recovery unlikely in three years. amendments would grant the Secretary licensing power over processors and distributors. Phillips attended Washington hearings. Senate discussions follow. Summary outlines proposed Section 3 licensing and broader reach than earlier failed measure.
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R. Phillips
International Apple Association
House Committee On Agriculture
Phillips
Wallace
Washington, D. C
House Agricultural Committee
Rochester
N. Y
R. G. Phillips
Washington
Senate Committee
House
Trust and Produce Industry
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
First Car Asparagus From Imperial Valley Shipped
El Centro California March 8 The Imperial Valley Asparagus Growers Association reports the first straight car of asparagus left the valley by an express car. Harvest slowed by cool weather and high winds but shipments have continued for weeks. J L Pease says warmer weather soon should accelerate full export activity with prices remaining satisfactory.
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el Centro
Calif
Imperial Valley
Imperial ‘Valley
L.c.l
Sacramento Delta
J. L. Pease
Imperial Valley Asparagus Growers Association
Mrs LeRoy J Keach Dies in Indianapolis at 46
Mrs Anna Louise Keach wife of LeRoy J Keach a renowned Indianapolis commission merchant died at her home in Indianapolis March 8 at age 46. Born in Wheeler Pennsylvania she moved to Indianapolis 30 years ago and married LeRoy in 1912. She led several clubs and served St Vincent Hospital Guild. Survivors include husband four daughters a son two brothers and a sister. Funeral held March 6 at St Joan of Arc Church with burial in Holy Cross cemetery. LeRoy J Keach is a leading figure in wholesale fruit and vegetable trade and national trade groups.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Anna
Louise Keach
LeRoy J. Keach
Wheeler
Keach
Proctor Club
St. Joan of Act Women'selub
St. Mary of the Woods Club
St. Vincent's Hospital Guild
Mary
Jane
Therese
Ann
LeRoy Keach, Jr
Bertrand McFayden
Patton
John M. McFayden
Latrope
Hubert Davis
Pittsburgh
St. Joan of Are Catholic Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
Joogat
National Code Authority
National League of Commission
International Apple Association
Big Apple Convention Plans Rise in Cleveland
Preliminary plans are under way for the August International Apple Association convention to be held at the Statler hotel in Cleveland. The meeting opens Tuesday August 13 and runs to Friday. K. B. Pocock chairs the local committee with Russell Swiler as treasurer and Ralph Barrick as secretary. Committees will be named this month as Cleveland tradesmen aim to make the event a standout in trade association history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
International Apple Association
Statler Hotel
K. B. Pocock
Russell Swiler
Ralph Barrick
Salt River Valley to Lead Iceberg Lettuce Output Next Week
The Salt River valley in Phoenix will again be the nation’s principal Iceberg lettuce producer next week, likely holding this role until April 10 or later. Imperial Valley shipments taper after Sunday, with Yuma down to about 80 cars daily. Phoenix district loadings may reach 50 cars per day by Monday, weather permitting, after a recent weekend rainstorm reduced shipments to near zero for four days.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Salt River Valley
Imperial Valley
Yuma
Salinas
Weather Bureau
Louisiana Berries Recover From Freeze Ahead of Bloom
Staff Correspondence from Hammond Louisiana reports the February freeze damaged berries but rising temperatures and favorable weather have revived the strawberry crop. Rains helped, fields are mulched and scraped, and first car expected around March 25 with good volume by April 1 if conditions hold. Early buyers show strong interest and several old buyers have begun to arrive. First Cuban watermelons reach New York markets with offerings $1 to $2 each.
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Hammond
Louisiana
Produce Packer publication notice and sample request
The Produce Packer offers a weekly edition focused on market news for shippers and distributors of fruits vegetables eggs poultry butter hides wool and fur A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
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Packer
Produce Packer
Eges
Wisconsin faces drastic bill to fix farm product prices
A sweeping Wisconsin measure would license agricultural product dealers, require daily department quotes, set minimum producer prices, cap corporate profits, and regulate salaries. The bill defines agricultural products and licenses, with licenses expiring yearly and penalties for violations, targeting wholesale and retail dealers.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Department of Agriculture of
Department of Agriculture and Markets
State of
Eddlers in Pittsburgh Postponed
Pittsburgh March 8 The trial of E Marzulla and his stepson John Sereina both peddlers from Youngstown Ohio for alleged conspiracy to cheat and defraud has been postponed to March 20 The men allegedly bought about 4000 dollars worth of merchandise from local wholesale dealers in July 1934 without paying while their normal buying was about 200 dollars in a similar period Prosecutor E J Balzer represents creditors in the Pittsburgh Produce Credit Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
E. Marzulla
John Sereina
Youngstown
E. J. Balzer
Pittsburgh Produce Credit Association
Marzulla and
Serenia
Florida crops largely escape freeze damage in Florida
Florida escaped widespread crop damage from the cold wave though the potato regions suffered serious harm. In St Johns Flagler Putnam counties 70 to 80 percent losses were reported, with 12 000 acres largely killed. Federal Point area saw 90 percent leaf loss on 1 000 acres. Shipments will be delayed with March 25 as a new readiness target.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
St. John’s
Flageler
Putnam
Federal Point
Flagler
Packer Denounces Unauthorized Subscriptions at Conventions
The Packer declares it does not employ subscription solicitors at Produce Industry conventions. Delegates were approached on the St Louis mezzanine with offers of a new edition or postage paid subscriptions, funds misrepresented as subscription fees. The practice is condemned and disavowed, with assurances it will not occur again at future meetings.
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St. Louis
Packer
Sherman Hotel
Chicago
National Poultry, Butter and Egg Association
New Cooperative Set Up for Louisiana Berry Deal
Chicago broadcasts a joint operating plan by Fruit Auction Sales Co and National Fruit and Vegetable Exchange to market Louisiana strawberries. C W Irrgang will manage daily auctions of hundreds of cars at the new National Cooperative Auction. News notes discuss the Exchange’s growth, federal loans, and key members across multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Fruit and Vegetable Exchange
Chicago Fruit Auction Company
Louisiana Berries
Chicago
Central Association
Exchange
Fruit Auction Sales Company of
National Fruit and Vegetable Exchange, Inc
New York City
Charles R. Godding
Charles W. Irrgang
E. E. Mills
Charles W. Smith
Fruit Auction Sales Company
N. L. Allen
F. BE. Embree
National
Sta
Wenatchee-Okanogan Cooperative Deration
Wenatchee
Western Railroads Plan Pickup and Delivery Service
Chicago March 8. Western railroads aim to introduce store to door pickup and delivery for freight to meet truck competition. A conference is planned with carriers across the territory from Chicago to the Gulf of Mexico to draft plans including shipment weight, distance tracking, contracts, off track service and station to station rates. Discounts may be offered to shippers not using the new service.
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Chicago
West
Mississippi River
Pacific Coast
Canada
Gulf of Mexico
Imperial Valley Lettuce Peak Declines as Rain Delays Shipments
Imperial Valley lettuce shipments show a post peak trend with Yuma and Phoenix districts resuming packing after rain. Early week totals: Imperial 68 120 82 cars. Arizona 49 64 66 cars. Demand steady for U S No 1 stock, prices around 1.25. Shippers expect about 50 cars daily next week, rain could slow further.
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el Centro
Calif
Imperial Valley
Yuma
Phoenix District
Phoenix
Imperial
Arizona
U. S
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van Arnum
Texas Citrus Agreement
Pat Gharis
Valley
State Department of Markets
Eddlers
Putnam Counties
Ines
Berry
Deal
C. W. Irrgang Manager
Western Lines
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