Wallac e urges boost in industrial output to aid farmers
Secretary Henry A. Wallace told a House appropriations sub committee that crop reduction programs have nearly maxed out benefits and may need continuation only to avoid harming national food supplies. He urged factories to produce 60 percent more goods at lower prices and suggested 50 percent more industrial output could lift farmers purchase power, with more city workers fed.
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Washington, D. C
Henry A.wallace
House Appropriations
Wallace
National League to Meet in Baltimore 1936 Convention
The National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors will hold its 1936 convention in Baltimore Maryland officials accepted the bid at the local branch meeting Edward L Frost of Richmond was president Horace H Herr secretary Washington and J R Van Arnum transportation secretary Washington attended S R Schley Baltimore branch president presided and named Behley general chairman with Gressett as hotel chairman More committees will be named next week Local members expect an outstanding January convention
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Baltimore
National League of Wholesale- Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors
League
Edward L. Frost
Richmond
Horace H. Herr
Washington
J. R. van Arnum
S. R. Schley
Behley
J. Garland Gressett
Schley
Cold storage holdings of apples and pears rise in early March
Washington March 15. The Agriculture Department reports March 1 cold storage in the United States shows 339,900 barrels 7,935,000 boxes and 5,000,000 baskets of apples, versus 853,000 barrels 6,591,000 boxes and 3,923,000 baskets a year earlier. Pears total 283,000 boxes and 12,000 baskets, up from 269,000 boxes and 56,000 baskets. Mountain Pacific apples 5,949,000 boxes and 14,000 baskets, pears 232,000 boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Mountain
Pacific Coast
Berries Expected in Hammond as Harvest Forecasts Vary
In Hammond Louisiana on March 15, officials project about 200 crates of strawberries to be picked tomorrow and then little before Wednesday. Carrot output will mainly be delayed until April 1 unless weather improves. the first car is due March 23.
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Hammond
The Produce Packer trade newspaper description
The Produce Packer details a separate weekly edition serving shippers and distributors with market news on fruits vegetables eggs poultry butter hides wool fur and related goods. A free sample copy is offered by mail upon request or bequest.
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Packer
Produce Packer
Eges
Death by Own Action Through Statutes Sparks Alarm
A long rail against licensing bills in Wisconsin and a broader critique of federal and state action. The author recounts Jonathan Bragg and neighbors’ suicides, links to the Federal Farm Board, and warns that legislative panic endangers livelihoods and the republic’s economic future, urging calm, clear policy to avert widespread relief and unemployment.
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Wisconsin
Packer
Jonathan Bragg
Middle West
Jonathan
Timothy Sparke
Congress
Federal Farm ‘Board
Jonathan Brage
Hoover
Washington
United States
Court Power to Override Interstate Commerce Act
A proposed bill H R 4747 would permit rail customers to appeal Interstate Commerce Commission decisions to federal courts. Grounds include lack of jurisdiction, error of law, no substantial evidence, or evidence supporting relief. The Hepburn Act 1906 and Abilene Cotton Oil ruling shaped limits on appeals and rate control by the Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Representative Eicher
Town
Commission
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Abilene Cotton Oil Company
Supreme Court
Cs Aed
Ontieuweda
Pape
Two-Bit Racket Targets The Packer Subscribers
Readers warned of a scam by an eastern clipping bureau offering purported news items with their names. Subscribers paying 2fc received only an old Packer clipping, read weeks earlier, instead of fresh stories.
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Packer
New York
Tentative Tomato Codes Approved in Texas and Mississippi
Washington March 15 The AAA announced tentative approval by Secretary Wallace of a marketing agreement for tomatoes grown in east Texas and Mississippi. The plan requires shipments to meet US standards, be inspected, and allows withholding inferior grades to boost returns. Exemptions exist for growers with mostly prohibited grades. shipping holidays may be ordered with 48 hour holds, five day gaps, and foreign shipments exempt from size rules. An 18 member control committee will oversee the plan with nine members from each state, selected by shippers and growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Texas
Mississippi
Wallace
AAA
United States
Federal-State Inspection Service
Committee Chairmen Named for Apple Association Convention
Local members of the International Apple Association chose heads for convention committees to be held in Cleveland August 13 to 16. K B Pocock is general chairman with Russel Swiler as secretary and R F Blair finances. A grand trade rally is set for Tuesday evening March 26 at the Statler hotel with dinner and entertainment.
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Cleveland
International Apple Association
K. B. Pocock
Russel Swiler
H. A. Bigallow
Donald Pocock
R. F. Blair
R. L Barrick
St Louis Trade Honors George A Marsh With Dinner Dance
George A Marsh president of the Western Fruit Jobbers Association and head of the G A Marsh Co was honored with a testimonial dinner dance by the St Louis Fruit and Produce Association. The event drew the full trade plus cold storage and railroad leaders at the Hotel Jefferson Golf Room with a large crowd and dancing after a delightful dinner.
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St. Louis
George A
Western Fruit Jobbers Association
G. A. Marsh Company
St.” Louis
James H. Bawden
St. Louis Distributing Company
Mr. Marsh
Abe Lincoln
United States
George Marsh
Western Fruit Job Ibers ‘Association
James M York Veteran Dealer Dies in Florida
James M York a Boston fruit and vegetable dealer died unexpectedly at his Arcadia Florida winter home. He led York & Whitney Company, long a major New England distributor, and lived at 32 Dartmouth Street Somerville for 60 years. Survived by Edith B York two daughters two sons seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral held at Winter Hill Congregational Church Somerville last Friday with many from the trade in attendance.
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Boston
James M. York
Arcadia
Fla
York
York & Whitney Company
Somerville
Mass
Edward Walker
New England
North Market Street
Edith B. York
William Preble Jones
John L. Yarnell
Highland
Calif
James W. York
Ocala
John B. York
Winter Hill Congregational Church
Morgan T. Hewitt Dies in Columbus
Morgan T. Hewitt, a partner of William Larimore & Co., Columbus, died Monday afternoon after a period of illness. He had been with the firm for years but was inactive recently. He leaves many Columbus trade friends who extend sympathy to his family.
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Morgan T. Hewitt
Columbus
William Larimore & Co
Hewitt
Lettuce Rate Dispute Opens Before I C C In Arizona
A hearing in Phoenix on a $1 million back freight claim and proposed future rate changes for Salt River valley lettuce opened at the Hotel Westward before I C C examiner William Diague. The case, filed in 1934, involves 92 shippers against 250 rail lines nationwide, with witnesses from Stanley Fruit Company and others arguing current Phoenix and California lettuce rates are unfairly bracketed. Shippers warn of truck shipping if not eased. railroads suggest raising California rates, which shippers say would push growers to trucking. The proceeding is expected to last five to six days with a decision due months hence.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Salt River Valley
William Diague
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hnes
United States
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Dean Stanley
Stanley Fruit Company
Fred G. Hilvert
8. A. Gerrard Company
M. O. Best
M. 0. Best Company
Irvin Dawson
Earl Stohl
Barker-Miller Distributing Company
J. N. Furlong
California
Brawley
Calif
Chicago
New York
Truck Peddlers Emerge From Michigan Market Dangers
A fragmented interview reveals four Michigan truck peddlers discussing operating costs and safety gaps. They describe: one ton trucks priced at twenty five dollars down and fifteen per month, brakes that fail on hills, long shifts, no insurance, and use of second hand bags. The dialogue hints at evasive grading and field run potatoes to dodge inspectors.
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Michigan
Emergency apple rate eyed for Chicago westward
Chicago March 15 A emergency reduced freight rate for Oregon and Washington apples moving to Chicago and points west edged closer to reality as the Trans Continental Freight Bureau directed chairman H G Toll to amend the tariff to set a $1 per 100 pounds minimum, publish it, allow 30 days, and seek ICC action for April 25 or earlier. Minimums rise to 30000 pounds in baskets or bulk and 37000 pounds in boxes barrels or crates. East of the Indiana Illinois line and south of the Ohio river await eastern and southern concurrence before publication. If granted, the rate could take effect as early as April 1 and run through July 1, aiding movement of the crop. The plan targets Chicago to westward destinations only.
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Chicago
Pacific Northwest
Trans-Continental Freight Bureau
H. G. Toll
Oregon
Washington
Points
Interstate Commerce Commission
Toll
Commission
Indiana- Ilinois State Line
Mississippi River
Ohio
Apple
Cuban Disturbances Hit Havana Vegetable Shipments
New York March 15 Cuban vegetable receivers report disruption from the uprising in Cuba and vessel tieups. Censorship blocks definite cargo data on tomatoes peppers and eggplant as steamers from Havana are due next week. Despite uncertainty, dealers anticipate heavy midweek receipts if Cuban officials avoid blocking exports, sustaining profits for growers and shippers.
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New York
Cuba
Havana
Notes to Creditors of the Dyal Produce Corp
Creditors of the former Dyal Produce Corporation received five year notes dating from December 12, 1934, signed by Leroy Dyal. In 1932 federal charges alleged import of potatoes from Prince Edward Island under bond without duties and shipment as domestic stock to South America. After litigation the firm filed for bankruptcy with liabilities around $52,000 and assets $16,000. a creditors meeting in October set a five year deferred settlement of claims.
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Dyal Produce Corp
New York
Dyal Produce Corporation
Leroy Dyal
Prince Edward Island
South America
Trade Fights Proposed AAA Amendments
E. H. Whiting of New York testifies before the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry regarding the Agricultural Adjustment Act amendments. H. H. Herr of the National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors warns that without addressing chain-store policies, itinerant truck merchandising, and high railroad freight rates, marketing programs for producers could fail. Herr notes his group aims to cooperate with AAA and had multiple discussions with AAA officials during amendment discussions.
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Packer
Washington, D.C
Senate Committee On Agriculture and Forestry
H. H. Herr
National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Herr
National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Distributors
AAA
Louisiana Berry Inspection to Cover Precooling
Hammond March 15. The federal state shipping inspection service, supervised by H. B. Moses in Louisiana, plans precooling of strawberries for the coming deal. Each car will show precooling start and end times, pulp temperature, bunkers ice amount, and whether bunkers were refilled. Precooling charges are added to the regular buyer charges and standardization is welcomed by operators and buyers.
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Hammond
Federal-State Shipping Inspection Service
Avhich H
Moses
Lewisiana
Louisiana
Express
Federal
Federal Inspection Service
F. G. Robb
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Moles
Texas Citrus Shipper Faces License Violation Case
Washington March 16 Secretary Wallace signed an order directing E V Sprowl Mission Texas to show cause why his license as a shipper of Texas oranges and grapes should not be revoked or suspended The order covers Sprowl personally and as Sprowl Fruit Company It accuses him of shipping unclassified grapefruit in interstate commerce in violation of the license exceeding allotments and failing to report such shipments He was a former member of the control committee and was removed March 9 The show cause deadline is March 21.
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Washington, D. C
Wallace
E. V. Sprowl
Mission
Tex
Texas
AAA
Sprowl
Sprowl Fruit Company
Texas Citrus Fruit
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House Committee
National League
East Texas
Lower
Rio Grande Valley
Geo. Marsh
Western Fruit Jobbers
George A. Marsh
Florida
Arizona
Imperial Valley
Harry D. Wilson
New Orleans
IH. H. Herr
Senate Agricultural Committee
E. H. Whiting
Senate
Texas Citrus Shipper
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