Florida Citrus Exchange Directors Vote Against Edwards Plan
Florida Citrus Exchange directors in Tampa rejected President William Edwards 12 point reorganization plan calling for the resignation of C C Commander and all department heads by a 15 to 3 vote The meeting also referred other recommendations to advisory and finance committees for study with a report due April 21 and ongoing debate over midseason changes.
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Tampa
Fia
Florida Curve Exchange
William Edwards
Exchange
C. C
Edwards
Association of Exchange
Lake Wales
Commander
Alex B. Steuart
Howards
Tim
Rome
Ita
Growers Loan and Guaranty Company
Chicago Dealers Indicted Under Elkins Act Plead Not Guilty
Chicago March 17 Chicago produced dealers indicted last month for filing false railroad claims were arraigned in Federal Court before Judge Charles E Woodward. All pleaded not guilty and the trial was set for May 22. The indictments, returned February 10 by a Federal grand jury, charged several counts of falsifying railroad claims and receiving rebates in violation of the Elkins Act.
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Chicago
Charles E. Woodward
Dealera
Rand
Produce Packer weekly trade news sampler
Separate weekly edition prints market and trade news for chip distributors and buyers of eggs poultry butter hides wool fur and related goods. Free sample copies available upon request.
New Farm Plan Criticized Over Broad Powers
The President’s farm relief proposal would grant the Agriculture Secretary wide authority to choose among options, set production levels, and test several experimental plans. Critics warn that shifting secretaries could abandon prior policies, create policy instability, and potentially misuse remedies in farming.
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Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Packer
Texas onion shipments eyed as season opens in south region
In Harlingen Texas a survey of onion districts around Raymondville warns of a mixed crop. Some fields lack commercial grade onions while others show marketable stock. Final output depends on weather, old onion supply, and buyer power with possible lower quality shipments if prices do not cover costs. Continuous figures project Raymondville about 700 cars, others follow.
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Harlingen
Tex
Raymondville
South
Texas
Packer
Emergency Freight Rates Extended to September 30
The Interstate Commerce Commission permitted railroads to keep the present emergency freight rates through September 30. The extension, originally set to end March 31, covers surcharges on most goods including fruit and produce, except non ferrous ores and concentrates. One 6 cent per ton cap applies to lake cargo coal transshipments.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pacific Coast Officials Seek Lower Freight Rates on Fruits
A group of Pacific coast terminal line executives recommends a $1.58 per cwt rate cut for grapes pears and other perishables to eastern territory and extends the move to shipments east from the coast in a bid to relieve market price pressures.
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Pacific Coast Terminal Lines
Chicago
Pacific Coast Terminal
California
Pacific Coast
A. C. Hedlund
Southern Pacific Lines
Supreme Court Rejects Florida Chain Store Tax as Social Measure
Florida chain store tax law was ruled invalid by the Supreme Court for heavier taxation on multi county chains. Justice Brandeis dissented, arguing the law aims to curb giant corporations and promote social welfare, urging state action to prevent intrastate corporate domination.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Florida
Louis D. Brandeis
Brandeis
Western Onion Trade Drives Profits for Eastern Dealers
New York reports strong profits from Oregon onions as eastern operators purchase large volumes for Panama Canal shipments. Scarce western supplies boosted demand on the Pacific coast and exports to Alaska Hawaii and Asia, with western stock resold at higher prices.
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New York
Oregon
Panama Canal
Pacific
Ching
Hawaii
Alaska
West
Dunton Promoted to Sales Manager at Eastern Shore Exchange
Onley Virginia March 17 Charles M Dunton of the Eastern Shore Virginia Produce Exchange was promoted this week to sales manager by the Board of Directors succeeding C R Waters who resigned to join Beaboard Produce Distributors Dunton has served with the Exchange since 1903 rising from invoice clerk to his current role He is well known in trade circles.
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Onley
Charles M. Dunton
Eastern Shore of Virginia Produce Exchange
C. R. Waters
Beaboard Produce Distributors
Dunton
The
Exchange
Conditions Return To Normal In New York Banks
Conditions in New York banks have largely returned to normal with offices opening for business as usual after a moratorium period. Check clearing remains incomplete but expectations are for full restoration within days as deposits and commodity supplies stay strong and prices ease amid renewed trading optimism.
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New York
Banka
York
Nichols laments retail trade woes and chain discounts
Walter J. Nichols of the Food Distributors Association of Illinois critiques manufacturers for pricing practices that favor chains over independents. He condemns below-cost selling and special deals for chains, urging equitable treatment for individual retailers and support for fair legislation.
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Chicago
Walter J. Nichols
Food Distributors Association of Tilinots
East
Nichols
Trial in Cimino suit against Hammond Cold Storage continues
Frank Cimino as local receiver sues G H Hammond Co seeking 650000 for garlic stored in 1930 31 that allegedly deteriorated due to improper care at the Chicago plant. Trial before Judge A W Bummers opens with Cimino presenting evidence. Hammond seeks directed verdict. The case may last several days before a jury.
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Chicago
Frank Cimino
G. H.hammond Company
A. W. Bummers
Cook County
Hammond Company
Cimino
New York Campaign Aims to Boost Demand for Home Produce
The Consumer Information Service of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has run a public information drive to raise consumer demand for New York fruits vegetables and dairy. Aimed at apples in particular the campaign uses newspapers and radio to tout superior flavor and cooking value.
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Consumer Information Service
The
State Department of Agriculture and Markets
New York
Albany
N. Y
Department of Agriculture and Markets
New York State
Washington
Coneurgers
Consumers’ Information Service
Charles H. Baldwin
Melon Distributors Plan Atlanta Convention
Atlanta March 17 All who deal in watermelons are urged to attend the Melon Distributors Association annual convention at the Atlanta Biltmore hotel April 21 and 22. President H L Cartwright says cooperation with railroad carriers will help make the 1983 season successful. Hotel rates begin at 3 dollars for single rooms and 6 dollars for doubles.
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Atlanta
Melon Distributors Association
Biltmore Hotel
H. L. Cartwright
Cartwright
Atlanta Biltmore
Association
Railroads in Cold Storage Scrutiny Under Elkins Act Review
Examiners report released early this week flags potential violations by railroads in the cold storage sector. The document details possible Elkins Act infringements and calls for further action or enforcement.
Banks And Business Show Evidence Of A Return To Normalcy
Banks and business in New York and Kansas City report signs of recovery after the banking holiday. Deposits return, confidence rises, and payrolls are supported. The Interstate Commerce Commission weighs limits on railroad involvement in warehousing amid Washington policy shift and market stabilization.
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Kansas City
Federal Reserve
Rly Wellover
Washington
Congress
Chain Store Tax Proposed for Washington District
Rep Car with the bill would raise annual license fees for chain stores in the District of Columbia. A $65 base fee per store plus a per store charge based on chain size, for example 100 stores would pay $500 per store. Names Sanitary Grocery Company Atlantic and Pacific Company Piggly Wiggly Associated Stores Peoples Drug Stores cited. In Kansas City Llewellyn Banks reported to have shot Constable George Pregacott during arrest at Medford Oregon following prior ballot box irregularities accusations.
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Washington, D. C
Celler
New York
District of Columbia
Sanitary Grocery Company
Atlantic & Pacific Company
Piggly Wiggly
Associated Stores, Inc
Peoples Drug Stores
Kansas City
Llewellyn A. Banks
George Pregacott
Medford
Ore
Presscott
Banks
Ono
Tlea
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Florida Citrus Exgh
Pres. Edwards
Fed
Pacific Coast Territory
W. L. Wagner
E. 8. Briggs
Illnois Food Distributors Association
G. H. Hammond Cold Storage Co
Melon
William P. Bartel
W. M. Cheseldine
Eserves
Roe
Commission
Warehousemen's Protective Committee
Warehouse Protective Committee
T. A. Adams
Manhattan Refrigerating Company
Lehigh Valley Railroad
R. B. Sturm
Sturm
Pennsylvania
Lackawanna
L. A
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