Major Tobacco Firms Oppose MH-30 Sucker Control
The Register reports US and export tobacco firms object to MH-30 chemical use. Domestic makers cite leaf chemistry, taste, and filling capacity losses, while exporters warn foreign buyers shift to other countries. Officials warn U.S. supply gains by other nations threaten market share.
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U.S
United States
America
Rhodesia
Canada
India
Italy
Brazil
Philippines
Thailand
Pakistan
Argentina
John D. Palmer
James J. Miller Tobacco Co
C. Stuart Carr, Jr
Universal
H.F
Ph. F. Reemisma
West Germany
MH 30 debate shifts to economics over quality
Naugatuck Chemical Co argues objections to MH-30 in tobacco farming are economic, not quality based. They claim treated tobacco has lower filling capacity, driving fewer cigarettes per pound, and question use of cheaper or foreign tobacco and additives.
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United States
Carr
P. J. Carroll & Company
Dundalk
Republic of Ireland
U.S
J. D. Rogers
Liggett and Myers Research Department
M. Moseley
American
Department of Research and Development
John Gregory
Imperial Tobacco
Gregory
Create
Britain
U.S. Department of Agriculture
John Y. Mason
Philip Morris
Mason
Naugatuck Chemical Company
USDA
Naugatuck
James K. Dorsett, Jr
Raleigh
N.C
H. Douglas Tate
Debating MH-30 Use in Tobacco Sucker Control
Farmers weigh costs and benefits as U S Department of Agriculture tests MH-30 impact on flue cured tobacco quality. Hearings in the Carolinas Georgia and South Boston pit opposing sides against each other as Secretary Freeman prepares a possible action for 1964. The National Tobacco Industry Advisory Committee hints at parity limits. a crash program may seek alternatives. American Tobacco Co pledges help in finding new materials. The Register presents both sides for reader study.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Agriculture
Freeman
Carolinas
Georgia
Boston
Kennedy
Naugatuck Chemical Co
National Tobacco Industry Advisory Committee
American Tobacco Co
USDA
Register
Fund Campaign Tops Goal For Faith Home
Danville and Pittsylvania County supporters report the Faith Home campaign exceeded its $15,000 goal, with receipts of 17,507.08 to date. Campaign chairman Frank Swicegood praised the year's effort noting late-year contributions may push totals higher and that the drive began around Thanksgiving ensuring a hopeful Christmas for the children.
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Danville
Pittsylvania County
Frank Swicegood
Swicegood
Children of Faith
Fatal Shooting In Area Brings Man's Arrest
REIDSVILLE North Carolina Melvin DeJarnette aged 68 jailed without bond in the fatal shooting of Otha Lee Galloway 43. Galloway was killed Friday with a 12 gauge shotgun at a house on US 29 by pass rented by DeJarnette. DeJarnette claimed self defense after an intoxicated man entered the room. Galloway had a long police record while DeJarnette had no prior trouble with the law.
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Reidsville
N.C
Melvin DeJarnette
Otha Lee Galloway
Galloway
Voss Garrison
DeJurnette
U. S. 29
DeJarnette
Holiday Dance Planned Friday at Schoolfield Center
A holiday dance with a surprise attraction is planned for next Friday at the Schoolfield Recreation Center. The event runs from 7 30 to 10 30 p m and invites semiformal attire.
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Schoolfield’ Recreation Center
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J. ¥. Honeycutt
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Gould Barker
Association of Danville
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Hida
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Fale
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Faith Home
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Eldon
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Oak
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