Kansas farmers mock OPA in candid Kansas talk
A Kansas farmer and reporter mock the OPA in a candid exchange about price controls and waages. The dialogue spans wheat prices nearly two dollars a bushel, wartime vs current farm profits, and Washington restrictions viewed as hypocrisy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Times
Kansas
OPA
Daily
Arkansas River
Down East
Taft
Bowies
Bowles
Farmer
Washington
Paul Porter
Carroll, Reece
National Association of Manufacturers
United States Chamber of Commerce
Serfitor Taft
CIO
Statue Of Sea Urchin Taken In Baltimore Vandalism
The Baltimore Sea Urchin statue by late sculptor Edward Berge, gifted in 1926, has suffered repeated vandalism and theft over two decades. From 1932 to 1944 the bronze figure endured arm damage, paint, fractures, and removal, then was stored, with attempts to revive public interest fading as coins and litter replaced goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Vents de Milo
Washington Square
Edward Berge
Urschin
George Washington
R. Brooke Maxwell
Pettusville birthdays and local gatherings noted
Residents in Pettusville and nearby towns celebrated birthdays and attended family reunions and church events. Attendees included Miss Peggie Robinson and Miss Jane Willis. Elkmont and Athens visitors were listed along with several Pettusville Church of Christ participants. Farmers report rain delaying work as grass grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LE. Robinson
Peggie Robinson
Jane Willis
Mr. Robinson
Miss Robinson
R. E. Scoggins
William A. Evans
Elkmont
H. F. Dunnavant
Athens
Ashford Hargrove
Decatur
Joe Holt
Dean Clem
Nashville
Pettusville Church of Christ
Lola
Mamie
Benton Pettus
W. M. Beene Rosy
Selvin Allen
Beene
Steavenson
Sam W. Hargrove
Myra Dunnavant
Kitty Bradley
Mt. Pleasant
Tenn
David Dunnavant
James Jackson
Homer Dunnavant
Alvie Wright
Wright
A. E. Holt
Maneniatete
Panapaeenies
Alvin Bates
Sue
Beulah Spence
C. L. Spence
W. L. Powers
Lester Dawson
Arch Turner
John Daly
Church of Christ
L. E. Dunnavant
J. D. Harlow
Max Robinson
Conservation aids farmers record multi-year growth
Northwest Alabama Soil Conservation District reports 236 farmers used conservation planning services in Jan 1 to Jun 30 period, the most in six months since 1942. The period also saw high adoption of practices including kudzu and lespedeza plantings, terracing, meadow outlets, crop rotations, field borders, and contour farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Alabama Soil Conservation District
Woodrow Knox Dies in Elk River Drowning
Woodrow Knox, son of John and Mary Knox of Ardmore Tennessee, drowned fishing in Elk River on Thursday July 4. He was discharged from the Army last fall. Funeral attended by Benton and Mamie Pettus and Clifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Mamie Pettus
Clifton
Woodrow Knox
Elk River
Knox
John
Mary Lou Wales Knox
Ardmore
Tenn
Stout Pettus
Lola Pettus
Thomas Pettus
Veto
Hughey Stanford
Charles David
Hays Mill
Buford Stanford
Out look for Cotton Prices
The article notes a postwar cotton surplus shrinking as consumption and exports rise, with 1945 production shifts, foreign competition, and policy risks. It cites 1945 low stock, rising U S mill use, and a potential demand drop if policy favors high prices. It highlights rayon growth and mechanization as cost reducers.
Seed and grain seeds advertised for planting after rain
A broker advertises soybeans whippoorwill peas cane seed sudan grass sorghum grains and Florida Rose 4 seed Irish potatoes and fertilizer. He urges buyers to stock up while moisture is available and before the scarce supply runs out, noting a single truckload available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudan
Florida
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Farmers Exchange
Cleamon Lyle
Somerville
Rea Ion
Lacon
Rube Draper
Falkville
Church
R. B. Roberts
Danville
Liberty School
R. L. Counts
Moulton
C. C. Davis
Vinemont
John Deere
C. C. Berry
Hartselle
Allis Chalmers
Hartaselle
Percy Kenum
John L. Bean
Hartselie
Gay Thrasher
L. M. Aday
Route 3
Phone Ees J
Hampton
Run Mountain
Bernard L. King
Port Sale
John Morris
Sam Cordar
Parkville
Lytton C. Walker
Oak St. T
Red Rock
New Stone
Rutgers
Margrobe
Bulah Moore
Route 1
Ees J
Grayson Mill Camp
Bill Wentworth
J. D. Bond
J. H. Rigby
Aville
Lyle
New Hampshire
Fred Terry
Hillsboro
Harvey
Deep Well
TOY
MNO. W
Baby
Pullorum
New
Decatur Hatchery
Bank St. City Delivery
Hermitage
Makem
E. Mowlton St
Rototiller
Raymond Britain
City Park
Danville Road
Kaiser-Frazer
McRae Motors
Kaiser-Frazer Sales and Service
Lee
Oak Streets
Mayflower Transit CO
Elliott
John H. Giles
Gene Akern
MR. DE Lawncy
Limestone County
Pettusville
L. W. Fields
Whitesburg
Senate War Investigating Committee
Andrew J. May
Kentucky
May
Wall Street Journal
U. S
United States
Brazil
Russia
Farm Industries, Inc
Second Ave
Commercial Credit Corp
BANK
2Nd Ave
Just
DDT
Paul C. Davis
W. Church ST
Alabama Flour Mills
Decatur, Ala
Home and Auto Supplies
E. G. Hamilton
E. Moulton
Firestone
Rayon
Firestone Car Service
Johnston St
Tom Hamilton
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