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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1951
Page
9
Iron and steel wage rates and payroll hit record levels in 1950 with average hourly pay over 1.72 to 1.73 dollars, payroll surpassing 2.3 billion dollars and employment above 653 thousand. Hours averaged about 39 to 40 per week, and the minimum wage rose to 1.31 dollars in December.
The National Industrial Conference Board reports that 1950 saw 23.4 million owner-occupied homes, 55.0 percent of 42.5 million total dwellings. Since 1900, homes rose 175 percent while owner-occupied homes grew 225 percent, with prior peaks at 47.8 percent in 1930.
A scientific report warns that livestock may be harmed when grazing plants sprayed with 2 4D herbicide. While moderate 2 4D amounts are not normally poisonous, nitrates in treated plants can reach deadly levels in cattle and sheep. South Dakota researchers L M Stahler and E Whitehead advise prompt diagnosis if animals fall ill after consuming sprayed weeds like Pigweed Ragweed Jimson weed.
Remington Arms study shows about 17 million shooters in the United States in 1948 and 37 percent of men aged 15 to 64 engaged in shooting. Youths 15 to 19 show the highest participation at 49 percent, with over 60 percent starting before age 20. US Fish and Wildlife data report 12,626,539 hunting licenses issued in the year ending June 30, 1950, exceeding WWII military strength.
Food experts say cottage cheese should play a bigger role in family meals. It is a high protein, low fat option that supports muscle growth and reduces fatigue. Plain cottage cheese is affordable, though cream-added varieties cost about twice as much. Homemakers use it in tomato salads, pies, cakes, raisin fillings, sandwiches, and as a prune stuffing.
A simple party beverage guide suggests serving a chilled peach nectar drink with pale dry ginger ale and whipped cream. Divide the peach nectar among four tall glasses, fill with ice, and top with whipped cream or ice cream for a refreshing, decorative presentation.
Maryland announces 1951 wheat support prices with U S No 1 grain at 2.61 per bushel in terminal warehouses in Baltimore and Philadelphia. Discounts apply by grade and condition. boat and rail wheat receive equal support, trucked wheat discounts lowered, and smut or garlic issues priced separately. The 2.61 rate is 20 cents higher than last year and aims to cover storage costs to loan maturity in April.
Maryland farmers were told by Jos N Blandford that Charles F Brannan announced no acreage allotments and no marketing quotas for 1952 crop wheat. The decision aims to reflect a below quota supply and ongoing world needs. Applications for price support are due at the local county PAIA office by January 31 1952.
A terse ledger line lists key bank balance sheet items including demand deposits time deposits other liabilities capital stock surplus and undivided profits reflecting financial position and capital structure.
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