Maryland Potato Price Support Plan Outlined
Maryland potato growers were advised of details of the 1947 price support program by Joseph H. Blandford State Director PMA College Park. Key points include acreage goals, limited loans, contract-based dealer assistance, resale at lower prices, and marketing improvements. Deadline dates and conditions require declarations of quantity and field measurements. Early and late crop prices, with specific dollars per 100 pounds for No 1 potatoes, were announced. Conservation payments to Maryland farmers are progressing with 54 percent of applications completed and over $1.2 million paid or credited for 1946 practices.
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Maryland
Joseph H. Blandford
College Park
Blandford
Agricultural Conservation Committee
Department of Agriculture
J. Spencer Dyott
PMA
State Committee
General Accounting Office
Treasury
Easter Party Tips For Kids And Refreshing Drinks
A cheerful guide for Easter celebrations focuses on egg hunts and simple, healthy refreshments for children. It suggests sparkling water based drinks using fruit juice and citrus, and includes a recipe using canned cherries, cream, vanilla, corn syrup, cloves, and sparkling water for cherry ice cream sodas.
County Accident Rate Increases 217
There were 1,024 accidents investigated in Maryland during February 1947, with 28 killed and 454 injured. Baltimore City Police reported 620 accidents with 5 deaths and 251 injuries, and state, county, and municipal departments documented 404 accidents with 23 deaths and 208 injuries. City fatalities fell 29 to 5. counties rose 21 to 23. Year total fatalities 59, down 13 percent from last year. Twelve counties had no fatalities. Pedestrian deaths fell to 8, fixed-object deaths rose to 7 due to icy roads. Governor Lane and the Maryland Traffic Safety Commission coordinated efforts.
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Maryland
Baltimore City
Allegany
Calvert
Caroline
Cecil
Charles
Frederick
Kent
Queen Anne
St. Mary's
Talbot
Washington
Wicomico
Governor Lane
Maryland Traffic Safety Commission
Maryland streets urged to boost safety this spring
Local message warns drivers and pedestrians in Maryland to become more safety conscious as spring nears and increased street traffic is anticipated. The appeal emphasizes careful driving, aware walking, and adherence to traffic laws to reduce accidents.
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Maryland
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Greensboro
Marsland
F. G. Crain
J. Fredhurst, Harmony
R. H. Stafford JR
Burrsville
Brooks Nagel, Harmony
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