Farmers form world council to address international farm problems
Grant Dillman reports farmers from the United States and 12 other nations met in London to form the International Council of Agricultural Producers. They created a temporary world council with a plan to promote global farmer welfare, share information, and advise international food bodies, aiming for a permanent structure next year.
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Grant Dillman
Shington
Remet
London
International Councilricultural Producers
Jonas Grange
Albert Yes
Goss
Grange
U. S
CITES
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization
Britain
France
Netherlands
Canada
Australia
India
Denmark
United States
Fat Shortage Sparks U S Whaling Revival Talk
A worldwide shortage of fats and oils could revive the U S whaling industry. Soap makers and industrial users seek a return to large scale whaling to restore the nation's former dominant position. Norway leads current whaling, with Britain as the only other postwar resumption.
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Washington
United States
Norway
Britain
Norway and United States Clash Over Whaling Costs
The article notes American revival hurdles in whaling due to equipment shortages and higher costs compared with Norwegians. It explains legal barriers from using Norwegian killer boats, including a three cent per pound tax on whale oil and a six cent per gallon customs duty, and mentions hopes for lower barriers to boost imports from Norway following a FAO meeting recommendation.
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Norway
United States
Veteran Calls for Expanded Whaling Pact Cooperation
Chestertown New York veteran Samuel Starbuck urges modification of the international whaling agreement to permit larger catches and foster greater cooperation in supplying technical gear and trained personnel.
Staruck Starts Chinchilla Venture for Fur Market
In North Africa and Europe during World War II Staruck has set up a new venture in fur. He raises chinchillas, the rodent from the Andes with pelts valued at $1,200 in fur markets. He currently owns six animals and foresees growth to supply coats coveted by American women.
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Pointe de Grave
Gironde
Bordeaux
Giron@e
Pike
North Africa
Europe
Staruck
Andes
Starbuck
Richest Corporal Expands Alaska Bus Lines
A 43 year old Columbus man Kenneth O'Hara, once called the richest corporal, has formed O'Hara Bus Lines for 1 million dollars. He began his Alaska venture after traveling there by boat in 1938 and plans expansions to Anchorage, Fairbanks, Homer, Seward, Tex Junction, Whitehorse, and Haines along the Alcan highway.
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Columbus
Kenneth O'Hara
Alaska
O'Hara
O'Hara Bus Lines
Anchorage
Fairbanks
Homer
Seward
Tex Junction
Whitehorse
Haines
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