Stand Put On Wheat Program Faces Agriculture Foe Backing
Washington reports indicate farm officials will stand firm on the AAA wheat program despite protests in the Midwest over a 49 cent penalty on over quota wheat. AAA administrator R M Evans says most producers are happy with the program and the penalty, tied to a higher loan rate, is necessary to curb surpluses. Protests and letters to Congress reflect opposition to quotas but Evans emphasizes farmers are better off under the current system than in prior years.
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Washington
Administration
AAA
R. M. Evans
Agriculture Department
House Agricultural Committee
Evans
Farm Law Theory Prompts Market Adjustments
Evans explains the farm law theory that farmers should adjust supply to demand in exchange for government-guaranteed prices, a strategy aimed at disposing of surplus at heavy losses.
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Evans
RAF Continues Punishing Raids Over France and Germany
British daylight bombers struck northern France and German targets including Hamm Muenster and Leipzig synthetic oil plants while raids on England's midlands and coastal shipping continued. An American force hit a Luftwaffe base in northern France, seven bombers missing, and German raiders acknowledged heavy losses as leaflets claimed the Battle of the Atlantic is being lost. Casualties were reported in the midlands East Anglia and northeast Scotland but damage described as not extensive. Mars habitation question remains unresolved despite close approach in 1939.
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London
Britain
English Channel
France
RAF
Rhineland
Channel
Air Ministry
Hamm
Muenster
England
Germany
Leipzig
Haugesund
Norway
M Ministry
Ministry
Midlands
East Anglia
Scotland
Clais
Boulogne
Wilhelmshaven
Two Congresswomen Blazed Trails From Society Roles
NEA Service notes Caroline O Day and Frances Bolton as modern society women who moved into politics. Bolton built public nursing, schooling, and Cleveland music programs while O Day fostered women’s voting and party activity in New York. Their early activism helped Franklin D Roosevelt expand women’s political engagement.
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NEA Service
Washington
Caroline O'Day
New York
Frances Bolton
Ohio
Congress
Wil
Bolton
Cleveland
Cleveland Symphony Orchestra
Jess
Mrs. Roosevelt
Bomb raid devastates Helsinki in dawn air attack
Soviet bombers struck Helsinki before dawn, with an official count of 15 dead and 125 wounded, many in a workers district. Fires spread through apartment blocks as firefighters and volunteers fought blazes. area about one square mile ruined and residents fled to shelters.
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Helsinki
Smart baserunners warn of foul-ground rule in pitch
Baseball notes advise runners on third base to stay on foul ground during pitches to avoid line drives. Deacon Bill McKechnie endorsements highlight the danger from fast hits amid his recent incapacity. The Real American Teams report two all Indian amateur leagues planned, with several Indian teams in other leagues.
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Baseball Insurance
Deacon Bill McKechnie
South Dakota Association of the
American Baseball Congress
Baseball Revival Boosts Mississippi Amateur Leagues
Mississippi expands from three to eight amateur leagues this year as the state eyeing a high school invitational tournament for next year. Emerging talents like Hugh Critz and Guy Bush signal a new crop near.
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Mississippi
Hugh Critz
Guy Bush
Canadian Census Counts Every Domestic Animal in 1930
In the 1930 Canadian census, all domesticated animals including house pets were enumerated. Town residents answered 40 questions while farmers faced a broader questionnaire with higher inquiry.
Weather Brightens Harvest Across South Dakota Fields
Federal Meteorologist B R Laskowski reports favorable conditions across the state for harvest first week, with showers adequate sun. Harvesting started in the southeast and northeast, western areas to begin soon. Grasshopper activity and minor rust noted in some crops while corn, hay, gardens, and pastures show strong growth and good yields. Day temps 70 to 89F rising to 80 90F, nights 45 65F. weekly rainfall listed for multiple stations.
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South Dakota
B. R. Laskowski
Laskowski
Corn and Wheat Region
Aberdeen
Ardmore
Brookings
Fairfax
Faith
Huron
Lemmon
Milbank
Mitchell
Mobridge
Pierre
Rapid City
Sioux Falls
Tyndall
Vivian
Watertown
Yankton
Milwaukee youth league preserves Brewer names in program
The Milwau kee recreation department runs a program for over 100 boys baseball teams. Under supervision of Bunny Brief and Jack Kio 2a, the league keeps names of famed Brewers stars rather than commercial sponsors, highlighting Milwaukee heroes.
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Norfolk
Nebraska Association of the American Baseball Congress
National Amateur Organization
W.P.A
Milwaukee
Fmme Brewer Stars
City Recreation Department
Bunny Brief
Jack Kio- 2A
Milwaukee Heroes
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Carroll H. Francis
Delaware River
Philadelphia
Merlin
Mars
Earth
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Mid- Continent
Airport Ticket Office
Marvin Hughitt
MR Ai A
Chester Bolton
Symphony
Eresett
Errol Flynn
Ostategonight
Buck Privates
Bud Abbott
Lou Coutello
Nehi Bottling CO
Kansas
When Oiphate
Papa
Montgomery
Ward
Dakota
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