Purchasing Power Of Farmer Drops
The article reports a decline in the farmer’s purchasing power under the farm adjustment act. By May 15 it stood at 61 percent of prewar levels, and by Oct 11 18 it slid to 59 percent. Rising prices for farm necessities offset some gains in farm prices, leaving overall purchasing power weaker despite earlier program launches. The data come from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics.
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Roy F. Hendrickson
Associated Press
Washington
Farm Adjustment Administration
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Northwest exports wheat surplus to foreign markets
About 200000 bushels of wheat were sold by the Northwest emergency export association to foreign markets. The sale, at world price with the government covering about 20 cents a bushel, included a large shipment to Ireland and a 1000 ton purchase by Japan. The domestic buying price in Portland fell to 70 cents per No 1 sacked wheat from Tuesday.
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Portland
Ore
North Pacific Emergency Export Association
Pacific Northwest
Ireland
Japan
Bakers Deny Bread Price Increase Charges in SD
Sioux Falls November 2 The South Dakota bakers unit released a statement refuting US Department of Agriculture charges that the baking industry exploits rising commodity prices to boost profits. Secretary Mary A. Miller of Sioux Falls said the industry haz trust to fairness and cooperates with farmers and merchants.
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Sioux Falls
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
South Dakota Bakers Unit
Mary A. Miller
South Dakota Organization
First Lady and Bread Prices Stir White House Quiet
The article reports on officials defending baking industry cooperation amid rumors of bread price hikes. It notes press censorship fears, a proposed committee on confidence violators, and a Roosevelt era atmosphere with public interest in economics and politics. It mentions Emil Hurja and stock market notes.
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Miss Miler
Chicago
White House
White’ House
Washington
The News Behind The News On Wall Street Secrets
A newsman describes a Roosevelt advised plan for Wall Street not disclosed to him, noting he did not attend the press conference and was told the matter would remain confidential, though he learned it was not. The item continues from page one with remarks on sources and secrecy.
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Emil
Hurja
Farley
Ickes
Republican Party
Mr. Roosevelt
Wall Street
White House
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