Hilo Tribune in Hilo, Hawaii

Hawaii Fruit Growers urged to unite for coast markets

Hawaii banana and fruit growers face strong competition from the United Fruit Company on the mainland. Mr McKenney advocates forming a Hawaii Fruit Growers Association with a coast agent to secure uniform prices, better handling, and labeled fruit from Hawaii. Hilo bananas praised for flavor but await organization to boost coast demand and pricing. Capt Matson vessels prepared to store and ship bananas, lowering transport costs compared with rail routes. Honolulu reports a small cargo and Japan-bound munitions aboard the America Maru, with regional notes from San Francisco and other ports.