Pennsylvania tops in state finances per capita burden
The 1048 Know Your State survey by the U.S. Bureau of Census highlights Pennsylvania as having an enviable position in state government economy and a low per capita burden of state services. In 1948 only five states had lower per capita general revenues than Pennsylvania: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi.
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United States Bureau of Census
Pennasyvanie
Satea
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Georgia
Kentucky
Misaise
Buffaloes Marching In Siam Underway
The annual water buffalo trek in Siam moves tens of thousands of beasts from northeast breeding farms across 300 miles of jungle to central provinces for rice crop prep. The two month journey ends with sales by spot or auction, leftovers often sold later. Prices range from 50 to 200 dollars per buffalo.
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Siam
Pennsylvanias per capita state costs ranked low among states
The State Planning Board notes Pennsylvanias per capita general revenue and expenditures are well below the national average and lower than 42 of 48 states. Despite heavy industrial activity and wide public obligations, Pennsylvania maintains economical state operations.
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Sippi
Texas
East
West Coast
Middle West
Pennsylvania
State Planning Board
Department of Commerce
Farmers Urged To Keep Any Corn Surplus On Farm
Pennsylvania farmers are urged to retain corn placed under government loan or purchase agreements for another year if possible. Commodity Specialist Charles H. Bronstein of the Pennsylvania Production and Marketing Committee cites 490000 bushels loaned and 215000 bushels under purchase agreements from 1948 harvest.
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Pennsylvania
Charles H. Bronstein
Pennsylvania Production and Marketing Committee
Government dairy corn loan plan altered by CCC notice
The Commodity Credit Corporation revises options for 1948 corn loans and purchase agreements. Farmers may repay by September 1 to 1948 loan rates or extend to July 3 1950, and may deliver corn or keep funds under purchase agreements. Storage payments of 10 cents per bushel offered if corn is delivered at maturity.
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Mr. Bronstein
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Gunman Nabbed and Two At Large in Nebraska
One of three gunmen hunted by police for three days was jailed in WEST POINT Nebraska. Arthur Bristrom a 37 year old former St Paul cab driver was captured by Sheriff Charles Sass at a farm 14 miles from town where the trio had held the farmer and his wife at gunpoint. His brother Carl Bristrom 27 of St Paul paced the floor with guns in hand as officers pressed the search for the remaining fugitives.
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West Point
Neb
Arthur Bristrom
St. Paul, Minn
Charles Sass
Bistrom
Fred Haterman
Carl Bistrom
St. Paul
Prohibition of Coal Burning in 1806 Military Order
In 1806 the Military Order of the Purple Heart London prohibited coal burning. The note links the period to Washington’s founding in 1782 and mentions George Washington’s influence on London traditions.
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Order of the Purple London
Heart
George Washamoke
Ington
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Lefty) Raymond
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