Prices Drop Sixth Month for Farmers The Farm Price Index
The agriculture department reports prices farmers receive for crops fell for the sixth consecutive month in August, averaging two points below mid-July returns. Despite the decline, prices for farm products sold remain 9.4 percent above last year, with the index at 292 percent of the 1910-14 average, down from 294 percent last month. Farmers see gains in fruit, some meat, milk and eggs while cotton, truck crops, and oil crops lead declines. Farm land values rose five percent in the four months ending July 1, lifting the land index to 202 percent of the 1912-14 base, the strongest period gain since 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Agriculture Department Today
Department
Agriculture Department
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Midwest
BAE
Meat consumption miscalculation sparked department coverup
Washington officials acknowledge a miscalculation in meat consumption projections for the year. Early estimates set per capita intake at 148 pounds, but a reassessment suggests about 140 pounds or less. The Bureau of Agricultural Economics will revise releases to avoid public alarm, amid signs of lower slaughter and shifts to cheaper meats alongside more cattle on farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Agriculture Department
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Wisconsin Dells Physician Killed in Car Crash
Dr. Ray D. Boynton a 61 year old Wisconsin Dells physician and former Wisconsin Kiwanis governor died after a car he rode in skidded on a wet road and overturned near Cavour. Vivian Dufour of Wisconsin Dells was driving and seriously injured. The pair were returning from a Michigan Kiwanis meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavour
Wis
Ray D. Boynton
Wisconsin Dells
Boynton
Wisconsin Kiwanis
Sullivan
Waupaca
Grand Marsh
Vivian Dufour
Miss Dufour
Dr. Boynton
Education aid spending report for 1950 totals 3.6 billion
A congressional report prepared for the House Labor and Education Committee by the Library of Congress Legislative Reference Service shows the federal government spent 3 617 518 287 dollars on educational programs in fiscal year 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Labor and Education Committee
Legislative Reference Service
Library of Congress
Ridgway Refuses Reinvestigation in Korea Armistice Talks
General Ridgway told Communist leaders he would not reinvestigate the Kaesong bombing claim and urged resuming negotiations only when they demonstrate readiness for a just armistice. The skirmish over a demilitarized zone persisted as talks stalled on the 38th parallel versus battle-line demarcation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con Huth
Tokyo
Matthew B. Ridgway
United Nations
Kaesong
Ridgway
Kim Il Sung
Peng Teh-Huai
Reds
Korea
38Th Parallel
South Korea
Red Korea
Workman Crushed By Falling Wall in Milwaukee
A 10 foot high concrete wall toppled during footing work around a well, killing Henry Tabaka aged 44 and injuring Herman Krull 29. Both employees of a construction company were removing footings when the slab fell, covering Tabaka entirely and pinning Krull’s hips and legs. Fellow workers used a chain and power shovel to lift the slab and free him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Henry Tabaka
Herman Krull
Tabaka
Krull
Poisoned Bread Blamed For Bizarre Illness Across France
Reports from Pont St. Esprit describe four deaths and widespread illness blamed on tainted bread. Dozens seek medical care as towns like St Galmier Poitiers Chatendun report illnesses tied to bread flour milk meat and horse flesh. Authorities consider ergot poisoning and ban river fishing while a man in Pont St. Esprit declares a panic as residents suffer hallucinations and fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Rhone
Pont St. Esprit
St. Galmier
Poitiers
Chatendun
Allied air attacks target northwest Korea railroads
Allied planes hit rail lines and equipment in northwest Korea from dawn to dusk, destroying 51 rail cars and three locomotives in 318 sorties. The attack focused on the Pyongyang Kunuri main line while Sabrejet fighters clashed with Communist jets near Sinanju. Ground action at Bloody Ridge continued with renewed UN gains as North Korean counterattacks were repelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8Th Army Headquarters
Korea
U.2
U.S. Air Force
Marine Tactical
Pyongyang
Kunuri
Manchurian
Sinanju
United Nations
Bloody Ridge
Yanggu
Polio Claims Life Of La Crosse Mother Of Three
Mrs James Squier aged 25, a polio victim and mother of three, died at home in La Crosse Wisconsin shortly after symptoms appeared. Coroner Dr George D Reay announced the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Wis
James Squier
George D. Reay
la Crosse County
Wage Board Takes Over Copper Strike Amid Talks
The wage stabilization board assumed control at President Truman's request as unions and management prepare hearings. Strikers faced possible show cause orders. failure could prompt Taft-Hartley injunction and impact copper stockpiles. The Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers push for a 20% wage increase. Kennecott Copper rejected the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wage Stabilization Board
Truman
White House
AFL
Independent Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers Union
Kennecott Copper
Lift Anti Hoarding Rule On Tire and Tube Stocks
Washington reports the national production authority lifted its anti hoarding rule banning tire dealers from stockpiling beyond 30 days. No broad rise in civilian rubber use allowed, tied to 90 percent of pre Korea levels. Government also noted liquid natural rubber latex stockpile is full and related controls are removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Production Authority
NPA
Connally Warns Against Easing Up on Foreign Aid
Senator Connally warned that easing up on foreign aid would be a dangerous gamble. He urged the United States and Europe to push ahead with the program, aiming for about three years to complete it and then relax efforts. Moody criticized the bill as too small and slow while Bradley cautioned against guessing Russia’s moves amid closed testimony on the aid authorization. McFarland pressed for quick action and threatened a recess if the bill passes this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Connally
D-Tex
West
Senate
United States
Connally
Foreign Relations Committee
Moody
D-Mich
Dwight D. Eisenhower
France
Omar Bradley
Russia
Kremlin
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Bradley
House
McFarland
Arizona
Cadets Return to Duty at West Point in Honor Case
West Point says several cadets returned to duty after honor system probes. Of 90 original involved, 82 left and 73 received administrative discharges. 17 not discharged status undisclosed. No reinstatements reported. Investigation continues, lacking sufficient evidence of cheating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
N. Y
Academy
Public Information
Frederick A. Irving
Washington
Army
Information Office
Proclamation Urges National Home Week in Wisconsin
Gov. Kohler urged Sept 9 to 16 as National Home Week in a proclamation calling on Wisconsin residents to become better informed about the home and home ownership and its importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Kohler
Actor Robert Walker Dies After Sedative Complications
World War II era star Robert Walker 32 died at home after a sedation for emotional disturbance. Dr. Hacker said Walker lapsed into a coma despite prior good results from sodium amytal. Jennifer Jones, now Mrs. David O. Selznick, was notified and flew in. Walker had a lengthy film career and two young sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Robert Walker
Frederick J. Hacker
Walker
Sidney Silver
Jennifer Jones
David O. Selznick
New York
Miss Jones
Menninger Clinic
Topeka
Kan
Private Hargrove
Tokyo
Sev
Bobby
Michael
Bob
Cnadren
Jennifer
Selznick
Italy arms debate to be raised at foreign ministers meeting
Secretary of State Acheson said Italy seeks greater armament and will discuss the issue at the Washington conference with British and French foreign ministers on September 10. He declined to reveal his own position but noted the topic will be addressed during the foreign ministers meeting next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Acheson
Italy
Weather outlook for Kenosha cools by tomorrow
Downtown Kenosha recorded 81 degrees at noon with temperatures around 84 yesterday. The state marked a peak of 90 degrees after a heat spell. Forecasters project lows of 65 to 70 tonight and highs near 85 tomorrow despite rain possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zens
Kenosha
Woman collapses and dies after alleged tavern attack
Mrs. Kaufmann fled to tavern rear quarters where Kaufmann followed. She collapsed at the front door and died from internal bleeding after hospital transport. Schultz cites Bohardt saying Kaufmann admitted the killing and hoped for her survival. Fischer noted Kaufmann appeared intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufmann
Senate Passes Bill To Curb Red Trade in 1962
Senate passes a boundary controlling bill amid tensions in 1962 with support from administration figures and critics raise concerns over trade restrictions. The measure targets foreign influence and aims to curb perceived red trade networks influencing domestic markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Casualties Rise by Four Hundred Sixteen in Week
Washington reports U S battle casualties reach 81,422, an increase of 416 since last week. The figure reflects ongoing losses in the campaign as the war progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
Keres
Also Mentioned on This Page
Missouri National Guard
Springfield
106Th Ordnance Company
Pusan
106Th
John Clark
Denver
Nathan Witt
Orville Larson
Globe, Ariz
Charles Wilson
el Paso
Larson
Federal Mediation Service
Sends
Waity
Cey
Mittee
Senate Commerce Committee
Crime Committee
Senate Banking Committee
Homer E. Capehart
Ind
Capehart
India
Wesley A. D'Ewart R
Mont
Elections
Guy M. Gillette
Senate Elections Committee
Munitions Board
Japan
Far East Air Forces
35Th
Lockheed
U. S. Air Force
Eral
Vengeance Valley
Burt Lancaster
My Son
John
Helen Hayes
Alfred Hitchcock
Salt Lake City
Utah
Horace Walker
The
Desert Evening News
San Diego, Calif
Army and Navy Academy
Pasadena Community Playhouse
Hortense Odlum
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Cherry Lane
Greenwich Village
Tulsa
Okla
Mississippi
Imme
Admmunist Return
Pelie
Dr E EK Krombiegel
Arlington
Aadentan Mallen
John RB. Rice
Feinsinger
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!