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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1956
Page
13
A traveler describes St Croix and nearby Puerto Rico detailing wildlife from mongoose to iguana, the island’s shift from shipping to tourism, scarce sugar refining, empty windmill remnants, strict zoning, and evolving beach properties as flights from San Juan to St Thomas reveal rugged coastlines and scenic views.
The USDA reports total payments to farmers in 45 states and Puerto Rico under the 1956 Acreage Reserve through Nov 9 amount to $202,959,759.75. This seventh report follows a prior total of $181,147,696 through Nov 2, with potential program earnings capped near $261 million for compliant participants.
The report details Water Island and St Thomas harbor areas with rainwater catchment and growing housing projects. Highlights divers led by Mitch Cubberley and Harry Harman, a 33 pound sea bass spear fishing achievement, and Virgin Islands Chamber of Commerce discussions on the Organic Act. It covers education, St John park dedication, and Rockefeller land gifts for federal use.
Lancaster Farming offers general legal guidance in a Q and A format. Examples cover spousal debt responsibility, protecting a vulnerable heir, and landlord liability for child trespassers with pond safety advice. The column notes that responses aim for public interest and lack publication on a fixed date.
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