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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1956
Page
6
The American Meat Institute reports a surge in canned ham imports from Poland into the United States. First quarter totals reached 7,729,000 pounds, up from 5,550,000 pounds a year earlier, a roughly 40 percent rise. March imports were unusually low.
In Clinton Tennessee a defendant posted 500 bond after a grand jury found no indictment for assault and battery. Police records show he ran two red lights three stop signs hit 90 mph in a 45 mph zone and drove on the wrong side of the street as an excuse to avoid another trip to court.
Article notes March 1955 imports rose to 1 047 000 pounds versus 562 000 pounds, with other countries’ imports steady or slightly higher. It stresses that foreign trade is reciprocal and mentions American agricultural exports like lard meat hides and tallow. Poland imports little American meat and livestock products and uses dollars from canned pork for other purposes.
A lengthy listing outlines upcoming auctions across Lancaster area from May 12 through July 21, featuring Harry M Pickel, Mark Althouse, Richard R Steele Estate, Henry F and Anna C Hess, Charles Falk Estate, Kaylor Bros, Lewis G Good, Kenneth W Dietrich, William Z and Paul Z Martin, Mrs Iaa D Graybill, Ringwall & Stehman, A Martin Eshleman, Mrs Scott Diffenderfer, Brandywine Angus Breeders Association, Robert D Earhart, Mary Hackman Estate, Stella K Withers, Samuel Auker Jr, and Martindale Fire Hall. Items include real estate, farm machinery, livestock, household goods, antiques, and commercial properties. Some auctions occur daily in May with times from 12:30 p m to 6:30 p m.
Pennsylvania's Fisherman's Paradise along Spring Creek in Centre County near Bellefonte opens its 22nd season Friday May 11 at 8 am and runs until July 14. Registration provides rules and regulations. changes from last year include new approved lures and extended helps to land fish.
Martie Township officials renew demand for a stop sign at the Mt. Nebo Rawlinsville highway and Mt. Nebo Bethesda road junction after a recent crash injuring a Red Lion couple. The collision occurred at the same intersection last week.
The report shows the U S economy nearly hits a 400 billion dollar annual pace, signaling a cooling growth trajectory. Analysts note modest gains in consumer spending and industrial output while inflation remains a concern for policymakers.
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