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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1940
Page
4
Chicago reports that 1940 farm income, aided by government payments, rose 9 percent in the first half from 1939, but the gain narrowed after a May price drop. Experts say export revival and eased European demand restrictions could lift cash farm income toward the 9.1 billion dollar 1940 total if world conditions improve.
Prices for important farm commodities run about 25 percent above year ago levels. Dairy products were the principal source of farm income last year, returning almost 1.409 billion dollars, marking 1937 as the highest year since 1930.
The Association of American Railroads reports 884 deaths from highway railroad grade crossing collisions in the first six months of 1940, the most since early 1931, with 2,181 injuries, 335 more than the same period in 1939.
Grand jury transcripts reveal alleged statements by John L. Leech about Communist aims to undermine naval morale. He says the party hosted social gatherings at member homes inviting Young Communist League girls to mingle with sailors on leave, with plans to disrupt discipline and morale.
Kansas gasoline tax receipts for the year ended June 30 total $10,178,954, up from $10,054,748 last year. Exemptions amounted to $4,115,546, a $46,464 rise.
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