Small Dairy Group Blasts Price Plan
Small dairymen in Kansas and Missouri testified in two congressional hearings that Adams Dairy Co of Blue Springs used price wars to crush competition. Adams argued their aim was to break monopolies and lower local prices while distributors gain margins. Witnesses from Coffeyville Topeka Lee's Summit and Lawrence cited price cuts and market disruption, with Kansas AG noting suits under the 1957 act and a temporary injunction against below cost selling.
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Associated Press
Kansas
Missouri
Adams Dairy Co
Blue Springs
Adams
Howard Adams
Senate Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee
Washington
Kansas City
Columbia
William Johnson
Page Milk Co
Coffeyville
Kas
Topeka
Maynard David
Boyles Dairy Co
Robert J. Chapman
Beverly Farms
Lee's Summit
House ‘Group
Elmer C. Adams Sr
John Anderson Jr
Anderson
Trial seeks permanent injunction against multiple firms
The application for a permanent injunction is pending in Shawnee County District Court. Defendants include Fleming Co. Inc Topeka Beatrice Foods Co Foremost Food and Chemical Co DeCoursey Tastemark Co Fairmont Foods Co Adams Dairy Co and Edward G Johnston of Topeka an associate for Adams.
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Shawnee County
Fleming _Co., Inc
Topeka
Beatrice Foods Co
Foremost Food and Chemical Co
DeCoursey Tastemark Co
Fairmont Foods Co
Adams Dairy Co
Edward G. Johnston
Adams
Coffee Break Gang Smashed by Police in Chicago
Police shattered a three man robbery crew described as a “coffee break” gang of railroad workers in Chicago on Thursday. In a brief gun battle one man was killed, two fled but were later captured. Detectives say the captives confessed to multiple robberies and identified Charles Scherzinger and other suspects by victims’ descriptions.
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Chicago
Cauht
Charles Scherzinger
Democrats in California Unveil 25 000 Club Fundraiser
California Democrats propose a "donation of the month" scheme named the 25 000 Club to raise campaign money. Members contribute 25 dollars monthly, with a target of 1 000 members and potential annual totals near 200 000. Funds would support vetted nominees with solid fundraising prospects. The plan includes a gold plated membership card and advisory board member Hugh M Burns notes allocations to selected nominees. Critics liken the move to a powerful political machine.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
Reed
Hugh M. Burns
Fresno
United Republican Finance ‘Committee
Tammany Hall
Perry Music Festival Opens With Planned March Events
The Jefferson County annual music festival is set for March 20 and 21 in Perry with 112 Valley Falls entrants presenting a pre festival concert on March 25 at the high school auditorium. George Weldon, music director, notes 33 additional entries will perform later at the festival including band mixed chorus glee clubs vocal and instrumental ensembles and solos.
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Jefferson County
Perry
Valley Falls
George Weldon
Pecatadity relief promised by PRE NOL formula
Stomach sufferers travel to New Loriula for quick relief from distress linked to hyperacidity. The ad touts PRE NOL as a fast remedy, claiming rapid and lasting relief for issues like sour stomach burning and indigestion, with testimonials and a nationwide drugstore distribution message.
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Yaur City
Raney Drug Store
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