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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1949
Page
6
Joe Rouse, chairman, asks Hidalgo County farmers cooperating in the 1949 Agricultural Conservation Program to finish terraces, dams, and drains now that crops are harvested. About 100 farmers, 20 percent of county growers, are involved with a $30,000 allocation to support soil and water conservation efforts this year.
The article notes that by October 25 cotton farmers will learn how much to grow next year under national requirements. Secretary Brannan will proclaim total supply, normal supply, and the marketing quota if needed, with a referendum due by December 15 if quotas are set.
The State Bureau of Revenue warns that bootleg cigarettes imported to evade the Luxury Tax Law may trigger penalties from $25 to $300 fines and up to 180 days in jail. Out-of-state vendors price cigarettes as low as 1.55 with no tax stamps, while standard brands cost 1.99. Most residents comply. a minority risk enforcement crackdowns and possible legal action.
Fragmentary item notes a train schedule reference No East 023s West and mentions National Apple Week celebrated from November 5. Source text is unclear on specifics or locations.
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