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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1950

Page

3

Saratoga Opens 85th Meet With Gala Wealth Display

Saratoga Springs prepares for the 85th racing season at historic track between Albany and the Adirondacks. Ann Clare, the sole woman track superintendent, oversees operations after her husband’s death as big crowds, mutuel machines, and flash wealth return. The Travers and other stakes trace back to the 19th century, with Noor's arrival heightening interest for an anniversary meet led by Skiddy Van Stade and John Morris.

Gettysburg Saratoga Albany State Capitol Adirondack Forest Preserve Ann Clare Clare New York Belmont Park Jim Dandy Gallant Fox Fox Travers Middleground Hill Prince Skiddy van Stade John Morris Morris Jamaica

Wool Tariffs Discussed in Wartime Strategy

The article argues tariffs on wool are essential for peacetime strategy and warns against reducing tariffs as foreign presses push for reciprocity. It highlights that the US cannot produce wool or cloth as cheaply as abroad, but stresses the value of the American standard of living and high wages supporting domestic textile workers despite efficiency gaps.

Spread It On Try Braunschweiger For Sand Wiches

Spread it on rye with mash ready to serve meat mixed with finely chopped celery and green olives. Our woolgrowers say labor and management push production efficiency and flock improvement for higher wool and lamb returns amid rising costs and tariffs. Tariff cuts in 1948 did not lower prices, as world wool rose, keeping American buyers paying the same level while production fell.

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Senate Agriculture Chair to Change If Democrats Win

The piece notes a potential shift in the Senate Agriculture Committee chair if Democrats retain control, with Senator Allen Ellender of Louisiana or Senator George Aiken of Vermont as possible successors. It also covers Baruch's push for broad controls, Brannan's price stance, and a GAO review of a Minnesota PMA gathering that sparked political debate.

Elmer Thomas Oklahoma Mike Monroney Agriculture Allen Ellender Louisiana GOP George Aiken Vermont Senate Agriculture Committee Congress Ellender Thomas Ellander Washington Bernard Baruch Charles Brannan Secretary of Agriculture Government Accounting Office Minnesota Treasury Brannan St. Paul House Committee On Government ‘Accounting Office GAO USDA PMA George Woodward Washington County Charles Stickney Minnesota State Committee House

Crop Dusters Authorized In New Mexico Across State

The State Corporation Commission has authorized 24 New Mexico flying services to dust crops in the state. Rate clerk Paul Pompa says most firms are busy dusting cotton in the southern part. Permits include Benjamin F. Hines of Hobbs and G. and R Flying Service of Hobbs.

Santa FE State Corporation Commission New Mexico Paul Pompa Benjamin F. Hines Hobbs G. and R

Wording in Price Shows Lower Merit Costs

The buyer paid much less than similar merit costs elsewhere and saw fewer extra charges in the delivered price. Included items were Dynaflow Drive foam rubber cushions windshield washers electric clock and a non glare rear view mirror.

Curtiss Receives First U S Air Pilot License

Glenn H. Curtiss was issued the first license as an air pilot in America on June 8, 1911 marking a milestone in U S aviation history.

Glenn H. Curtiss America

Farm Prices Jump Sharply In Mid Year Report

The Agriculture Department notes the farm price index rose from 247 to 263 in the 1910s-14 base July period, with the biggest gains in hogs cotton and eggs. Wheat rice corn soybeans cattle calves and chickens also advanced while farm costs rose only one point. The Korean situation supported demand behind the rise.

Penicillin-like Subtilin Cuts Canning Time Dramatically

U S Department of Agriculture researchers developed subtilin a penicillin like substance that cuts fruit and vegetable canning time to 15 minutes or less Dr M J Copley says a tiny sheet sterilizes food without altering natural flavor The world supply is small and not yet in commercial use Trials show corn cauliflower broccoli and Brussels sprouts processed with subtilin look nearly garden fresh and no toxicity evidence has appeared in humans.

San Francisco U. S. Department of Agriculture M. J. Copley Here Copley

Four Point Program Aide Sought For Homemakers

Lebanese diplomat Mrs. Engela Jurdak Khoury urges expanding Truman's point four to aid homemakers in undeveloped nations. She argues modern kitchens and labor-saving devices can empower women, curb drudgery, and help political rights while promoting international gender equality through UN efforts.

Truman Aia Engela Jurdak Khoury Lebanese Legation Washington Middle East Economic and Social Council San Francisco

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