County ACA Announces New Practice for Limestone Spreading
Lavaca County ACA Committee reports approval to spread ground limestone on pasture and cropland as a 1949 production practice. Order units of 5 to 50 tons with delivery in ~30 days. government pays $130 per 50 tons, farmer receives $122.50, for 1500 to 2000 pounds per acre Soil type affects rate.
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A Happy Tradition of Neighbor Help in Modern Times
A Minnesota service station owner faced a rare run of bad luck and saw competitors close their stations to manage the crowd. They staffed his cash register, kept pumps open, and supplied gas at cost, helping him financially and restoring community spirit.
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Clever but Risky Union Dues and Communist Influence
In a historical critique, the piece argues that Communist elements infiltrate labor unions, using leadership gaps to seize control, funnel propaganda, and channel funds, while praising CIO figures like Philip Murray for attempting a cleansing reform. It cautions readers about organized influence through unions and the danger of trained agitators.
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Communist Attitude Questioned in Labor Disputes
A columnist warns against Communist influence in unions. It cites a California organizer who delays negotiations to paint management as selfish, urging vigilance against labor leaders who may undermine American values and the enterprise system.
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