Florida Tariff Article Impresses Washington Officials
Florida farmers push Bennett tariff analysis showing current duties offset by currency exchange on vegetable imports. Lees from Louis McH Howe Senator Fletcher Congressman Peterson and others express appreciation and confirm reading the March Farm and Grove piece. Page 3 continued.
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Florida
Florida Farm and Grove
H. T. Bennett
Florida Agricultural Tariff Association
Bennett
Benntt
U. S
Washington
Louis McH. Howe
Fletcher
Senate
Senate Chamber
Peterson
Farm & Grove
Secretary of State
Congressman Wilcox
Ways and Means Committee
Agricul
Record Florida green peas shipments set new high
Florida green peas broke records this season with 744 cars shipped, more than double any prior year. Last season produced 331 cars, surpassing all earlier seasons before 1933. Mexican peas imports were light due to tariffs, but a bumper California crop and early season reduced demand and kept prices moderate.
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California
Watermelons Delayed By About A Week Across Regions
Watermelon acreage will run heavier than last year with Georgia seeing the largest rise. South Carolina plans larger acreage while North Carolina trims acreage. Florida harvest delayed by March frosts with first shipments around May 10 to 15. Northern Georgia and state regions likely late June movement. Fourth of July demand depends on heat. chain stores slow to add watermelons until regular supplies stabilize.
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South Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Florida
Georgia
New York Trade Supports Prorate Plan for Fruits
New York buyers favor the prorate idea as the fruit trade notes smoother distribution and steadier prices since its adoption. The market shows modest gains versus last year, helped by cooperation among auction receivers and better price uniformity, though profits remain limited for producers amid ongoing adjustments.
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New York
Col. L. Brown
Peppers Fall Short Of 1933 Shipments By Half
Pepper shipments this season are less than half of last year with only 750 cars moved by mid April versus 1,750 a year earlier. Imports are light with Cuba and the Isle of Pines producing small acreages after losses last season. Puerto Rico ships small lots but is not expected to become a strong competitor.
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Cuba
Isle of Pines
New York
Puerto Rico
Export Market Glut Suppresses Citrus Trade
British markets have been well supplied with grapefruit, hindering Florida fruit exports. Palestine, West Indies and colonies ship large loads to England, giving them competitive advantages. Palestine crop clears soon. South African colonies rise. Spain lighter, Brazil exports 900,000 boxes versus 1,800,000 last year.
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Florida
Palestine
West Indies
England
Spain
Brazil
If This Be Dictatorship Who Are The Dictators
Frank R Hammett argues that critics miss the key point in Secretary Wallace's America Must Choose booklet. Wallace favors a planned middle course leaning toward internationalism and urges open public debate across Congress forums schools and town halls to decide the nation’s path openly rather than behind closed doors.
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Frank Ross Hammett
Wallace
Department of Agriculture
America
Congress
Washington
National Crop Control Drive Faces Full States Plan
A federal appeals court in New Orleans overturns an injunction against the Florida Control committee, signaling a nationwide crop control program next season. With expected bumper citrus crops in Florida and California, and Texas shipping 12,000 cars of grapefruit, officials urge coordinated action. The Lake Fern Groves case is handled to preserve potential future relief while avoiding enforcement of pro rata orders or alleged threats.
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Charles M. McLennan
Akerman
Florida Control Committee
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Texas
Puerto Rico
Florida
California
Bryan
Sibley and
Hutcheson
Francis P. Whitehair
Florida Farm and Grove Section
AAA
Hillsborough Packing Company
Lake Fern Groves
Secretary of Agriculture
District Court
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