Beef prices sag with record cattle herds pull back costs
The U S beef supply swells to above 95 million cattle, pushing down prices at Chicago markets. Top choice steer quotes around 23 to 24 dollars per hundredweight, down about 20 percent from March, while supermarket sirloin and rib roast fall about a dime. Abundant cattle from across the nation floods markets as producers shift from crops to meat, reshaping farm economics and prices for consumers.
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Chicago
New York City
California
Northwest
Midwest
South
Pamare
Southwest
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Colorado
Alabama
Georgia
Arkansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Chicaca
Chemical Industry Wars On Nematodes
New York June 3 Chemical industry and agricultural scientists unite against soil pests called nematodes in a fight to save Florida citrus from Spreading Decline caused by a burrowing nematode. The disease costs Florida growers millions annually and destroys thousands of trees requiring costly removal and replacement. Researchers at the University of Florida and the U S Department of Agriculture work to test nematocides that can penetrate deep soil and endure for a year while remaining safe for plants. Progress is slow but essential to protect Florida citrus and other crops from widespread soil pests.
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New York
Chemical Week
McGraw-Hill
Florida
Lake
Take Alfred
Tank Wefence
Long Island
S P C A Pet Show Set for Baker Park June 25
Plans for the annual Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals pet show proceed in Baker Park with a 3 30 registration and 10 30 judging. Children four through fifteen may enter multiple classes, and all pets must be accompanied by owners. Proceeds support the Frederick County animal shelter.
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Society For Prevention of Cruelty
Baker Park
Victor MM. Marken
Edward B. Sehigmann
Howard Barker
John E. Schell
E. D. Ale Cain
Charles Phillips
Robert A. Hartman
Charles L. Mullican Jr
John Zufal
Charles Mullin
Howard Selander
Emily Apple Payne
Joseph Hemp
Ken Hersperger
Marion Nicodemus
J. A. Brown
Eve Lundgren
Ann Daffin
Chester Boone
Dianne Stover
Airs
Alden Fisher
Pamela Roberts
Penny Storm
Animal Shelter
Frederick County
Conference Hopes Mixed As Nations Seek War End
Readers express cautious optimism for the four nation conference United States Great Britain France and Russia to ease tensions and avert another world war while fearing outcomes may leave matters unchanged. Some feel improvement unlikely yet hope remains.
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United States
Great Britain
France
Russia
Frank Zen Reich
Tour Selections For Homemakers In College Park
Maryland homemakers may choose tours during Rural Women's Short Course in College Park June 13 18. One option is a two hour visit on a Wednesday afternoon cruising the Potomac and Mount Vernon home of George Washington with sightseeing around Washington DC as part of the schedule.
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College Park
Potomac
Mount Vernon
George Washington
Maryland
Washington, D. C
Homemakers tour programs at Maryland extend event
Attendance reaches 1200 for Home Demonstration Department events at the University of Maryland Extension Service. Planned tours include Mount Vernon by boat, Annapolis Naval Academy, Lee Mansion and Arlington Cemetery with a June return to College Park.
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Home Destration Department
Extension Service
University of Maryland
Mount Vernon
Marshall Hall
Washington
College Park
Annapolis
United States Naval Academy
State House
Lee Mansion
Arlington National Cemetery
Robert E. Lee
Potomac River
Ailso
National Memorial
Anniversaries and Birthdays in American History
A compact record lists notable anniversaries of figures like Denis de Trobriand and George C. Lorimer, plus birthdays, historical dates and events from 166 to 1944. It also notes horoscopes, religious perspectives, and a dairy herd record highlighting Ayrshire cows Howard Clark owned, scoring 12368 quarts milk in 305 days.
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Resis Denis de Trobriand
Union
France
New York
Scotland
Robert Bob
Fitzsimmons
Eneg' Feds
Chicago
Ford Motor Company
United States
Verdun
U. S. Supreme Court
Britain
Italy
Hoover
U. & Pacific Fleet
Midway Island
U. S. Fifth Army
Rome
Sen
McCarthy
Symington
Frank N. D. Buchman
Pennsburg
John E. Drewry
University of Georgia School of Journalism
Bork
Griffin
John L. Gaunt Jr
Los Angeles Times
Syracuse
N. Y
Ayrshire
Howard Clark
Edgewood Farms
Glenelg
Anne
Chester C. Putney
National Ayrshire Breeders’ Association
Brandon
Vermont
Strength For Today By Earl L Douglass
Joy in Believing presents a reflection on the Catechism line Man's chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. The piece notes the surprise at promoting enjoyment of God, contrasting with Mohammedan views where Allah is obeyed not loved. The essay explores reverent affection toward the divine.
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Christ
God
Earl L. Douglass
Allah
Soldier Robert L. Main Serves in 2d Armored Division Germany
Pvt. Robert L. Main, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas R Main of Route 4 Frederick Maryland, serves in the 2d Armored Division in Germany.
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Armored Division
2D Armored DIV
Germany
Robert L. Main
Thomas R. Main
Route 4
Frederick, Md
2D Armored Division
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Richard Ahall
Middletown
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