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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1944
Page
12
Safeway issues a booklet titled Our Pledge In Farm Marketing detailing farmer relations and anti loss-leader policy. It states Safeway will pay fair prices, not subsidize farming, and promote proper grading and labeling, while opposing favoritism in advertising and maintaining community newspaper partnerships.
The notice details War Ration Book 4 stamps for MBATS FATS OFLS processed foods and sugars with validity dates and point values. It notes changes in gasoline and tire inspection deadlines and reports a projected need for about 70 million pounds of turkeys for armed services with shipment timelines and egg feeding guidance.
Congressman Henry Dworshak reports Eddie Rickenbacker’s call to sustain leadership and mobilize resources for victory and peace. Rickenbacker criticizes critics, urges two way lend lease, and warns against complacent planners and profiteers. He praises American grit and urges citizens to uphold national duty.
Display cards labeled Ceiling Price and stamps on the gate at the Citizen indicate price controls. Merchants showcase ceiling price items and related notices for public viewing.
Average prices received by Idaho farmers on March 15 stayed at February levels. Barley rose 1 cent, apples 20 cents, alfalfa used up 40 cents per bushel, and hogs 10 cents per hundredweight. Milk wholesale fell 0.5 cent, wheat oats and eggs slipped 1 cent per bushel or dozen. Potatoes, dry beans, hay, red clover seed, beef cattle, lambs and butterfat unchanged from February 16.
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