Farm Bureau challenges OPS potato price ceiling in Idaho
Idaho Farm Bureau officials report informal protest plans and lobby efforts after OPS sets a 3.95 per 100 pounds ceiling on russet potatoes. John Webb argues Idaho produces the world’s finest potatoes and urges a fair adjustment, citing past crops, production trends, and potential price and production impacts. Local bureaus coordinate with state groups and seek talks with OPS and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Farm Bureau Federation
John—Hebb
Farm—Bureau
Idaho
OPS
Crossley
Webb
Maine
Colorado
Washington
Jefferson County Farm Bureau
Mike DiSalle
Winter roughage key to cattle feed needs says extension expert
Daniel Roberts and E F Rinehart of the University of Idaho extension service advise on winter rations. A mix of threshed straw with five pounds of alfalfa daily or a high protein supplement can sustain mature cattle with little gain in young stock. Sheep tolerate less roughage and hay alone, while grain can substitute for roughage in ruminants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Roberts
E. F. Rinehart
University of Idaho Extension Service
Idaho Experiment Station
Extension Service
Caldwell Experiment Station
Remembering tolerance amid everyday tasks and rights
The writer notes that neglecting practice leads to forgetting simple skills like milking a cow and, more importantly, to ignoring a neighbor’s right to choose. Without keeping others’ viewpoints in mind, people can become overwhelmed by intolerance.
Boy Scouts Observe 42nd Birthday at White House
President Truman will greet 12 Boy Scouts in the White House during Boy Scout Week Feb 6 to 12 marking the 42nd anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The observance spans the nation with over 2.9 million participants. since 1910 more than 19 million have been members. The birthday theme is Forward on Liberty's Team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
White House
Boy Scouts of America
Liberty
Straw value tied to hay price guides feeding ratio
In trials hay costs 30 dollars per ton while properly supplemented threshed straw is valued at 12.85 dollars per ton. Farmers can set straw feed prices by comparing to the prevailing hay price using this ratio.
Cafeteria Menu Week of Monday to Friday
A dated cafeteria menu lists daily meals for Monday through Friday. Items include macaroni and cheese with buttered peas and peaches on Monday, sausage with baked potato and green beans on Tuesday, beet vegetable noodle soup and rice pudding on Wednesday, sausage with lima beans and tomatoes on Thursday, and beef with mashed potatoes and fruit salad on Friday.
Utah Power and Light and the 1954 expansion outlook
The report details a large expansion by Utah Power and Light with $3 million paid to the federal government and $214 million to state and local governments. About 25 percent of company revenue goes to taxes. The expansion will raise generating capacity by 82 percent, helping the industry reach 104 million kilowatts by 1954, though material shortages threaten progress and continued government ownership funding is criticized.
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Lion
Gadsby
Carnot
Stand Against Socialism in Electric Power
The speaker warns that government ownership wastes tax money and harms service by duplicating facilities. He argues private enterprise, via broad share ownership, is more efficient and that socialism in electric supply threatens free enterprise and national strength.
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U. 5S. Treasury
Adequate Electricity Supply Without Tax Burden Or Subsidies
An enduring commitment to provide dependable electricity for all needs. The aim is reliable service with no tax burden and no government subsidy, focusing on consistent delivery and affordability.
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Joe Marsh
Cappy Miller
Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Week
America
Utah Power & Light
J. P. Gordon
U. K
Tire Shop
Preston
Sal
Walker
Monument Co
5Th Ave
Pocatello, Idaho
Bohemian Club
Bohemian _ Slab
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