Wheat And Rye Goals Set For Nation For 1945
The 1945 plan announces approximately 70 million acres to be planted with wheat nationwide. The figure marks an aggressive goal for staple production during the wartime period.
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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1944
Page
7
The 1945 plan announces approximately 70 million acres to be planted with wheat nationwide. The figure marks an aggressive goal for staple production during the wartime period.
War Food Administrator Marvin Jones says 50 early seeding areas aim for 1946 production plans. The plan compares with 67 million acres of wheat in 1946 and 66 million in 1943. A rye acreage of about 2.5 million is recommended.
Weekend motor trips brought Mr and Mrs Bill Wallgren to Salt Lake City with Peggy Olsen and son returning home on Sunday. Thelma Pearson came back after two weeks in Ogden while Thora Montgomery and Anthon Montgomery visited until weekend. Jolly Neighbors club honored Mrs Selma Bergquist with a tulip decorated room and a social 15-member gathering ending with gifts. Visitors included May Watson of Salt Lake City and Mrs Claude Keller with her daughter from Mink Creek.
Riverdale residents and relatives travel for family visits and events. The region sees numerous movements between New Jersey California Utah Nevada Idaho and Wyoming with some pursuing nursing studies and employment opportunities in Salt Lake City and Logan.
Boise reports late May range feed matured with limited size. Rain through June 1 boosted range feed prospects statewide. Some local areas faced grit moisture, but irrigation water reserves are down from recent years yet adequate precipitation supports good summer ranges. Livestock overall in good condition, though lambs in south and southwest Idaho show some finish deficit from earlier poor feed.
A northbound passenger train hit an Orange Transportation truck and trailer at 12:45 p m last Sunday near the Downey depot crossing. The driver Ralph D Nassie of Salt Lake City had just delivered a tractor and drove onto the track without looking. He heard the engine whistle too late and tried to clear the crossing but the train struck, tipping the truck and trailer onto their sides.
Store officials say new instruments are not imminent after a recent east trip. In the interim the firm will supply used pianos from fine homes with good tone, action and finish to its Cache Valley and southeastern Idaho customers.
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