Agricultural Marketing Act passed by Congress aids farmers nationwide
Washington D C Dec 20 Congress passed the Agricultural Marketing Act to promote producer owned and controlled marketing cooperatives. The law aims to stabilize supplies, reduce speculation, and expand farm organization under the Federal Farm Board. It envisions marketing systems that align production with demand, store non perishables, and transfer cooperative marketing to farmers. The measure seeks to empower farmers to set prices and reduce dependence on external interests while urging farmer education and cooperative growth.
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Maker Of Infernal Machine Held Insane
Francia Cadwell, 26, a Los Angeles mechanic, sent a so called Christmas present that exploded, killing a friend. Testimony showed Cadwell was mentally deranged and he was committed to the State Hospital for the Insane. He faced charges after the device blew off his friend's head.
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Francia Cadwell
Clark Scott
Townsend, Tenn
State Hospital For the
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Mine Explosion Tragedy Hits McAllister Widows and Orphans
McAllister Oklahoma December 18 grief and effort mingle as rescuers work to reach 62 coal miners trapped by gas in the Old Town mines. Fifty seven bodies recovered by noon, five rescued earlier, while others remain deep underground amid danger of further blasts. Families gather by bonfires as Christmas sorrow deepens, with stark reflections on loss and longing. The report also notes a humorous aside about the Six-Foot Club of London and the discomforts of tall men when traveling in America.
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McAllister
Okla
Old Town
Six-Foot Club
London
Gulliver
Lilpat
America
Louisiana's Bonded Debt Leads State Finance Survey
A Bank of America study places Louisiana gross bonded debt at 66.86 million with over 60 percent for harbor and waterway projects. Per capita debt averages 34.28, amid a national total of 2.142 billion dollars. Highway bonds drive most recent increases, especially in seven Southern states.
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New England
Bandits Rob Mobile Poker Game In Residence Section
Two armed masked bandits held up a stud poker game in Mobile Alabama Saturday night and escaped with between 300 and 500 dollars from the players. One participant hid a 600 dollar bank roll. Police hold two suspects in connection with the holdup. The robbers tore down part of an adjoining fence while fleeing.
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New Orleans to import peat moss for U S market
New Orleans is named as the entry point for 90000 dollars worth of peat moss annually with 30000 bales arriving this year and 50000 expected in 1930. Moss from northern Germany serves agricultural and building uses and is shipped nationwide from New Orleans, expanding regional trade.
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America
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Latin America
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Veterans Bureau warns of bonus deadline approaching
The New Orleans U S Veterans Bureau office warns veterans that less than two weeks remain to apply for the 1924 Adjusted Compensation bonus. Applications must be sent to Washington by January 2, 1930. Certificates are paid as cash or as paid up policies, with heirs possible if the veteran is deceased. Eligible dependents may apply, following specified order of preference.
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U. S. Veterans Bureau
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Moore
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Red Cross
Washington
$15 000 000 Fruit Fly Budget To Be Debated
Washington December 17 chairman Wood of the House appropriations committee announced the 15 million dollar estimate for Mediterranean Fruit fly eradication work would be considered during hearings early in January on the first deficiency bill.
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Wood
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