Michigan farm prices hit parity as hog and cattle lift markets
The DOT COLUMN reports farm price parity in Michigan for June and July with all indexes above June levels. Hog prices rose $3.50 and cattle $2.30 per hundredweight, while grain and hay moved differently. Separate notes cover frozen peaches, preparation tips, and a mid year report for the Southeastern Michigan Production Credit Association listing new members and loans for early 1950.
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Michigan
Southeastern Michigan Production Credit Association of
Jackson
Washtenaw
Wayne
Monroe
Lenawee
Hillsdale
Noted critics warn of driving policies and rail reorganization
The piece surveys public sentiment on steering away from self reliance toward foreign models, criticizing a chauffeur mindset and exposing concerns about government efficiency in utilities. It cites wage comparisons, stockpile secrecy, Michigan copper mines, and highway funding needs, plus a projected paper home guard to be mobilized if the Michigan National Guard is activated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Hershey
Michigan State College
J. H. Hale
Hale Haven
Elberta
Red Haven
Waltz-Allen Studios
Des Moines
Iowa
Russia
England
U.S.A
America
France
Scraggly
Harry Henderson
Munitions Board and
Interior Department
Congress
Michigan
S. H. Williston
U. S
Albert Bradley
G.M
National Highway Users Conference
Home Guard
Michigan State Troops
Michigan Guard
Farmers savings on credit costs over 16 years
The figures show loans made in the first six months totaling 431676.00 with member owned capital 65315.00 government owned capital 30000.00 and reserves 46248.00 representing 79 percent of total capital owned by members. The 46248.00 reserves reflect farmers in six counties saving on credit costs over 16 years.
Farmers-Sportsmen All Benefit By Williamston Plan
Applications for the Williamston controlled hunting plan are near the September 10 deadline. The plan aims to reduce trespass and provide hunting areas, with lands posted by cooperative farmer groups and hunting by written permit. Costs for tickets and signs are paid by the conservation department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamston
Conservation Department
Michigan
F. W. Stuewer
Game
Lansing
Grand River Valley
Michigan Faces Civil Defense Funding And Guard Training
Michigan lawmakers in Lansing consider Governor Williams's request for a 2 million dollar civilian preparedness program as the state braces for potential A bomb impact. A living blood bank could cost about 1 million, while Detroit damage estimates reach 100000 killed or injured and 100000 homeless. The National Guard requires five months of training for readiness. 7500 guardsmen are tapped for summer Camp Grayling duty. President Truman and congressional action may shift funding, and fishing tax allocations would fund state fish research. Police staffing slides as deferments rise, and liquor license rules tighten after multiple serious charges.
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Michigan
Lansing
G. Mennen ‘Williams
Detroit
Clyde E. Dougherty
National Guard
New Guinea
Japan
Ralph A. Loveland
Camp Grayling
Dwight D. Hisen
Truman
Congress
State Social Welfare Commission
G. Mennen Williams
Liquor Commission
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Oldsmobile
Studebaker
International
Chevrolet Co
Hirth Bros. Dairy
West Washington
Ann Arbor
Masonic Hall
By Ding Darling
Don Herold
Dewitt
Clinton County
Male Hill Protective Association
Grandville
Kent County
Delta Conservation Club
Eaton County
The
Rush Township Club
Shiawassee County
Saline
U.S
Greyhound
Greyhound Terminal
Henry A. Schroen
Hatchery
Walter Boyd
Los Angeles
Calif
Elmer J. Steeb
Dodge
Michigan Avenue
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