Farmers Show Interest in New Farm Housing Act
Farmers in Scott county show interest in the Housing Act signed July 15. Avin E Boise notes applications not yet taken as funds must be provided by Congress. Loans target farm owners for remodeling or building, with average loan about 2200 dollars, 4 percent interest, up to 33 years. The program aims to help about 13 thousand farmers in year one, across four years totaling 275 million in loans and grants nationwide.
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Scott County
Congress
Avin E. Boise
Farmers Home Administration
Sikeston
Boise
Farmers Home County Committee
Agricultural Research Administration
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Livestock a Feature of Mid-South Fair
Memphis article previews the Mid-South Fair and Livestock Show opening September 22, emphasizing livestock education, expanded exhibits, substantial prize money exceeding 50,000 dollars, and major Jersey cattle events. Highlights include the All-American Jersey Cattle Show with 800 to 1,000 animals, swine shows with 1,200 hogs, and 61 classes in the Woman's Department plus a daily Flower Show.
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Memphis
Tenn
Duroc
Hampshire
Poland
China
Berkshire
Mid-South
Regan
Sunny Sons
Darling Daughters
New Law Requires Stopping of Cars for Halted School Buses
Missouri enacts a new law effective October 14, 1949 requiring drivers to stop when meeting or overtaking any school bus stopped to load or unload children. Buses must display a prominent "school bus" sign and have a signaling device. Violations carry misdemeanor penalties. Captain O L Wallis warns drivers to use foresight to prevent accidents. Sofas, studio couches, club chairs, platform rockers in plastic covers.
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O. L. Wallis
Troop E
State Highway Patrol
Missouri
Wallis
Lair’s
Marine Corps resume flight training for enlisted men
The Marine Corps announces flight training again open to enlisted personnel under strict eligibility. Qualified applicants must be U.S. citizens, high school graduates, 18 to 27, single, and pass rigorous physical and mental tests. Training leads to commissioned status as 2nd Lieutenants in Marine air units. For details contact Sergeant Duncan, Room 313, Post Offices Building, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
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Marine Corps
Ralph M. Duncan
Cape Girardeau
Duncan
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