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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1949
Page
4
Department of Commerce data show two decades of income payments rising nationwide with the largest relative gains in states and regions that had below average prewar incomes. The trend indicates these areas are now catching up.
The text notes a growing share of national income for farmers with South Dakota entering the top ten states for per capita income payments in 1948, a feat later matched by North Dakota. It cites national per capita income reaching 1410 dollars in 1948, up 107 percent from 1929 and 145 percent above 1940, while Central States grew faster than the national average but held a smaller overall share than in 1929.
Evin Burke, chairman of the Scott County Agricultural Conservation Association Committee, says fall or winter fertilizer promotes lush cover crops and boosts yields of subsequent crops. He notes erosion resistance, more pasture, quicker soil nutrient availability, and labor savings. Bulk delivery to fields speeds spring planting.
St Louis Missouri CROP director Caldwell received a letter from the Missouri Production Marketing Administration urging County ACA Committees to aid the Christian Rural Overseas Program. Former Senator Caldwell serves on CROP State Work and Goal committees for the 1949 drive. The program plans to ship 200 Missouri cars of food overseas to be distributed by church agencies. Chinese first used paper from mulberry pulp by 156 B C.
A Missouri university dean notes a 35 percent rise in farm output over five years with similar acreage, citing improved methods and crops. He warns soil fertility is declining due to erosion and urges balanced farming, soil conservation, and integrated plans across the farm and family, stressing farm homes and women as drivers for modernization.
The Veterans Administration in Washington reports total WWII veteran benefit payments reaching about 21 billion dollars. By last July end, payments stood at 20,975,947,214 with major costs in GI Bill education and training plus disability benefits. Other large items include readjustment allowances, pensions, insurance, loan guarantees, and services for disabled veterans.
A yearly toll from forest fires destroys enough pulp wood to yield 3,250,000 tons of newsprint, an amount sufficient to feed every U S newspaper for a single year.
More than fifty Missouri high school bands are invited to attend High School Band Day on Oct 8 at the University of Missouri. They will join the Missouri Oklahoma A and M football game and perform in between halves under director George C Wilson. Bands admitted free and will receive formation and music instructions in advance. About 1300 high school musicians have previously appeared in the Memorial Stadium half-time ceremonies.
A Douglas fir log eight feet thick yielded a mile of veneer for plywood. Chrome Breakfast Sets offered in five pieces from $29.95 at Lair's.
Evin Burke announces scheduled elections for community Agricultural Adjustment Agency committee members in Scott County. Meetings are set across townships from Sept 28 to Sept 30, all at 7 p.m., to elect delegates to the county convention and farmers’ representatives for the AAA program that begins in 1950.
The peacetime USO announces President Truman will speak to the nation on all radio networks at 9 p.m. CST tomorrow September 30 in support of the revived USO. Harvey Firestone Jr. will be featured on Voice of Firestone on NBC Monday night October 3 at 7:30 p.m. Field workers across Missouri counties are forming campaign committees.
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