Funds Shortage Delays Agricultural Price Supports
Washington reports a lack of funds has halted price support programs for commodities valued at over 6 billion dollars. The Commodity Credit Corporation holds over 4 billion already obligated, awaiting congressional approval of an additional 2 billion in funds. Without new money, supports for wheat oats rice cotton tobacco and other crops face delays and limited current operations.
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Washington (P
Agriculture Department
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Congress
House
Senate Agriculture Committee
Increase Imports Chamber Is Told
Eugene Holman president of Standard Oil Company New Jersey urged the United States Chamber of Commerce that to win a stable peace the country must import more foreign goods. He warned against flooding the market but said increased imports within reason are necessary for prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
United States
Chamber
Tips From The Home Front A Miscellany Of Handy Hints
A strange mix of practical domestic tips offers advice on linoleum repair by warming with an iron, storing paint upside down in small containers, sealing loose wood knots with glue, waxing sills to stay clean, and a sun blocking window screen. The note ends inviting readers to write Mr. Cobb with a stamped self addressed envelope for personal home repair help.
State P T A Institute Draws 700 Delegates in Ithaca
More than 700 delegates attend the 24th NY State Congress of Parents and Teachers institute in Ithaca. Benjamin C. Willis of Yonkers delivers opening address urging secondary education reforms. Executive committee names new officers and district directors across Buffalo Finger Lakes Metropolitan and other regions.
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Ithaca
Institute
The
New York State Congress of Parents and Teachers
Benjamin C. Willis
Yonkers
Congress Executive Committee
Dewey Praises Hoover Report in National Reorganization Month
Governor Dewey in Albany endorses all Hoover Commission recommendations calling for federal government reorganization. He urged Congress to enact them and proclaimed May as National Reorganization Month in New York, stressing universal support.
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Albany
Dewey
Congress
Hoover Commission
New York
Smith-Corona Office Typewriter Ad Praises Efficient Model
Hans Lang urges offices to install the Smith-Corona Office Eyre Welts typewriter as the most efficient choice to cut labor costs. He promotes the device and provides a contact phone number 2-1349 for more information.
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Hans Lang
Smith-Corona
Reappointed District Directors Named Across Regions
Roy Goodenough of Elmira and Southwestern, Mrs Harold Whiting of Olean, and district directors in Adirondack, Central, Genesee Valley, Long Island, Mohawk Valley, Niagara, Northern, St. Lawrence and Southeastern regions are listed with home towns and affiliations. The roster includes Mrs. William H Cobb West Sand Lake Albany. Mrs. G H Klinger Albany. Mrs. John Schanbarger Fayetteville. Mrs. Frederick Elias Woodbourne. Mrs. Charles E Peckens Rochester. Mrs. C Meredith Springer Long Island City. Mrs. William H Spelman Gloversville. Mrs. Lloyd Harrington Sanborn. Mrs. Elmer Brown Saranac Lake. Mrs. Berle Osborn Watertown. Mrs. Benjamin Cinchebox Binghanton.
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Roy Goodenough
Elmira
Southwestern
Harold Whiting
Olean
Adirondack
William H. Cobb
West Sand Lake
Albany
G. H.°. Klinger
Central
John Schanbarger
Fayetteville
Central Hudson
Frederick Elias
Woodbourne
Genesee Valley
Charles E. Peckens
Rochester
Long Island
C. Meredith Springer
Long Island City
Mohawk Valley
William H
Spelman, Jr
Gloversville
Niagara
Lloyd Harrington
Sanborn
Northern
Elmer Brown
Saranac Lake
St. Lawrence
Berle Osborn
Watertown
Southeastern
Benjamin Cinchebox
Binghamton
Census 1950 Population Count Nears Finish
Washington officials report the national census is about 90 percent complete with roughly three weeks remaining to finish the count.
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Washington
Peer Will Claim Maryland Estate
Thomas Lord Fairfax, youngest British House of Lords member, will arrive in the United States Friday to claim the 1000 acre Northampton estate in southern Maryland from his aunt Mrs Frances Fairfax Roberts who died April 21. The property includes gardens and terraces laid out by St Enfant the Washington architect.
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Baltimore
Thomas Lord Fairfax
House of Lords
United States
Maryland
Northampton
Ington
D. C
Frances Fairfax Roberts
Lord Fairfax
Virginia
Charles II
Tommy
Durable white enameled in sert diaper pall with quiet lid
A durable white enamel diaper pail with a quiet closing lid described as versatile, usable as a diaper pall, and suitable for home use.
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State P.T.A. Institute
W. Ernest Spencer
Saratoga Springs
John H. Brier
Guy Bowles
Geneva
Vera Johnston
Mineola
Edward F. Gerstner
Kenmore
Lyle W. Jackson
Hornell
Oscar A. Steffan
Buffalo
National P.T.A
Rolfe Long
Bronxville
Hilding Nelson
Bemus Point
Harold Bristol
Syracuse
Lester E. Coffran
Jamestown
Fred Schneider
West Islip
Clifford Lamoreaux
Orchard Park
Finger Lakes
George Wright
Metropolitan
John D. Brewer
Larchmont
South Central
Hoover Report
E. Genesee BT
SEARS
Aluminware
Fanny
Farmer
Nyy
Fanny Farmer
Chavy Milton
S. Salina &J
Maid of Honor
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