26 Jan 1949
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1949
Page
1
The proposed wheat parley seeks to curb output sharply from wartime and postwar levels. It would secure a minimum foreign market of 185 million bushels annually, far above 1930s averages, and aims to stabilise world prices and supplies of other farm goods, with a maximum $2.11 and minimum $1.61 per bushel for No 1 hard winter wheat at Gulf ports.
The text notes a shift as wheat prices fall about 30 percent since the previous agreement was drafted, causing importing countries to reconsider tying themselves to the old five-year schedule and its ten cent per bushel annual increase.
The survey shows a general living cost drop over the past year with wide local price variations. In New York chopped steak fell to 49 cents a pound from 85 cents, while Chicago saw higher prices for lamb and chopped steak. A note mentions meat from better fed cattle as a factor. A prior notice states the Hagerstown Retailers Bureau will not meet on Friday at the Hotel Alexander ballroom, and local merchants plan their banquet for next month. The Indian received food, drink, transportation, and lodging from a white birch.
Governor Lane unveils a record budget proposal totaling over 109 million dollars for capital improvements and operating needs. Special funds amount to 57.7 million from levies and taxes, while general fund outlays reach about 73.2 million with adjustments, surpluses cited, and a plan for pay-as-you-go capital spending plus potential bond avoidance.
Lincoln Neb Jan 26 A state of emergency was declared by Governor Val Peterson for a large section of Nebraska comprising 20 northern counties and parts of seven more. The Reclamation Bureau has promised equipment, the Air Force is operating a hay lift, and Gov Peterson asked Army Navy and President Truman to boost federal relief for stormstricken areas.
Oswald and Mills win nominations while Elliott defeats Stouffer in Piney Ward. Ward 5 sees Yates top Corderman Lushbaugh and Rudy. In Republican council races Ward 1 Hellane unopposed Ward 2 Sinn beats King Ward 3 Broom defeats McCleary Ward 4 Byers unopposed Jennings defeats Thompson. Ward 5 Jennings and Thompson lead GOP votes.
Federal officials say recent heavy snows relieve drought in the plains, boosting water supplies for irrigation and hydroelectric needs. They caution drought and grasshopper damage remain possible without rains in April and May, while promising a better rangeland outlook next summer.
The excerpt notes that heavy snows could be crucial in repelling grasshopper invasions this summer. An expert explains grasshoppers cause little damage to lush alfalfa eight inches high but can devastate a sparse field of alfalfa only three inches high.
A proposed pension plan for veterans age 60 would grant 6 cents monthly, rising to 90 dollars at 65, adding to disability pay. Disability scales 20 to 60 percent provide 20 to 60 dollars monthly, total disability 390, with 120 dollars for those needing an attendant. Eligibility includes service in one of the last two wars and need not be service connected.
Baltimore January 26 Dial phones not only cut operating costs but add to them due to equipment complexity says W G Morrell vice president Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co testifying before the Public Service Commission on a petition for a temporary rate increase He noted the company paid six percent to its ATandT parent the highest in eight years and the final quarterly dividend was paid after filing for higher rates Morrell said earnings became critical only in the past two months Richard W Case assistant attorney general represented the state Morrell agreed earnings decline could persist and pointed to ATandTs ownership of all C P stock plus an eight dollar dividend in 1948 with earlier payments in 1939 1942 1944 1946 and 1947
The nation faces a vast storm belt from Dallas to Chicago with widespread rain and freezing conditions. Southern Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia and coastal areas suffer floods and snow as refugees seek shelter in makeshift camps. A Senate panel approved 750000 for emergency funds to aid Western plains and mountain rescue efforts, while Nebraska declares a state of emergency amid flood impacts.
The Hagerstown YMCA outlines its youth and adult programs for boys girls and adults. Eight Hi-Y clubs for high school boys five Tri-Hi-Y clubs for girls plus Junior Club and craft groups meet Saturdays. Senior and junior social clubs run Fridays and Saturdays with dancing skating and record music. A Youth Canteen offers daily recreation. two young adult groups Phalanx Fraternity and Ys Men’s Club are forming with programs and events planned.
The Nebraska legislature voted to appropriate 3.5 million dollars for emergency blizzard relief and urged the Federal government to match the appropriation. Peterson asked federal officials to provide a matching share.
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