Porter Presses Slaughter Plan for Texas Cattle
Texas Republican H J Porter proposed a federal slaughter program to curb cattle starvation in drought stricken areas including Texas. He urged canning meat for export if needed, while also seeking cheaper feed and easier credit for distressed ranchers. Porter said Congress must act in emergencies, noting past resistance in Congress.
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Washington
Texas
Republican
H. J. Porter
Porter
Clifford Hope
Kansas
House Agriculture Committee
Hope
Drouth
Congress
Henry Wallace
Dog Owners Warned Of New And Often Fatal Disease
The American Veterinary Medical Association warns of a new and often fatal dog liver disease named Hepatitis X. Diagnosed in seven Southeastern states, it shows loss of appetite, listlessness, anemia, and yellow mucous membranes with rapidly fatal outcomes. Veterinarians urge owners to seek care for symptoms and sudden deaths.
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Chicago
American Veterinary Medical Association
AMVA
Mexican Nationals Available With Less Red Tape Now
The Texas Employment Commission announced improved access to Mexican Nationals for farm labor effective July 1. Red tape is reduced and costs cut, with contracts possible in 1 week to 10 days and rates dropping from 15 to 11 dollars per worker, and recontracting from 7.50 to 5.59. Local TEC offices issue authorizations and reception centers in El Paso Eagle Pass and Harlingen coordinate worker delivery. A housing statement is required for more than 102 workers. six agricultural areas determine allocations and ceilings.
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Texas
Texas Employment Commission
TEC
Washington
Bureau of Employment Security
el Paso
Eagle Pass
Harlingen
Mexico
Texas Panhandle
Black Prairies Plateau
Rio Grande Plains
Lower Cross Timbers
Diablo-Edwards Rio Grande Valley
Llano Coastal
Brakes relined for Ford Chevro Let and Plymouth up to 1949
Brakes relined with genuine Raybestos lining offered for Ford Chevrolet and Plymouth up to 1949 models at $9.95 by Babcock Auto Store. Also tubes priced at $2.50 for 6.00x16 and $2.75 for 6.70x15 exchange at Dixon Service Station.
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Babcock Auto Store
Ford
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Babcock Auto
Dixon
Dixon Service Station
Lady Chicken Farmer Beats Fox to Death in Indiana
In Liberty Indiana Mrs Lafute, a chicken farmer, fought off a grey fox with a board as it charged her chicken house door. She killed the animal. one of her 36 laying hens was harmed. The article also recalls her cordial church demeanor and a sharp quote about life and sermons.
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Liberty
Ind
Perry Lafute
August Draft Quota Declared Low for Texas
Texas state headquarters announced an August draft quota of 1,235 men, the lowest this year, as part of the national call for 23,000. July quota was 1,286 and June was 1,749. Only 48 of 137 local boards received July pre induction calls. August examinations may be limited.
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Austin
Texas
State Selective Service
Wakefield
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