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Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-03-01
Parity, Support Price Rulings
Or Commodities Reviewed
By GILBERT GUSLER

continued only through December
1947.
Flaxseed - Support price is Sc a
bushel for U. S. No. / at Chicago
or Minneapolis.
Wool - Public law 800 directs the
CCC to support wool prices in 1913
at the same level at which they
were supported in 1916, when the
farm price averaged 42.3 cents a
pound, grease basis.
Chickens - Last fall, the depart
ment of agriculture agreed to pur-
chase hens culled from laying
flocks. Vendors of dressed birds to
the government were required to
pay to producers 20 cents a pound
for live hens over Az pounds and
Is cents for birds ranging from 3R
to Az pounds. CPlus an additional
21a cents if the birds were delivered
to the plant.
Potatoes - Support prices for the
late crop were based On 80 percent
of the July 1 parity price or $2.55
per 100 pounds, farm basis. The rates
increased from August to January.
The January schedule for Montana
was $2.85 per 100 pounds for U. S.
No. l, size A. This level continues to
the end of the season.
Dry Beans - Support prices are
intended to reflect 80 percent of the
August 1947 parity, OF a national
average for all classes and grades
of $7.15 per 100 pounds. For pea or
navy beans, the support price is
$3.50 for U. S. No. 1, cleaned and
bagged, f. O.. b. ($7.35 for Great
Northerns at Montana shipping
points,
Alfalfa seed - Purchase agree
ments with growers were made
through Feb. %, 1948, at Is cents
a pound for Northern Common and
20 cents for Central, cleaned, bagged
and labelled.
In addition to the loan and pur-
chase agreement forms of price sup
port for grains, the government
could buy in the cash markets, to
maintain 80 percent of parity, if it
deems such action necessary. Such
action probably would be taken
only to the extent of its actual need
for grain to meet export and re-
lief commitments for the rest of the
season.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-03-01

Life insurance company tables in
dictate that life expectancy of ver
weight men and women decreases
proportionately to each 10 pounds
of overweight. Twenty-Five pounds
of extra weight between the ages of
As and so reduces life expectancy
Is percent.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-03-01

ment is probable in the latter part
of the year. Prospects of smaller
future business, losses on inven-
tories and difficulty of selling addi-
tional securities may cause some
firms to slow down on plans for
plant expansions and improvements
which have been one of the major
domestic factors in the business
boom. Weakness in many foreign
c%urrencies, as illustrated by devalua-
ton of the French franc, will tend
to restrict our exports, although
they will be partially sustained, if
the European recovery plan is put
into effect.
The reversal = bound to occur
sooner or later-came earlier than
generally expected. Indications that
the critical world grain shortage
was passing and that unfavorable
feeding ratios were reducing do
mestic demands for feeds, coupled
with the extremely high level grain
markets had reached, made prices
susceptible to speculative attack
which touched off the break. Weak
ness spread to other commodities
as uneasy holders unloaded in fear
that prices would go down as they
did after World war 1.
Marketing plans probably should
now be based on the expectation
that the major trend of farm prices
will be downward for an extended
period. From May, 1920, the peak
month after World war 1, the index
of prices received by farmers
dropped for IL consecutive months.
The decline started in early sum-
mer when supplies of farm products
from new crop harvests were heavy.
The current break started in late
winter when many farm supplies are
moderate. Also, large untitled orders
for many industrial products indi-
cate that industrial employment and
consumer buying power will be sus-
tanned near present high levels for
several months. Hence, any further
decline in farm prices in the next
few months may be moderate. Even
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-03-01

THE DEPARTMENT of agricul-
sure states that, "Parity prices r
calculated in terms of the prices
received by farmers in the local
markets in which they ordinarily
sell. This means that parity prices
apply to the average of all classes
and grades of the commodity as
sold by all farmers in the United
States, except as otherwise speci-
fed"
Support prices are announced in
some cases in terms of average
farm prices and, in other cases, they
are in terms of prices at a specified
market or markets.
Support prices for most commod-
tiles are based on the parity price
at the beginning of the crop mar
keting season and do not change
during the season with fluctuations
in the parity index. The support
price for 1947 wheat is 80 percent
of the parity price of last May or
June.
Following is a brief summary of
the support programs announced in
the past year for some of the inn
portant farm products:
Hogs - Weekly support prices
were announced for the 6-month
period, October 1947- March 1913,
ranging from $14.50 to $16.75 for
good and choice barrows and gifts,
Chicago basis. The prices are based
on an annual average of $16.15. The
support price is $15.75 for the first
two weeks of February, SIG for
the last two weeks, $16.25 in the
first week in March and $3.50 for
the rest of the month.
Wheat - Loan and purchase
prices varied geographically and
were intended to average $1.83 Cat
FARM. Rates at terminal markets
were 5000 per bushel for No. / hard
winter and No. l red winter at Chi
cago and ST. Louis. (And $2.05 for
No. / dark northern spring at Min
neapolis). Purchase agreements and
loans were made available through
1947 for wheat to be delivered ION
purchases) in May and June 194e
and on loans maturing April 3, 1913
or earlier on demand.
Oats - Loans and purchase rates
for oats grading No. 3 or better
varied by counties and averaged 81
cents a bushel lat farml. These were
only offered through December
1947.
Barley - Loan rates on No.
farm-stored barley varied by coun
ties and averaged $1.03 a busheI
The rates at basic terminals were
$1.20 at both Chicago and ST. 'Loui
(and $1.23 at Portland). The offer
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-03-01

periods, some of which may persist
for several weeks or months, are TO
be expected. These will provide
favorable selling points.
CATTLE-After the recent shake
out, steady to moderately higher
prices for all classes and grades APP
pear probable in March. With many
cattle now on feed showing losses,
finishers are likely to unload freely
on bulges, even though feed costs
have declined. However, arrivals
probably will fall off to some extent
and supplies of other meats will be
lighter. Finishers are likely TO be
cautious because of the uncertainty
as to prices by the time cattle can
be finished. Prices for low grades
probably will continue TO show
mor price strength than strictly
finished cattle, because of seasonal
changes in the supply.
HOGS-In view of the recent ex-
IRENE break, prices probably viii
fluctuate widely but are likely to
develop a fairly sustained rally in
March. March prices usually average
higher than February. Feeding out
the light weights now being dis
counted appears advisable.
LAMBS = Prices probably will
have a partial recovery in the next
two or three months. Numbers re-
naming on feed are light and lower
dressed prices probably will bring
some increase in consumer demand.
Even if the broad trend over the
next year is downward, some up
turn from the break is probable. In
past years of extreme breaks in
February or March, prices have
tended to rally strongly during the
spring. In normal years, prices
usually advance from February to
March and March to April. How
ever, prices this year are not likely
to regain the early January level.
LIVESTOCK NUMBERS The
count of livestock numbers on Jan.
l, 1940, shows decreases of 3 per-
cent in all cattle, 4 percent in milk
cows, z percent in sheep, 9 percent
in horses, 8 percent in mules, 2 per-
cent in chickens and 80 percent in
turkeys in the past year.
The total number of animal units.
allowing for the differences in feed
consumption, was about 4 percent
less than a year ago, and 6 percent
less than the 10-year average and
the lowest since 1899. In view of the
increase in the human population,
meat and milk supplies will be mod
crate next year. If weather is favor
able, livestock numbers will be low
in relation to the supply Of feed
grain and forage, including grazing.
Feeding ratios probably will turn
relatively profitable.
WOOL-The decline in other. COM
modities has weakened the outlook
for the spring wool market. Mills
are likely TO be more cautious in
stocking up for requirements in the
latter part Of the year. Current
trading has slackened except for
immediate requirements, although
prices are still firm at recent levels
Increased interest continues to be
shown in 80 blood woods. FOREIGN
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-03-01

The table below gives the parity prices of the principal "basic' and
Steagal commodities, 80 percent of the parity prices and the actual
farm prices, all a of Jan. Is, 1948. ~
Parity Actual 500
Basic or Farm Farm of Jan.
Steagan Price a of Price as of Is. I98
Commodity Jan. is. l948 Jan. is. 1948 Parity
Evening star., 1948-12-18

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Evening star., 1948-12-18

Fine lamps shed a lovely light on
fovorite scene and your feeling for it
Exquisite china fieunes for the French
lamp base with accents repeated in the velvet and ued
Candy trim of the eoted shode Lamp and 500
Lamps in the Chinese fit effectively into almost any
witness this nieoey decorated Chinese mounted
black wood With ehortreuse eegshe color
Toll odiony cstocIeor lamp with antique siver-cooed
bose two-eht fixture Its shape appropriately stressed by
Greek design white royon shade Lamp and
From group, $50 TO $llo.
Kodiak mirror., 1948-12-11
Ienali Sails Wednesday

The Alaska Steamship Denall Is scheduled to sei at 10 am Wednesday for Kodiak, Gene Marian local agent has been ad vised by the Seattle office. No arrival date bet set
 The Denali will stop at Ketch- lkan, Wrangel Petersburg, Ju- nesn Haines Skagway, Sitka, Takutat, Kodiak and Spldov a and wi return via Sltka, Peters, burg, Wlangall and Ketchikan The Associated Press reported earlier this week that the strike ended officially Sunday night as the Pacific American shipowners association and the Waterfront Employers Association announce ed jointly that work would be resumed at all west coast ports at 8 am Monday, depending only on the extent and readiness of the men and ships"
 At the same time, the CIO longshoremen's union and the Waterfront Employers issued a joint request that radio stations and newspapers urge all steve- dores to report to hiring halls Monday morning,
 Some I85 ships had been ldled in West Coast ports and a total of 280 in the entire United States as the result of the strike.
 Full scale operations were an- nounced Tn Seattle by G. W. Skinner, Alaska Steamship Co., president, and all personnel were ordered to report Monday to un- load the strike bound cargo from the holds. The first boat sched uleG to sail was the Baranof. yesteJ day, for Southeastern A. laska.
Kodiak mirror., 1948-12-11
Clover To Go To Dry Dock

The Coast Guard boat Clover is due shortly and will leave next week for at least two months in dry dock in Seattle
 Among these who will go south on her are It Gg) Edward Jackson, retiring Cedar exscu tive, and Mrs. Jackson, who are going to stay in Seat tie for seve- al months.
 Other [ assengers will be Mrs James Haywood, Ms Gleno Shannon and Mrs. Fred Doher ty and daughter, whose hus. bands are officers on the Clover
Kodiak mirror., 1948-12-11

CT In one heavy gale the anchor gave way and the boat went on the beach We had to use a block and tackle to get 1t off y MT Vnn Scheele said.
 The Shuyak picked up Smokey Stover in Karluk on it's return trip. MT. Slower had been there for 9 days repairing the Karluk bridge.
 The Shuyak loaded mail agaln this week and was due to starr out on another trip around the island
Kodiak mirror., 1948-12-11

The terrltory's general fund was short $569,870.33 of being able to meet it's bills at the end of November, Treasurer Oscar c. Nelson has announced. He estimated unpaid vouchers in the general fund will reach at least S800,0O0 by the end of the year.
 Sufficient funds have been withheld to meet payment of old age pensions. Payrolls for territorial employees, including teachers, will be met, it is ex- pected, from revenue received Very little money, therefore, can be released for payment of other general fund vouchers, MT. o., son added
Kodiak mirror., 1948-12-11
Shuyak Returns After 23-Day Trip

The shuyak, Robert Won Scheele's mail boat was back in Tn town Wednesday after an eventful 23-day around the is. land.
 Ut was the toughest trip I've ever made," Mir. Von ScheeIe said
 From November 2l to Dec D the Shuyak was in Carmel to escape the rough, windy wealth
Kodiak mirror., 1948-12-11
D.. B #ifey Home
 From Moose Hunt

Dr. c. c Bailey returued home Tuesday after a 7day hunt in the Talkeetna area ard along the Susitpa river.
 He bagged a moose, "oaty average s,ze" he said and had quite an exciting experiences when the ice started to crack and give way as he was cross ing the river with 8 hind quartsr of moose on his shoulder.
 He also got some good pm lures while on his trip, he said.
Kodiak mirror., 1948-12-11

< litn nfi t Clover c, mes back to Kodiak
Montana labor news., 1948-08-12
BATTLE HAS
JUST BEGUN

\ large group ol business and IN
dustrial leaders is out to smash the
unions. and statements to the contrary
simply don't make sense i'll the light OF
what's been going on over the country
lately.
Oh. sure, they'd be willing to tolerate
worker organizations called unions
ii these organizations Behaved them
selves" and didn't ask for anything
management wasn't willing to grant.
They say-in print. at least-that
they're in favor OF Responsible unions
but when they define responsible you
learn that what they really want IS a
union set-up without power to enforce
just demands.
The battle against unions. which
nearly halted during the war, has Just
begun anew. The objective is the same
as ever. but some oil the techniques are
new.
One Of these is trying to sell the pub
lie the idea that the unions are to
blame for initiation.
Montana labor news., 1948-08-12
MUSIC BOX

Dear Hard-Top:
The proverbial little bird told me
that yau are a lover Of music. The
thought OF seeing you basking in the
warm sunshine, a straw to your lips,
a gentle breeze waiting through your
curly hair, while a band plays Love in
Bloom in T Flat; what a picture! 1t
makes my pulse quicken!
Well that's the deal next Sunday.
Beautiful Columbia Gardens will set the
scene for the band concert, starting at
Il o'clock. In this oasis will be pre-
scented a program OF %perennially popu-
f1ar overtures and marches by the Butte
mines band.
Take advantage Of this Garden Spot
Iof the Rockies, bring out some pasties
and beer and have your dinner right
out in the fresh air. Well all be there.
And why not top it off with a few
hours dancing in the big pavilion.
The Columbia Gardens orchestra has
ia special program worked up which
Twill appeal to everyone.
Let's get a bunch together and make
IA day of it. Be seeing you!
Yours, HARMONY HANK,
Local No. 24l
Montana labor news., 1948-08-12

I TO LIFT
OLD-AGE

WASHINGTON-A proposal to ex-
pand the benefits payable under the
social security law was placed before
Congress by Representative John D..
Dingell of Michigan.
The measure would increase all old
age benefits about 50 per cent through
a change in formula; reduce from 65
to 90 years the age at which women
qualify, and permit outside earnings up
to $40 a month for those on the rolls.
Under proposed amendments, a widow
with children. who now can draw only
S85 a month at a maximum. would be
permitted up to Sl27.50.
The changed formula for benefits
would provide that they be based on 50
per cent of the first SIS OF monthly
wages plus IS per cent Of any excess
not over $3.50. The present formula
allows 40 per cent of the first $50 plus
10 per CEN Of the excess up to $3.50.
The ] per cent payroll tax on m
ployers and employees would be raised
to rs per cent on Jan. |, one year earlier
than now scheduled.
Montana labor news., 1948-08-12
DOMESTIC WOOL TO
60 IN ARMY o

WASHINGTON - Sen. James r.
Murray (D-Mont.) today advised Mon
tana's wool growers tina, current army
contracts would be let on an overall
basis requiring the use OF O. per cent
domestic wool. The Montana senator
stated that this advice had Just been
received from the department OF the
army. It followed strong representa-
tions made to the secretary by Senator
O'Mahoncy and in which Senator Muir
ray had joined.
I'VE pointed out that unless the stock
pile Of domestic woods on hand were
utilized in army contracts, the result
would not only be harmful to domestic
producers but the resulting dram on
imports Of wool would increase the cost
OF fabrics to civilian consumers at a
time when the whole policy Of the gov
is to hold such costs down.
Senator Murray continued.
Contracts for aviation Innings will
call for 90 per cent domestic wool;
cushion socks, 100 per cent domestic
and serge overalls 81 per cent domestic
wool. And, in addition. the American
Wooden company states that 1t plans
TO use not less than IS per cent do
nestle wool in any of It's contracts the
Senator said.
Senator Murray concluded his re-
marks BY stating. This news will GER
tainly be h%cartcning t o the 100000 WOO
rover of the country who did sucf
a fine job during the war and whose
continued production is so importan'
to the nation"
Montana labor news., 1948-08-12
Silver Bow Trades
And Labor
Council Notes

Regular meeting oi the Silver Bow
Trades and Labor council was called to
order al 8 y. m. August 10 by President
Crawford.
Roll call oi Officers aud ab>cntees
noted.
Minutes oi the previous meeting we're
read and approved As read.
Communications
From the Social Security board stat
inc how benefits can be obtained and
asking members to apply 10 Social Sc
curiiy office Tor further information.
Reports of Delegates
Delegate IRON the Plumbers union
spoke on conditions in Butte and stated
that they we're going to stay on a 3
hour schedule.
There being no further business the
meeting adjourned until August y.
Montana labor news., 1948-08-12
VA ANSWERS
QUESTIONS

Editors Note: Ex-servicesmen and
women are vitality interested in the ben
ciits which their government offers
them through Veterans Administration
and they are asking thousands Of ques-
tons daily.
Q. | applied for a 6. |. loan and it
was entered on my discharge papers,
Int the loan wasn't completed. Can !
have my papers corrected?
A. Send your discharge to the VA
regional Office where the entry was
made. Include the necessary informa-
Ton, so the entry can be cancelled and
the amount Of guaranty restored Tor
sour future use.
Montana labor news., 1948-08-12
HOW PEOPLE
ARE EMPLOYED

In June this year The Total labor iorcc
was ~64,740.000 persons IA years old and
over.
OF this force $500, 900 were employed
in non-apricultural industries; $4,000
in agriculture; 100000 we're in the
armed forces, and 2,lS+,0O0 were uncm-
ployed.
indicative Of the results Of mechan-
ization is the fact tia, in May this year
Of 44.sl7.O00 wage and salary workers,
only ls,79D,000 were in manufacturing.
9,604,000 in trade, 5,624,0O0 in federal,
state and local government, and -
$4,000 in other occupations, largely
teaching and other profession, and per
sonal service. !.
Montana labor news., 1948-08-12
2lL55ii';i7zA',

Birds twiitercd over head and sun
LIGHT. smiling through the leaves OF the
forest. danced on the ripping brook
Mr.. Dilworih. the Diaper Car. sighed
happily.
"My hoy" he >aid to Little Luther.
when you are done gathering wood Tor
the lire and alter Yen have unpackcd
the lunch. spread the picnic utensils
and brought a bucket 81 cool water TO
me. sit down by my side and let me
instruct you in forest lore.
Nuts" moancd Little Luther. y
line mess | get rored into. Neu want
10 90 camping III the woods. want
10 play baseball with the gang Noll
threaten to stop my allowance Tor SIN
months. 50 | come along and wind NJ
as a beast Of burden Once a boss,
always a boss
But Mr.. Dilworth was doing.
Luther gathered the wood. spread
the picnic utensils out N a clean cloth
and brought 4 bucket oi water 10 ms
father. Wake up. Pop
"My boy said Mr.. Dilworth. sitting
NJ. Il Jus, had a wonderful dream, !
dreamed wages were outlawcd and
Pop. its time for lunch Light the
fire"
Fire: Fire: You light the fire. How
can YOU be 50 ungratcful, Luther One
would think you'd want to work To repay
your poor old father Tor Tor bringing
YOU to the woods. One would think
yor'd voluntarily make the fire.
Pop. YOU were going 10 instruct
me in forest lore. Okay. Let's see
YOU make a lire by rubbing two stick
together. | bet you can't do ii"
Mr.. Dilworth turned purple. H'
seized two twigs. He bent over thu
fireplace and rubbed the sticks together
vigorously. Nothing happened. The
twigs snapped. Luther rolled on Tho
grass. chortling oh. brother. now lN'
seen everything"
Mr.. Dilworth said: "All right. yo'
migrate, lets see YOU light a fire b,
rubbing two sticks together" HI
Topped down under a tree. In a mo
mcnt the fire was blazing brightly
How did you do that, Luther: sai(
Mfr. DiIworth. in ill-conconcealed awe
Il rubbed two sticks toeether-tw'
matches" smirked Luther. And b,
the way. Pop. this place is ovcrrul
with ants. I've just killed one OF then
Il any others get in your way. Just sa.
'DDT' to them"
What do you mean-DDT: aske'
Mr.. Dilworth.
Drop Dead Too" said Luther. Com
on. Daniel Boone. soups on"