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Clinton, S. C, Thursday, November 13, 1952
Number 46
A Regular Chronicle Feature
TOTAL CROP VOLUME SECOND
LARGEST ON RECORD IN U. S.
Worst Blaze In Over
Year Ruins 135 Acres
Forest Near Center Point
Babson Optimistic For
Farmers Despite Some
Price Sliding.
Eureka, Kansas, Nov. 7. Last
July, I forecast a bumper total
crop outturn for this year. Thanks
to Mother Nature’s fine co-opera
tion, the 1952 total crop volume
is the second largest of record.
Summer Crop Resume
The above is notwithstanding
the severe drought
that prevailed in
some* areas. - This
year’s total .wheat
crop amounted to,
1,298,921,000 bush
els — the second
largest ever re
corded, From the
price stan dpoint,
this huge outturn,
Would uridoubted-
Bof*r w. Bebsca jy prove burden
some were it not for government
loans. Substantial amounts already
have been impounded—a fact that
may result in some stringency
later.
The rye crop was the poorest on
record, amounting to only 15,759,-
000 bushels; but this will be supple
mented by sizeable imports from
the large Canadian surplus. The
barley yield also Was relatively
small, but it should suffice. The
same may be said for the below-
average crops of oats and flaxseed.
Hay did very well, with an above-
average outturn of 103,858,000
tons; nevertheless, shortages are
indicated in some areas this win
ter. Rice rang the bell, with a rec
ord poduction of 47,730,000 bags
(100 pounds each). This is fortu
nate in view of the expected heavy
foreign and domestic demand for
ricer
Hais Off to Corn
Among the fall crops now being
harvested, com undoubtedly is
king. This year’s indicated outturn
of 3,256,550,000 bushels will be sec-
only only to that of the record
1948 crop of 3,605,000,000 bushels.
Furthermore, this year’s corn is of
very high quality—a matter of
great importance to gowers, as well
as to livestock interests. Although
cattle prices have dropped sharply,
and may decline somewhat further
next year, this large fine corn crop
should enable smart feeders to
make money in 1953.
Being a Bostonian, I am inter
ested in “baked beans.” Even
though indicated outturn of 16,-
291,000 bags of 100 pounds each
lags the ten-year average by
around 10%, supplies are ample.
But, I am not so sure about another
staple—the good old Irish potato.
The total 1952 outturn, is sharply
under the average for 1943-1950
Therefore, I cannot forecast lower
prices for potatoes.
Whit* W*alth—Cotton
The South in recent years has
rapidly diversified and industrial
ized its economy. Yet, the white
staple continues to be an impor
tant factor to our regional and
national prosperity. Thus, I am
glad to note that the 1952 U. S.
crop is expected to reach 14,413,-
000 bales. This outturn, however,
will not prove excessive, in view
of the demand fo domestic con
sumption and exports. Prices foT
cotton aKT 1'lk^ly toehold at rela
tively high levels.
I have long been intrigued by
soybeans — another oilseed crop.
Prospects recently have been im
proving. In fact, this year’s esti
mated crop of 26,209,000 bushels
will be the second highest of rec
ord. The caryover, however, was
relatively small, and glut is indi
cated, especially in view of the
light peanut and flaxseed i crops.
I also forecast a good demand for
oilsed products. Witness in this
connection the phenomenal in
crease in oleomargarine production
and consumption. Now some big
ice cream manufacturers are tun
ing to vegetable oils instead of the
lowly milk cow!
.1953—Good or Bad for Farmers?
While farm prices have been
sliding, I see no reason for pessi
mism. Some of this decline has
been seasonal and will be correct
ed late by seasonal factors. Price
supports and the continued big in
crease in population are two strong
props not to be underestimated.
Export demands * for most farm
products will continue strong. dur-
mg~the year ahead. Hence,-my tnp
makes me optimistic for this great
Central West, whatever may hap
pen to Europe or Korea.
One of the worst fires in Laurens
county in over a year razed 135
acres of the old Boyd place near
Center Point school last week.
Ranger H. E. Martin said, “Had it
not been for the fine cooperation of
Ed Elmore and Eugene Davenport
with the county chain gang along
with the residents of the community,
the fire would have caused a great
deal more damage than it did.
‘ The smoky haze we have had
over the county for the past week
makes it impossible for the lookout
towermen to see a fire more than
3 or 4 miles away, therefore, any
body having a woods fire or seeing
one-ts tirgently asked to contact the
ranger by telephone.”
He asked that they call the fol
lowing phone numbers in Laurens,
21981, 21241, 535 or 3278.
During the past seven days 175
acres of woodland in Laurens <oun- CREDITORS' NOTICE
ty burned. He pointed out that hign All persons having claims
winds and extremely dry weather against the estate of Sallie Ehza-
have made fires difficult to sup-j beth Clifton B<»b<i deceased, are
press. “The people of the county, hereby notified to file the same,
are warned .that careless and negli- 'duly verified, with the undersign
gent use of fire in any form can i ed, and those indebted to said es-
mean many more acres of yours, or j tate will please make payment
your neighbors’ woodland burned.' likewise.
Postpone any burning of fields,
ditch banks or brush. Just a spark
is all that is needed to start a fire
in the woods or grassy fields when
things are as dry as they are now.’
FLORENCE BOBO. ‘
Administratrix.
Nov 10. 1952 3c-w-23
4(!BHCRfBE TO THE CHRONICLI
706 Drivers
Lose Licenses
Columbia.—Licenses of 706 driv
ers in South Carolina were with
drawn by the State Highway De
partment during October. *
This was a drop from the peak of
735 withdrawn during September.
The number of motorists penal
ized for driving under the influ
ence of intoxicants dropped from
September’s 6&0 to 667.
Reckless driving withdrawals
were 27, compared with 32 the pre
vious month.
Biisy man’s pause
When work is long
and time is short,
pause and enjoy a Coke.
Work refreshed.
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