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March 9, 1945
The Midland Journal
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
What is this article about?
Senator Aiken addresses the Senate on the need for legislation to keep farm manpower during spring plowing, noting low return of discharged Vermont farmers to work. The Senate votes to halt increased draft of farm youth and notes restrictions on farm machinery production hindering food output amid wartime demands.
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FOOD AND FIGHTING
"It's time for spring plowing, and we need the legislation to keep manpower on the farms," Senator Aiken told the Senate this week. He said that less than 10 percent of Vermont farmers discharged from the armed services had returned to farm work.
The Senators voted to halt the recently increased draft of farm youth, and took due notice that restraints clamped down on the manufacture of farm machinery is interfering with the production of food. It wouldn't be so bad if there was more manpower on the farms—but with the "double curtail" of manpower and machines the farms are unable to raise enough food to go around to the fighting folks, workers in munition plants, with a little left over for civilians.
"It's time for spring plowing, and we need the legislation to keep manpower on the farms," Senator Aiken told the Senate this week. He said that less than 10 percent of Vermont farmers discharged from the armed services had returned to farm work.
The Senators voted to halt the recently increased draft of farm youth, and took due notice that restraints clamped down on the manufacture of farm machinery is interfering with the production of food. It wouldn't be so bad if there was more manpower on the farms—but with the "double curtail" of manpower and machines the farms are unable to raise enough food to go around to the fighting folks, workers in munition plants, with a little left over for civilians.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Farm Labor Shortage
Senate Vote
Wartime Draft
Food Production
Machinery Restrictions
What entities or persons were involved?
Senator Aiken
Where did it happen?
Vermont Farms, Senate
Story Details
Key Persons
Senator Aiken
Location
Vermont Farms, Senate
Event Date
This Week
Story Details
Senator Aiken highlights low return of discharged Vermont farmers to work and urges legislation for farm manpower. Senate votes to stop increased draft of farm youth and recognizes machinery restrictions impeding food production during wartime shortages.