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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1956
Page
1
President Eisenhower says federal action is needed in the economy and cites low farm incomes. He notes farmers face rising costs and falling prices, and mentions plans for a soil bank and measures to dispose of price depressing farm surpluses.
A 1956 report notes that Congress may back a farm price support plan tied to the soil bank. Senator George D. Aiken and other leaders signal support while some Democrats raise concerns about its impact on farmers and surplus crops.
The President’s 7800 word message urged stepped up spending at home and abroad to counter Soviet influence. He pressed for soil bank farm support, greater defense and foreign aid, school construction funding, flood insurance and broader social security. He warned there is no easy fix for farming and pledged to propose a special farmers relief message Monday. He called for continued excise tax rates and a 52 percent corporate tax for another year while stressing debt reduction and prudent tax policy.
The text lists multiple officials and locations including Baga One Archery in Oregon and Indiana figures such as Robert Marr Indianapolis James Masser Terre Haute Phil Clements Marion Dean Timmons Anderson and Ed Fulton with accompanying spouses and titles in a fragmented roster.
Martha Alice Hamilton 76 former Anderson resident died in a Richmond hospital after an extended illness. Elizabeth M Cowgill 79 of 2201 Central Ave died at St Johns Hospital. Gladys Gillespie 54 of 2006 Nichol Ave died at IU Medical Center. James W Lynch 76 Indianapolis born businessman died in Fort Lauderdale. Mary Sunderland 76 Cridersville mother of Mrs Lester Gilliam died at home. Services and burial details noted for each.
Spring weather brought warmth to much of the Midwest but a sharp Arctic air mass moved in from western Canada. Temperatures dipped to near 47 below zero in spots with readings as low as nine above in Montana, while further east heavy snow and cold unsettled conditions were reported in other regions. The report notes accompanying family notices and a brief obituary fragment mentioning survivors including four sons and numerous grandchildren.
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