Benson seeks governors aid in Great Plains drought relief
Secretary Ezra T. Benson urged governors of ten Great Plains states to join a June Denver meeting to craft long range programs addressing drought and wind erosion. He stressed a cooperative approach on causes not effects, with no compulsion or land grabs, and outlined four subcommittees on water, land use, credit, and livestock to guide plans for farm relief.
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Eisenhower Enjoys Banquet Season Winding Down
Washington report notes President Eisenhower prefers brief appearances after meals during the waning 1954 55 banquet and convention season. His last major social event will be the Gridiron Club dinner on May 7, with an early arrival and late departure. The piece cites interactions with former President Truman and media figures, and recalls sheep on the White House south lawn during the Wilson era.
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