Texas farm population hits low not seen since 1870s
A Texas A&M survey reports farm and ranch populations fell 18.8 percent in four years to 1,428,000, the lowest since the 1870s, as farm size rose to an average 617 acres. The statewide civilian population was about 8.2 million in April 1953 while farm numbers declined from 332,000 in 1950 to 281,000 in 1954.
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Ike Mey Chance Press Tactics To Make Best Of TV Gadgets
President Eisenhower aims to boost political impact through filmed weekly news conferences using television and newsreels. James C Hagerty plans weekly edited footage kept to White House standards, cutting any awkward moments to present a favorable view to viewers and voters.
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Rice Growers Vote On Lids Control Of Crops Up For Decision
Washington January 25 The nations rice growers vote this week on federal controls for their crop the second time in history If controls fail supports drop to 50 percent of parity about 2 50 per 100 pounds versus about 4 90 with quotas Banks and lenders fear loan repayment problems and some will not finance 1955 production until after the vote The outcome carries implications for all basic crops and marks a historic move toward universal federal control of six crops and rice in particular amid surging exports and surpluses.
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