REA Officials Deny Dragging Feet on Farm Power Loans
Patricia Wiggins Washington reports that the Rural Electrification Administration denied delaying loan efforts for farm power. Deputy admin Fred Strong joked about possible extra funds, but leaders stressed adherence to Congress decisions and projected needs. REA’s figures show $146 million loaned so far this year with future totals near $165 million, and electricity access rising toward 93 to 94 percent by year end.
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Navy pays bill after 16 years litigation
In Cleveland on June 7 the Navy's Bureau of Supplies and Accounts said it cleared a long stale debt to John McCray for gardening work at Pensacola Navy Yard between 1878 and 1882. Acts of Congress in 1907 1935 and last year finally authorized payment to his great granddaughter Priscilla Suarez Harris of Pensacola who pursued the case with lawyers resulting in a $290.14 payout.
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IBEW Scholarship Winner Aims at Art Degree
Burke Murdock a Galena Park high school graduate won a Lee College scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The award honors the top freshman for the sophomore year. He plans an art degree and shows activity in the arts through contributions to the Lee Lantern and Lie Lag, organizing the Rebel Rousers band, and involvement in Phi Theta Kappa and dramatics. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Murdock of Houston. his father is a steel worker.
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Houston
Baytown Observers to Attend Houston Air Raid Drill
City Manager Darwin Middleton says Baytown will observe the Houston air raid drill on June 14 mainly by communication rather than deploying equipment or personnel. Civil Defense director George Keene and auxiliary police officers will join Baytown observers in Houston.
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