World Neighbors aids self reliance in three nations
Dr John L Peters founder says World Neighbors has tripled its program in three countries India Egypt and the Philippines since 1981 while cutting costs by about one third The privately funded agency trains locals to improve livelihoods and emphasizes dignity and responsibility Peters notes the organization serves about one million people across 3 044 villages with annual expenditures under 200 000 He spoke at the national convention in Oklahoma City and planned panel discussion with Indian embassy officials and Rep Walter Judd.
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John L. Peters
Dr. Peters
St Luke's Methodist Church
Peters
Columb
Ohio
India
Egypt
Philippines
Bat
World Neighbors
Carlos Romulo
Asia
America
Walter Judd
R-Minn
Rice Crow Outlook Looking Up Says Agriculture Agency
The USDA report as of Oct 1 shows improvements in cotton sorghum grain fing peanuts rice and sweet potatoes. Harvests interrupted by September storms along the California coast and late rains in the northwest delayed mature crop harvests. Grain sorghums improved mainly in the northwest. dryland acreage remained risky on the plains. Early wheat germination followed late September rains and seeding pushed across the plains as soils dried. Feed supplies and range pasture benefited from September rains.
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Austin
U.S
USDA
Cal
South Texas
Trend In Auto Tires Toward 14-Inch Size
Detroit report notes major car makers plan 14 inch tires for 1957 models. Engineers face wear concerns as tires spin more times per mile and brakes, engines, and inflation specs influence durability. Tubeless tires reduce blowouts but flats can still occur at high speeds, with nail punctures expelled at 80 mph.
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Rey W. Brune
Detroit
General Moters
CARE Opens Food Crusade To Aid Overseas Needy
CARE launches a Christmas Food Crusade to ship over 40 million pounds of U S surplus foods to eight million people in Europe and Asia. Donations of 1 dollar fund packing and delivery to recipients in West Germany, Greece, India, Pakistan, and more, with 2 000 900 packages planned for fall and winter deliveries bearing donor names.
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New York
Europe
Asia
U.S
CARE
First Ave
New York City
Murray D. Lincoln
CAREH
West Germany
Berlin
Greece
Yugoslavia
India
Pakistan
Hong Kong
Lincoln
4 Percent Cotton Crop Cut Ordered
Washington announces a 4 per cent cut in cotton acreage for 1956 with a national allotment of 17,391,364 acres and a marketing quota of 16 million bales. Farmers urged to vote in a December referendum. penalties apply for overproduction if quotas are approved. The move aims to reduce a large surplus amid favorable 1955 weather and improved farming methods.
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Washington
Ezra T. Benson
America
Benson
Crop Reporting Board
Agriculture Department
Former Army Reenlistment Offered For Service School Choice
Former Army personnel discharged within 90 days may reenlist and pick an Army service school of their choice. Baytown recruiter M Set George Vidrine announced. Reenlistment must be filed within 60 days after discharge. Approved apps apply against school quotas, with reenlistment to be completed within 90 days. Transportation for dependents and goods is limited to installations with courses over 20 weeks.
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M.’Set
George Vidrine
Baytown
Cello Pack Tomatoes and Produce on Sale
Local grocery ad lists no 1 yellow onions at 25 cents per 8 pound bag with cello pack tomatoes available. Valentine brand item priced to lure shoppers. Product details emphasize fresh produce and value for the week.
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Cello Pack
Fress Valentine
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