House Session Echoes on Gas Bill and Federal Powers
The first session of the 14th Congress closed with the House narrowly approving the Gag Bill by six votes. The measure seeks to keep natural gas prices at the well-head within states, restricting federal price fixing for interstate gas shipments and signaling a curb on Washington's influence over local matters.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Supreme Court
Federal Power Commission
Potomac
Sam
Taking It Easy Won't Be So Easy For Johnson
Washington report on Lyndon Johnson facing a hard recovery after a heart attack. Doctors caution against overwork as he plans to resume duties when the new session begins, aided by a trusted, young staff including Walter Jenkins, Arthur Perry, George Reedy, and Booth Mooney.
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Washington
Senate
Johnson
James C. Cain
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Snow
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Walter Jenkins
Arthur Perry
George Reedy
Booth Mooney
Jenkins
Wichita Falls
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Austin
Tom Conally
Texas
Year of crop surpluses shadows 1955 harvest outlook
National Agricultural Research bureau in Washington predicts a bumper 1955 crop despite droughts in the Midwest. Surpluses and storage shortages loom as supports may drop to 75 percent, with wheat at 76 percent and potential price pressures across many crops.
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Washington
Texas
Congress
Commodity Credit Corporation
Changes Job Johnny Boyles Leaves Bell's for Co-op
Johnny Boyles, after years at Bell's Feed Store, has re joined and moved to the Farmers and Ranches Co op. He began work there last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Claude E. Weaver visited family in San Antonio and Helotes including Mr. and Mrs. John H. Leger and Mr. and Mrs. Verna Caudle. Mr. and Mrs. William Hood hosted Mrs. Hood's brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. David G. Johnson of Phoenix Arizona last week.
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Johnny Boyles
Bell
Farmers and Ranches Co-op
Boyles
Co-op
Claude E. Weaver
San Antonio
Helotes
John H. Leger
Verna Caudle
William Hood
Mrs. Hood
David G. Johnson
Phoenix, Ariz
Senator to limit federal control over local problems
The statement opposes federal overreach into local issues with the Senate delaying action until next year. The speaker notes this is the last newsletter of the year, thanks 20 papers and readers, and plans to visit all 27 counties while keeping the Washington office open.
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Senate
Washington
Brady man attends four day poultry diseases course
Bill Scheaper of Brady represented Paymaster Feed Company at a four day poultry diseases and management short course in Charles City Iowa. The program ran from August 2 to August 5 at Dr Salsbury s Laboratories.
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Bill Scheaper
Brady
Paymaster Feed Company
Charles City
Iowa
Dr. Salsbury
Peggy Browning Gift Tea at Lohn Tabernacle
Miss Peggy Browning will be honored with a gift tea at the Lohn tabernacle on August 15 from 3 to 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
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Peggy Browning
Lohn Tabernacle
Have you had guests or gone on vacation trip
The note asks if you hosted guests, were on vacation, or will travel soon and provides a contact to reach The Standard at 2236.
Buenos Aires Largest Spanish Speaking City Claim
A claim states Buenos Aires is the largest city in the Spanish speaking world. The remark notes the city’s size and linguistic prominence without additional context or supporting data.
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Buenos Aires
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