Benson Orders Major Overhaul of Agriculture Department
Secretary Ezra Taft Benson pledges to reorganize the Agriculture Department into four groups and curb expenses. He says the bureau grew under Democratic predecessors and workers must show a full day’s work for a day’s pay. Aides note cuts will come later. the move affects 20 agencies but does not reduce staff now.
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Washington
Ezra Taft Benson
Agriculture Department
GOP
Benson
U. S. Department of Agriculture
PMA
CCC
Farm Demonstration Anniversary Noted
The 50th anniversary of the first farm production demonstration will be observed on February 26. The Agricultural Extension Service grew from this demonstration, established by Dr. Seaman A. Knapp and Walter C. Porter at the Porter Farm near Terrell, Kaufman County in 1903, with local Terrell citizens aiding its success. The extension method of teaching by demonstration is now used worldwide.
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Agricultural Extension Service
County Agent System
Seaman A. Knapp
Walter C. Porter
Porter
Terrell
Kaufman County
Parma Radio Service Factory Authorized Repairs
Parma Radio Service offers factory authorized repairs on Motorola, RGA, GE, Delco, Zenith, and Philco radios.
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Motorola
RGA
G. E
DELCO
Zenith
Philco
PARMA
Price Support Bill On Parity for Basic Crops Introduced
Washington reports a bill by Senators Eastland and Young proposing government price support at 95 percent of parity for basic agricultural commodities in 1953 and 1954. Eastland argues lifting from 90 percent would bolster sagging farm income by stabilizing markets through purchases when prices dip below parity.
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Washington
Eastland
D-Miss
Young
R-N.c
Senate
Grain Increase and Cotton Reduction urged in 1953 plan
Texas agricultural producers under the 1953 goals program were asked to increase grain and roughage acreages while cutting cotton plantings. The grain and roughage are needed to restore depleted feed stocks.
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Texas
Internal Revenue urges W-2s for 1962 payrolls
F. J. Schultz of the Cameron office says employees must have a Form W-2 from each employer for 1962 to file a complete income tax return. He urged employers to give the statements at the earliest date to help workers file early and receive any refund sooner.
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F. J. Schultz
Cameron Office
Internal Revenue Service
Local visitors call at Cameron hospital
James Gregory, medical patient, remains in Cameron hospital. Mr and Mrs James Barton and children Patsy Kay and Manuel from Uvaide stopped by to visit on their way to Pine Bluff Ark. Mrs Barton formerly lived in Buckholts.
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James Gregory
Cameron Hospital
James Barton
Patsy Kay
Manuel
Uvaide
Pine Bluff, Ark
Barton
Buckholts
Milam 4 H Invited to San Antonio Stock Show Calf Scramble
Milam County FFA and 4 H Club boys ages 12 to 18 received invitations to the San Antonio Stock Show where a new calf scramble will be held during the rodeo. Eleven go rounds nights and Rural Youth Day matinee on Feb 21 feature 20 boys per round catching and haltering calves to win livestock purchase certificates.
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Milam County
FFA
San Antonio
Leon Kahanek
Hallettsville
Vocational Agriculture Department of
Revival Begins Sunday At Cameron Gospel Tabernacle
Rev H M Bowley announced a seven day revival starting Sunday January 25 at Cameron Gospel Tabernacle Church. Services run nightly at 7 30 with Bowley preaching Alton Robbins directing music and Evelyn Whittington at the piano. Special music featured each night. Public invited.
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H. M. Bowley
Cameron Gospel Tabernacle
Bowley
Alton Robbins
Evelyn Whittington
Miss Carlton Improving After Auto Crash
Miss Vivian Carlton, injured in a recent auto crash, is reported to be improving at a local hospital. Friends are glad she is much better and expects to return home soon. She suffered two broken vertebrae.
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Miss Carlton
Vivian Carlton
Sunday Visitors Include Mrs Henry At Pratt Home
Mrs FE A Henry spent a Sunday as a visitor in the home of her daughter Mrs E E Pratt. Mr and Mrs Fred Petmicky also were visitors at Lake Travis on Sunday.
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FE. A. Henry
E. E. Pratt
Fred Petmicky
Lake Travis
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Agricultural Department
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Uni
Ney
Internal Revenue
Milam Ffa
Peewive
Dodge
WEWI
Travis
Schiller Motors
U. S
Humble Oil & Refining CO
Humble Pipeline CO
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