Senate approves CCC funds for farm price support program
The Senate voted 36 to 35 to authorize the Commodity Credit Corporation to borrow an additional 2.0 billion dollars for federal farm price support. Vice President Barkley cast the deciding tie-breaking vote after a 35 to 35 stalemate amid Republican opposition. The measure moves to President Truman for signature.
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Iowan Senators Split on Farm Price Support Bill
Senator Gillette of Iowa voted with the majority as the Senate approved a conference report on a compromise bill. The measure would provide 2 billion dollars in additional farm price supports. Senator Hickenlooper, also of Iowa, did not vote and was listed as paired against the report.
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Agriculture agency seeks extra federal loan to avert bankruptcy
The agency would borrow an additional 2 billion dollars from the federal treasury, raising total borrowing to 6.75 billion. Brannan warned the program could go bankrupt without the funds as most of the 4.75 billion now available is tied up in price support loans and purchase agreements. The department plans to draft a new lending list.
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Charles F. Brannan
Agriculture Department
Cedar Rapids Indians Open Six Day Series At Memorial Stadium
The Cedar Rapids Indians begin a six day series at Memorial Stadium tonight hosting Morrie Arnovitch’s Decatur Commies. Bob Brooks will call the action on KCRG KCRK at 8 PM. Also tonight Mutual carries the AMA inauguration coverage from San Francisco at 7 PM with Dr. Ernest E. Irons retiring and the new president introduced. Tomorrow at 5 30 PM KCRG KCRK debuts Hallenge Of The Yukon a weekly Yukon gold rush story. Ed Prentiss hosts This Is The Story tomorrow at 12 30 PM recounting the wood splinter that saved three lives and helped shape an American Empire.
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Brannan Seeks Tariff Commission Review Power
The bill would grant Brannan authority to demand an investigation by the tariff commission whenever he believes foreign imports interfere with U S farm support programs. This provision remains disputed as lawmakers debate its scope and impact after signing into law.
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Officers Elected By Flying Farmers
AMES One hundred twenty five members of the Flying Farmers of Iowa attended the fifth annual meeting at the Ames airport. Benedict Peterson was re elected president and Gayel Carnes secretary. Elmer Paul named vice president. Directors elected included Lester Baughman Marshall Miller and others. The group urged legislation to shield private landing strip owners from liability for uninvited use and cited a case of damages from an unmarked strip. The Gazette piloted Beech Bonanza to the meeting.
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British Bar to Sanctions Told
Paris diplomatic sources said Britain blocked a UNSC emergency session vote on sanctions against North Korea. The United States urged immediate sanctions, while Britain backed a milder move branding North Korea as aggressors and demanding withdrawal from South Korea.
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Salt-box houses rise in New England
In New England a simple house type called a salt-box is notable for its salt-box shape and basic design, reflecting regional vernacular architecture.
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Lattimore Blames Russia for Korea War
Owen Lattimore, Johns Hopkins Far Eastern expert, charged the Soviet Union with moral responsibility for the Korean War. He cited Soviet press admissions that North Korean arms came from Moscow and argued the signal origin is less crucial than Soviet help. He condemned McCarthy attacks but said withdrawal from South Korea is unthinkable.
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Hope To Avert Broader Rail Strike
Chicago dispatch reports a two day old AFL rail switchmen strike reducing ore shipments. Federal mediators said a peace move was made as 250000 other rail workers threaten a mid July walkout. Trainmen and conductors agreed to further mediation over hours while Great Northern slows ore loading at Superior Wisconsin docks.
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Francis A. O’neill
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Rail unions vow to strike as talks stall on hours
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors reject a presidential fact finding plan and prepare for possible July 15 strikes. ONeill says major unions will resume talks while firms seek a 40 hour work week without pay loss. Separate talks include switchmen and several railroads including Rock Island and Denver and Rio Grande Western.
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Wheat Freed of Marketing Quotas
Washington AP Secretary of Agriculture Brannan announced that farmers may grow next year's wheat crop without strict marketing quotas. The move follows a crop report predicting this year's output about one fifth smaller than last year.
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Jasper County Population Rises in Preliminary Census
District Census Supervisor Verne J. Schlegel announced Jasper County gains in preliminary 1950 census figures. The county population rose to 32,235 from 31,496 in 1940, with nearby areas Newoo l? recording 11,699 in 1950 and 10,462 in 1940, while another district shows 2,267 in 1950 up from 2,222 in 1940.
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Jones County Bar backs Thompson for Iowa Supreme Court
The Jones County Bar Association endorsed District Judge G. K. Thompson of Cedar Rapids for the Republican nomination to the Iowa supreme court. Association president Howard M. Remley of Anamosa announced the action after Judge J. E. Heiserman declined to seek the post.
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Eleven Sentenced in Grain Conspiracy Case in Wichita
U S District Judge Arthur J Kellett sentenced 11 men convicted by a Wichita jury of conspiracy and transporting stolen grain in interstate commerce. Each received a three year term in federal prison.
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Europe Reacts to Korean War News with Dread
London reports Monday night that Europe absorbs fighting in Korea with growing fear of a potential third world war and a possible atomic conflict. Observers compare Korea to earlier prewar crises like Spanish Civil War and Japanese aggression.
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Sears Catalog Goes Atomic With Geiger Counter
Sears Roebuck offers a Geiger counter for uranium prospecting at 49.50 dollars, praising it as the finest instrument of its type for the Atomic Age.
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