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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1955
Page
18
Scientists warn Earth's natural resources decline as population grows. Governing bodies urge soil conservation districts to organize, educate, and provide low cost equipment to farmers. Training and federal support expand efforts to sustain topsoil and agricultural productivity.
Commissioner of Agriculture John C. White argues farmers need a publicity advocate to explain that rising consumer costs stem from transportation processing and marketing, not farm prices alone. He notes farm prices fell about 24 percent in four years while food costs did not drop accordingly, affecting city readers who’ve been misled by some farm leaders.
The text argues farmers bear most of the drop in prices with little food-dollar relief for them. It claims high support prices burden salaries, details a 24 percent price fall translating to a quarter cut in living standards, and notes the end of guaranteed farm price programs. It cites Texas King Ranch and seasonal differences, with broad references to conservation and university sources.
Oswell Brix, mayor of Comanche, proclaims May 11, 1955 as Senior Citizens Day and urges residents to support the Texas Senior Citing tion and its welfare aims for the aged blind and dependent children, acknowledging their contribution to democracy. The proclamation is signed May 2, 1955.
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