Antitrust Hearings Signal Possible Changes in Monopolies Rules
Senate subcommittee led by Sen Kilgore advances hearings on antitrust and antimonopoly laws with aim to recommend strengthening or relaxing enforcement. Historical note covers Sherman Act origins, landmark 20th century acts, and the Brownell committee findings on mergers and fair trade laws.
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James Marlow
Associated Press News
Washington
Senate
Subcommittee
Congress
Sen. Kilgore
D-Wva
United States
Henry George
Atty
Brownell
Kilgore
Arizona farmer says Soviet farming inferior to U S
John M. Jacobs of Phoenix reports after a six week tour of Russian agriculture that production is behind the United States in both quantity and quality. He notes Russians are doing a decent job of cotton raising and about 35 percent is mechanically picked.
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New York
Arizona
John M. Jacobs
Phoenix
Jacobs
Soviet Union
Limestone County Damage Suits From Recent Auto Accidents
Three damage suits filed in Limestone County Court arise from recent auto accidents. Ann Trafton awarded 700 by Raymond Trafton as next friend for injuries in a July 26 wreck on US Highway 31. Janice Trafton, sued as above, was awarded 200 by agreement. L A Ryan seeks 500 for injuries from Mrs Annie Johnson on Nick Davis road dated April 7.
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Athens
Limestone County
Ann Trafton
Raymond Trafton
M. P. Brothers Co., Inc
Janice Trafton
L. A. Ryan
Annie Johnson
Nick Davis Road
British secrets bared at Harwell atomic center
Britain opened its top secret atomic center at Harwell to Soviet scientists. Fifteen Russian physicists joined other foreign researchers flown in from Geneva for a security guided tour. Invitations from the Geneva conference were extended. 101 accepted.
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Harwell
England
Britain
Geneva
Texas Prison Board Chairman Recalls Old Grudge
Autobiographical anecdotes recount how French Robertson faced a former associate who vowed revenge for not using influence to aid him. Years later the man challenged Robertson outside his office and claimed a car as payment for the grudge.
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Abilene
Tex
French Robertson
Texas Prison Board
Robertson
Cullman BPW Surpasses Mental Health Fund Goal with 2000
Cullman Business and Professional Women's Club presented a $2000 check to the Alabama Association for Mental Health, exceeding Cullman County's $1950 quota. John A. Reynolds of the Mental Health division noted future field workers and planned state mental health centers, plus Christmas cheer for forgotten patients. Twenty four members attended the meeting where a film titled Time Disaster was shown.
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Cullman
Cullman Business and Professional Women’s Club
Gladys Newman
Alabama Association For Mental Health
Cullman County
John A. Reynolds
Alabama
Health Department
Doris Jean Northcutt
Opal Glasscock
Violet Allen
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