Soil Bank Policy Confusion Delays Farmer Payments
Washington June 2 The Eisenhower administration approved a 1.2 billion annual soil bank program but the Agriculture Department says it may take 10 to 14 days to decide which farmers qualify. Officials note debates over rules to avoid paying for crops doomed by weather or preexisting failure as they implement the new farm bill.
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Britain to bolster Far Eastern defense lines
London reports a high level reappraisal of Commonwealth defense in the Middle and Far East. Adm Lord Mountbatten supervised a study to adjust naval strategy amid rising nationalist tensions in Ceylon and talks among premiers due in London June 27. Potential bases named at Mombasa and Cockburn Sound with cost concerns voiced by Prime Minister Menzies.
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Cotton Futures Finish Steady After Mixed Week
New York June 2 driving a steadier close for cotton futures with most contracts flat to up. The nearby December slipped 40 cents per bale while other months rose up to 1.30 a bale amid favorable Washington news and a higher parity price of 0.22 cents. The USDA mid May parity at 35.44 cents a pound raised hopes for a 32.64 cent loan rate at season end, above the current 32.25 cent minimum.
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Farm relief payments spark split among officials and Benson
The discussion centers on whether ena ete style drought relief payments should be offered to distressed farmers. Proponents view payments as necessary aid to offset reduced yields while others argue payments should only occur if production actually falls, with Benson aligning with the latter group.
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Falkville Baptists Plan Bible School this June
Falkville Vacation Bible School at the Falkville Baptist Church will run June 4 to 13 with daily sessions starting at 8 30 am. Principal Mrs Paul A Rowe Jr announced the schedule. Supervisors include Mrs Harvey Halbrooks and Mrs H G Long with assistants Mrs John Knight Mrs Casie Robinson Mrs Harold Rowe and Miss Jane Min.
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Falkville Baptist Church
Paul A. Rowe, Jr
Harvey Halbrooks
H. G. Long
John Knight
Casie Robinson
Harold Rowe
Jane Min
Inflation Danger Declared Fading
Washington reports government analysts say the sharp edge of inflation has been blunted though not eliminated. They project a high level economy but with slower growth and temporary downward trends. construction remains strong at about 42 billion dollars annually, while business spending, personal income, and government outlays stay elevated.
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Local juniors team supports Benes Gill in steel craft event
Mrs. Tom Drinkard supervises juniors with Mrs. Alton Bartlett John Cloud and John Knight assisting Soe Benes Gill in a community steel project brief.
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Celler Pushes Bill for Clear Vice Presidential Power
House Judiciary chair Celler urges a law giving the vice president authority to act as acting president when the president cannot perform duties. He says the proposal would require the vice president to determine incapacity and assume powers temporarily, citing past presidents with extended illness.
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