Editorial calls for offset fee to even cotton costs
Guest editorial argues the U S Tariff Commission should impose an offset fee on the cotton content of imported textiles to match the export subsidy on cotton. It cites Kennedy administration measures, recent briefs, and a delay in decision, urging prompt action to restore competitiveness for American textile mills and cotton growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Tariff Commission
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
U.S
Congress
Kennedy
Department of Agriculture
Tariff Commission
Farm bill substitute extends present program for one year
Washington June 29 AP the House Agriculture committee approved a one year extension of the current emergency wheat and feed grain programs with minor cuts in payments to farmers who reduce production. The measure mirrors Kennedy plan opposition to mandatory quotas and would face Senate review.
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Washington
Kennedy
House Agriculture Committee
House
Senate
Allen Ellender
Senate Agriculture Committee
House Committee
Indiana University grants chemistry degree before Wells retires
James Marshall of 819 8th St. receives a B.S. in chemistry in the final class graduated under President Herman B Wells who will relinquish the post after 25 years on July 1. See diary on page 3.
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James Marshall
8Th St
Indiana University
Herman B. Wells
Kennedy's Greeters Top Million Mark
In Mexico City crowds estimated at a million and a half lined streets and tops of cars to greet President Kennedy during a three day visit. Mexican and U.S officials touted closer political and economic ties as celebrations roared through the capital. One spectator fell from a streetcar perch but escaped injury.
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Mexico City
Kennedy
U.S
Medicare Split Opens Between Two Democratic Governors
In Hershey Pennsylvania on June 29 AP reports a sectional split between two Democratic governors over aged care Medicare. Georgia Governor Ernest Vandiver opposes endorsing a Social Security funded program while Michigan Governor John B Swainson supports Medicare via Social Security. Rockefeller backs Social Security financed care and Vandiver faces a larger party split as talks proceed with Defense Secretary McNamara about National Guard cuts.
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Hershey
Ernest Vandiver
Georgia
Kerr Mills
Medical Association
Kerr-Mills
John B. Swainson
Michigan
Medicare
Social Security
Swainson
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Rockefeller
Vandiver
National Guard
Defense
Robert McNamara
Mark O. Hatfield
Oregon
Freed Britons Describe Captivity by Pathet Lao
Three Britons freed after a month as captives told reporters they were dragged from village to village with ropes around their necks like dogs. They said they were fed and treated well overall, though hope for release faded. Two doctors they sought to free were captured May 26 during clinic visits in southern Laos.
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Vientiane
Laos
Pathet Lao
Mervin Brown
Brown
Maj
Clark Leaphard
Colin Prentice
Anthony Bryceson
Ban Tha. Theng
Leaphard
Prince Souphanouvong
Souphanouvong
Three Area Agents Attend Meeting in Tuscaloosa
Three county agents in a four county area attend the 14th annual Alabama Association of County Agricultural Agents convention in Tuscaloosa. Participants include Morgan County Agent Charles D. Rutledge and assistant Joe Bob Stephenson, Lawrence County Agent Sam McClendon and Hoyt Price, and Cullman County Agent H. G. Pinkston and Charles F. Thomas. No Limestone representative attends. The convention began Thursday and closes today.
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Alabama Association of County Agricultural
Tuscaloosa
Morgan County
Charles D. Rutledge
Joe Bob Stephenson
Lawrence
Sam McClendon
Hoyt Price
Culman
H. G. Pinkston
Charles F. Thomas
Limestone
One Jail Term Given in Limestone County Court
In Limestone County court a single defendant, Nancy Wallace, was sentenced to 10 days for public drunkenness before Special Judge W. W. Malone Jr. The docket also included cases for no driver’s license seven speeding four improper muffler three improper lights two reckless driving two running stop sign one improper passing one and driving while license revoked.
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Athens
Limestone County
Nancy Wallace
W. W. Malone Jr
Complete service for Frigidaire and all appliances
Robins on 2nd Ave Edg. offers complete service for Frigidaire and all appliances. Local shop provides repairs parts and maintenance with quick turnaround and trusted technicians.
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Robinson
2Nd Ave
Edg
Decatur Firm Adds Overhead Crane and Waste Handling
Decatur Transfer and Storage Inc announces modernization at its Decatur location adding two commercial services. A six ton capacity overhead crane improves handling of commodities and an industrial waste material handling service uses mobile 25 cubic yard compactors on tandem trailers hauled by tractor to disposal areas. Two local industries are now served.
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Decatur Transfer & Storage, Inc
Decatur
TVA chief-earns boost for Elk River area growth
Aubrey J. Wagner, named TVA chairman designate, told Elk River Development Association that the tributary area development program is among TVA's most promising efforts to spur economic growth in the Elk River basin along the Alabama Tennessee border. He succeeds Gen. Herbert D. Vogel and emphasized cooperative work with local groups to foster urban industrial era solutions. TVA General Manager Louis J. Van Mol echoed favorable prospects based on a joint TVA state agency and citizen study.
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Winchester
Tenn
Tennessee Valley
Aubrey J. Wagner
TVA
Elk River Development Association
Wagner
Herbert D. Vogel
Elk River Association
Alabama-Tennessee
Elk River
Louis J. van Mol
Dog Fight Convention Site Found In Woods Of Mississippi
Sheriff R P Cooper located the 1962 National Dog Fight Convention site near a swampy lake in Clarke County Mississippi. The event reportedly drew participants from 20 states with about 60000 in wagers and eight dogs killed. Officers found cleared trees, improvised seating, and a fenced fighting pen but no arrests without raiding an active fight.
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Woods
Mississippi
Quitman
Miss
R. P. Cooper
Clarke County
FBI
Humane Society of America
Meridian
Cooper
Humane
Lauderdale County
J. F. Parker
South
Hoffa seeks dismissal of conspiracy indictments
Nashville June 29 AP Teamsters president James R Hoffa asked a federal district court to drop conspiracy indictments claiming the grand jury was improperly empaneled and the evidence was illegally obtained by wire tapping. The motion, filed by Cecil Branstetter, argues exclusion of Negroes women and others would prevent a fair cross section of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Teamsters Union
James R. Hoffa
District Federal Court
Cecil Branstelter
Hoffa
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