Johnson plan targets rural poverty in campaign push
Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman announced the Johnson administration will focus on eliminating rural poverty to boost the nation’s economy. He spoke at the Rural Community Development awards in Asheville noting three goals: higher farm income, new job opportunities, and upgraded rural services. He credited Kennedy’s program and praised Western North Carolina’s growth to 18 counties and 133 communities. Freeman urged more hospital coverage for older rural residents, highlighting insufficient hospital insurance.
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Asheville
N. C
Johnson
America
Orville Freeman
Freeman
Rural Community Development Ao
Western North Carolina
Kennedy
Agriculture Department
Western
Freeman Lauded By Wheat Sale At Rural Luncheon
Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman hailed the 1960 wheat sale to the Soviet Union as boosting world peace through mutual understanding. He told the Rural Community Development Program luncheon that the deal benefits both nations and that the gold from wheat supports peaceful use rather than war instruments. Freeman said he has no plans to leave office.
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Asheville
N. C
Orville Freeman
Soviet Union
Freeman
North Carolina
United States
Flue-Cured Leaf Prices Fall to New Low in Belt Markets
Flue-cured tobacco prices dropped to a new low on Virginia North Carolina Old Belt markets in week 12 of sales. The Federal State Market News Service cited lower quality offerings and light volume, with sales totaling 9 656 938 pounds at an average of 46.31 per 100 pounds, down from the prior week.
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Associated Press
Virginia
North Carolina
Federal State Market News Service
Government Halts Big Airlift Plan
The United States delays the proposed airlift of a 15 000 man infantry division to Korea citing economy and diplomacy. The Defense Department says no big lift to the Pacific will occur in the 1964 fiscal year, with possible moves to 1965 uncertain. Officials warn budget pressure and regional risks influenced the decision.
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Fred S. Hoffman
Washington
U. S
Korea
Associated Press
Defense Department
Pacific Command
Pentagon
Middle East
Joint Chiefs of Staff
4Th
Ft. Lewis
Wash
Far East
Okinawa
Philippines
2Nd Armored Division
Ft. Hood
Tex
West Germany
Pacific
Johnson
Europe
Eight Die On Roads In State
State road crashes claim eight deaths across North Carolina this week. Robeson County head on on U S 301 kills Christopher Konig and George White. Michael McNamara dies south of them in a second crash. Also killed are a Dunn passenger, two Charlotte men in Iredell County, an 18 year old in Wayne County, and Jim Sykes in Elizabeth City after a stolen Norfolk car driver and companions are detained.
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Associated Press
North Carolina
U. S. 301
Robeson County
Lumberton
Christopher Konig
Deberry
Fla
George L. White
Hollis
N. Y
Highway Patrol
Michael McNamara
Bronx
John H. Jackson
Dunn
Charlotte
Iredell
John Alexander
Ezell Mounger
Mooresville
Johnnie Taylor
Rt. 2
Princeton
Wayne County
U. S. 70
Elizabeth City
Norfolk
W. C. Owens
Jim Sykes
Owens
Robert L. Davis
Chesapeake
Davis
Willie Ormand Jr
Carlton Neville
Cooley Cotton Bill Draws Strong Charges in Senate Fight
Congressional debate centers on Harold Cooley's plan to end the two price cotton system. NC farmers warn the McIntire amendment could curb production, threatening North Carolina's economy and workers across gins, mills, and warehouses. A Senate test looms as growers urge opposition to the price cut and subsidy shifts. A separate item notes a new porpoise training school planned at Grassy Key near Key West.
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Raleigh
N.C
Harold Cooley
R. W. Howey
Waxhaw
North Carolina
U.S
Cliff McIntire
Maine
Southeastern
Howey
F. H. Heidelberg
Association
Senate
W. S. Williams Jr
Middlesfore
Senate Agriculture Sex
B. Everett Jordan
Heidelberg
Wanington
House
McIntire
G. D. Arndt
North Carolina Cotton Growers Cooperative Association
Arndt
CLASS
Key West
Fla
Grassy Key
Here
Milton
Virginia Santini
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Andrew Fischer
Aberdeen
S.D
Mary Magdalene
Mary Margaret
James Andrew
Japan
Indonesia
Way
Sen. Tardean
Harllee
Nash
N. Main ST
Ana
Hmidieve
F.C.P
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