Benson’s farm policy sparks fear among Southern governors
Agriculture Secretary Benson proposes shifting more soil conservation powers to the states under a new farm policy, prompting concerns about national food security and potential budget cuts. North Carolina and other Southern states fear a lack of federal support, while Eisenhower allies express disgust at the plan.
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Benson
Wilson
General Motors
Washington
North Carolina
Monster Industries
Eisenhower
United States
Eyes for the Needy Aid to vision through unused items from Short Hills donors
New Eyes for the Needy Inc based in Short Hills New Jersey collects old glasses jewelry and other items to fund and provide free vision aids. Founded by Julia Ward Terry the group now 20 years later ships glasses frames and lenses worldwide and is run largely by volunteers including some who are bedridden.
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Short Hills
N. J
New Eyes For the Needy, Inc
Julia Ward Terry
Red Cross
Short Hills Junior Service League
New Eyes
India
Senate subcommittee to probe juvenile delinquency coast to coast
An Associated Press report says a Senate subcommittee will organize this week to investigate juvenile delinquency across the nation. It cautions that adults in crime may drive youth into dope peddling arson burglary and murder and argues for prosecutions of guilty adult promoters while stressing home school church and guidance roles.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington
Hendrickson
R-Nj
Christian Science Monitor
Beres Penubainy
Canae
Johnny
When the cost is hidden
The piece argues most people oppose a federal sales tax while noting about 10 billion dollars in excises, hidden in prices, will be collected in the fiscal year ending June 30. It estimates 15 percent of revenue from these taxes and a per capita burden of about 62 dollars. It compares state and federal tax totals and highlights the hidden nature of federal excises.
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States
District of Columbia
Americans Have Sacred Duty to Cast Vote for Democracy
George Sokolsky argues citizens must vote to defend democracy, warning apathy lets racketeers seize power. He recalls voting for unlikely candidates, stresses voting as participation, and condemns abstention as retreat from Americanism. He cites Hand on voter duty and notes NYC turnout and broader corruption risks.
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Learned Hand
Tales Hand
New York City
Forther Eale
New York
Julius
Dot
Advertising Council
Umstead flags substantial losses from drought in tobacco and crops
Governor Umstead says farm income and state revenue will fall, with tobacco losses alone exceeding 50 million in North Carolina. Officials warn the revenue hit will be substantial as distribution issues and hunger concerns shape drought relief, by-passes, and winter road plans.
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Umstead
North Carolina
Higgins Released After Three Years Held Without Trial
John Higgins was freed from Los Angeles jail after three years in custody without a trial. He described the period as long and at times hopeless but believed conditions would eventually improve.
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John Higgins
Los Angel
Edgar Bergen
College
Leisure and Work in Our City Reflections
W A Bivins notes leisure pressures from radio and TV overload and a push toward balanced time. A Main Street underwriter argues work sustains health and purpose past retirement age, while Halloween mischief, books, comics, and a joke about a leap year close the column.
Cattlemen Press Benson Over Farm Price Dilemma
Washington trip by 350 western cattle raisers challenges Secretary Benson to craft a practical plan between Brannan style parity and free market. They urge government action to stabilize beef prices while noting wartime and postwar pork and beef purchase programs.
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Washington
NEA
Ezra Taft Benson
Brannan
Eisenhower
Benson
Big Livestock Association
U. S
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Viculture
Charles F. Brannan
Congress
U.S. Treasury
Shuttered life letter seeks cheer for shut-ins
The Enterprise prints a plea from a stroke survivor in the shut-in army since 1948 asking readers to send letters or postcards for comfort. He notes his seventy fifth milestone and asks prayers for happier last days, urging timely cards before deteriorating health ends his stay.
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R. B. Terry
Holt McPherson
D. A. Rawley
Co. W. Patterson, JR
Charles B. Loflin
Daily
Oklahoman
George Sokolsky
Mr. X
Ness
Lynn Nisbet
Capitol Square
Asia
Henderson
Chapel Hill
Division
Jack Lindley
Rer
Bond
William Umstead
Ed Rankin
Hot Springs
Luther Hodges
W. A. Bivins
Indusbd
Charlie McCarthy
Paetry
Eloise
Vivian
Peter Edson
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