Power rate fight delays SPA plan on dam costs
A proposal to raise resale power rates by 40 percent faces opposition from Rural Electric Cooperatives and a hold by the Interior Department. Congressional inquiry led by Kerr aims to study the rate formula and flood-control dam costs, with possible delays into 1957. Cooperatives argue the 76 percent power-cost share for large dams is excessive and warn private utilities will follow higher rates.
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Thunderstorm Signs and Tornado Path Facts
Historical weather notes describe familiar thunderstorm clouts preceding tornadoes with bulging clouds and greenish black coloration. Precipitation includes heavy rain and downpours, mainly from 2 to 7 PM, often from the southwest. typical paths run 10 to 40 miles, averages 16, and widths about 400 yards. Travel speeds range 25 to 40 mph, with bursts up to 139 mph and wind speeds cited as high as 500 mph. causes of destruction are discussed.
Deal Charges Continued From Page One Debate
Eisenhower calmed by Senate action as Republicans Carlson and Schoeppel supported the amendment while Democrats Kennings Symington Fulbright and McClellan opposed. Benson said the vote was constructive and urged higher cotton price supports. He warned opponents may try to block a farm bill for political reasons. American Farm Bureau’s Shuman praised the result for farmers while Sen. Humphrey warned it could cut farm income by up to a billion dollars if wheat supports fall.
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Markets Broilers Little Rock to Chicago and Midwes
Market reports from Little Rock Batesville and Chicago show steady to weak demand for broilers and fryers around 21 cents f.o.b. farm. Livestock at St. Louis National Stockyards sees hogs, cattle and calves active with varied prices, while New York stocks and cotton move on market confidence and policy news.
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Department Store Sales Rise in Fed District Week
Department store sales in the Eighth Federal Reserve District rose about 6 percent last week from a year earlier. The St Louis area led gains at 13 percent while Little Rock saw a 7 percent decline. Louisville posted a small rise and Memphis up 6 percent.
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Government payments for farmers cutting crops urged by senator
An amendment by Senator Hickenlooper to allow corn farmers to share soil bank payments without cutting production drew unwarranted senate attention last night. The proposal targets basic crops already in surplus and seeks voluntary planting reductions under the soil bank program.
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Weather snapshot across Arkansas cities yesterday and today
Yesterday's highs ranged from the mid teens to mid fifties in cities like Newport Camden Fayetteville and Little Rock. Morning temperatures by 10 30 a m showed El Dorado Walnut Ridge and Fort Smith in the 30s to mid 50s with lows reported in the 20s to 40s. The United Nations notes 1 200 000 physicians worldwide while the district reports a bank sales drop tied to promotional timing changes.
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