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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1956
Page
3
President Eisenhower said he would be very happy to run on the same ticket with Vice President Nixon, a statement that approaches an endorsement and signals strong support for Nixon in the upcoming political contest.
Lancaster Farming presents general legal questions answered by the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Readers submit inquiries signed for public interest. topics include divorce equity, property rights before marriage, and responsibility for retaining walls. Answers discuss equity, ownership, and possible claims in simple terms.
Harrisburg reports the State Brucellosis Committee pledges continued support for the testing program by the Department of Agriculture. They commend progress and propose sign up changes to 75 percent of herds or 90 percent of cattle for area testing. The Erie county committee advocates tighter cattle movement controls. The group schedules a March 21–22, 1957 meeting and acknowledges Penn State University extension work as key to reaching a certified state.
Miss Martha Lawrence principal at Spackenhill School in Poughkeepsie calls off classes for almost a week as 12 of 18 teachers become ill with a virus.
Daylight Savings Time starts at 2am on April 29 in Lancaster and many other sections of the United States. Nearly 19 states and the District of Columbia will observe DST until the last Sunday in October.
The Agriculture Department predicts a 3 billion bushel corn crop for the year based on March 1 planting plans, down 184.8 million from last year. Spring wheat is forecast at 44.8 million bushels less than 1955, while winter wheat at 735.4 million yields a total wheat crop about 923.4 million bushels.
Surplus Butter reports shelves emptied through giveaway programs as stocks peaked at 466 million pounds in mid 1954. About 900 million pounds have been moved into use or committed for disposal, reflecting extensive redistribution of the surplus.
Albuquerque report shows Monroe Junior High lies near the one mile elevation mark 5280 feet just outside the campus based on recent survey findings. The item highlights the school’s unusual height position relative to standard elevations and local geography.
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