Congress to Shape 1956 Cotton Price and Acreage Plan
Washington bureau reports that unless Congress acts early in the new session, 1956 cotton price support could fall well below 90 percent of parity. Benson will unveil weekend plans for drastic acreage and marketing controls after a record yield, with a referendum due by October 15 and likely amendments to the 1955 law before planting.
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Beason
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Eisenhower
Severteen
New York Democrats Postpone Dinner
New York Democrats postponed a $100-a-plate dinner set for Oct. 31 as party leaders sought more time for arrangements. Gov. Harriman’s openness to a presidential bid was anticipated, with Adlai Stevenson noted as a likely future candidate. State Chairman Michael H. Prendergast cited National Chairman Paul Butler’s call for a later fall date. A separate dinner in Chicago on Nov. 19 looms with Stevenson expected to announce plans.
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Averell Harriman
Michael H. Prendergast
Prendergast
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Paul Butler
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Adlai Stevenson
Butler
Chicago
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Girl born, first Catron daughter in 75 years
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Robert L Catron in St Louis marking the first girl in the Catron family in 75 years. The birth is noted as a memorable addition to the family list.
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ST. Louis
Catron
Robert L. Catron
Officials estimate 17.4 million acre national allotment
Officials now estimate that the computation yields a national allotment of about 17,400,000 acres, roughly 700,000 acres below the 1955 total. The figure reflects revised calculations affecting agricultural land distribution nationwide.
Science Discovers Non surgical Piles Solution
Scientists report a healing substance called Bio Dyne that shrinks piles and relieves pain and itching without surgery. Doctors note actual pile reduction and patients say piles no longer a problem. Available as Preparation H suppository or ointment with money back guarantee.
Hair care ad promises quick growth and Keele treatment
An advertisement portrays hair loss as common with age and urges early expert help. It touts Keele Home Treatment with a 30 day money back guarantee and invites public, private examinations by J. W. Smith at Hotel Lawtonian Lawton Oklahoma on Sunday October 16 noon to 9 p.m.
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J. W. Smith
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Lawton
Okla
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