Old Farmer's Almanac Still Going Strong
Washington report notes the Old Farmer's Almanac, in its 164th issue from Dublin New Hampshire, remains a staple blending moon lore weather proverbs and old wife tales. 1956 outlook predicts snowy January cold February ice and May rains with June cool and rainy and July hot with humid days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harman W. Nichols
Washington
Abe Lincoln
Dublin
N.H
Robert B. Thomas
Nashua
Ike Still Mum But Back In The Political Scrap
President Eisenhower remains largely silent on 1956 plans while nearing hospital discharge. He backs Secretary Benson against return to rigid farm price supports, signaling defense of administration policy in next year’s campaign. Benson and Eisenhower focus on farm problems and new steps to raise prices, amid White House denials of cabinet ousters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Benson
Fitzsimons Army Hospital
Summerfield
Republican National Committee
White House
Congress
Independent Farmer Faces Government Lien Over Wheat Acreage
John Harmon, a 46 year old Venango County dairy farmer from Oil City, planted 24 acres of wheat after being told his limit was nine. The government placed a lien for 404.28 dollars and seeks penalties plus costs totaling 404.28. Harmon refuses to pay, citing opposition to subsidies and red tape while insisting he will continue farming with his family and 12 children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
John Harmon
Harmon
Venango County
Venango County Agricultural Stabilization and Soil Conservation Committee
Washington
U.S
Pittsburgh
Department of Agriculture
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Ike
Pe Marvin L. Arrowsmith
C. M. Pike
Koehler
Southwestern Radio & Sound
4Th & E
Humpty Dumpty
Chuck Wagon
Durkee
Maryland Club Coffee
Gaylord
Curtis
del Monte
Food Club
Dole
Harvest Inn
PEAS
TNES
Rips
Idaho Russels
Cloverbloom
Oleo
Cae
Swanee
Oklahoma
Ae Soc
Dar
Llth
Town and Country Store
Cache Road
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