Cattlemen Prepare for Referendum
Cattlemen plan statewide meetings to explain a proposed referendum expected in August that would fund beef promotion through a 10 cent per head sale tax. Jess Bigelow of the California Farm Bureau Federation chairs the education committee urging full producer understanding. Dairy groups note milk profits rely on meat animal sales.
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Beef Referendum Education Committee
Jess Bigelow
O’neals
Livestock Department
California Farm Bureau Federation
Education Committee
Congressmen Reports From Washington List Of Projects And Acts
Congressmen describe progress on sugar act amendments to aid sugar beet growers. Morro Bay dredging contracts awarded to improve shipping safety. Ventura River projectAdvancement expected with House approval of funding. Santa Maria area supports Vaquero dam and flood control with likely starting funds in the Public Works bill.
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Senate
United States
Morro Bay
Corps of Engineers
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Santa Maria
Appropriations Committee
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Lompoc Mayor Proclaims Poppy Days in May 1956
City of Lompoc Mayor H. G. Thompson proclaims May 25 and 26 1956 as Poppy Days urging citizens to support poppy sales. Proceeds aid disabled veterans and are organized by the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary. Dated May 22 1956 with city seal and official notice.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Lompoc
California
H. G. Thompson
City of
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