Flood prevention bill sparks House Rules showdown
Supporters plan to press the measure in Washington Monday while opponents vow a strong fight. The bill, approved by the House Agriculture Committee, would let the Agriculture Department aid local groups with small flood prevention projects via streamlined local approvals. Alabama Democrat Robert Jones opposes the Poage drafted proposal, warning it bypasses Congress and could duplicate flood control efforts.
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House Rules Committee
Washington
House Agriculture Committee
Agriculture Department
Alabama
Robert Jones
Jones
Texas
Bob Poage
Corps of Engineers
Reclamation Bureau
Congress
Agriculture Committees
Bureau of Reclamation
Secretary of the Interior
Poage
Soil Conservation Service
Agriculture Committee
Congressional
Crop Reporting Board
Abernethy
Mississippi
South
Malayan Rail System Under Siege By Communist Attacks
Communist terrorists have mounted over 1,000 attacks on Malayan Railways since June 1948, derailing 175 trains and firing on 145. Staff and passengers total 51 fatalities. Despite losses, service continues to move rubber and tin to Singapore and Penang as authorities battle to protect the line with armored trains and escort patrols.
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Singafu
Malayan Railway Department
Federation
Singapore
Penang
Free World
Household Softball Team Rout Maljamar in Close Contest
The unbeaten Household team defeated Maljamar 11 to 7 after two wins this week. Maljamar scored seven runs with eight hits and five errors while Household had eleven runs on eight hits with two errors. The match followed a prediction from Hazen and Lions Club members.
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Maljamar
Erwin and Hazen
the Lion‘s Club
Hazen
Mallamar
Household
Armored Train Features Dual Searchlight Protections
The description notes powerful brakes to stop the patrol train within the beams of the searchlights. A rear armored cupola houses a searchlight to cover the jungle front against lurking terrorists. Wireless contact with following trains is maintained.
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Kuala Lumpur
Malaya
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Hobbs, New Mexico
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Optometric Clinic
Gordon E. Richardson
Optometrist
West Broadway
Brownfield, Texas
Dewey L. Gann
Buck Curry
Clayton, New Mexico
Dewey Gann
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LEA County
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Sheet Metal Shop
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Grayson
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Esa
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Lea County Lumber Company
Hobbs
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