Food for Freedom policy slows under hunger pressure
Washington reports an internal concern in the Johnson administration that the Food for Freedom program is lagging amid rising hunger expectations. Officials warn the Agriculture Department may overemphasize surpluses, risking inability to meet foreign food requests and harming U S credibility abroad.
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Washington
Johnson
Agriculture Department
White House
United States
State
Agriculture
Commerce
Defense
Treasury
Bee colonies rise in Louisiana while nationwide counts dip
Louisiana estimates 100000 bee colonies, up 1 percent from 99000 last year, with colonies in good condition though nectar flow slowed by dry weather. Nationally, 5510000 colonies reported, down 1 percent from 1965, with regional declines led by the North Atlantic and East North Central states.
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Louisiana
Louisiana Crop Reporting Service
Alexandria
North Atlantic
East North Central States
South Atlantic
South Central States
West North Central States
Western States
North Central
South Central
California
Western
East North Central
Minnesota
U S Farm Exports to Japan Hit Record Levels in 1965
Japan emerged as the leading foreign buyer of U S farm goods in 1965, purchasing 879 million dollars of U S farm exports, more than Canada and representing about one third of Japan's total agricultural imports. The U S council cites economic growth and rising living standards as key drivers.
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Japan
U.S
Canada
Mma Reoy Vuouvassws
United States- Japan Trade Council
U. S
Council
United States
Pacific Northwest
Midwest
Boggs Endorses Reapportionment of Legislature
Hale Boggs, House Democratic Whip, urged reapportionment to boost urban issue focus at the National Society of State Legislators meeting in Chicago. He cited 75 percent of Americans in cities facing poverty, blight, overcrowding, education gaps, and traffic, and noted 89th Congress measures aiding urban areas including education act, housing bill, HUD creation, anti poverty expansion, and pollution controls.
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Chicago
UPI
Hale Boggs
Louisiana Democrat
National Society of State Legislators
Boggs
89Th Congress
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Heavy rain floods New Orleans area
Up to 4.29 inches of rain drenched the New Orleans region on Sunday flooding streets and some homes. The Kenner gauge recorded 4.29 inches while Audubon Park noted 2.79 inches. Lightning caused power failures in Jefferson Parish and residents used skiffs and rafts to navigate flooded areas.
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New Orleans
UPI
Kenner
Weather Bureau
Audubon Park
Jefferson Parish
Today In History Aug 1 1966 Highlights
Today marks dates from 1907 Air Force origin to 1965 political notes. Key events include Columbus landing in 1502 and Colorado statehood in 1876. Also mentions WWI outbreak in 1914 and shifts in Congo and U.S. Viet Nam commentary in recent years.
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Associated Press
Air Force
Aeronautical Division
Army
Christopher Columbus
Honduras
Colorado
Union
Germany
Russia
Japan
Eisenhower
Washington
Joseph Kasavubu
Cyrille Adoula
Congo
Johnson
Congress
Viet Nam
Returning Vet Gets Welcome Home in Cincinnati
Army Cpl Tim McFadden returns after 13 months in Viet Nam to a home in Cincinnati with a large welcome sign on the house a decorated Christmas tree presents and even snowballs from the freezer amid a festive scene as Mr and Mrs Robert McFadden greet him
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Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati
Army
Tim McFadden
Viet Nam
Robert McFad
Norwood Family Shares Snowball Fight Hope After Son Arrives
Den McFadden of Norwood recalls Tim writing last winter hoping for a snowball fight upon his return. Tim arrived in the United States on Sunday as the McFaddens manage three other sons serving in the armed forces.
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Den
Norwood
Tim
United States
Harlem Race Riot Toll and Arrests in 1943
In 1943 a Harlem race riot left five Black men dead and about five hundred injured. Police jailed roughly five hundred others as crowds spilled into the streets of New York City district.
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Harlem
New York City
Louisiana Chicken Production Up 17 Percent This Year
Louisiana farmers expect 5,150,000 chickens to be raised in 1966, 24 percent above the 1960-64 average and the largest since 1957. Egg-type pullets on hand and nationwide output also show increases, with 1966 U.S. projected at 334,731,000 birds, up 12 percent from 1965.
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Louisiana
Louisiana Crop Reporting Service
Alexandria
United States
North Atlantic
East North Central
West North Central
South Atlantic
South Central States
West
Weekly Markets Mixed Across Soybeans Cattle and Poultry
Early douprice cotton remains in excellent condition with some fields varying to fair or good and showers helping, New Orleans middling cotton at 30.85 cents. Cattle receipts moderate with 8 auctions totaling 5.08 head. volume down 42 percent versus last week and 19 percent year over year. Hog marketings 819 head, down 5 percent from last week and 29 percent year over year. Fryers and hens show weaker to steady trends for July 21–27. eggs stronger on large and steady on others with prices per pound and per case listed for various sizes.
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New Orleans
New Pests Attack Meyer Zoysia Grass in the South
Reports describe two pests in Meyer Zoysia lawns the rust disease seen as reddish orange leaf spores and billbug infestations. Maryland Missouri and South Carolina sightings mark spread while early rust signs include off color growth and shoe staining. Billbugs show brown patches with few roots and are manageable with periodic liquid or granular insecticides.
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South
United States
Maryland
Missouri
South Carolina
Roysia
Winter pasture planning and soybeans in Ouachita Parish
Ouachita Parish Agent advises planning for winter grazing starting mid September with one acre per 500 600 pound animal and recommends wheat oats and rye. Discusses diverting idle acres, post harvest returns, soybeans price prospects up to 3.75 a bushel, and emphasis on weed and insect control using approved insecticides to avoid yield loss.
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Louisiana
E. G. Davidson
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service
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Soil Conservation Service
Orleans
Louisiana Livestock
PTL Ue
F.D. i
Central Bank
Monroe
West Monroe
J. J. Joyce
Ouachita Parish
M. Kaplan & Soning Warehouse
Adams—Monroe
Tde
Alllied
Agricultural Chemicals Dept
Nitrogen Division
Allied Chemical Corporation
P.O. Box
Marrero, la
Post Office
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