New Farm Policy Details Expanded Credit and Market Programs
New Farm Policy continues from page one with liberalized credit for farmers unable to obtain loans through ordinary channels. It broadens surplus disposal, increases grants to low income groups, expands foreign markets, enlarges barter programs, and boosts funds to remove market gluts. It strengthens commodity programs easing controls and introduces new measures for corn, cotton, and other commodities to curb surpluses and reduce carryovers.
Eisenhower Aides Outline Farm Act Based Proposals
Secretary Benson announced a push for increased funds to develop new markets, crops, and uses. The proposals grow from the farm act and six points outlined in Denver. They aim to study and benefit farmers and the broader public, seeking greater national prosperity. The plans accompany the National Agricultural Advisory Commission’s quarterly meeting and discussions with the President.
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Eisenhower
Denver
Benson
National Agricultural Advisory Commission
Victims of Flood Survive House Slide in Mountains
Mr and Mrs Roger and their family were awakened at 2 am as a mud slide, rocks and trees knocked their house from its foundation and slid it 20 feet down the mountainside. The home halted on stumps and debris, all eight occupants escaping in night clothes uninjured.
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Roger
Ervin Royer
Gene Bartlett
Rogers
Bartletts
Myrtle Crest School
Bartlett
Will Carlyle
Nelson Russell
Hartzell
Royer
Herald
Roy 3
Crance
Leep Logging Co
Ed NoNte
Myrtle Point Disaster Unit Discussed After Flood
The Royer family faces about 4000 dollars in uninsured losses from a landslide. Neighbors aided Bartletts and Rogers, with Rogers seeking new housing as relief efforts grow. Local figures move to form a Myrtle Point Disaster Unit under Civil Defense collaboration.
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Myrtle Point
Tankersley
Disaster Unit to Be Organized
Authorities say a disaster unit should be formed to handle calamities. They note no assistance was received from the County Civil authorities.
Werner Typewriter Service Ad
Local repair shop advertises Werner Typewriter Service offering repairs and parts with contact details for service inquiries.
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Werner Typewriter Service
Relief Guidelines for Flood Victims Apply for Loans
The Small Business Administration outlines disaster loan steps for flood victims. Applicants should inventory losses estimate repair costs and verify insurance coverage. Banks may act as processing representatives and loans are repayable in installments with terms up to ten years or twenty for owner occupied housing. Applications are to be made at the emergency office in Coos Bay.
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Small Business Administration
Coos Bay
TV Business to Reach New Goals During the Year 56
A General Electric official projected in San Francisco that Americans will spend 300 million dollars to replace picture tubes in 6 million televisions in 1956. He said average picture tube life is about four years and that over 150 million small tubes will be replaced in radios and TVs. William C. Walsh, GE regional tube placement manager, cited rising TV viewing habits and noted industry sales through 1966 reached 5 million picture tubes for replacement.
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San Francisco
General Electric
William C. Walsh
Walsh
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Ken’s
Herald Press
Royers
Ernie Bryant
Imen
Ed Roberts
Frank Henry
Frank Meldrum
Ben Nichols
Mr. Bryant
Lynn Thomas
KWRO
Featuring
Merage Brave
Henry A. Schroeder
North Bend
Cees
Semperts’ Drug
Myrtle Pouit
Thrifts
Swift Premium
Swift
Bologna
Folger’s Coffee
Campbell
Myrtie Peint
Oregon
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