Benson Unveils Five Point Plan to Curb Wheat Surplus
Agriculture Secretary Ezra T. Benson announced a new five point plan to discourage low grade wheat production and reduce surpluses. The plan includes price support discounts for feed grade wheat and broader authority for non commercial growing areas. Senator George Aiken praised the move as a potential trigger for higher 1957 support if surpluses aren’t increased.
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Washington
Ezra T. Benson
Benson
United States
George D. Aiken
R- VI
Senate Agriculture Committee
Leesburg Hamburg Fry Honors John Porkalob at Home
Mr and Mrs James Horkey entertained relatives at a hamburg fry at their Leesburg home honoring John Porkalob. The social event featured a relaxed gathering with several attendees listed.
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James Horkey
John Porkalob
Local Families Attending Mine No 5 Gathering
Earnest Horkey and daughters join Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jablounsky and daughter Margaret and Julius Porkalob. Mr. and Mrs. John Hardisky with son and Emery Horkey of Mine No. 5 attend. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stodolak and family, Blanche Snow of Mine No 2, plus Sally and Elsie Fink of Leesburg attend.
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Earnest Horkey
Michael Jablounsky
Margaret
Julius Porkalob
John Hardisky
Emery Horkey
Mine No
Frank Stodolak
Blanche Snow
Sally
Elsie Fink
Leesburg
CLASS ENJOYS DINNER
The Searchlight Bible Class held its regular dinner at the church Tuesday at 6 p.m. Hostesses Sally Yeager and Betty Lewis served a delicious meal. President Viola Lowry led a business meeting. Plans were made for a July picnic at Slippery Rock.
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Searchlight Bible
Sally Yeager
Betty Lewis
Viola Lowry
Slippery Rock
Leesburg Notes Social visits across nearby towns
Mr and Mrs A L McClelland visited Harmony with friends. Glenn Hedrick and New Castle guests joined Harold Boyle. Rev William Lloyd stayed with son David at Butler. Claude Hammett Belle Vernon returned after weekend with William Tharpe. Various locals hosted and visited relatives in North Liberty Meadville Franklin White Chapel Texas Marienville Py matuning Lake Volant and Youngstown Ohio.
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Ohio
C. W. McClelland
Baker
Franklin
Clair Woods
White Chapel
Homer Wilson
Texas
Joe Neeley
Pymatuning Lake
Leona Hedrick
Andy Brophy
Lew Snarey
Volant
French Industry Booms in 1954 Production Surge
French industrial production in 1954 rose 8 percent over 1953, 512 percent above 1952, and 2214 percent above the 1929 prewar peak, signaling a rapid postwar expansion across sectors.
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Paris
Ten of Fifteen Free Asia Nations by 1940
Washington notes that in the arc of Free Asia about a quarter of the globe there are 15 independent nations. Before World War II ten of these were colonies of other powers. The regions show varying paths toward independence.
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Washington
Free Asia
Long River Rome Exceeds 417 Mile Reach
The Po is the longest river in Italy stretching about 417 miles. It runs across the northern plains from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea.
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Rome
Italy
Pulaski Woman Celebrates 85th Birthday With Family
Mrs. Robert Calderwood, longtime Pulaski resident, celebrated her 85th birthday hosted by her son in Leavittsburg Ohio. A noon lawn picnic featured a program with church women, solos, readings, and gifts for the oldest and youngest fathers present. Attendees included Mrs. Gaylord Cameron and family from Pulaski.
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Robert Calderwood
Pulaski
Gaylord Cameron, Mercer Sr
Robert Calderwood Jr
Leavittsburg
Ohio
Mickey Cameron
Patti
Father's Day acknowledgment from Pulaski Methodist Sunday School
Members of the Pulaski Methodist Sunday School honored fathers on Father’s Day, recognizing paternal contributions in a local church gathering. The observance reflected community values and shared blessings within the congregation.
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Pulaski
Local Families Visit Relatives Across Town and State
Cole of Pittsburgh were Saturday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Jesse Denison. Mr and Mrs Charles Wallace were guests last Sunday at the home of their son and wife Mr and Mrs Russell Wallace and family of Greenfield. Mrs Edith Jimerson of New Castle was a recent guest at the home of her niece and husband Mr and Mrs Billy Reese and family. Mr and Mrs John Wharry and family spent several days last week at Warren Pa.
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Cole
Pittsburgh
Jesse Denison
Charles Wallace
Russell Wallace
Greenfield
Edith Jimerson
New Castle
Billy Reese
John Wharry
Warren, Pa
Visitors at Ada Mitcheltree's home include several Ohio and local couples
Sunday guests gathered at Mrs Ada Mitcheltree to meet Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnstown and Mr and Mrs Arthur Meek of New Castle. Also present were Mr and Mrs J R Meek of New Wilmington and Mr and Mrs Raymond Urey and son Gene of Howland Corners Ohio. Four fifths of Mrs William Lane and Mrs M China are described as farmers.
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Ada Mitcheltree
Clarence Johnstown
Arthur Meek
New Castle
J. R. Meek
New Wilmington
Raymond Urey
Gene
Howland Corners
Ohio
William Lane
M. China
Sugar production dips in 1954 55 world output
World cane and beet sugar production for 1954 55 totaled over 39.1 million tons, down about 1.1 million tons from the prior year. The decline reflects weaker results in major producing regions and shifts in harvests during the season.
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Washington
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