Federal farm policy shifts and AEC center talk in Washington
Federal economists warn that balance may be delicate as Congress debates flexible price supports for basic commodities wheat corn cotton tobacco peanuts rice. Benson policy adjustments aim to move production toward useful consumption and reduce government storage. Also noted are potential AEC center in Maryland and near Camp Detrick radio installations, with a 2 million investment pending Congress approval. Surprising wind and clouds forced another postponement of the open atomic shot as storm clouds approach.