NFU Chief urges farmers to organize for self-defense
James Patton president of the National Farmers Union urged farmers in underdeveloped nations to form strong cooperatives for income growth and to press for government protection of farm income. He warned without organized action externally driven forces would disrupt agriculture like a stormy sea.
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Washington
UPI
National Farmers Union
NFU
James Patton
World Food Congress
Patton
Food aid push spurs UN FAO hunger program talk
Patton notes that governments and farm groups must act together in developing countries where up to 70 percent rely on farming. The U N Food and Agriculture Organization hosts a food congress to craft practical steps to raise output in underdeveloped areas and combat hunger.
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Patton
American Farm Bureau Federation
Food Congress
U.N. Food and ‘Agriculture Organization
FAQ
Truman dedicates Jewish memorial in Kansas City
Former President Harry S. Truman helped dedicate a 15,000 dollar memorial at the Jewish Community Center in Kansas City honoring six million Jews killed in World War II. He called the slaughter “the saddest period in history” since the ancient massacres by Genghis Khan and Tamerlane.
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Kansas City
Harry S. Truman
Truman
iGhenghis Kahn
Tamerlane
Maurice Newman
Washington
Guests Flee Birthday Party as Tornado Hits Farm
At Robert Britton farm in Janesville Minnesota about 32 people including farmer his family and party guests fled in cars when a funnel approached from the west during Mrs Britton’s birthday. The tornado struck demolishing a barn badly damaging the house garage and silo top and造成. Estimated loss about 85000 dollars.
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Janesville
Minn
Robert Britton
Enthusiastic Over Oshkosh Police Headquarters Tour
Oshkosh police and fire board members toured the new municipal building on Saturday, inspecting two floor police quarters in the northeast section. President Lawrence Reno praised the space as long overdue, noting generous parking and well kept fire stations. The annual inspection tour by the police and fire board highlighted improvements and orderly conditions across facilities.
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Obhkesh
Lawrence Reno
Oshkosh High School
Reno
Police and Fire Board
Sicily Votes for 9 Member Assembly in Island Poll
Sicily voters chose a nine member regional assembly as three million residents were eligible. turnout appeared light and election officials allowed parties to use loudspeakers and sound trucks to urge participation. Results were expected tonight.
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Palermo
Sicily
Philippines selects 18 year old Lalaine Bennett Miss Universe candidate
Manila reports Lalaine Bennett an 18 year old Philippine film actress was chosen Sunday night as the Philippines' candidate for Miss Universe. Bennett stands five feet nine inches tall, with measurements 4 23 37, and is the tallest contender sent by the nation to a world beauty contest.
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Manila
Philippines
UPID
Lalaine Bennett
Bennett
Cardinals Begin Informal Talks Over Next Pope
In Rome the Sacred College of Cardinals held informal talks on selecting a successor to Pope John XXIII. More than 30 of 52 eligible cardinals are in Rome for the June 19 conclave, with others arriving worldwide. A funeral Mass for the pope was held in St. Peter's Basilica as Lithuanian mourners arrived, and five U.S. cardinals including Francis Spellman of New York joined Cushling of Boston in readiness for the election.
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Vatican City
UPI
Sacred College of Cardinals
Francis Cardinal Spellman
New York
John XXIII
Rome
Vatican
St. Peter's Basilica
Jobe
Pops Is Tops Essay Contest Deadline Set for Wednesday
Oshkosh Menswear Council announces a Wednesday deadline for entries in the Pops Is Tops essay contest. Open to students up to eighth grade, entries must be delivered to any of eight sponsoring stores by 4 pm or postmarked by midnight. Judging Thursday and Friday. winners announced Saturday. First prize 75 dollars in trade, with other certificates for runners up.
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Oshkosh Menswear Council
Oshkosh
Menswear Council
Robert Stenerson
Charles Neuser
Webster Stanley Junior High iSchool
Knowledge Quiz From A 1950s Newspaper Page
A mixed reader page offers questions on glaucoma astronomy geography and history, plus short bios. It asks about eye disease location, Cape Verde seas, a flag description, Liechtenstein borders, and the years of the original flag. It also features mini biographical puzzles about Montana governors, birth anniversaries, and a linguistic note on the word hellion.
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Cape i Verde Islands
Liechtenstein
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Virginia
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June Haver
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Switzerland
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Robert E. Smylie
Kroa
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Rurry
Walls
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Canada
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Athearn Hotel
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Heyl
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