Union Rallies on Kennedy Program Set
AFL-CIO COPE announces a nationwide series of labor union conferences to rally support for President Kennedy's economic program. Meetings run March 7-8 in Pensacola Florida and conclude June 8-4 in Sioux Falls South Dakota, aiming to mobilize grass roots in Congress for state level implementation. George Meany urges unions to back the plan to restore full employment and production.
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Farm Union Men to Shift Operations on New Crops
In San Francisco Norman Smith of the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee said farm workers will move from lettuce to other crops in the San Joaquin Valley as harvest ends. He noted the AFL-CIO and related groups oppose Kennedy proposals though plan to expand organizing drives to cotton, beet and asparagus workers.
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Khrushchev Signals Disarmament Pact With U S
Khrushchev cabled President Kennedy proposing a disarmament agreement with strict international controls to prevent secret arms, as Kennedy welcomed space and nonmilitary cooperation. Tass noted the reply followed Kennedy’s congratulations on the Sputnik launch, stressing US-Soviet parity and joint exploration prospects amid Geneva talks.
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Agency Sees Citrus Crop Reduction in California
Sacramento reports near record drought and high temperatures in Southern California will reduce fruit crop production this year. The State Crop Reporting Service cites undersize fruit and abnormal budding and blooming across citrus, deciduous crops, and avocados, with February 1 estimates showing Valencia oranges up 24 percent above average but 1.0 million boxes below last year, seedless grapefruit 1.5 million boxes 4 percent below average, and desert valley crops down vs last season.
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El Paso Mayor Named Ambassador to Costa Rica
El Paso mayor Raymond Telles was reported to have been chosen as ambassador to Costa Rica. Sources said he visited the State Department and was cleared for the post, with President Kennedy expected to announce the appointment soon. Telles indicated he had been approached about the job but noted any decision would come from Washington.
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