Sugar Act extension urged by Beet Sugar chief in New York
Robert H. Shields of the United States Beet Sugar Association told the Sugar Club of New York that the U S sugar act should be extended four years with no changes to maintain stability. He urged giving the president limited authority to cut Cuba s quota in national interests and argued the world sugar price is a misleading concept.
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New York City
Cuba
United States
Soviet Russia
Robert H. Shields
Washington, D. C
United States Beet Sugar Assa
Sugar Club of
New York
Shields
U. S
Comet car highlights weight saving and roomy design
All models use a front Yu ho six engine and gain over 1250 pounds in weight savings, delivering up to 25 mpg. The two and four door station wagons ride on a 109.5 inch wheelbase, with 191.8 inch length and a roll down rear window. Cargo space tops 76.0 cu ft in wagons. front headroom 38.9 inches, rear 37.6. leg room 44.6 and 40.1 inches. shoulder 55.2 inches. Engine weighs 32 percent less with 122 fewer parts. transmission lighter by 45 percent. front and rear suspensions saved 100 pounds total.
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Comet
Idaho Wheat Commission tours Montana quality lab in Bozeman
Idaho State Wheat Commission members and University of Idaho researchers visited the Montana state wheat quality laboratory in Bozeman February 18 through 20. They studied operations, discussed facilities and costs for a southern Idaho program, and noted Montana’s export blending for milling wheat. The group discussed testing varieties, breeding, and support for the Western Wheat Association, funded by Idaho growers.
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A. G. Condie
Preston
Idaho State Wheat Commission
Franklin County
Fred Anderson
Cleveland
DeVere Tovey
Evan Keller
Weston
R. W. Geddes
William G. Reese
Whitney
Ben Johnson
Myron Fonnesbeck
University of Idaho Experiment Station
Montana State Wheat Quality Laboratory
Bozeman
Montana State Wheat Growers
A. G. Candle
Idaho
Ogden Grain Co-Op
Condie
Western Wheat Association
Ford Comet debuts with luxury styling in economy class
Ford Motor Company introduces the Comet, a compact sedan and wagon lineup with a 114 inch wheelbase, 194.9 inch length, and optional safety package. It goes on sale March 17 at Mercury-Comet dealers amid strong dealer orders and expanded Lorain Ohio production.
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Ford’ Motor Company
Ben D. Mills
Ford Motor Company
Lincoln-Mercury
Lorain
Ohio
Right of Way Etiquette Emphasizes Yield Over All Situations
A brief guidance piece urges drivers and pedestrians to prioritize safety by yielding the right of way when needed, even if it feels inconvenient. It cautions against aggressive defense of privilege and urges caution at intersections and crossings.
Fern Christensen Elected President of Orange County Medical Assistants
Fern Christensen announces her election as president of the Orange County Medical Assistants Association. She highlights the group as the nation and California’s largest organization, with 729 doctors in the county medical society and representation from 26 states. California leads with 40 percent of localized chapters and expansion plans include Idaho and Utah joining.
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Orange County Medical Assistants' Association
California
County Medical Society
American Association of Medical Assistants
Chicago
Idaho
Utah
Fern Christensen
West Wilshire
Fullerton
Calif
Preston Native Participates in Camp Irwin Exercise Mesquite
Army Private Lynn R. Larson 19 son of Mr and Mrs Lynn R Larson of Preston participated with the 1st Infantry Division fourth Cavalry in Exercise Mesquite at Camp Irwin California March 6 12. The tank crewman from Fort Riley Kansas entered the Army in 1959 after graduating Preston High School.
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Army
Lynn R. Larson
East First
Fort Riley
Kan
Fort Hood
Texas
Larson
Preston High School
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Idaho Falls
Riverdale
Curtis Rosen
Oneida Station
L. A. Barrington
Logan
Willis Roper
Temple
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Mary A. Taylor
la- Wayne Barrington
Baler Twine
Mile White
Pete Hyde
Utah Poultry
Warves, Th
Montana
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Ares
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Macune Motor Company
West Oneida
Preston, Idaho
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