From Your Congressman on Point Four and World Aid
Washington Aug 2 1951 clarification from the Detroit Board of Commerce World Trade Committee notes active interest in my proposal and the House Foreign Affairs Committee has been asked to consider the balance between government spending and private investment in countering communism. The Detroit delegation stressed a positive American approach leveraging free enterprise for the free world in testimony July 20. The hearing related to the President's request for an eight and a half billion dollar foreign aid authorization.
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Washington, D.C
the World Trade Committee
Detroit Board of Commerce
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Detroit
Government aid and free enterprise in world development
The testimony argues that a proposed eight and a half billion dollar one year aid program may prompt longer, larger costs, while a private, wealth producing approach could better develop foreign production and distribution. It asserts that free markets prove superior to state dominated systems and urges government to enable voluntary American participation to foster global wealth and reduce conflict.
Farm Labor Expert Urges Early Hiring For Tomato Harvest
Farm labor specialist John R. Vlach says tomato growers must secure pickers now due to heavy migratory movement from the Cherry Country. Advertises contact points: Knapp at 2 E First St Monroe. Monroe 1096. Borradaile at 118 Church Adrian. Adrian 490. Warns not to wait until the last minute or labor may be unavailable.
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John R. Vioch
Mich
Mr. Knapp
First St
Monroe
Adrian
Borradaile
Church Street
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Vlach
Canning Hack Eases Corn Preparation for Home Makers
Monroe county home demonstration agent Mrs. Gerow suggests a simple DIY tool to speed corn preparation. Drill a 45 degree hole in a cutting board and drive a spike through it to hold ears upright while slicing kernels. Position spike at board end for more room to collect cut corn.
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Gerow
Monroe County
Caution urged in handling corn pickers on farms
Farm safety expert Harry M. Pontious warns corn pickers rank among hazardous farm machinery. Pontious, director of safety for the Farm Bureau Insurance Cos., says they can cause severe injuries if not handled with extreme caution. Michigan is highlighted as a state with notable risk.
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Arm Ag
Harry M. Pontious
Farm Bureau Insurance Cos
Michigan
Corn Picker Accidents Warned By Expert Ponticus
Ponticus warns of at least 1000 annual corn picker accidents based on available data. He notes serious injuries causing weeks or months of lost time and cites 400000 mechanical pickers in the corn belt. Most accidents arise from clogging when waste is not discharged and workers attempt to clear it by hand or with a stick.
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Mutual Insurance
Corn Belt
Pontious
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