Soil Bank Provisions Aim to Cut Farm Surpluses
Congress okays a soil bank and conservation reserve as major parts of the new farm bill. Farmers may receive payments for reducing wheat cotton corn peanuts rice and tobacco output under acreage reserve rules with a 700 million annual cap, effective upon presidential approval through 1959. Compliance with base acreages is required with penalties for violations.
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Pirates draw crowds at Forbes Field amid strong season hopes
Pittsburgh fans return to Forbes Field as the Pirates boast an exciting lineup and a goal to reach one million in attendance this year. Last season the club finished eighth for the fourth straight year with 469000 in attendance while umpire Tom Gorman at a Cincinnati game teased his wife Margie, a 12 year marriage, with a dusty footprint.
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Kiddies Cover-Up Pattern Sale Notice
Advertisement for pattern 7229 offering a versatile cover-up for children in sizes 4 6 and 8. Describes uses as a top for shorts skirts or as an apron with bunny pocket trim. Requests 35 cents by coin to Saline Observer with name address pattern number and size.
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Graduates Named From Tri-State College Angola Indiana
Will Graduate Richard I Little son of Mrs V W Little and Billy J Fisher son of Mr and Mrs Ralph D Fisher will take part in outdoor commencement ceremonies at Tri State College Angola Indiana on June 7 Little plans to finish August and Fisher in June Both students appear on scholastic honor rolls Little was Amateur Radio Club member Fisher is Alpha Beta Alpha member and held campus leadership roles including staff director Tri Angle Key holder and newspaper business posts
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Cotton Imports Rise As March Wanes
The agriculture department reported March cotton imports at 9 000 bales, down from 18 000 in February and 28 000 in March 1955. For the August through March period imports total 119 000 bales, up 47 percent from the prior year, with Egypt Mexico Pakistan and Peru the main sources. Consumer food prices stay steady while wholesale prices climb for major commodities. farmer prices rose about four percent from December to mid April, and prices paid by farmers also edged up.
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High School Journalism Course at Michigan State
Michigan high school youths serious about becoming newsmen attend MSU summer course in journalism. The ninth annual High School Journalism Course runs June 25 to July 6 with lectures and individual training in news writing feature writing photography and edition and page makeup. Scholarships from Michigan publishers support local students.
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Sta Fresh Keeps Silage Fresh In Farm and Home Ad
Sta Fresh product promises to keep silage fresh and sweet smelling as advertised. Featured in this month’s Farm and Home section from Saline Mercantile, the ad highlights practical storage and preservation benefits for farmers.
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