Federal Farm Agency Alters Defense Plans
The Agriculture Department realigns its defense planning setup to prepare American agriculture for possible emergencies. Undersecretary Charles S. Murphy appoints state ASCS executives as state defense board chairmen and county ASCS managers as county chairmen, with metropolitan areas having state board selection.
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Scottsdale Man To Sponsor Buster Byrd Award For Trainers
Bud Willson of 6017 E Cheney Road announces he will sponsor the Turf Paradise meeting starting November 18 and the Arizona Downs meet starting February 9. The Buster Byrd Award will honor a trainer who saddles the most winners at these meets.
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Scottsdale
Bud Willson
E. Cheney
Turf Paradise
Arizona Downs
Willson
Buster Byrd
Newcomer Praises Local School System In Scottsdale
Jim Colby, new Scottsdale restaurant owner, praises the local school system as “wonderful.” He and his wife opened a mining camp replica eatery north of Apache Junction with family style service and pine construction. Colby rejects Minnesota offer, stresses loyalty to customers and family atmosphere.
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Scottsdale
Jim Colby
Apache Junction
Colby
Minnesota
McCall’s Magazine
Local Man Finishes Advanced Course in New York
Scottsdalian William J Chandler a medical service representative of J B Roerig and Company has completed an advanced training course at the firm's New York headquarters. Chandler lives at 7246 E Monte Vista. He conveys to doctors dentists and pharmacists information on the company's new products and research discoveries.
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William J. Chandler
J.B. Roerig and Company
New York
Chandler
E. Monte Vista
Social Security Changes Open Benefits for More Retirees
Changes in social security laws allow more retirees whose claims were disallowed to qualify for benefits. Harry Holland, Phoenix District Office manager, notes a minimum of six quarters of coverage remains required and disabled workers must have five years of work. Phoenix office at 201 E Roosevelt, 261-3221.
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Social Security
Phoenix
Holland
E. Roosevelt
Bikini tests seen through 50 megaton shift in fear and pride
An editor notes how the 1946 Bikini Lagoon tests with 20 000 ton devices were once hailed as the ultimate weapon. Now a 50 megaton Soviet blast dwarfs that, as witnesses recall security rules, media access, and public protests. The piece contrasts old bravado with newer power and lingering curiosity.
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Pacific
Hannibal
Russia
UPI
Joseph L. Myler
Naval Reserve
Bikini
Washington
Able
Dave
Canadian Defense League For Animals
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W. H. P. Blandy
U.S
Enya
Economic Health Subject Of Meet
The Agriculture Department will assess the nation’s economic health at the 39th annual national agricultural outlook conference in Washington November 13 to 16. Economists will interpret economic facts from the agriculture viewpoint for the coming year. The conference is a fact interpreting workshop built on ongoing activity.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Murrow Urges Films to Correct U S Image Abroad
Edward R. Murrow, USIA director, told Hollywood to produce epics or travelogues to counter foreign beliefs about the United States. He warned that light entertainment abroad misrepresents America and cited myths of Chicago gang wars and frontier Indians. He urged films to show how Americans live and what they do.
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UPI
Edward R. Murrow
U.S. Information Agency
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