Big Farms Double in 30 Years Amid Shifts in U.S. Agriculture
The Census Bureau reports a doubling of farms at or above 1000 acres over 30 years, with more very small farms under 10 acres and a decline in medium sized 10 to 100 acre farms. Mechanization and mergers help operators manage bigger tracts while urban workers seek rural living and nearby city jobs. Tenant farms merge into larger units, especially in the South.
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Threats against Black residents linked to school integration unrest
Orangeburg officials report threatening letters and calls aimed at Black residents amid tensions with white merchants over school integration following a Supreme Court ruling. NAACP leader Mrs. H. F. Pierce says the FBI has copies and notes a widespread boycott of white merchants by Black residents, including nonmembers. She and others have faced intimidation while evaluating economic pressure and community response.
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Terrorist Attacks Kill Workers in Algeria Strikes
In Algeria a day of terrorism leaves at least 11 dead. Several Algerians allied with the French are slain. In Bougie area two French military patrol members are killed. Five armed attackers hit a railroad repair crew after a train derailment near Bone. Two Europeans in the work party are killed.
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Bone
Egypt Plans New Constitution After Revolution Goals
Cairo December reports quote Prime Minister Gamal Abdel Nasser confirming a January 15 announcement of a new constitution. He said the charter will pursue the revolution's goals and the press predicts a new Parliament may follow.
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