Potatoes Growers Urge Production Controls Before Congress
Potato producers told a House Agriculture subcommittee they oppose surpluses and want a government program to prevent over production. Claude Botkin of North Carolina urged marketing agreements, fixed state acreage formulas, and Brannan empowered price supports between 60 and 90 percent of parity, with direct payments if needed, citing costly 1948 purchases and current market distortions. Also backed by Westcott, Duryee, Davis, and Cake from several states.
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Washington
Congress
National Poto Council
Claude Botkin
Arvin
House
Charles F. Brannan
Botkin
Agriculture Department
Brannan
Harry Westcott
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina Bureau of Markets
William B. Duryee
Allentown
N. J
New Jersey Potato Industry Committee
A. W. Davis
Long Island
Swiss beauty Syra Sunbathes on Hotel Roof in Denver
Swiss nightclub dancer Syra, winner of Switzerland’s 1947 title, was taken to police headquarters with her husband after coworkers complained of sunbathing atop a Denver hotel. Officers found the duo sunning during work hours. no charges were pressed against the Fricks.
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Denver
Syra
Switzerland
Boy Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash at Arthur and Markets
Steven Grant 8 and his mother Mrs. Maxine Grant riding with him were in a minor collision at the corner of Arthur and Markets. The boy sustained cuts under the left eye and nose and was taken to Dr. R. R. Merrell for treatment. The other vehicle’s driver Martha Lieurance 17 of 1138 EF Benton was uninjured.
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Pareeeees
Steven Grant
Arthur
Maxine Grant
Larkets
Apartment Owners Elect Russell President of National Group
Wil W. Russell of Boston was elected president of the National Apartment House Owners Association to fill the unexpired term of John E. Owen of Los Angeles who was shot to death last week in Riverside California. Russell previously led the Boston Apartment House Owners Association.
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Washington
Wil.w. Russell
Boston
National Meat Owners Association
John E. Owen
Los Antos
Owen
Riverside
Calif
Russell
Bost
Ciation
Courthouse Visit Urged For New County Building
Pocatellans and Bannock county residents are urged to visit the county courthouse to show support for a new building. Commissioners warn old land and title records could be destroyed in a fire, risking unresolved land and family disputes for years. Roy Hale says county approval is all that’s needed to proceed.
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Pocatellans
Bannock County
Roy Hale
Education Bill Delayed As Senate Rejects Major Changes
The Senate blocked all major proposed amendments to a bipartisan 300 million dollar federal education aid bill and failed to reach a final vote. An effort to cap aid to the 25 poorest states was defeated 57 to 17, while the plan to require a minimum teacher salary of 2850 dollars was rejected without a record vote.
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Washington
Senate
Millard E. Tydings
Joseph McCarthy
Natural bridge at Arco Idaho among largest of its kind
The Arco Idaho natural bridge stands as one of the largest spans of its type, drawing visitors to witness the impressive geologic formation. Local guides cite its size and distinctive arch as a notable landmark in the region.
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Arco
Idaho
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