Soil Bank seeks 8.5 to 15 million acres this year
The Agriculture Department aims to reduce basic crop production by paying farmers 4 to 366 per acre under the soil bank. Target reductions include 2–4 million acres of corn, 5–8 million of wheat, 1.5–8 million of cotton, and smaller amounts for other crops, with agreements due by July 20.
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Gaylord P. Godwin
Washington
Agriculture Department
Soil Bank
Ezra T. Benson
House Committee On Agriculture
Benson
Floods hit southern Ceylon disrupt rail service
Torrential rain in southern Ceylon floods homes and towns, with nearly 5000 houses submerged and rail communications disrupted. Local authorities warn of rising water as rescue efforts begin and shelter needs grow.
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Colombo
Ceylon
Senate expected to raise air fund for long range bombers
Two Democrats voiced confidence the Senate will approve adding 1.16 billion dollars to Eisenhower’s defense bill for long range bombers and Air Force needs. The appropriations panel voted 13 to 12 to boost air spending, with a total defense budget near 35 billion.
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Senate
Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Eisenhower
U.S
Russia
Lyndon B. Johnson
Tex
Sen. Chavez
D-Nm
Sen
Russell
D-Ga
Armed Services Committee
Amend
Bridges
House
Navy
Air Force
Russel
Chavez
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