Sheriff Finds Site of 1962 National Dog Fight
Clarke County sheriff says the site near Lauderdale County line for the 1962 national dog fight convention has been located. Reports say about 20 states were represented, around $60,000 was wagered, eight dogs died, and the Humane Society pursued the hidden arena. Authorities planned a raid but fighters canceled the event after discovery.
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Quitman
Miss
R. P. Cooper
Clarke County
Lauderdale
FBI
Humane Society of America
Cooper
J. F. Parker
Lauderdale County
Meridian
Humane Society
Traffic toll forecast for Independence Day holiday
Chicago report: National Safety Council warns 110 to 150 Americans could die in traffic accidents during the July 3–4 holiday period with 6,000 to 8,000 injuries expected. If 150 deaths occur, it would set a new one day record, surpassing 137 in 1956. Seat belt use could save 20 to 30 lives.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Howard Pyle
Sweden Pays U.S. In Full Under Marshall Plan Debt
The Swedish government yesterday paid the United States 16197506.85 dollars, clearing its Marshall Plan debt. The payment completes Sweden's financial obligations to the United States under the program.
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Sweden
U.S
Washington
United States
Bill to Extend Emergency Grain Program Passes House Panel
The House Agriculture Committee approved a one year extension of emergency wheat and feed grains programs with minor changes. The vote was 21 to 13 with several Republicans crossing party lines. The bill retains voluntary acreage reductions but lowers payments for reallocating land and preserves penalties for not cutting wheat acreage while maintaining price supports.
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Washington
House Agriculture Committee
House
Charles B. Hoeven
Iowa
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