Washington News From the Desk of Rep Th Aldous Dixon
Washington news digest reports on sugar policy relief for American farmers, quotas, and Cuba's role. civil service pay raises approved, political divisions over segregation in housing and defense plans. President Eisenhower urged to address voters. Trinity River irrigation authorization in California. public lands reform and a wool and lamb marketing program referendum set for August 19 1956 with ballots to growers.
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Cooperatives Vote Autonomy in USDA Referendum
In a note to the USDA major cooperatives state their members will vote individually. The observation mentions girdles in ads, with a remark about girls who do not need them, attributed to John Van Brakle.
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4 H Clubbers Attend Logan Tennis Training Camp
Five Uintah County 4 H club members trained at a Logan day camp to supervise the upcoming Uintah County program. Trainees included Carma Weeks Vernal Theora Angus Lapoint Tamara Curfow Jenson Jackie Turner and David Bennion of Vernal Maung Sa Sien. International Farm Youth Exchangeers from Burma, Lloyd Clement and Mrs Jessie Eller, led the camp duties and training.
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Maung Sa Sien
International Farm Youth Faevhangee
Burma
Lloyd Clement
Jessie Eller
Hair Growth Facts and Lifespan of Hairs
The material notes that hair grows about half an inch per month and that a typical hair lasts from five to four years before shedding. It ends with a prompt seeking further questions.
Echo Park Dam Vital to Central Utah Project says Granger
Cedar City Utah Walter K Granger former US representative from Utahs First District urged opposition to authorizing the Upper Colorado project without Echo Park Dam. He warned Utah would be left out of water and financing for the Central Utah Project and asked the delegation to stall approval. The piece notes Granger may travel to Washington again to press his views.
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Safeway Defends Milk Prices Against Utah Study Panel
Safeway argues against a proposed 20 cent per quart price cap, claiming fixed milk pricing harms consumers and profits. It cites cash and carry savings, aims for fair, profitable dairy sourcing, and notes farmers receive protection when prices are stable. The Milk Study Committee offered no recommendation to shield farmer prices.
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