Benson Warns Against Government Hog Buying Plan
Austin Minn Secretary of Agriculture Benson told farmers in a Minnesota Iowa swine event that a government program to buy hogs at supported prices would hurt them more than help. He warned such a policy would raise costs, invite production increases, and trigger price controls and rationing, urging rejection of livestock buyouts despite political pressure.
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Austin
Minn
Benson
Farmers Today
Midwest
U. S
Minnesota-Iowa Swine Producers Association
Broiler
Four Men Could Vie For Texas Governor
The Texas governor race may pit four men in the Democratic primary. Ralph Yarborough hints at running again if he seeks any office this year. Incumbent Shivers and U S Senator Daniel face competing expectations while Phillips and Reuben Senterfitt have entered. James P Hart and White also gain attention as possible candidates. Daniel vows to decide within 30 days and eyeing governor over the presidency.
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United States
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Lone Wolf
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James P. Hart
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White
Benson
Hart
Texas
Washington
Senterfitt
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Police suspect prankish break-in at Ogden home
Deputies conclude the forced entry at Dr. W H Mansfield home was likely the work of children. No theft occurred beyond two bottles of pop found inside. The text also notes Anthology is a Green word meaning a collection of flowers.
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Ogden
Utah
W. H. Mansfield
Senate Farm Panel Pushes for Rigid High Price Supports
The Senate Agriculture Committee signals support for a farm bill returning to 90 percent parity supports, creating a $700 million to $1.25 billion soil bank with a 20 to 25 million acre idle land reserve, and expanding conservation controls. The plan aims to reduce a $7.7 billion crop surplus and includes a two price system for rice and loan cap proposals. Chairman Allen J. Ellender expects action by next Saturday.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Allen J. Ellender
Dem
Louisiana
Eisenhower
George O. Aiken
Rep
Vermont
GOP
Senate
Sen
Price Daniel
Texas
Texas Panhandle
South Plains
Auto liability policies of U S Trust declared invalid
Texas safety chief said from Tuesday on U S Trust auto liability policies will not meet the states financial responsibility law. District Judge Betts placed the firm in permanent receivership citing insolvency, requiring policyholders to cover damages or seek release, with possible license and vehicle registration suspensions. Roosevelt longest presidency. Harrison brief term. first US plank road built in 1846.
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U. S. Trust & Guaranty Company
J. B. Alderdice
Texas Department of Public Safety
U. S. Trust
Federal $1 Minimum Wage May Trigger Wage Increases
The AFL CIO Upholsterers International Union and other unions expect wages to rise across job grades to preserve current differentials once the federal $1 per hour minimum becomes effective March 1, 1956. UIU directs local unions to raise all minimums and piece rates accordingly to maintain pay relationships.
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Washington
Afl-Cio
Eisenhower
Congress
Congress of the
United States
General Executive Board
UIU
Approximate Relation Between Min and Avg Wages Before Rise
The note outlines the approximate gap between the federal minimum wage and the average earnings that existed before the federal minimum was raised to one dollar. It explains how typical pay compared to the floor wage and hints at employment or cost of living implications of the change.
Pig Pays Tax With Bank Stamp All The Way Home
A Nyasa land farmer Maj P Moxon sent a tax payment attached to a pig after which officials kept the pig fed until the bank stamped and rubbered paid the two cent mark on its flank. The pig was returned to its owner three days later and reported happy to be back at the trough.
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London
Nyasaland
Africa
Maj. P. Moxon
Moxon
Santa Delivers Plenty of Toys This Christmas
Toy Manufacturers of the U S A report three hundred million American made toys were bought this Christmas. Two thirds were presents for children in the immediate family and 16 percent or over 46 million toys were bought for others such as nieces and nephews. Grandparents purchased about 10 percent about 30 million toys.
Subscription Rates in Grayson and Fannin Counties
Rates listed for Grayson and Fannin Counties at 2.00 dollars, outside counties 2.50, foreign 5.00. Publisher offers to correct any erroneous reflection upon any person, firm or corporation upon notification.
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Fannin
Grayson and
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