Proposed Hike In Postal Rates Sparks Bitter Fight
The plan to raise postal rates by 240 million dollars annually triggers sharp House opposition and strong Democratic backing. Major rate changes include higher first class, airmail, and third class increases with first effects in 1955 and staged second class increases through 1957. President Eisenhower pressed for the move to cover a postal deficit for the coming fiscal year.
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Washington
John R. McCormack
Mass
House Post Office Committee
Eisenhower
Cost of Crime in the U S Set at 495 Per Family
Washington reports crime costs average 495 dollars per U S family annually. J Edgar Hoover testified to lawmakers that for every education dollar 1 82 goes to crime and for every church dollar 10 goes to crime. He cited burglary losses 180 dollars per break in and warned 1953 may see record crime levels with one major offense every 14 9 seconds.
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Washington
United States
J. Edgar Hoover
Congressional
Hoover
House Appropriations Committee
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Fertilizer Methods for Efficient Use Outlined
College Station experts urge crop rotation and precise fertilizer placement to maximize yields and conserve nutrients. The bulletin C-347 details methods for cotton crops, pastures, pecan trees, and home plant care, with fall or spring applications and drilled or hole-injection options.
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College Station
M. K. Thornton
Thornton
County Agricultural Agent
Agricultural Information Office
Texas
A Creed Emphasizing Individualism and American Heritage
A declaration asserts the right to uncommon effort over security and to pursue calculated risk. It rejects dependence on state aid, choosing challenge and personal responsibility. The creed upholds freedom, dignity, and the right to act and create as an American.
Notice of Citation in Gray County Texas Case 61071
The state of Texas cites Peyton L Campbell and others in a civil action filed January 14 194 to claim title to Lot Sixteen Block Fourteen Miller's Second Addition Denison Texas. Defendants must answer by March 22 1954 before the 15th District Court in Sherman. The clerk is V Earnest with deputy N Drake.
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State OF
Texas
Peyton L. Campbell
Union Properties Company
State Mortgage Corporation
Midwest Mortgage Corporation
Roy Ryeere
Roy Ryberg
15Th District Court
Gray County
Court House
Sherman
Sqia
Joe D. May
Grayson County
Miller
Denison
V. Earnest
N Drake
Wright Sun
Riggins Explains High Gas Bills Due to Cold Weather
Lone Star Gas official Richard Riggins explains that an unusually cold winter increased heating demand and raised bills. He cites U S Weather Bureau degree days showing many days with mean temperatures below 65 and notes a January sleet storm affected consumption. He adds Whitewright shares the same standard Lone Star rate, with last year restoring a 1942 reduction and adding three cents per 1000 cubic feet.
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Richard Riggins
Lone Star Gas Company
U. S. Weather Bureau
Riggins
U.S. Weather Bureau
Lone Star
Whitewright
Lone Star System
Veteran Answers on GI Insurance and Loans Q and A
A veteran asks about repaying permanent GI insurance loans with optional full or partial payments and annual interest. The Q and A also cover premium waivers for disability protections, GI farm loan sources via county agents, and counting in kind salary for VA pension. The piece notes Boy Scouts milestones and widespread uniform licensing.
Parking Trouble on Main Street Ends with Remark
A woman named Miss Perkins faces a parking mishap on Main Street. A bystander honks and teases her with a sharp question about her driving ability as she attempts a second time to park. She answers politely, indicating confidence in her driving.
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Main Street
Miss Perkins
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CinemaScope
By Dean Alfange
L. B. Burns and Sons
Dora A. Burns
C. L. Burns
D. B. Burns
Joe R. Burns
L. B. Burns and Sons, Inc
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National Court of Honor
The
Boy Scouts of America
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Joe Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
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