Texans Oppose Ike Farm Plan Sliding Parity Changes
Washington. Agriculture Secretary Benson signals most of President Eisenhower's farm program may pass but Texas lawmakers unite against any change reducing price protection below 90 percent parity. Senator Johnson and Senator Daniel voice caution while Benson notes parity levels depend on reserve stocks and predicts cuts of about 5 percent for cotton and 15 percent for wheat.
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Washington
Ezra T. Benson
Eisenhower
Congress
Texas
Sam Rayburn
Texas House
W. R. Poage
Waco
House Agriculture Committee
Poage
Brannan
George H. Mahon
Colorado City
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson
Sen
Price Daniel
Benson
Agriculture Department
Slusser Sees Hope For Housing Plan
Public Housing Commissioner Charles E. Slusser predicted Congress will approve a low cost government subsidized housing program this year with President Eisenhower’s support. He backed a 35 000 unit target, though he did not estimate exact totals. The plan aims to aid Americans living in substandard housing while ensuring proper supervision. A concluding line notes a dog once killing a sheep is believed incurable.
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Washington
Charles E. Slusser
Congress
Eisenhower
Slusser
Special Housing Advisory Committee
Health Rules for Yearly Habits and Examinations
A century old list outlines yearly health guidelines including medical and dental checkups, hydration, sleep, eye protection, skin cancer prevention through mole checks, and warning signs such as bleeding or irritation prompting removal. The text emphasizes practical routines rather than medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perature
Twins Popular In This Family
Salina Kansas report notes twin births in the Wickersham family. The mother has a twin brother the father a twin sister and the paternal side also includes a younger twin brother and sister, making multiple sets of twins in the extended family.
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Salina, Kans
Harold Wickersham
Salina
Wickersham
Divorce Citation For Doris Mathis In Grayson County
Texas citation commands Doris Dean Mathis to answer Willie Thomas Mathis in a divorce suit filed December 21 1953 in Grayson County District Court Sherman. Process requires appearance by February 8 1954 with 42 days notice. Publication dates listed in Whitewright Sun.
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State OF Texas
Doris Dean Mathis
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court
Sherman
Texas
Willie Thomas Mathis
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Whitewright Sun
Veteran Questions And Answers
A veteran asks about extending GI loan payments to avoid default and lowering monthly amounts. The answer: repayment terms may be extended with lender or VA office approval. A second question about GI insurance grace period: postmark within grace period protects coverage. A third on resuming WWII GI Bill training after service: must resume within a reasonable period, determined by factors like training availability. A final query on training under Public Law 16 for a disabled veteran: training can continue as needed to restore earning ability, typically up to four years, not dependent on prior service length.
Lag Reported In Bill Collecting Across Regions
The American Collectors Association notes a drop in willingness and ability to pay bills with the index at 75.1 in November 1953 down from 100 in 1952. Accounts for collection rose 13.3 percent while bankruptcies rose 36.5 and repossessions up 75.8. Dollar volume rose 27.1 percent though illness and unemployment drive delinquencies. overtime loss is rising. Northeast and Central States show strongest climate, Southeast West and South weaker. The association comprises 1,850 agencies serving over 250,000 credit grantors. A tobacco seed note follows.
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Minneapolis
American Collectors Association
Glenn B. Danberg
Canberg
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Ike
Whitewright Cleaners
First National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
National Contour Chair
New York
Charles F. Pabst
Dr. Pabst
Stephens & Bryant Insurance — Real Estate
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