Ike Proposes 76 Million Drought Aid Funds
President Eisenhower announced a total of 76 million dollars to expand three drought aid programs in a Wichita delivery. He proposed 25 million from the disaster loan fund for emergency feed aid, 25 million to extend wind erosion and conservation measures, and 26 million for direct farm debt refinancing. He urged stronger local and state help and called for more research on long term drought mitigation while touring six states. He spoke to a 300-member 15-state relief committee at McConnell Air Force Base.
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Wichita
Kan
Eisenhower
Grouth
McConnell Air Force Base
Washington
Four Tots Abandoned In Church By Mother Headed For Texas
A 32 year old mother Eleanor Hyans and her 19 year old boyfriend are sought after she left her four children Joseph 6 James 5 Carol 3 and Mark 2 in the Church of Christ the Kings in Queens. A note in Josephs pocket asked priests to pray and said she was going away with the man she loves. Police in New York alerted Texas authorities to watch for the couple.
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New York
Eleanor Hyans
James
Mark
Church of Christ the Kings
Queens
James J. Coppinger
Joseph
Texas
Sweet Daddy Grace Buys Prophet Jones Church in Detroit
Sweet Daddy Grace said he was pleased with Prophet Jones Church in Detroit after closing a deal to purchase the former church where the prophet once officiated. He plans to replace the throne and repaint the mansion in red white and blue, while his United House of Prayer operates churches nationwide. Prophet Jones has quit his religious activities in Detroit after a morals trial and acquittal.
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Detroit
Sweet Daddy Grace
Prophet Jones
Sweet Daddy
Daddy Grace
Charles M. Grace
United House of Prayer
Washington, D. C
Ohio
California
Florida
Governor Proposes No Plowing Plan for Dust Bowl Lands
Denver report outlines a plan to buy federal dust bowl land ruined by drought and resell it to individuals with a no plow covenant. Gov. Ed Johnson urged adoption beyond Colorado and suggested a no plowing provis ion in land sales. Johnson, who capped a 34 year career, also wired Agriculture Secretary Benson with the outline.
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Denver
Ed Johnson
Johnson
Colorado
Benson
Dust Bowl
Senator Russell Says Civil Rights Opposition Strong
Senator Russell of Georgia warned civil rights advocates that strong opposition remains if these bills reach the Senate floor. He cited Southern filibuster tactics but acknowledged leaders like Humphrey see good prospects for early passage this year despite past defeats.
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Washington
Russell
Georgia
Senate
Humphrey
Minnesota
State Highway Patrol Must Be Increased Across Texas
The Dallas News urges expanding the Texas Highway Patrol led by Col. Homer Garrison. It argues the current 50 patrolmen are far short of the 670 authorized, hampered by 60 hour weeks and $315 monthly pay, and calls for higher pay to attract qualified officers for holidays and year round patrol.
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Texas
Col
Homer Garrison
Texas Department of Public Safety
Colonel Garrison
Highway Patrol
New County Traffic Officer Quits After 13 Days
Leo F. Coyle 27 resigns as Oakland County traffic probation officer after 13 days on the job when his suspended 60 day license and five traffic tickets are revealed. Sandy McTavish, out with his date, jokes about the taxi ride and costly night out.
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Pontiac
Mich
Leo F. Coyle
Oakland County
Coyle
Sandy McTavish
Sandy
American children have dirtiest mouths dentist says
Dr Maury Massler of the University of Illinois reports American children top global lists for cavities by age 12 at 12 on average while Southern Italy shows under one. He cites post meal fruit and water rinses as key differences and notes sugary snacks between meals as unique to American children.
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San Antonio
Maury Massler
University of Illinois College of Dentistry
Massler
Chicago
Italy
Nations
Appendicitis Treated Nonoperatively Says Doctor
Dr. Eric Coldrey of Rotherham Hospital reports in a British medical journal that acute appendicitis over 24 hours old can be managed with conservative care. Bed rest water only six hourly penicillin injections and analgesics like morphine or pethidine are used. most cases settle without surgery and a gradual return to normal diet follows.
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London
Eric Coldrey
Rotherham
Coldrey
Subscription Rates in Grayson and Fannin Counties
Rates shown apply to Grayson and Fannin counties within the publication area. Outside Grayson and Fannin counties, subscription costs differ and are listed separately.
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Grayson and
Fannin Counties
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