Freeman asks county agents to help shape farm policy
In a Kennedy administration push, Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman urges the extension service to broaden its role beyond farming training to influence federal farm policy. He cites the need to improve rural economic conditions and public policy engagement. The extension service, with 14 000 specialists, partners with land grant universities and local governments to share research outcomes.
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Freeman
Washington — Agriculture
Cooperative Federal-State Extension Service
Kennedy
Secretary of Agriculture
Orville L. Freeman
Extension Service
Harry S. Truman
Congress
Agriculture Department
Sam Rayburn Enshrined in House Hall of Fame
Sam Rayburn of Texas joined the House of Representatives' hall of fame. An oil painting of the late speaker was hung in the members' lobby, with Rayburn's portrait placed in a position of prominence previously held by Speaker John G. Carlisle. Carlisle’s portrait moved to an outer corridor.
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Washington
Sam Rayburn
Texas
House of Representatives
Hall of Fame
House
Rayburn
John G. Carlisle
Kentucky
Carlisle
For Sale and Stray Notices in Local Column
For sale good twelve burner gas heater with connecting tube by Mrs. John Smith contact FO 4-2374. Strayed big muley type White Face cow heavy springer listed by Bill White contact FO 4-2329.
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John Smith
Bill White
Fire Loss in U S Increases in 1961 Across Nation
The National Fire Underwriters Board reports U S fire losses rose 9.1 percent in 1961 from 1960. Disastrous Los Angeles forest fires in November contributed to the rise. Total losses neared $1.2 billion, marking the fifth straight year above $1 billion.
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New York
United States
National Fire Underwriters Board
Los Angeles
Bank Escheat Bill Wins Final Passage
Legislature passes a bill requiring banks to advertise unclaimed funds and surrender accounts of 25 dollars or less to the state. Gov. Price Daniel and Rep. Charles E. Hughes led the effort. the measure could transfer about 4 million dollars from banks.
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Austin
Price Daniel
Charles E. Hughes
Sherman
Daniel
Liquor Tax Take Up By Texas Liquor Board
The Texas Liquor Control Board reported receipts from taxes permits and licenses totaling 38 728 511 up about 2 5 million from the prior year. About 38 000 active permits and licenses were issued in the year an increase of roughly 5 000. Operating expenses were about 2 million. Sun archive.
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Austin
Liquor Control Board
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