Farm Income On Food Grown Shows Big Gain
The Agriculture Department reports 1957 consumer spending on farm food products at 55.5 billion, up from 14.2 billion in 1940, with farmers receipts rising from 5.7 to 19.6 billion in the same period. Marketing costs grew from 9 to 36 billion, reflecting tax shares and expanded services. The report notes increased efficiency and a shift in employment as food processing and distribution boost workers.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Pickle Men Pledge Support for Sandwich Islands Statehood
The National Packers Association backs statehood for the Sandwich Islands Hawaii. Oak Park Illinois reports the group has thrown its weight behind Hawaii’s bid for admission as a U.S. state.
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Oak Park
National Packers Asso
Sandwich Islands
Hawaii
Doctor serves warrant for practicing law without license in Brawley
In Brawley California after aiding Mexican field hands pursue legal action against a farm labor camp for medical practice without a license Benjamin Yellen MD was served with a warrant for practicing law without a license.
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Brawley
Calif
Benjamin Yellen
Year After 1 B C Was 1 ae
A brief note explains that the year after 1 B C is 1 ae, referencing ancient era counting and a traditional labeling of years. No further context or events are provided.
Spot Treat For Cheapest Johnson Grass Control
COLLEGE STATION The new est easiest cheapest and most effective way to control Johnson grass in row crops is to spot treat with oils or dalapan according to Fred Elliott extension cotton work specialist. Naphtha oils and oil mixtures work for crown treatment while dalapan may be applied to foliage and terminal swirl. Diesel kerosene blends and fortified fuels increase oil effectiveness. sprayers include Texas gravity sprayer slidegun and jetgun with various applications. County agents provide full information on materials equipment and sources.
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College Station
Fred Elliott
Elliott
Texas
Democrats Push Quick Social Security Benefit Increases
Democratic leaders plan a fast move to raise monthly Social Security checks without broad payroll tax increases. The plan targets costs of living boosts for seniors, with a tax on higher earnings and liberalization of public assistance rules. A two week House Ways and Means Committee timeline is expected.
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Washington, D. C
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Eisenhower
Dept. of Health, Education and Welfare
The Spice of Life Jokes and Oddities Displayed
A collection of humorous vignettes reads like a late night hotel lobby scene. Guests in odd predicaments include dreamers fearing tax refunds and a dentist with a patient from Texas who hits oil with his drill.
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Doc
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