Eisenhower outlines extended social and economic measures
President Eisenhower proposes a broader program including extending the $1-an-hour minimum wage to more workers, expanded unemployment insurance, higher postal rates to cover a Post Office deficit, Alaska and Hawaii statehood with safeguards, tighter antitrust notification rules, federal aid to low mood areas, and support for a 35 nation Trade Cooperation and 72 nation IAEA. He also hints at farm policy changes, including a one-year extension and $1 billion more for surplus export sales and a broadened barter program.
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Ike Seeks 76 Million Drought Relief Add-on
President Eisenhower asks Congress for an extra 76 million dollars for emergency drought relief to be included in the budget. He spoke in Wichita after touring Great Plains states and urged continued local responsibility while backing more liberal loan terms. Western railroads extend a 50 percent hay freight-rate cut through March 31. White pelicans reach full growth with a 100 inch wingspread.
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McKay Re-Elected President of Dairy Breeding Group
McKay of Clarke County was re-elected president of the Frederick Clarke Breeding Association at the 8th Annual Meeting in Winchester. Officers and directors were re elected, and reports noted 1,114 cows bred in 1956 across Frederick Clarke Warren and Shenandoah Counties with state totals of 42,700 cows bred in Virginia.
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Burch McKay
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Winchester
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Frederick County
Denzil Kackley
Fred Coffelt
Frederick-Clarke Group
Shen-Co Breeders Association
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Warren
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Virginia Artificial Breeding Association
Rocky Mount
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Jersey
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Eisenhower Proposes Economic and Civil Rights Reforms
The President urged swapping government farm surpluses with Soviet satellites for industrial materials and pushed extending the Small Business Administration with funding boosts for 1957 and 1958. He also backed union funds registration, more federal judges, an equal rights constitutional amendment, and lowering the federal voting age.
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Eskimo Geese Taught to Raise for Food Aid
In Canada Eskimo communities are instructed to rear domestic geese to bolster food supplies. Training focuses on breeding, care, and processing to support households during harsh seasons.
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CROSSWORD ON HORSE BACK M4
A compact crossword clue style item listing varied hints for a horse back themed puzzle with multiple entries and a final SS clue set. The grid references include terms like river Chin and theater seat and several terse definitions across and down.
Defense Dept seeks bigger budget for new superior arms
The Defense Department proposes a 2 billion dollar increase for the next fiscal year focusing on new weapons and nuclear capabilities. Eisenhower's budget shifts emphasize firepower over sheer unit counts with plans to cut Army divisions, adjust Air Force wings, expand missile and submarine programs, and boost research to 1.58 billion.
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Earl of Athlone Dies at 82 in Kensington Palace
The Earl of Athlone the great-uncle of Queen Elizabeth II died at Kensington Palace aged 82 after a lengthy illness. Born Prince Alexander of Teck in 1874 he became Earl of Athlone and Viscount Trematon in 1917. He served Britain in three wars and was governor general of Canada from 1940 to 1946. Survivors include his wife Princess Alice and daughter Lady May Abel Smith. One son died in a 1928 car accident and another infant son died shortly after birth.
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Poland backs China in joint attack on U S policy
In Warsaw a Communist China Poland statement criticized U S foreign policy and supported Hungary's Kadar regime. Leaders Chou En Lai Gomulka signed a seven point declaration urging bloc solidarity and endorsing the Polish road to socialism while denouncing U S pressure in the Middle East.
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MMA Band to Play At Newton Baker Hospital
The Massanutten Military Academy Band from Woodstock Virginia under Captain Frank Foli will perform at the Newton D. Baker Veterans Hospital Martinsburg West Virginia on Sunday January 20 at 7 00 pm. The program includes a fourteen member ensemble of novelty numbers while the ROTC Band totals thirty two members. Cadet Captain David Rathbone of Arlington Virginia commands the organization and Captain John C Geer USA Professor of Military Science and Tactics at Massanutten will accompany the group.
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John C. Geer
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Convention Spots Had Banner Year in 1956 Virginia
Virginia's principal convention spots saw a banner year in 1956 with over 184 000 visitors spending an estimated 9 660 000 dollars. The Virginia State Chamber of Commerce said 1957 would bring more and larger meetings after a survey showed delegates rose by more than 25 000 from 1955.
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Virginia
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Fes Publicity Committee Meeting
The Department of Publicity and Promotion for the thirtieth Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival plans the May 23 fete and will hold a meeting tomorrow at 8 p.m. at 617 S. Washington St. Mr and Mrs Roy Cather host as Carlisle Fisher, newly named head, leads the discussion on division work.
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Shenandoah
Roy Cather
S. Washington St
Carlisle Fisher
Festival Names Committees and Assigns Members
The festival organizer announced the creation of multiple committees and requested a number of individuals to serve on each panel. Names and specific roles were not fully disclosed in the available text.
Retiring Spokane Detective Keeps Badge No. 1
Detective Henry Tesdahl retires after 40 years on the Spokane police force. He notes, I knew it wasn't a steady job when I took it, and he still holds the department's badge No. 1.
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Wash
Henry Tesdahl
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