Baptists Back Social Security Bill for Ministers
The Southern Baptist Convention endorsed a government backed social security contract for ministers and approved an alternate plan for a ministerial social security bill letting churches, congregations, or employers choose participation. The convention also approved a 1955 budget of 9.1 million dollars and debated racial segregation in a Friday report. Washington and Lee graduates included Robert E. Lee Anderson Jr. and Robert R. Kane receiving arts and law degrees.
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Robert E. Lee Anderson, Jr
ST. Louis
Southern Baptist Convention
Kiel Auditorium
Convention
Porter Routh
Nashville
Tenn
Southern Baptists
Christian Life Commission
Sawdust Mulch Boosts Growth Under Ornamental Shrubs
Virginia Tech horticulturists advise a one to two inch mulch of sawdust or similar organic material under ornamental shrubs to protect shallow feeder roots and improve growth. Berry bushes also benefit from mulching, while grapes may do better with mulch on drier soils to moderate growth.
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Blacksburg
VPI
Karl E Mundt Birthday Card Notes Long Career
Karl E Mundt born June 3 1900 Humboldt South Dakota served five terms in the House before entering Congress. He helped establish UNESCO and the Radio Voice of America and played a key role as temporary chairman of a Senate committee subcommittee during the McCarthy Army controversy.
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Karl E. Mundt
Humboldt
R-S. D
House
Congress
Unesco
Radio Voice of America
Senate Investigation Committee
Bins Must Be Weather Tight To Protect Grains
Dr. J Rowell an entomologist at WPI warns grain bins must be pest proof and weather proof to safeguard stored grain. Steel bins are best though costlier upfront. If using wooden bins, take steps to reduce infestation as annual use leads to persistent insects.
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Blacksburg
J. ©. Rowell
WPI
Insect Control for Stored Grain In Bins and Cribs
Guidance on spraying and moisture control to prevent insect infestation in stored grain. Use 2.5 percent DDT or methoxy chlor or 0.5 percent pyrethrum sprays at two gallons per 1000 square feet. Keep bins dry and tight, clean all waste grain, and store small grains dry with moisture under 12 percent for long term storage.
Akron bans secret meetings by city boards and commissions
Akron city councilmen passed an ordinance banning all secret meetings of city boards or commissions. The measure aims to ensure openness and public access to official deliberations.
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Akron
Ohio
Brazil Raises Coffee Price to 87 Cents a Pound
Brazil increases minimum price for this summer's coffee crop from 68 to 87 cents per pound. The higher price will not yet affect foreign buyers paying 88 cents but likely signals prices will not fall for at least another year.
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Rio
Janeiro
Brazil
Time for Action in Berkeley Shots Fire Missed Self-Destruct
Howard Martin was giving a life insurance sales talk to Paul B. McCracken when a bullet shattered a window and damaged a radio. Hollis S. Berg, 25, a neighbor, fired a .45 in a futile death by own action attempt. he grazed his side and the bullet struck McCracken.
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Berkeley
Calif
Howard Martin
Paul B. McCracken
McCracken
Martin
Hollis S. Berg
Mayesville student tops class as sole senior graduate
Louise Cooper stayed busy during the commencement sermon and graduation address. She received her diploma as valedictorian salutatorian class president and best student and was the only member of the senior class.
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Mayesville, S. C
Louise Cooper
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