Wheat Quota Referendum Set For June 20
U S Department of Agriculture moves toward a national wheat marketing quota for 1951 subject to grower approval in a June 20 referendum. The national allotment is 65 million acres with Virginia at 9 59428 acres and Frederick County receiving 4403 acres. Eligible voters include growers with allotments over 15 acres or who plan to plant that much. Penalties apply for over allotment production if quotas are approved. Voting sites in Frederick County will be announced soon.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Benson
Virginia
Counses
USC
Virginia B. McClure
Frederick Coun
Frederick County
Rival of Iraqi Prime Minister Dies During Talk
In Baghdad the leading rival Sen Saleh Jabr of the Umma Socialist party collapsed during a Senate discussion. Jabr, 61, had led the anti government opposition after the 1954 parliamentary victory by Nuri’s supporters. He had abroad before the election and urged a boycott, then returned to lead opposition in parliament.
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Baghdad
Ar Said
Sen ‘Aleh Jabr
Senate
Jabr
Umma Socialist Party
Nuri
Iraq
Europe
End of Textile Slump Foreseen by Industry Leader
Edwin D. Fowle of Textile World told Greenville Rotary the current decline may end in 1958. He cited overcapacity as the core issue and predicted a pivot to a highly profitable period as demand rises and capacity tightens. He urged public dress campaigns and warned against government overreach.
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Greenville
8. C
Edwin D. Fowle
Textile World
McCraw-Hill Publishing Company
N. Y
Greenville Rotary Club
Textile Workers’ Union of America
Eisenhower
Fowle
Six Point Program Set for Fruit Growers Meeting
A six point program is planned for a fruit growers twilight meeting on June 13 at 6 30 p m at Ray Rinker s orchard. Rinker explains management and spray practices with a tour of apple and peach blocks. Speakers include Dr A B Gooves on 1957 disease, Dr C H Hill on 1957 insect, Dr Howard A Rollins Jr on crop outlook, and J Kenneth Robinson on hail modification. Refreshments follow. Route instructions direct to Stephens City and the grove past the Grove Lime Company.
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Ray Rinker
Rinker
A. B. Gooves
C. H. Hill
Howard A. Rollins, Jr
USS Sperry Refit Helps Patrol Submarine Fleet
The USS Sperry named for Dr. Filmer A. Sperry, an inventor and pioneer of submarine instrumentation, refitted and repaired more than 144 U S combat submarines in the Pacific during World War II.
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Sperry
Filmer A. Sperry
U. S
Pension Recipients Must Notify VA of Income Increase
Veterans receiving non service pensions and widows getting death pensions must notify the Veterans Administration of any income rise that could push income above legal limits. The base limit is 1400 dollars, rising to 2700 if there is a wife or minor child. A lump sum exceeding limits must be reported at once and any continuing income likely to push annual total over the limit must be reported. Prompt notice prevents overpayments.
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Veterans Administration
Veterans affairs advisement at Winchester Red Cross office
Edward M. Mathews of the Front Royal Office of the Division of War Veterans Claims visits Winchester every Wednesday from 10 a m to 4 p m at 22 South Braddock Street. He offers guidance on pension repayment decisions and eligibility, and can provide details on related veterans' affairs matters.
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Edward M. Mathews
Front Royal
Division of War Veterans’ Claims
Winchester
Red Cross
S. Braddock St
Veterans’ Affairs
Sahara Desert Name Derives From Wild Land Term
A historical note explains the Sahara Desert's name comes from a primitive word meaning a wild land good only to be crossed. The etymology emphasizes its vast, empty expanse and historic designation as a harsh crossing ground.
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Sahara Desert
Peddlers in Portugal and U S pilots by state
The report notes peddlers in Portugal carry shoes in baskets and go barefoot until a policeman approaches. It also cites that about 47 percent of active aviation pilots in the United States reside in seven states namely California Texas New York Illinois Ohio Pennsylvania and Michigan.
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Portugal
U. S
California
Texas
New York
Illinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Michigan
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Ller & Anderson
Reseawen
Shoecenter
Loudoun
Tiny
Harry F. Carper Jr
State Division of War Veteran's Claims
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American Finance Corp
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