The U.S. Congressional Delegation led by Representative William R. Poage of Texas (center with hat) visit a fair price shop in a village just outside the town of Gaya in the drought-stricken Bihar state and see the distribution of American wheat and…
Congressmen Poage and Dole wearing garlands just presented to them by local villagers in Purnea district, Bihar State. They are shown in a paddy field on newly irrigated land.
Senator Miller, Congressman Poage and Congressman Dole enjoy a drink of fresh coconut milk during a meeting with rice farmers in Tanore District, Madras State. The Congressmen are wearing garlands of roses presented to them by local farmers.
Congressman Robert J. Dole at Tiruchi Airport wearing a garland of roses presented to him by local farmers who came to the airport to meet him and his colleagues.
The press release indicates that the purpose of the Congressional Delegation to India is to take a first-hand look at some of the accomplishments and problems of the Indian economy, with special focus on agriculture and food production. The release…
Congressmen Poage and Dole are welcomed at New Delhi Airport by Ambassador Chester Bowles. Left to right: Congressman Robert J. Dole, Mr. James Boulware, Agriculture Attache, Congressman William R. Poage, Mrs. Bowles, Abassador Bowles.