Thanksgiving 350 Years Of Progress And Poverty
Dr. John C. Page argues during Thanksgiving that world hunger persists while America has advanced. He compares past and present standards, notes one third of humanity’s historic condition, and cites ongoing starvation deaths among 34 million people yearly. He quantifies potential American deaths if sharing famine were universal.
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Decorating becomes family fun for Christmas at home
Raymond Foulds University of Vermont Extension forester advises gathering evergreen twigs balsam fir and pine branches for festive displays. He notes pine cones ribbons and varied colors. adds caution about land permissions and outdoor durability. The piece blends holiday decor tips with broader commentary on global food scarcity and population growth.
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Burlington
Raymond Foulds
University of Vermont
Foulds
New ways to roast the bird in Thanksgiving menu
Homemaking notes by Eileen M. Brogan advises breaking roast habits to avoid dry or uneven turkey. She presents roasted options, including stuffed or unstuffed methods, noting shorter cooking for unstuffed birds and that stuffing cooks separately in the oven.
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Eileen M. Brogan
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Wildlife packets available for upstate New York
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation offers Wildlife Habitat Improvement Packets in two sizes for upstate New York. One 10 plants across eight species costs $6, the other 50 plants across six species costs $3. Order early via the Rensselaer County Soil and Water Conservation District or NYS DEC Catskill office.
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New York
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Cranberry Apple Gelatine Salad a Cream Cheese Nut Nuggers
A shimmering cranberry apple gelatine salad with cream cheese balls rolled in chopped pecans folds into the gel before molding. The recipe notes a tart applesauce sour cream dressing with celery seed, and suggests unmolding with warm water for a decorative bowl presentation. Serves four.
Cranberries Make a Comeback in Holiday Menu
Washington reports cranberries reclaim seasonal prominence after years of emotional setback. UPI notes per person consumption around one pound annually as jam, sauce or juice. Current crop is about 2,025,000 barrels with prices near 12 to 13 dollars per barrel, down from last year’s 2,265,000 due to smaller fruit and freeze damage. Government aid and market controls helped stabilize growers post a prior weed killer scare.
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Farm Bureau plans youth emphasis in Vermont meeting
Vermont Farm Bureau directors in Montpelier approved a work plan stressing dairy promotion legislation youth and insurance services. Delegates outlined reactivating the young farmers program and urged county boards to include it in their schedules. Keith Wallace led national delegation duties in Los Angeles with alternates Alvan Lawrence Kennington and Al Pillsbury. Dora Forbes led women’s delegation with Catherine Beatie as alternate. Executive Committee members elected included Dora Forbes Roger Eastman and Warren Preston. Mitch Palmer reported progress on Farm Family Insurance Agency expansion with three trainees and nine agents by December. Robert Davison reviewed expanded 4H programs and rural development funds to assist youth. Women’s group adopted a program emphasizing membership safety environmental concerns and legislative involvement. Tentative dates for the 1973 annual meeting were set for November 6 and 7. RUTLAND Vermont quarantine on Scotch red and Austrian pines due to cereal leaf beetle risk requires certification before sale or shipment.
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