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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1977
Page
6
The editorial argues against the farm bill in Congress citing a costly target price ratchet and grain reserve plan. It warns the bill enshrines land costs, raises subsidies, and risks higher taxpayer burdens while politicians maneuver for a presidential veto. It notes wheat state interests led by Dole and GOP backlash.
The article compares a cotton farmer’s costs and returns with a Wall Street Journal veto stance on the Farm Bill. It cites 596 bales from 497 acres at Stoneville 213, totaling 302,788 pounds and $179,301.20, while total production costs run to $152,312.14 and a net return of 8.4 percent before financing. The contrast asks who sets cotton prices: policy editors or growers.
Auburn University unveils a forest products research facility funded by a 1973 bond issue. Dr. Emmett F. Thompson notes focus on low grade hardwoods and waste material use in particle board plywood and related products. Trustee R. C. Bamberg thanks Alabama voters for support and dedication ceremony honors AU leaders and contributors.
A Valley weather week brought heat to the 90s and drying winds, renewing grass and turning lawns green. Rain showers, thunder, and a cardinal and robin chorus accompanied the storm, while a German police dog sought shelter then departed. Reeves Orchard provided peaches for a fresh fruit pie as a homemaker recalls art from two decades ago.
Joseph J Giambrone, Ph D from University of Georgia and University of Delaware graduate, becomes assistant professor of poultry science at Auburn University under a joint School of Agriculture and Agricultural Experiment Station appointment. He will teach avian disease courses and research poultry diseases. A native of Lansdale Pa he studied animal science and microbiology and specializes in avian virus diseases. He belongs to AAAS ASM and Sigma Xi.
Jay Purnell of Decatur son of Mr and Mrs James H Purnell Jr received the Garden Club of Alabama forestry conservation award. The Auburn University graduate earned a degree with Highest Honor and a perfect 3.0 GPA at the June convention in Auburn, presented by Forestry Prof Henry Posey.
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