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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1959
Page
7
A 59 crop outlook shows a 4 trillion bushel corn harvest near record levels, 14 percent higher planted acreage after allotment removal, and yields above 50 bushels per acre versus a 40.6 average. Winter wheat output treads lower at 933 million bushels, with storage concerns. All hay and other grains also project declines or modest gains.
Charles A. Morrow, manager of the Maryland State Fair show in Timonium, says eleven major stock shows have agreed to punch the ears of all fat livestock sold at their events to verify origin. The rule bars marked animals from other shows after showing and sale following judging. The Eastern National runs Nov 14 to 19, with Ak-Sar-Ben Omaha, American Royal Kansas City, Arizona National Phoenix, Golden Spike Ogden, Houston Fat Stock Show, International Portland, San Antonio Expositions, and Southwestern Fort Worth among participants.
Lancaster Farming Weekly details its Lancaster office and staff. Published Saturdays from Lancaster Pennsylvania, established 1955. Subscription rates listed and membership affiliations noted.
Discussion of the Hebrew word chesed translated as steadfast love recounts its abundant presence in the Old Testament. The author notes 215 occurrences, contrasts English translations, and asserts God’s enduring love predated Jesus, a theme tied to Lamentations as a source of mourning yet revealing divine love.
A fragmentary essay discusses divine love and discipline, stating that God's constant care and guidance persist in believers. It references Lamentations and a perspective of God as a Father who disciplines out of care, noting persistent faith among four persons as evidence.
Senator John Stennis of Mississippi calls for a Hoover Commission style 12 member nonpartisan panel to study farm programs and draft long range policy. The panel would review price supports production controls and surpluses, hold public hearings, and report after the 1960 election to unify conflicting farm interests.
The notice urges tobacco shed ventilation to prevent hot humid air damage and recommends leaving vents open. It also advises preventing weed seed development by mowing and chemical use, checking pastures after storms due to poisonous wild cherry trees, and seeding cover crops like winter rye and wheat to provide fall grazing and reduce erosion.
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