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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1970
Page
4
A US Department of Agriculture report says 1970 71 feeding year may see a rise in grain consuming animal units, possibly exceeding last year’s three percent. In 1969 the count reached 117.5 million with cattle on feed and poultry posting the largest gains while dairy cattle and sheep declined.
A barn fire destroyed the Swarey homestead in Lancaster County early Thursday. Jacob Swarey and his son Jacob Jr., both injured, attempted to save the barn but were unsuccessful. Fire damage estimated at 75,000 dollars included corn fodder hay straw tobacco and feed and farm equipment. Some horses and mules were saved. Cause undetermined with no source found. Grain fed cattle turkeys and broilers drove livestock increases while layers sheep and lambs declined from 1968.
Congressman Edwin D. Eshieman argues for broad campaign finance reform to curb big money in elections. He criticizes Nixon veto and the existing Federal Corrupt Practices Act as weak and vows open disclosure of his own campaign funds, calling for stricter reporting and broader limits on spending to prevent wealth from buying candidates.
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