Pennsylvania Farm Show to Return in Harrisburg as 1968 Theme Declares Keystone Industry
The 52nd Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg opens as 1983 animal entries total 198 and prize money peaks at 69 121 dollars. Governor Shafer lauds agriculture as Pennsylvania s keystone industry, calling the winter event a showplace of progress and inviting all to attend. The piece references dairy entry limits and broad participation across cattle sheep swine beef, with many entries retained and a few rejected.
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Harrisburg
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania Farm Show
Crime Is Crime says Hoover on law enforcement
In a concise note, FBI Director J Edgar Hoover observes that crime prevention and enforcement are more complex than simple social gatherings. He cautions against sociological dreamers while stressing practical approaches to public safety.
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J Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Keystone FFA boys earn Keystone Farmer Degree
Farm News This Week reports that 23 county FFA members achieved Keystone Farmer Degree honors. The feature notes the recognition reflects leadership and agricultural scholarship within Pennsylvania's youth program.
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FFA
Don’t Blame The Farmer For Rising Food Prices
The article argues rising grocery prices reflect broader nonfood purchases at supermarkets and broad economic policy. It cites a 1947 to 1967 decline in food costs as a share of income, squeezed profit margins for stores, and dollar value decline driving costs, urging scrutiny of government spending and inflation pressures.
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U.S. News & Word
Inflation and jokes collide in a quirky farm column
Across The Fence notes a farm sign about hired help and a joke about a bootblack son. The piece juxtaposes inflation reducing the value of the dollar since 1939 and classic quips from Edison and Scully as a light weekly digest.
Five day forecast with cold period and light precipitation
The period from Saturday to next Wednesday will average below normal with highs in the 20s to low 30s and overnight lows from 10 to the lower 20s. Precipitation may total about a half inch as rain or snow at the start.
The Greater Miracle Lesson for January 14 1968
This devotional explores miracles in John 2 and how signs point to God’s ongoing work. It argues a miracle is not breaking nature but a higher plane of being and urges readers to seek life transformation beyond the water to wine.
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Leslie D. Weatherhead
London
New York
Atlantic
Cana
John
God
Jesus
Christ
Farmers urged to prepare for power outages and tax deadlines
Farmers should plan for power failures with standby generators and select engine or tractor drive models. Tax due dates noted by the IRS include February 15 1968 for farmers and April 15 for others. Local reminders emphasize two thirds income rule and filing on time. Ventilation advice follows to prevent condensation and moisture in cold buildings, especially barns.
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Internal Revenue
Ice
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