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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1974
Page
2
The 1973 harvest produced unprecedented farm wealth and high prices, signaling strong world demand for food and a favorable U S balance of trade. Government policy shifts ending production restraints mean rising farm output and continuing prosperity, a boon for the nation and consumer shelves.
A 50 year old Bureau of Agricultural Economics paper by Mary G Lacey reviews ancient and classical price control attempts from Egypt 2830 BC to Athens 400 BC. It concludes that artificial price limits fail, cause goods hoarding and social division, and require impossible cooperation, leaving price freezes unworkable.
An editorial argues that effective consumerism relies on rational dialogue between business and consumers. It praises the Better Business Bureau's six decades of mediation and arbitration, noting its role in resolving disputes through impartial third parties and self policing.
The article warns farmers to verify health papers when purchasing feeder pigs and cattle to avoid disease. It urges thirty day segregation, strict sanitation, and caution with heat units and indoor grills. It notes energy concerns, permits, and soil conservation deadlines set for 1977 with SCS assistance available.
A British clergyman J B Phillips rose to fame for his New Testament in Modern English and faced a price for success. He describes how public adulation shut off his creativity and his ability to color, urging readers to abide in Christ as the source of fruitful living.
Clifford B. Huffman of Equitable Life writes praising Lancaster Farming and notes Equitable holds over 8 million dollars in Lancaster County farm mortgages and over 12 million in the surrounding area. He cites 1973 mortgage processing near 4 million dollars and mentions banks using Equitable funds to back their own loans.
Karl Hellerick of the USDA Soil Conservation Service documents 1973 efforts by Lebanon County land users. Drain installation totals 40000 feet subsurface and 8500 feet surface, with 150 acres strip cropping, 1000 feet diversion, 750 feet grassed waterways, three ponds, and 3500 feet stream bank protection. Thirty seven plans or reports were prepared and a PL 566 watershed study was recommended. Planning for 1974 urged in January and February with contact at 272-6621 Extension 407.
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