Relief funds eyed for flood damaged farms in 1972
After the flood farmers face hard post disaster work and uncertain relief. Eligible losses include crops and erosion control with up to eighty percent repair funding possible but only after farmers file requests. Contact ASCS or Soil Conservation Service at given numbers, or Farmers Home Administration for loan details.
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Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Soil Conservation Service
Farmers Home Administration
It Could Have Been Worse Harvest Hope for Lancaster Farmers
Lancaster County farmers brace for a normal harvest after weather damage. Many farms suffered losses but none were crippled. The community emphasizes mutual aid and readiness to help neighbors in Agnes's wake.
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Lancaster County
Agnes
Conservation vs Agnes In farming amid floods conservation matters most
Torrential rains carved gullies through cornfields last week washing topsoil from many farms. Conservation minded farmers fared better with less expense and effort, while those lacking soil practice risk ongoing losses. The piece urges adoption now and asks readers to consider Beulah Carlotta and Dorothy.
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Beaulah
Carlotta
Dorothy
Nixon lifts meat quotas amid trade push and market doubts
President Nixon ends import quotas on meat drawing protests from packers and producers while supporters claim little impact on prices. The piece notes a worldwide meat shortage and argues the move could boost U.S. agriculture and international goodwill despite election-year rhetoric.
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Nixon
American Meat Institute
Milk Egg Propaganda Letter Praises Editorial
A reader commends a June 10 editorial titled Milk Eggs and Propaganda. They note egg industry abuses of selective truth in fundraising campaigns and urge the piece reach major editors and the Heart Association for wider awareness.
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Heart Association
Now Is The Time For Fungus Control And Erosion Prevention
The article warns of widespread fungus diseases on fruit trees lawns and ornamentals after prolonged wet weather and urges weekly fungicide applications for commercial fruit producers and home owners. It also notes hazardous wild cherry leaves to livestock urges removal of debris from pastures and warns against soil erosion from record rainfall recommending diversion terraces contour strips and improved erosion controls.
Seeing God Through Suffering in Job and Faith
A devotional reading reflects on Job’s agony and doubts, noting how innocence does not shield one from suffering. It emphasizes humility before God, acknowledging that some trials exceed human understanding and deepen faith by revealing a God beyond reason.
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