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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1961
Page
7
The article laments farmers plowing near roadsides risking soil erosion and loss of production potential. It cites local concerns from county officials about fields up to road edges and runoff. It urges mindful conservation during the thundershower season and to step back to see the forest, not just the trees.
Senator Mundt leads a bid to create a Freedom Academy to train cold war fighters as a national priority. He argues the United States has spent billions on military forces but neglected preparation for ideological and political warfare against communism. Eleven senators back the bill with praise from the Judiciary Committee calling it essential to national survival.
A pastoral scene describes rain falling on dry earth. Chickens seek shelter while ducks splash, a cow ignores the downpour, and a kitten dries its fur. Plants lift their leaves in relief, grateful for the cool drink.
A proposal notes that funding an academy would cost only a fraction of current outlays under foreign aid programs used to defend the Free World against the spread of communism. The argument frames the academy as a cheaper alternative to ongoing defense spending.
Over six years on 27 plots statewide Redcoat averaged 43 bushels per acre, ahead of Dual 41 and Seneca 38, with Pfeiffer citing strong leaf rust resistance though shattering and Septoria susceptibility noted. Seed supplies for 1961 are limited to 1000 bushels of foundation seed released last fall. Harold G. Marshall of USDA at Penn State praises Norline as the hardiest winter variety among tested oats.
Lancaster Farming is a weekly farm publication from Lancaster Pennsylvania issued every Saturday. The staff includes Editor Jack Owen and Advertising Director Robert G Campbell with offices on 54 North Duke Street and P O Box 1524 Lancaster PA. It is a member of national and state newspaper associations.
A sermon-like discussion on the tongue’s reach from Bible verses James 3 to Ecclesiastic themes. It contrasts spoken harm with constructive speech, warning that careless words ignite fires of reputation damage yet praising tongue control as essential for good. It cites Eve's temptation and warns against slander while noting speech enables society.
Guidance on cleaning grain bins with insecticide to prevent carry-over pests. Instructions include mixing Methion 57 percent and Methoxychlor in water for silos and spraying second crop alfalfa and trefoil to protect against red hopper. Advice also covers testing water supplies and implementing rotational grazing for higher pasture production.
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