Two Million AFBF Members Strengthen American Agriculture
Across the Editor's Desk notes that in 1971 the American Farm Bureau Federation reached its two millionth member family. The piece credits steady growth through farming’s decline and says Farm Bureau policies boost efficiency while favoring a market oriented, low government role. It argues the federation embodies agricultural independence and liberty.
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America
American Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
U.S
Confusing Harrisburg Tax Fight Prompts New Legislature Rules
Area residents watch Pennsylvania politics as debates over income tax cuts stall in the Senate while the House tests a three day week with fixed consent bills on Mondays and controversial measures on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Tighman
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
House
A $20,000 Pay Raise Easy With Compulsory Unionism
In the December Newsletter from Pennsylvanians for Right to Work the item argues compulsory unionism yields a $20,000 pay raise. It cites pressure on wage boards and quotes George Meany urging fellow members to back such measures.
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George Meany
Lancaster Farming discusses wage guidelines and union pay
In a Lancaster Farming opinion style piece the author questions 5 percent wage guidelines and cites high salaries of AFL-CIO officials including Frank E Fitzsimmons Joseph Curran James T Housewright Peter Fosco John Lyons and Hunter P Wharton to argue about compulsory unionism.
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Little League
Afl-Cio
Miami Beach Sun
John Lyons
Iron Workers
Hunter P Wharton
Manure Plowing Spray Oils Sheep Shearing Fertilizer Orders
Farmers advised to plow down manure promptly to reduce runoff as fields are prepared for 1972 crops. Dormant oil sprays are urged for ornamental trees to control scale with follow up sprays in June and August. Sheep should be shorn soon to prevent wool loss and stored properly. Fertilizer orders stressed due to phosphorus shortages. soil tests recommended to determine needs and secure supplies.
Unity in Christian fellowship and shared needs
A sermon reflects on Acts 4 32 27 and 4 3435, contrasting communal wealth with shared purpose. It argues true unity means caring for one another’s needs, not necessarily sharing all possessions, and stresses visible fellowship over theoretical exchange. It cites Jesus’ prayer for unity and warns against mere talk without action.
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