Life on the farm silage run and a full silo
A farmer recalls a perfect Saturday as he fills silage with a 4020 tractor. He works with Bob Wenger to load two fields, dealing with a flat tire and a clogged pipe as they fill three tall silos and finish just before milking.
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Jimmy Carter
Bob Wenger
Bob
The Guilty Judge and the Moral Blind Spot
Suburban wife and husband discuss a maid stealing towels as a mirror for double standards. The piece argues crime spans all society and condemns others while excusing self, citing white collar crime and biblical teaching on judging others. It ends with reader letters from Walter B. Loncosky of Danville Pa.
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Miami
England
Farmer letter to editor questions fairness of coverage
A reader criticizes editorial bias against Carter and urges balanced reporting. The letter cites Ford administration farming policies, labor law issues, and farmer identity, arguing journalists should present both sides and include farmer perspectives.
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Christ
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Gerald Ford
California
Pennsylvania
Proper Cattle Handling Equipment Urged for Farmers
Livestock producers are urged to invest in loading chutes and headgates to reduce stress and injuries when moving cattle. Experts say cutting gates and narrow chutes can cut losses from bruised carcasses and improve market value, with benefits seen in a few years.
Farm Calendar Highlights Regional Farming Events
The week features the Ninth International Bedding Plant Conference in Hershey Motor Lodge starting Monday. Monday also hosts a Farm Families for Ford dinner with USDA Secretary Earl Butz as guest speaker at Penn Harris Motor Inn Camp Hill. Other items include a American Rabbit Breeders Association Convention in York through Friday and multiple local meetings in Hunterdon County and York County.
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Hershey Motor Lodge
Ford
USDA
Earl Butz
Penn Harris Motor Inn
Camp Hill
American Rabbit Breeders Association
York Fairgrounds
Hunterdon County
N.J
Soil Conservation District Supervisors
York County
Airville Fire Hall
Lancaster County Conservation District Board
Farm and Home Center
Lancaster
Marvin Peoples
McAlisterville
Juniata County
Unionville
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