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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1965
Page
10
A Farm Index study shows 2.44 million farms disappeared from 1939 to 1964, mainly small farms under 2500 dollars in sales. In contrast, farms with 10 000 dollars or more in sales expanded, with family operators driving growth in the large farm sector.
Mrs. Blevins discusses how to select clothes that flatter the figure using patterns, lines, and color. She explains vertical stripes, pattern scales, and contrast effects to influence perceived size and balance, with tips on distribution of patterns and simple accessories.
Eben Farley explains the shift from direct farmer selling to a system dominated by processors and supermarkets. Farmers get about a quarter of consumer food dollars while post sale services and processing capture most of the value. Supermarkets now drive marketing, with increasing non food sections and large processing plants reducing farmer direct sales to as little as two or three percent.
Article by Chester F Paxson discusses pond construction as a key conservation project for stockwater and winter soil work. It lists site requirements, need criteria, and notes progress in terracing cropland with guidance from the Soil Conservation Service. Farmers are urged to contact contractors and the local service office for planning and assistance.
Carol Lynn Bigsby of Route 2 Lawrence wins the State Holstein Champion Girl citation at the Kansas Holstein Association meeting in Manhattan. At 14 she is the youngest recipient to date, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bigsby, Vinland Valley 4-H member for seven years, with 18 registered Holstein cattle and numerous dairy projects.
The 4 H program in Kansas stresses world understanding through the People to People project and the International Farm Youth Exchange. Kansas 4 H members send letters to countries, host international guests, and participate in globally themed clubs. Since 1948 IFYE has involved 67 countries and 25 000 hosts, while 11 500 assessments support similar efforts and Operation Counterpart kits aid youth abroad.
In Auckland the Crown Prince Tungi learned of his elevation to king as Queen Salote died before his arrival. King Tanfa Ahau Tupou III will be crowned in Nukualofa after her death from diabetes and cancer. The British Queen sent a sorrowful message noting the great lady's distinguished reign.
In Montgomery Alabama the plan to form a black panther party to field Negro candidates in Lowndes County sparks debate. Rufus Lewis warns division risks while SNCC notes aims to elect self–aligned leaders. Other counties with Negro majorities may pursue similar moves as figures from SCLC show majorities in several counties.
Roy W. Walholm age 67 director of the Western Golf Association died of a heart attack in Colorado Springs. Walholm was a local real estate man and active in several sports ventures and the WGA, affiliate of the U S Golf Association.
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