Ribicoff Calls End to Farm Subsidies in Reform Plan
Senator Abraham Ribicoff publishes a pointed critique of the Agriculture Department in the September Reader's Digest urging a two pronged program. He argues for a free market shift, an rural renaissance and better targeting as farm population declines. He cites subsidies misallocations benefiting large landowners and a heavy bureaucratic apparatus. He notes the coming re election and warns reform is essential to avoid misgovernment.
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Abraham A. Ribicoff
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Connecticut
America
Sen. Ribicoff
U.S
Sen. Kribhcoff
Ribicoff
USDA
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
Democrat
Sen. Rubicoff
Peril in Plants Warns of Toxic Flora Across Regions
The U S Soil Conservation Service warns that over 700 plant species can cause death or illness. State Conservationist Edward R Keil cites 12 000 annual child poisonings and urges protection from common garden and landscape plants Poison ivy oak and sumac listed among troublesome examples.
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Maryland
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
United States
Canada
SCS
Edward R. Keil
College Park
Keil
National Safety Council
Horticulture Judging Students Shine At Maryland State Fair
About 15 4-Hers from across the county trained since July for the state horticulture contest set for Aug 31 in Timonium. Junior team picks include Vickie Wivell Delores Wood Jess Wivell and Angela Wivell with seniors James Wivell Phyllis Wivell Mark Wivell and Mary Ann Grossnickle.
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Maryland
Timonium
Robert Delauter
Middletown
George D. Wood
Vickie Wivell
Delores Wood
Jess Wivell
Angela Wivell
James Wivell
Phyllis Wivell
Mark Wivell
Mary Ann Grossnickle
Delauter
David Eigenbrode
Wood
Jeff Valentine
Robert S. Delauter
Farm Costs Hit New July High in USDA Report
The USDA notes July costs rose to a record high as prices paid by farmers climbed by about a quarter of a percent while prices received by Maryland farmers drifted lower. Wheat and corn values fell to parity levels, offset by gains in hogs, beef, poultry and eggs with milk, and potatoes remaining above parity.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Maryland
Maryland - Delaware
USDA
Southern States Co-Ops Hold its Annual Member Meetings
The 45th anniversary meetings across the cooperative system elected leaders to advisory boards. Unionville saw Kenneth Burkier and Donald Freed chosen, Frederick Coop workers Paul Gaver and Wilson Stevens, and Valley Coop members William Kepler and Austin Zechbeck also elected.
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Southern States
Southern States Farmers Cooperatives
Kenneth Burkier
Union Bridge
Donald Freed
Mt. Airy
Southern States Advisory Board
Unionville
Frederick Cooperative
Paul Gaver
Wilson
Ways To Kill Nemesis Japanese Beetle
The Japanese beetle arrived in 1916 and lacks many natural predators, causing plant damage. Horticulturists advise two sprays: 50 percent DDT at 1% tablespoon per gallon water, offering residual action. or a malathion and Levin combination with no long-lasting residue. Apply on cool days, early morning or late evening, every 7 days, and avoid edible harvests with DDT for 30 days.
Loudon County 4-H Fair Weekend lineup announced
The 33rd Loudoun County 4-H Fair runs August 29 through 31 featuring livestock poultry rabbits horse and pony and canine judging. A Thursday 7 30 p m hootenany opens with Friday activities including a beans and belles square dance at 7 15 p m and a dress revue at 7 30 p m. Saturday offers a Lippitanner Dressage exhibition at 3 p m in the show pavilion.
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Loudoun County
July parity prices for farm commodities
The record notes the lowest July parity prices for cotton and wheat at 45 percent and wool at 46 percent, indicating recent market conditions. The mention of Kens and Eggs and all milk suggests a broader price context, though specifics beyond the parity figures are limited.
Jefferson Girls Stage Breakfast
Jefferson Girls 4-H Club held an August meeting with nineteen girls two visitors and two leaders. Members prepared and served a breakfast menu including orange juice baked eggs and bacon cornflakes and chocolate milk with various volunteers named.
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4-Hers
Jefferson Girls 4-H
Gail Buckner
Joyce Morrison
Patricia Corum
Sherry Crampton
Ann Heffner
Joann Morison
Linda Ifert
Karen Stockman
Cathy Brown
Roberta Truitt
Brenda Linton
Sharon Loy
4-H Club Meeting Plans Fair Activities and Awards
Becky Axline Kathy Gordon and Ruth Jane Axline organized the meal and table setup. Sherry Crampton presided over the meeting and Ann Heffner spoke on food preservation. Linda Ifert earned a blue ribbon at Carroll County demonstration day. Sherry Crampton won a bowling trophy at the H Conference.
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Becky Axline
Kathy Gordon
Ruth Jane Axline
Judy
Jean Fry
Brenda Wickham
Gail Tucker
Sherry Crampton
Ann Heffner
Linda Ifert
Carroll County
Sherry
Crampton
Fair Booth
Roberta Truitt
Joyce Morrison
Harold Heffner
Frederick
Weil Brothers Red Carpet Service Promise
The Weil Corner recounts how Sylvan and Irving Weil started a heating oil, plumbing, heating and electric business forty four years ago with a promise to treat customers as special friends. The firm emphasizes reliable word, quick correction of errors, and the Red Carpet Treatment. Visit Hamilton Avenue and South Street Frederick or call 662 1121 for service.
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Sylvan
Irving Weil
Weil Brothers
Hamilton Avenue
South Street
Frederick
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