Agriculture Struggles Economically in 1959 Trends
The 1959 farm year saw price declines and rising costs with production up, offsetting gains in asset values. Income fell about 15 percent from 1938 levels while per capita rural income showed resilience. Cattle prices rose but overall meat output increased due to heavier weights. The year sparked debate over government aid versus market stabilization ahead of a 1960 presidential election. A cattle price note and a memorial carillon concert at Baker Park conclude the report.
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Associated Press
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Benson
Chicago
County Agent's Report From Wayne County 4-H Club Officials
County Agent David D. Eigenbrode reports new year leadership goals for 1960 with Laval Leaders and 4-H clubs guiding youth development. Officers include Wayne Swam president Margaret Ni secretary Brian Gross-Mickle treasurer Bar-Dera Jean Hahn parliamentarian Mary Nicholson. A formal dance is planned January 30 at West High School. Monocacy Valley 4-H Booth showcased haymaking methods at the State Fair and an India International Agricultural Fair. Jane Neilson of Unionville earned USA state team berth for Trick by Castle judging in England. 4-H offers wide projects including dairy livestock forestry soil conservation and more.
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Joseph Smith
New Market
Wayne Swam
Margaret Ni
Brian Gross- Mickle
Bar- Dera
India
Conogland
Jane
Waterloo
England
Rural 4-H Club Seeks Youth Members
Rural Youth aged 10 to 21 are invited to join 4-H. Interested individuals should contact a 4-H Local Leader or the County Extension Office to enroll and participate in projects across tomology gardening public speaking home beautification electricity or field crops.
Maryland Farm Bureau Plans Fourth Annual Meeting Schedule
The Maryland Farm Bureau announces its fourth annual convention at the Lord Baltimore Hotel January 13 through 16. Sessions include Maryland Crops Improvement, Maryland Stockmen, 4H Club conference, and state meetings for women, vegetable and tobacco growers, and Young People’s Association. Evening events feature a 7:15 p.m. vesper service and an 8:30 p.m. 4-H dance in the Calvert ballroom with a banquet and bureau sessions on January 15. A Maryland farm products exhibit will run during the convention under University of Maryland Extension Service direction.
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Red Lion
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Maryland Stockmen’s Association
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Farm Bureau
Noah
Iion
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Maryland Farm Products
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Ses G. Spoerlein
Lower Food Costs Expected
New York AP reports shoppers may see slightly lower food prices in 1960 due to a bigger food supply and govt forecasts. Monthly 1959 figures show prices 0.5 to 4 points below 1958, with overall food spending rising to 73 billion dollars with a 4 percent tonnage gain. Wholesale indexes ran 2.4 to 10.1 percent below 1958, while frozen foods sold about 2.62 billion dollars a year, up 12.5 percent. George Swartz, a soil conservation official, returns to service after illness. Paul Edwards continues as acting local unit conservationist. Estelle Williams assists with new filing at Winchester Hall office.
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Catectin
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Montoursville
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Red leaders flex muscles amid Suez and space missile tests
In a period of Cold War tension, Khrushchev warned the United States against displaying a missile threat while Moscow signaled power before the Summit. Soviet rockets reportedly to be fired in the Pacific as part of space engine tests, while Western allies anticipate demonstrations of range and accuracy.
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Suez
Sy J. M. Roberts
Khrushchev
Associated Press News
United States
Nikitai
Soviet Union
Permit Sought for Cumberland FM Station 108.1
Cumberland Valley Broadcasting Corp applied to the Communications Commission for an FM station permit in Cumberland, Maine on 108.1 megahertz. The filing indicates government approval processes and station details under AP report from Washington.
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Cumberland Valley Toadcasting Corp
T O
the Communications Commission
Cumberland, Ma
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