County Agent Warns Labor Union Threat to Farms
Huron County Agriculture Extension agent John Wells warned at the Farm Bureau session that AFL CIO efforts to organize farm labor could ruin the perishable vegetable industry. He cited risks of strikes and urged preservation of farm freedom amid talks of zoning, tax shifts, and rural house numbering to aid farmers and marketers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steuben
John Wells
Huron County Agriculture Extension
AFL- Cio
Huron County Farm Bureau Federation
Wells
Farm Labor Organization
Church of the Master
Huron County
Mark Brouwer
The
Willard Times
Brouwer
Farm Bureau
Ohio
Don Robertson
Robertson
Army Corps of Engineers
New London
Ralph Brown
Huron County Superintendent of Schools
Brown
State Senate
Betts
Tax Deductions For Disaster Losses In Huron County
Farmers and residents report flood and storm damage with erosion and tile loss. IRS Publication No. 547 explains casualty deductions, proof of loss rules, and eligibility for disaster relief and low interest ACP loans after Huron County was declared a disaster area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Huron County
Clifford Hardin
Secretary of Agriculture
1970 Wheat Allotment Set In Huron County
Huron County ASC Chairman Patrick J. Nolan notes a 1970 wheat allotment near 24 200 acres about 12 percent below 1969 levels. Details cover diversions, payments and substitutions under the national program as growers prepare to sign up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron County
Patrick J. Nolan
ASC
Clifford M. Hardin
Nolan
Norwalk Guard Returning After Camp Grayling Training
One hundred eight National Guardsmen of Company C 612th Engineer Battalion Norwalk and nearby communities come home tonight after a two week summer camp at Camp Grayling Michigan. The unit, now combat engineers after reorganization from infantry, completed a 30 hour Army Training Test in five phases, including a float raft for heavy equipment, a 50 meter minefield pattern, securing positions, setting perimeters, building a timber bridge abutment, and road improvement. Capt Albert Caprara praised the men’s performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Camp Grayling
Michigan
Albert Caprara
Rescue Operation Involving USS Nicholas and Bon Homme Richard
Boilerman Second Class Michael G. Smith of Bellville Ohio helped in a rescue when USS Nicholas picked up a pilot after his plane crashed before landing on USS Bon Homme Richard. Nicholas lookouts spotted the emergency light and crew directed helicopter-destroyer rescue to recover the flyer. Marine Corporal Lawrence E. Long of Wakeman Ohio was promoted in Vietnam with the First Marine Aircraft Wing providing aviation support for the First and Third Divisions in northern provinces.
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Nicholas
Michael G. Smith
USN
Harry Smith
Bellville
Ohio
Bon Homme Richard
Vietnam
Lawrence E. Long
Florence E. Long
Wakeman
First Marine Aircraft Wing
Money From 4-H Drive Will Aid Camp Conger
Frank Chapman reports the 4 H Fund Drive is on schedule with area chairmen named and junior leaders assisting. The $5,500 county goal funds Camp Conger improvements including two cabins, a dining hall roof, rewiring, and support for the 4 H foundations. If exceeded, excess supports Camp Conger equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Conger
Frank Chapman
Paul Songstock
Huron County Extension Committee
Huron County
Ohio 4 H Club Foundation
National 4 H Foundation
Cooperative Extension Office
Livestock Auction Report Market Movements and Ranges
Markets consignors 176 total head 957 cattle hogs sheep and lambs sold. Hogs ranged 24.40 to 27.20 for butcher weights sows 21.85 to 24.50 boars 18.50 to 19.00 feeder pigs 20.25 to 23.75 cwt. Cattle totals 185 head with steers 25.75 to 30.30 heifers 24.00 to 27.10 cows 16.50 to 21.80 bulls 26.50 to 28.30 calves 24 to 41. Market down varying by class with overall softness in most categories. Sheep and lambs 355 head steady with wool types 28 to 30.60 and clips 27 to 29. Feeder lambs 20 to 28 aged slaughter sheep 5 to 11.
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Bologna
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Robert J. Corts
Columbus
Washington
Rudy Denes
la Grange
Farm Bureau Organization
Greenwich
David E. Stoltz
U.S. Army
E. E. Betts
Stoltz
Fort Benning
Norwalk High School
Pearl Stoltz
Chatham
Raiders
Raiders 4- H Club
Sandusky
Putin Bay
Perry’s Cave
Perry’s Monument
Cedar Point
Maple City
Sue Ellett
Pat Rhodes
Kathleen Fisher
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Briggs and Stratton
Norwalk Parts CO
House of ServIce
Sinwood Ave
Gal
Marvel
A&p
ONL
Idaho
Russet
Nestle’s Bars
MNO
del Monte
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