Vol. 41, No. I Michigan Farm New 41st Year JANUARY 1, 1963 Publk .gan Farm Bureau Large Michigan Delegation At Atlanta FJJ. Convention Massive Roll-Call Drive Underway Extreme Cold Invades Southland Delegates Adopt Positive Program About 5,000 delegates to the 44th annual meeting t'iiwiniiiiiiiiiiiifi:iii!::!ii!iiiiiK:Kii:!»ni!!«;:!iiiii:ii,!i: HiiiniwiiiiiMiiiiiilMiiMiiiiHt Kent Co. Workers Report of the American Farm Bureau Federation arrived in Atlanta, Georgia, simultaneously with a record cold wave that brought temperatures to the zero mark. 'Farm Bureau Growing Enthusiasm Although the Southern Region was best repre- Worth SelhW 7 0 , 5 3 2 Farm Family Memberships Is Aim Of 1963 Roll-Call Campaign sented, all states boasted substantial delegations, in "An organization worth eluding Michigan with 75 persons present. Many I belonging to is an organiza- With membership renewals substantially ahead of i tion worth selling to others," ( from Michigan drove private cars, some flew and a I said Robert E. Near, Kent last year at this same time, all reports show prom- group travelled by train. I County Membership Chair- ising prospects for a banner Farm Bureau member- | man, in a Roll-Call challenge % ship year in Michigan. Michigan was entitled to six official voting dele- I to his fellow-members. gates based on a carefully worked out membership "Can you imagine paying I In some regions heavy snows have slowed, b u t not I dues of only $12 annually to | stopped, the membership workers. "Kick-off" meet- formula. I an organization that hires f [ state and national personnel [ ings have been held in a majority of all counties. T h e | to work and fight hard for I number of new volunteer membership workers, m a n y | those things that are not 1 Michigan Delegates In Atlanta 1 only good for farmers, but comparative newcomers to Farm Bureau, is one bar- OFFICIAL VOTING DELEGATES,—representing the membership body of the Michigan Farm | also for the things for which \ ometer showing the concern farmers feel. Bureau are pictured during sessions of the American Farm Bureau, in Atlanta, Georgia. Di- 1 our F o u n d i n g Fathers I I fought? Organize or Else . . gions of the state) and reports rectly back of the Michigan sign is Delegate Anthony Kreiner. To his left is Dean Pridgeon "* ••* (smoke signals) of battle r e - and Allen Rush. To Kreiner's right is Ward Hodge a n d Elton Smith. Walter Wightman, the "These aims and goals ! It appears that many farmers sults. Major "engagements" are sixth Delegate Member, was on-stage at the time the picture was taken. | then are surely not for oar j feel the lime has come "to or- s c h e d u l e d throughout the 1 own selfish interest as farm- I ganize, or else . . " and the al- month of J a n u a r y . | ers, but for the good of all I ternatives have little appeal. | who are interested in democ- 1 They include giving in to the Rivalry includes a challenge to all comers from the South- 4-Hv -- F. F. A. National Leaders 1 racy and freedom of all 1 | Americans. You, Mr. and | 1 Mrs. Farm Bureau member, • actions of big labor and govern- ment, to recent farm control proposals, and to mounting east Region where leaders pre- dict they will be first in the political and economic pres- state to make goal. One Upper I spell out what you want and 1 Speak To Farm Bureau Convention I then our local, state and na- 1 I tional officers who represent I sures. According to Clarence Pren- Peninsula county makes the flat statement that they will be first county in the slate t o reach I you fight your battle. tice. Secretary-Manager of the county goal. Young Farmers "Isn't this a privilege then Michigan Farm Bureau, many to belong to this kind of or- f additional farmers are joining Regional Reports - Tell of Programs ganization where p e o p l e i Farm Bureau for 1963 because Wightman Re-Elected To Board have a free choice of belong- The South-Cenlral region is they believe they can then be- reported "much ahead of last ing and participating? The I WALTER WIGHTMAN,—(center) President of the Michigan Two impressive young farm- [ thing that makes an organi- 1 come more effective in their year in new members signed." Farm Bureau, has been elected to his fourth term on the Board of ers, representing a total of zaiion successful is the par- own communities, counties and One county in the Northwest Directors of the American Farm Bureau Federation, representing nearly two-and-a-half million within the state. "They rec- region is reported at 70% of I licipalion of ALL its mem- \ the Midwest Region. Also elected from the Midwest were, (left) E. young people, extended greet- ognize that agriculture contin- goal. New - member numbers bers, not only in their own | ues to be one of Michigan's Howard Hill, President of the Iowa Farm Bureau and, (right) ings from their organizations are greatly increased. A 42 inch Waller Peirce, Kansas President. 1 community group meetings, | most important industries, and to the delegate body of the snowfall in the Southwest Re- \ but in the job of selling this | that Farm Bureau is a sound American Farm Bureau Feder- gion has complicated the mem- money" from Washington. "The organization to your farmer [ reflection of the thinking of bership work, but 55 out of 60 "Advisory" welfare state is not a defense ation in Atlanta, Georgia. I friends and neighbors." farm people," Prentice said. volunteers reported a t one Committees against Communism. This is a .iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiwiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin:. kick-off meeting. One North- distinction without a differ- They were Kenny McMillan, In his annual address, Char- national F.F.A. president and Friday ^ e b ^ 1 Personal Experience east county is near t h e 70% ence," said the Indiana farmer- mark. les Shuman, President of ihe legislator. Kenneih Hollow ay, nzi'oril American Farm Bureau Feder- 4-H Club president. Both are Proves Point In Ihe Central Region. Clin- ation, called for defeat of a pro- posed tax reduction unless matched by cuts in government Michigan's Sam Bolton, of Cass County, asked the Com- active farmers and members of Farm Bureau. McMillan lives on a farm in Illinois, Holloway ADA Annual "I recently accompanied a Roll-Call worker in one county ton and Ionia counties are tied in a friendly n e w - member mittee to give careful thought of the state," Prentice reports, race. Of 120 volunteer work- spending. in Oklahoma. Both must take When asked during a press to the problems involved in legalizing the vote of a person who might not otherwise be en- lime away from the farm a n d from school to travel extensive- Meeting Set —"We contacted ten homes in four hours,—found somone at home in seven instances and ers invited to a kick-off meet- ing in Clinton, 100 attended. conference how he personally titled to vote in national elec- ly representing their organiza- Pretty Gail Priddy, Michigan signed five n e w Farm Bureau Although much work re- felt toward the system of agri- tions because he does not yet tions. Dairy Princess and former Miss families. The other two indicat- mains, and officials caution cultural advisory committees as meet residence requirements in ed a sincere interest and asked against the dangers of loo much established by agricultural Sec- McMillan cited the close ties Michigan Farm Bureau, will be a precinct to which he has r e - for a day or two to make their optimism, typical reports con- retary Freeman, Shuman said between F.F.A. and Farm Bu- on hand to greet early arrivals cently moved. The Michigan at the American Dairy Associa- decision. tinue to spark enthusiasm. that in his opinion both the delegate saw possibilities of il- reau, and the harmony and Benson and Freeman adminis- cooperation both have shown tion of Michigan annual meet- "On second contact there is Reports such as Ihe postcard legal voting if such action ing, Friday, February 1, at Kel- trations spent too much time should be taken. in working together to strength- no question but thai they will from E. B. Howeisen, Secretary and effort on committees. en agriculture. logg Center, Michigan State join.There are hundreds of such of the Washtenaw County Farm University. A complimentary people in the state. They need Bureau, "We at this writing A Georgia delegate expressed mid-morning snack will be "It's a good way to kill an Holloway in his brief state- and want the chance to learn have 1,000 renewals a n d 38 new idea, you know," Shuman said. his concern about parcel-post served in the basement cafe- size and weight restrictions. He ment, pointed up the advan- more about Farm Bureau and members." He added, "I noticed this hap- teria and directors and staff what they can do for them- felt that parcel-post rates have tages 4-H Clubwork offers (See page 4 for additional pened recently when Freeman members will be in attendance selves through it," Prentice been unnecessarily increased by American young people. He to meet those present. Roll-Call reports.) dismissed a committee with called for a world-wide ex- TWO KENNETHS,—"Kenneth Holloway. (left) and Kenny said. which he did not agree." limiting the size of parcels McMillan, bring greetings from 4-H and F.F.A. young people. "We which might be handled, thus pansion of 4-H. "Young peo- The meeting Resolutions Sessions reducing the amount of parcel ple in Communist nations have a mighty task before us in developing farm leadership," Mc- will officially " T r i b a l " Rivalry ON THE INSIDE should have the chance to be Millan said. "We are thrilled that Farm Bureau joins us in this o p e n in the Draw Interest post business. in 4-H work, and to learn by work." The youths stand before "Mr. Farm Bureau," artwork auditorium at Roger Foerch. Manager of the READ— Demonstrating the breadth of doing," he said. symbolic of membership strength and growth. 10 a.m., with Organization Division of the "Bless The Women" "Political demagogues are agricultural interest within the Chairman Michigan Farm Bureau, has (President's Column) buying the votes of the people Farm Bureau membership, an Charles Lassi- dipped into the state's famed —Page 2 by using their own tax money Alabama farmer was concerned Indian lore to outline a fast- ALLIED POULTRY INDUSTRIES ter, Head of "Taxes Go Up Again" to make auctions out of our elec- tions!" said an Indiana Farm Bureau member during the res- about requests for a Federal grading and inspection system ANNUAL MEETING, JAN. 29TH Ag Conference GAIL PRIDDY the Dairy Depart- M. S. U. moving membership "battle plan." Included are "Councils- of-war" (signal checking ses- —Page 3 covering "pine gum" and tur- ment, presid- "Freedom, Heritage olutions sessions. This farmer, ing. One of the highlights of the sions with Roll-Call Captains) who is also a State Senator, was speaking before the 55-member pentine. A farmer from Pennsylvania PROGRESS REPORTS. ELECTION SET Following the meeting will be the first Poultry Banquet to Backs Con-Con morning session unique presentation by two pro- will be a —"War" between tribes, (re- Events" —Page 5 AFBF Resolutions Committee in expressed his belief that a U.S. Mr. Luther C. Klager, Presi- be held during Farmers' Week. The recent annual meeting of cessors, Keith Burden, General open session. promise not to invade Cuba is dent of Michigan Allied Poul- The banquet at 6:00 p.m. will be the Michigan Agricultural Con- Sales Manager of the McDonald the equivalent of "an an- try Industries, announces the in Parlors B and C in the Union ference passed a unanimous re- He said. "War is already started — against Federal en- croachment." He criticized the nouncement that we have abandoned the Cuban people and thousands of political date for their annual meeting as Tuesday, January 29, 1963, in conjunction with the "Poultry Building. Bud Guest of W.J.R.. Detroit, is the speaker. Banquet tickets are $5.00 solution urging its 73 member farm groups to support and vote for the new Michigan Con- Dairy Co., and Red Strong, Sales Manager, Farms. Their discussion is en- titled, "What A.D.A. Program Lockshore Commodity Award use of Federal matching fund prisoners to Communism." He Days" during Farmers' Week at each and may be secured by stitution. Another resolution Means To Me." programs which pressure local governments to spend money Ihey might not otherwise spend also lashed the "down-grading" of our historical past by Com- munist speakers on our college Michigan State University. The meeting will be called to order at 4:00 p.m. in Room 110 sending money, reservations, to Michigan Allied Poultry Industries, P.O. Box with urged the Legislature to replace Agricultural Department funds expended on the Japanese Beet- Other program features will "be presentations by Wayne Given Farm Bureau in order to get the "easy campuses. in Anthony Hall. 184, East Lansing. le fight. Churchill, Regional Merchan- dising Director, American Dairy Award Earned For Third Successive Year Assn., Chicago; Dr. Lassiter, The Michigan Farm Bureau is now displaying Leaders Attend Institute Tons of Tears "Let's Get Moving"; reports by the President, Treasurer and Manager, Andrew Jackson, three shiny new plaques representing outstanding Onions to Europe George Austin and Boyd Rice, achievements by its Market Development Division. 14th Annual Training Session Held respectively; and a question Three million pounds is a lot and answer panel. tm « * * jMK*i» .HV* of onions in any language! They were presented at the 44th annual meeting Winter's blustering arrival did not prevent 2 0 0 That's how many Ben Gosgraaf Following a 12:30 luncheon ; of the American Farm Bureau Federation at At- & Sons of Hudsonville. Mich- President Jackson and Princess county Farm Bureau leaders from attending the Mich- igan have sold to Diskofruit Gail Priddy will offer comments, I lanta, Georgia, for efforts in the promotion of dairy N.V., Rotterdam, Netherlands and Dr. Earl Butz, Dean, School \ foods and meat, two awards which helped toward igan Farm Bureau Institute, December 6-7, at Kellogg a n d "Sims of London," through of Agriculture, Purdue Univer- Center, East Lansing. the efforts of the Michigan sity, will speak on "Managing \ capturing the over-all Commodity award. Agricultural Cooperative Mar- Men, Markets and Milk To The training workshops attracted representatives of keting Association and Farm Make Money." A variety of outstanding promotion programs, Bureau Trade Development 53 counties for specialized committee sessions in Corporation. It is expected that Michigan dealing with use of meat and dairy products carried Legislative, Resolutions, Public Relations (Informa- Despite weather complica- dairymen will be challenged to out through the past year, were responsible for "match their -power to produce tion), Executive and new board-member areas of tions early in December, the with the power to sell"—if they Michigan receiving the first t w o sectional awards. first large shipment, a portion responsibilities. of the total sixty thousand 50 want to stay in business. The The third plaque was presented for extraordinary sales ability of farmers has not lb. bags, is on the way to con- matched their productive ability efforts in the total commodity field. The theme of the Institute, " G r o w t h , " was carried sumers in Holland, West Ger- many and the British Isles. which, has risen steadily in the out through the two-day program by speakers Thomas past twenty years. This over-all Commodity award has been earned T h e balance of the two orders K. Cowden, Dean of Agriculture, MSU, C. William will follow at weekly intervals Complimentary tickets for the by the Michigan Farm Bureau for three successive as soon as dock strikes permit. luncheon are available on a Swank, Director of Field Services for the Ohio Farm Information Workshop Held years, '60, '61 and '62 . . . the meat promotion Further offerings are being "first come, first serve" basis. Bureau Federation, Clarence Prentice, Secretary- "MR. JONES IS A HORSE THIEF" — reads the sign held by made in these and other coun- Requests should be directed to award was won in '59, '61 and '62 and the dairy Manager, MFB, and Don Kinsey, Coordinator of Edu- MFB Staff member, Carl Keniner. Libel implications of the state- tries where prices are competi- the American Dairy Association award in '61 and '62. ment are examined by Paul Rivas of the Information Division, dur- tive for the United States' a - of Michigan, 3000 Vine Street, cation and Research. ing the recent MFB Institute. b u n d a n t supply of onions. Lansing, Michgan. 4WMWM p MM • wmmmmmmmmmmm , TWO .JanullrT I, 1963 MICHIGAN FARM NE\VS Are Saying ••• President's Column EDITORIAL . , A Look Bacl-', ... A Look Ahead National Bless the Women Wf7 have just returned from 1962 was an exciting year for agriculture. Observe,. Atlanta, Georgia, and' the 44th annual convention of the American In Michigan, farmers united as never before in News 3ehind opposition to food-and-farmer control schemes, Farm Bureau Federation. The The Day's News and in support of a State Constitution broad enough meeting was outstanding in many Reprlnl ..~ frlltn the. State Journal to serve all of Michigan. Lansing, )1 ichigan . respects including attendance by The year brought major effort and growth in co- The Kennedy administration one of the large;'; crowds ever re- Walter Wightman may go down in history as the operative farm marketing, in passage of farm legis- one that did more to centralize corded. the government than any pre- The program was outstanding in its' appeal to the lation and in working with others. viously. Michigan farmers learned again the truth that It will be a curious reversal thousands who attended. One notable feature was freedom must always be re-earned if it is to be kept, of historic trends .. the evident unity of thought by those present on all For almost a century the Re- of the national farm programs and national legisla- and they joined farmers of all other states in fight- publican party had its roots in ing the battle to speak for themselves. the Federalist party, the party tion as it affects farmers and farmers' problems .. favoring a strong 'central gov- Seldom has there been such unity on the part of In the Legislature, they spo"e for themselves with ernment. In fact, the United such effectiveness that their enemies in frustration, States might have become only farm people as was demonstrated. a loose federation pf independ- . One of the most impressive part$ of the program used that very fact to back claims that the farmer's ent states if it were not for the activities of the Federalists in was the dinner given by the Farm Bureau Women voice is too strong, and must be reduced. Ignored the 18th century and their suc- of the Federation, which they invited all of the in the accusations are farm ideals and policies that cessors, the Whigs, in the early place agriculture's interests second at all times to 19th century. state Farm Bureau Presidents to attend. interests of the state and nation. In the past century, the Dem- At this meeting each state Farm Bureau Women's ocratic party was the states Farmers worked in the Con-Con, as hard as they rights party and it attained, Chairman gave a one-~inute 'report of what they had originally worked to prevent opening of the "SING ALONG" IN MICH. great dominance in the South were, or have been doing, and what they have ac- where vestiges of secession lin- Constitution to manipulation by special interest You have to face the music if you want to lead the band ••• ger. But it is the Demo::ratic complished in each of their states. About 45 such party, or' at least the Kennedy one-minute reports were given. groups. Final results justified their effort. wing of that party, that is mak- They mapped campaigns to secure understand- ing the' federal government These reports were most impressive to the state ing of, and support for, the improved Constitution that will be placed before Michigan voters next PersonalLy A Survey of Citizens~ip more powerful. Curiously, the chief resist- ance is not from the Republi- Farm Bureau Presidents who attended. They re- ported on every sort of activity from the issuance April. They worked closely with a majority of the informed, potent groups of the state, now pledged Speaking Members Urged To Look Ahead institutions of free When will radio Havana come a news center and not a people? be- cans, but from the Southern Democrats. of cook books with recipes for the enterprising housEiwife,- to get-out-the-vote campaigns in propaganda medium? When DICT ATION OVER HOUSING to back the adoption of the new document. As the by STAX SHER)(AX By J. Delbert Wells and how will Cuba and Cubans which some state Farm Bureau Women insisted :\lichigan Elevator Exchange The latest step was the Pres. year closed, they welcomed the unanimous vote of How free will you be in '73? beCdme a nation of free, peace- ident's action in declaring dese- that they succeeded in getting three Congressmen It was my privilege to attend In ten years, how free will you loving people instead of an gregated all housing built with elected and one def~ated. support from the 73 member "Michigan Agric~l- part of the 43rd annual meeting be and what or who will deler- armed camp dedicated to the government funds. of the Michigan Farm Bureau. mine your freedom? Communist conspiracy of tural Conference." The primary, and declared Every sort of activity was reported, rural- It had been about 12 years world takeover? Michigan farmers worked at citizenship. They It is entirely feasible to be- purpose of this was to step to~ urban meetings, work with foreign students, tours, since I had attended one of lieve that in ten years we could Fantastic? It didn't take ten ward racial equality. The sec- examined vote records of legislators, Congressmen, their annual meetings. and youth freedom seminars. regain many of our lost free. years. It has been less than fi ve. ondary, and possibl~ further- I tried to remember when I dams: and equally feasible to What do you predict. ten years Con-Con Delegates and members of the Supreme believe that we might be a to- from now for Mexico, Canada, reaching consequence, is the One state reported 16 new county Women's had attended the first meeting. expansion of the central. gov- Court. They aided in the election of a new Justice As near as I can recall, it was talitarian, possibly a Commu- the Panama Canal. Brazil, etc.? ernment into all housing. Farm Bureau Committees organized. about 32 years ago. One would nist slave nation. If these pos- On what do you base your de. to the Supreme Court, thereby "balancing" it, for sibilities seem "extreme:' re- cisions? Action so far limits the en- Several/states listed telegrams and letters sent to be impressed by the many just one result. call your attitude about these forced desegregation only to changes which had occurred Congressmen and told of th~ir Meet-the-Candidate down through the years. I things in 1953. Slavery or Freedom? housing constructed in whole In Congress, it was a year of farm "politicking," would think that the enthus- or part with federal funds. meetings. One state issued 20,000. safety stickers You will recall that in 1953, To the person who doesn't of vote trades and intrigues. It will be kno~n as iasm of the early meetings a new national administration understand Marxism, and Len- Not affeded is housing fi- to put on cars and was successful in selling 1,000 equaled that of this year's inism, it ,is impossible for the nanced with bank mortgages the year when the velvet glove was replaced by the meeting, but this year's meeting was taking over in Washing- and savings and loan associa- seat belts. ton. The expressed philosophy u.s,A. to become a Com- iron fist. seemed to me to reflect a great of that administration was for munist slave state. To the per- tion mortgages. And since the deal of maturity. Here was an government insures deposits in One state listed, "Tell the Farm Bureau Story" Never before has a Secretary of Agriculture so the preservation of freedom of son who does - centralized organization that had become choice, less government inter- authority, supply management these institutions, it is but a and did this by having tour~ and inviting city wo- f;:-:1"1y aligned himself against the farmers he is sup- of age and was attacking its ference and a gradual return programs, controls over indus- short step to extend the dese- problems with maturity. try (regardless of who owns gregation order to mortgages men and children out on the farms of the state. j.1O~d to represent. Never before has a Cabinet to more and more reliance on the industry to start), welfare financed with insured deposits. Another thing of course was the market system with less Some states reported that they have been work-: _ll'C1'nberso .9penly. used his office in attempts to that the organir.uion had reliance on .controlled economJl;' qna. coercive taxation programs That would give the govern- are all tools which are used in ment complete control over al- ing upon the "American cause" and the principles c.reate policy insteaJ of administering policies aI- grown much larger and the Communist nations. These arc most all housing in'tIfe United delegates assembled were many Loss of Freedoms of the free enterprise system, - seeing that these r created by the people. the "jugular veins" whereby States. Then few people indeed and. would do credit to any or- ganization. The present administration's individual freedom can be will be permitted to select things are taught in .the high schools of the state. 1962 will be known as the year of the a]]~out drive, at least for the next two stopped and Communist lead- their own neighbors. "supply-management" control attempt. It brought I regret that I did not have years, is actively pointed to ers can get their strangle-hold Farm and home safety was another project, and more government regulations on the population. These may FARMING CLASSIC EXAMPLE the opportunity of sitting economic education and leadership meetings in one serious proposals to place controls on bushels, through all of the sessions when of the total economy and we come into being by military The fact that government aid pounds, gallons, and the farmers that produce the delegates, were working on have ended up with more than means or by peaceful means. is almost synonymous with state. They said that Farm Bureau Women must the resolutions for the coming loss of personal freedoms. Dur- To the American socialists them. Government officials dreamed up and pro- ing the last two years we have who believe that these various government control rarely has be leaders. One state organized a rural - urban year. What I did hear impress- been more clearly demonstrated posed national marketing orders for turkeys, pota- ed me very much. If there ever seen a concerted drive to: (1) programs can be used as a basis than in the so-called help the speakers' exchange. Another state got ou~ 30,000 was a time when you could regulate price and production for future progress of Freedom federal government has giver\ toes, honey and other products. of farm products and others, (2) and individual justice in Amer- posters and set up programs in food promotion and say, "Here is democracy in ac- farmers. It began during an- Sweeping changes were made by the Department tion," it was at these • sessions coerce and control industry ica, the belief still remains that other Democratic administra- safety. They backed Young People's promotion where their resolutions were through making examples of a Communist revolution can tion; that of Roosevelt II, when of Agriculture to revamp, revise, and in at least one discussed. There was no rail- "big bad 'steel:' (3) to rule by come through these tools much the farmers were in a sorry programs, and sent 22,000 letters and 80 telegrams roading. Even though it was decree and not by Congress, (4) easier than by armed or nu- plight and many were eager to to Congressmen. case, discharge, local and state ASCS committees. evident that the resolutions to "force" social welfare pro- clear attack on this country. sell their traditional independ. An announced intention to establish a "policy" de- committee had spent a great grams on the people whethel: Every Communist leader and ence for Washington pottage. Another state reported showing films on Com- ) they want them or not and in most free world leaders sub- deal of time and very ably munism. They were trying to build better public partment with an official director, helped cap the drew up the resolutions for general to replace individual scribe to the "internal takeover Since then, government domi- decisions and independence by theory.'" nance over agriculture ha.,s in- relations, by having luncheons, etc. in which they startling events of the year. presentation, there was plenty Government on bureaucratic creased with each administra- of discussion on the floor. invited one friend to be their guest. Then there was Federal Aid to Education. decisions with its accompany- '63-A Year tion, Republican as well as Though some of the delegatEls . ing degree of personal depend- Democratic. To a' large extent F~nn Labor regulations. ence on Government, of Challenge Freedom Forums. were held in some states and the might have. had difficulty in farmers are told what they can Medicare. expressing themselves, never- No sound thinking person It looks like 1963 had better and what they cannot grow. story, "I Led Three Lives" by Herbert Philbrick was theless the air of sincerity was be a year of challenge for Mich- Those who have disobeyed And Cuba. always present. can or will deny that "supply igan Farm 'Bureau people in have been fined and, while featured. A letter on Communism by J. Edgar management through Govern- But there were good things too. their Citizenship program. We none has yet been jailed or Hoover was utilized. One state reported promot- After discussion, of course, ment" and expansion of Gov- had better start now-in Jan- shot, at least one farmer Chief among them was a substantial gain in Farm came the vote on the resolution ernment services through med- ing Mr. Hoover's book, "The Masters of Deceit." uary, 1963, to build support for (Michigan's Stanley Yankus) and regardless of how it went ical care, Fed era 1 aid to our new Constitution that will went into exile rather than Bureau membership, in direct answer to those who the delegate body willingly ac- schools, expanded authority for at least keep Michigan as a These and many more programs and activities Federal agencies, etc." are the bow to edicts from Washing- worked hardest to discount the unity of farmers. cepted the will of the majority trend of the time. People will sovereign state and give the ton: wer.e reported by the women representatives of the and passed on to the next re- minority group (you) some A gain of 6,511 farm family memberships for the solution. These are encourag- argue the "right and wrong" voice in the' affairs of Govern- A similar pattern of trading 50 states present Their enthusiasm was contagious ing signs to me. of each issue generally with assistance for dictation is ap- year, bringing the total American Farm Bureau little recognition of historical ment, parent in welfare. States that and I suspect that the men will have a hard t~e membership to the 1,607,505 mark. lt has been my experience perspective, principles involv- We had better start getting take federal aid for welfare keeping up with them. down through the years that ed, or "what is the next step." real serious regarding how to must surrender control of their Thirty-five states gained over last year, and the so-called gripers many Ten years ago, most people work in politics and then de- own programs 'to bureaucrats The impression made upon us while listening to thirteen of them set all-time membership highs. times did not know all the in the U.S. including some of termine to get in with your here in Washington. The range facts and wouldn't' take the you readers, laughed at the ideas, 'leadership, drive and of discretion is narrowed with these reports by the women was "how could we Two states, Colorado and North Carolina, raised time to learn them-or else idea of a Communist beach- money. The people you put every new directive from ihe lose the fight for freedom when so many good their membership dues, and gained in membership they had a selfish motive and head in America. It was im- into office are going to deter- capital. were not willing to accept the possible. McArthur had to be mine the answer to many of people are working so ~ard to promote the idea?" size at the same time! will of the majority. stopped at the 38th parallel or the problems posed above. f. irlines, shipbuilders, mili- They are doing everything they can to help pre- he could have run the "Com- There are two seats on the tary contractors and, to an ex- What better answer than solid membership It is my feeling that agricul- mies" clear out of China - or State Supreme Court up for tent, labor unions must sur- serve the freedom that we have in this country. growth for those who challenge farmers' rights 1 ture is not regimented yet and so we thought. If you didn't be- grabs in April. Remember this render much or little of their anybody who is going to at- autonomy to pay for their aid. Theirs is a noble effort and it is no small part of lieve this you were an extrem- Court has much authority over What better project than more such membership tempt it should be prepared to ist - a disloyal American - or lower Court cases, Legislative The man who accepts a tip the total Farm Bureau progrpm. defend themselves with somo a 'scare and war monger." must bow and say, "Sir." growth to keep farmers free in '631 M. W. sound arguments. matters and matters pertain- When the woman of the house goes to a county ing to the State Constitution. SCHOOL DANGER Cuban Threat Your state colleges are gov- Farm Bureau Women's meeting and comes home MIchigan farm News Michigan Farm Bureau' Remains Yet what do we have in Cuba erned by elected boards who set the policy and presidents. hire the Are your state col- The administration, posing various in pro- plans to aid public education, has taken spe- enthusiastically sold on the importance of the total Eatabltabed January 12, 1925. President W. W. Wightman Farm Bureau program, she becomes a moving today? - A Communist regime leges and universities import- cial pains to promise that it Fennville, H-2 Entered lUI IIecond claas matter V.-Pres. ....Dale Dunckel completely dedicated to the ant to you? Where do your would not lead to control over force. January I!. 19%3,at the poIItofflce at Williamston, R-S overthrow of every form of school teachers, doctors, re- education. Cbarlotte, Mlchl¥an, under the Act Sec'y-Mgr. __ C. E. Prentice, Okemos Freedom as we know it. Per- searchers, etc. come from? This She sits down at the dinner table at night across of March S. 1878. DIRECTORS BY DISTRICTS haps the people who think that is a good year to study what It is a basic fact, however, from the man of the house and tells him all about it. PubllAhed monthly, nrat day. by I-Max K. Hood...._Paw Paw, H-I that when the government I-Wilbur H. Smith. Burlington, R-I the Cuban threats no longer the various board candidates Mlcb~an Farm Bureau at Ita pub- Hat.tlon office at IH E. Lovett St., S-Allen F. Hush Lake Orion, R-3 exist because of the reported stand for, then go to work for gives it also demands control- This means one more family that becomes "sold'! Charlotte, Mlcblgan. 4-Elton R. Smlth Caledonla, R-I withdrawal of "offensive" mili- and this is probably rightfully 6--Dale Dunckel-Wllllam3ton, R-I the ones you choose. on the importance of the Farm B~reau program 6-Ward O. Hodge. __ Snover, H-l tary weapons - should ask so. If federal largess were dis- Bdltor1al and ll'eneral offlcN, 4000 ro:orth Grand River Ave., Lansln&" 7-Ouy C. Freeborn __ .._._Hart, H-I 8-Lloyd 5hankeL......_ Wheeler, R-I themselves some questions. Protect Our Heritage pensed without control, it and what it can do in the preservation of this great Mlcb~ P~t Office Box 'GO. Tele- 9-Eugene Hol>el'ta_Lake City, H-l would generate more abuses, phone LaA61~ IVanhu. 7-6911 },;x. Io-Edgar D1amond Alpena, H-2 What is the outlook for free As we look to 1963 we should corruption and graft than this experiment in a free society. 111. ll-Edmund ~er .. l:ltepb.caoa and secret elections in Cuba? ee•• BotlCN of cban«e of addlWlll DIRECTORS AT LARGE remember that every coin has country has ever seen--and be- We are gratefU"lto the Farm Bureau Women for When will the news media be two sides and every "right" car- lieve me, it has seen a lot. So _ rona 1678 or Form 367t to Mlch- Anthony Kreiner _.. Brown City their enthusiasm and their dedication to the cause. ..... hrm Ne_ edltorlal office at Dean Pridgeon _--Montgomery, it-I de-controlled? When will pri- ries a "responsibility" along the government, as a matter of I . P. 0. Bos .... L&Da1Dc .. Jil1ch1pD. Walter W~htm&n.-.-FennY1lJ .. ft.I vat e ownership and private with it. The right to free and ~URPOSE OF -FARM fact, must exercise a measure We pray that God will bless them every qne, as Repreeent!nc management return to Cuba? secret ballot is an American of control. Met.,,'. L. Woe' I Editor BUREAU WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU When will the schools again Heritage Right. The responsi. they go shoulder 'to shoulder, with their farmer hus- lira. Arthur MaJr ,Orant, ft-I And if the federal government The pu~ .f thl. ANocla. become literacy and vocational bility which is on the other side av",rljttton: 110cent. a yeaI' tl.n shall be the advancement RepreeenU~ training institutions, instead of of the voting "right" coin is the does subsidize the schools of bands who have demo~str.ated that the only way to .f .ur "'embers' Inte.... t. edu. cati.nally, legi.'atively a 11d FARM Jam .. BUREAU SpArk. YOUNO ~EOPL. C&uopoUa, Roo. propaganda vehicles? When responsibility to work in the the nation without exercising feed this hungry world successfully is the AMER- V ... 41 economically. will Cuban churches, missions, political system. study and vote control. it will be defying the etc. be permitted to function as intelligently. laws of political gravity. 1cANWAY. W. W. n p g-^i r j A • MICHIGAN FARM NEWS J a n u a r y 1. 1963 THREE / axes Oo Up Again AUan KUne Speaks At Farm^CityrEvTATf',- _ sign-up in their groups. Hats the Michigan Farm News dur- the Victory Party scheduled for by securing radio time and theIr local kick-qff m~ting. off to the'ladiesl ing new member contacts. eaily February. newspaper space. IN FEBRUARY MICHIGAN FARM NEWS January V 1963 FIVE tf Growth" Is MFB Institute Theme Freedom, Heritage Events By CONNIE NELSON Bad Weather Cuts Freedom Conference Called Attendance The first real snowfall of the season and nearly 200 represen- Central Michigan University Selected Another in the series of annual Farm Bureau | "American Heritage" Tour | tatives of 53 counties arrived simultaneously in t h e Lansing area for the Michigan Farm Bu- "Freedom" Conferences has been called to give Farm February 2 2 Through March 8 Set reau Institute, December 6 and 7 a t Kellogg Center, Michigan Bureau members and others a refresher course in study- State University. ing citizenship problems and in examining major Michigan Farm Bureau members have an op- Clarence Prentice, Secretary- American issues. portunity to brighten drab winter days and to be- Manager, jokingly told the a s - sembly in his opening address, The program is scheduled to begin at 9 o'clock on come better acquainted with our country's history, "Since it is customary to have geography, and form of government at the same a snow storm for either t h e the morning of Thursday, February 7th and con- annual meeting or the Institute, time, early in the new year. you can thank Farm Bureau for cludes at 4 p.m. Friday, rebruary 8. forestalling t h e first heavy This year's conference, the 5th sponsored by Delbert Wells, Manager of the Family r r o g r a m snow of the winter by setting J Division of the Michigan Farm Bureau, has an- the date for the Institute this the Family Program Division of the Michigan Farm late." Bureau, will include such features as personal reports j nounced tour dates for the "American Heritage" ; trip for February 22 through March 8. The 12 day Committees Present from Hungarian and Cuban refugees, major speeches on freedom issues by a Washington personality, and : bus trip through the Eastern United States is de- In spite of the heavy snowfall Institute Panel Clarifies County Responsibilities and its accompanying difficul- examination of the question " H o w well are we doing j signed to enable members to visit with other Farm ties, the auditorium at Kellogg NEARLY 200 LEADERS.—from 53 counties, listen to Michigan Farm Bureau Board Members Center was filled to near-capa- examine their responsibilities in a panel presentation during the 14th annual F a r m Bureau Institute, in the Cold W a r ? " I Bureau groups and observe the mechanism of our city with County Farm Bureau at Michigan State University. The winter's first heavy snowfall didn't prevent good attendance, leaders from most areas of t h e with all parts of Michigan represented, including the Upper Peninsula. Again this year the excellent facilities of Central | American Way of life. Michigan University at Mt. Pleasant, have been made Trip features include: The group discussed their "Gotta Wanna" available to Farm Bureau. county's problem areas, com- modity production, public rela- C. William Swank, Director Dinner meetings with Farm Bureau members in tions and means of getting key of Field Services, Ohio F a r m Something Different Other plans include t h e pos- Ohio, Virginia and Massachusetts. farmers in the county involved Bureau Federation, informed sible appearance of a Michigan in Farm Bureau activities. They luncheon guests t h a t "You Got- New this year will be four Congressman a n d a flannel A visit to Congress,—meeting with Congress- outlined plans for creating " a n ta Wanna!" H e referred to a sessions of instruction and dis- board analysis of "Problems enthusiastic atmosphere" and men and with American Farm Bureau Legisla- threefold concept of Farm B u - cussion on the topic "How to We Face." methods of promoting a "carry reau growth. . . growth in m e m - Be Effective Politically." The tive staff members. through" program. bership, growth in leadership, "course" is based on a popular Of special interest will be the first-person reports from Cuban and growth in effectiveness. action program in practical Visit t o U.S.D.A. Experiment Station at Belts- Thomas K. Cowden, Dean of politics recently conducted for and Hungarian refugees who Agriculture, Michigan State Uni- Swank's sense of humor per- businessmen and others w h o have escaped the Red oppres- ville, Maryland. versity, addressed t h e dinner vaded his address as h e accen- sion of their countries. tuated the serious need for each felt the need to become more A glimpse of our mighty Navy at the city of group o n "A Free Agriculture." of the three contributing agents effective in local, state and na- "You can have freedom with- tional campaigns. Unusual Opportunity Newport News, and a stop at the Aberdeen A r m y out dignity," h e said, "but you in a n overall program of F a r m cannot have dignity without Bureau growth. Individual sections of this The two-day Freedom Con- Weapons Testing Grounds. "Nothing is more satisfying part of t h e Conference include ference represents a "once-a- freedom." Dean Cowden stated such sub-tilies as "The Indivi- Historic sites at Williamsburg, Jamestown, Phil- that Farm Bureau has given or rewarding to farmers than year" opportunity for Farm dual in Politics," "Political adelphia, New York, a n d Boston. Conducted farm people the opportunity of the process of growth," Swank Bureau members, leaders a n d said. It, (growth)" . . . consumes Party Organization" "Business- raising their occupation to the guests to become better in- tours of New York and Boston. most of their working life." men in Politics," and "Political high level it has attained. formed about the great issues Meetings," — among others. and challenges that face each Return trip via Niagara Falls and Southern Can- American. The Conference is ada. What Others are Doing especially valuable for those n n A look at what others are do- who work on Farm Bureau "MISS MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU,"—Sherilyn Green, joins ing is balanced by a filmed re- Citizenship or County Wo- Estimated costs which include travel, room and the Institute Committee in looking over t h e evening program. port of "What You Can Do." A men's programs, on Legislative Committee members included, (from left) Don Kinsey, Coordinator, High School course that com- or Resolutions Committees. most sight-seeing tours total $185. A "pay-as- Education a n d Research; Dan E. Reed, Institute Chairman, a n d pares Communism with our you-go" plan will operate for meals and miscellan- Marlie Drew, Regional Representative. Guest speaker Thomas way of life, and which is cur- Fill out and mail the "Free- Cowden, Dean of Agriculture, MSU, told those present "You can rently being taught in a Mich- dom Conference" coupon for | eous expenses. have freedom without dignity, but you cannot have dignity with- igan school, will be the topic registration, or for additional out freedom." His talk centered on "A Free Agriculture." inlormaiion. Mail the "American Heritage" coupon for more of one session. I details. .§ state. Members of Executive, "Bolder-Dash" Clip and Mail to: Legislative, Resolutions, a n d Public Relations (Information) County Clip and Mail to: Committees participated in t h e The audience became "Mice FREEDOM CONFERENCE two day sessions planned t o In The Corner" during a period stimulate growth in Farm Bu- of "roll-playing" in a skit by Michigan Farm Bureau - Family Division "AMERICAN HERITAGE" TOUR reau programs. New board that name enacted by Don Ruh- members were also included in 4000 N. Grand River, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Farm Bureau - Family Division - this year's training programs. lig, Washtenaw Co., Merl By- ington. President, Shiawassee Q Please send me a "Freedom Conference" program. 4000 N. Grand liiver, Lansing, Michigan The theme of the Institute, Co. Farm Bureau, Ray Mayers, | Please enroll me in the 1963 "Freedom Conference.' "Growth," w a s enlarged upon President, Clinton Co. Farm Please send me full information about the Winter | by Mr. Prentice in his address. Bureau, a n d Hugo Kivi, Re- Enrollment Fee: $2.50 "Growth is necessary just to gional Representative, Upper "American Heritage" Tour. stand still," he told the group. Peninsula. They took the parts A BOARD'S ACCEPTANCE, — of individual responsibility, Signed "It makes it possible for an or- of county president, vice pres- when coupled with enthusiasm and a "follow through" program ganization to be effective, to be ident, new executive committee means County Farm Bureau strength, concludes Michigan F a r m Address | Signed: Address: ••] influential. Growth is necessary member, and regional man, re- Bureau Board Members; Eugene Roberts, Elton Smith and Ward 1 (Tour maximum, 37 persons. Minimum: 32. Reserve Space Early!) \ in order that we may carry spectively, at the first meeting Hodge. A panel on "A Board's Responsibilities" was moderated by (NOTE: You may also enroll or secure information from your of the executive committee of out the purposes of Farm Bu- Secretary-Manager, Clarence Prentice as part of the MFB Institute County F . B. Secretary.) reau . . . that the organization mythical Bolder-Dash county. 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Agriculture" is the theme for Lassiter, chairman of MSU's editor, Grand Rapids Press, and rural land use a n d zoning in Minutes before, you were alone in the t e l e p h o n e : i t ' s a l w a y s t h e r e , the 48ih Annual Farmers' Week dairy department, will also pre- Jim Brown, co-publisher of the other offerings. By The Numbers at Michigan State University. the empty house and feeling lone- ready to brighten up a winter's day sent t h e 1963 Michigan Dairy Ingham County News, will dis- Monday, J a n u a r y 23, through Production Award. T h e All- cuss "Agricultural Policy Prob- A Family Affair Prentice compared organiza- some. Suddenly, the most cheerful with a friendly chat! Friday, February 1. The "some- Breeds Dairy Banquet will take lems to Which Farmers Need tion growth to an algebra equa- sound of the day . . . your telephone IKing for everyone" schedule There will b e "something for tion, M-n x P-n x 0. (number of Telephone people are on the job to place in the evening with A. N. Answers." everyone" during the entire rings, and it's a neighbor you haven't includes comprehensive cover- Brown of Jonesville as general Members, times number of Pro- make sure that 24 hours a day, in Other topics on the Wednes- week. Special sessions are plan- grams, times Quality.) The fac- age of all phases of modern ag- chairman. seen in a while. riculture, its problems a n d day agenda include tillage ned for both homemakers and tor " Q " ' h e explained, includes good weather and in bad, your phone methods, soil problems, insect youth. Demonstrations of solutions. For nearly half a Tuesday control, the feeder calf and for- dedication plus training. These That's the wonderful thing about is always ready to serve you. century farm families have America's first space kitchen combined factors equal growth. visited the MSU campus to see "Problems Bothering Farm- age crops, while poultrymen will be given each day of the and hear reports on latest de- ers—And The Answers" and a consider various problems of week. Other exhibits include a The question, "What Is A MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY velopments in modern farming special session, "Young Farm egg production. The Wolverine model home from the U. S. Ply- County Farm Bureau?" w a s methods. Families Face The Future" will Barrow Show will be judged in wood Co. illustrating a new answered by Don Kinsey, Coor- be presented by MSU's agricul- the Livestock Pavilion. Mich- concept in housing, a n d the dinator of Education a n d R e - Several prominent Farm Bu- tural economics department as igan Bee Keepers and Maple work of Mobile Corporation of reau members, including Presi- search. Mr. Kinsey described part of Tuesday's varied pro- Syrup Producers will also hold Sarasota, Fla. each County Farm Bureau as, dent Walter W. Wightman, will gram. Also slated are annual meetings. lake part in t h e week's pro- On Wednesday home eco- " . . . a legally constituted body. meetings of beef a n d swine nomics will teature "The Prob- . . a basic unit within a larger grams, along with representa- breeders associations a n d spe- Thursday tives of t h e press, radio, busi- lems a n d Promises of Family state association . . . and a na- cialized sessions for sheep rais- Highlight of Thursday's pro- Housing." On Thursday Dr. tional Federation of state Farm ness, and various agricultural ers and pork producers. Other gram will b e t h e Centenniai departments. Evelyn M. Duvall, author a n d Bureaus." topics on the day's agenda will Farm Luncheon at which cen- family life consultant of Chi- Regular attendees for more be "A Safe Rural Water Sup- A clarified version of "A than 30 years, will this year be tennial farmers will discuss cago, will speak on "Housing ly" and "Milk Composition— Michigan's newly - proposed in the Space Age." Board's Responsibilities" w a s eligible for membership in the Should We Change It?" presented by M.F.B. board newly organized "Thirty-year constitution. Thirty members of "Expanding H o r i z o n s for Farm crops and soil science the Department of Agricultural Youth" will be a joint program members, Ward Hodge, Eugene Club" and will be honored at departments will team u p to Roberts a n d Elton Smith in a a special luncheon January 30. Economics will take part in a n sponsored by t h e colleges of stage "Sugar Beet Day" which all-day program on "Modern agriculture a n d home eco- panel discussion moderated by Three "Distinguished Service Mr. Prentice. They emphasized to Agriculture" awards will be will include recognition of out- Farm M a n a g e m e n t , " Also nomics. T h e thousands of stu- standing Michigan sugar beet scheduled are annual meetings dents expected to attend Farm- strength at the county level presented at t h e luncheon by producers for 1962. Michigan of the Michigan Flying Farm- ers' Week will hear keynote through the county board's a c - Dean T. K. Cowden of MSU's College of Agriculture. Christmas Tree Growers will ers, Michigan Assn. of Farm speaker, Dr. Stanley Idzerda, ceptance of individual respon- hold their yearly meeting with Managers a n d Rural Apprais- director of MSU's Honors Col- sibility, proper attitude of e n - a banquet to follow, a n d fruit ers, Michigan Lamb Feeders lege, on Thursday. Students thusiasm, and a " f o l l o w Science in Spotlight growers a n d poultrymen will Assn. and Michigan Muck through" program molded to may select from 16 career areas In accordance with the theme attend discussion sessions. Farmers' Assn. Awards for the specific needs of each coun- planned t o explore possibili- of the week, spotlights will Michigan Allied Poultry Indus- m a n a g e m e n t achievements, ty. ties in jobs ranging from art shine on several science devel- tries will hold their banquet production efficiency, a n d r e - to veterinary medicine. Tues- opments, one of which is t h e the same evening, with WJR's cognition of 25-year farm a c - day's evening entertainment is IBM 1620 computer. Bringing Bud Guest as speaker. count keepers will be made at "Accent on Youth." Talent will the space age to agriculture, the annual farm management Wednesday be d r a w n from 4-H Clubs the computer will demonstrate banquet. throughout Michigan. decision making in farming The annual meeting of t h e from the first floor lobby in the Michigan Grain and Feed Deal- "Let's Plan a Swine System A special program, planned University Auditorium. T h e ers Assn. and a reunion of Engineered for 500. 1000, 2000 for youth leaders is entitled, demonstration will show how MSU's Shortcourse Alumni will Feeder Pigs" will be the topic "Passport to t h e World." farmers, like other modern be part of the Wednesday pro- in agricultural engineering ses- S p e a k e r will be Warren businessmen, can use elec- gram. Legislators, farmers, co- sions, while the dairy program Schmidt, Coordinator of 4-H tronics to keep themselves com- operative leaders and represen- will focus on "Feeding t h e International Projects of the petitive. Also included in t h e tatives of t h e dairy industry Dairy Cow." N a t i o n a l 4-H Foundation, scientific exhibits will b e t h e will participate in a session en- Thursday will also feature Washington, D. C. Whirlpool Corporation's space titled "The Hottest Dairy Is- "Potato D a y " and "Turkey Exhibits from many MSU kitchen. sues Today," dealing with Day." departments as well as com- prices a n d production. mercial companies will b e on Monday Walter W. Wightman. Mich- Friday display i n the stadium, An- Monday's accent will be on igan Farm Bureau president, The Michigan Sheep Breeders thony Hall, Home Economics, Dairy farming, featuring a n - will b e one of the featured Assn. a n d t h e American Dairy the MSU Union and Auditor- nual meetings of all major speakers on the Department Assn. of Michigan will hold ium. Complete programs for breed associations and t h e of Agricultural Economics pro- meetings during the Friday the week will be available in Michigan Professional Dairy gram, "The Michigan Farmer, finale. T h e noon luncheon early J a n u a r y from the Bulle- Farmers' Assn. Presentations Government Programs and the speaker will be Dean Earl Butz tin Room, 10 Agricultural Hall, Will be made on the "Five Hun- European Common Market." of Purdue University. MSU, East Lansing. SIX J a n u a r y 1, 1963 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS I MACMA Supplies Apples j YoungPeople Outline Busy 1963 Work Program For Church Conference | "YouthPower," Leader When the general conference of the Evangelical United Brethren Church yas held in Grand Rapids Conferences Scheduled recently, there was a demand by delegates from I other states for some of Michigan's Red Delicious ' Winter, Spring Activities Planned apples. The Farm Bureau Young People have a number of MACMA (Michigan Agricultural Cooperative activities coming up in the near future to strengthen j Marketing Association) employee Burton Rich- their program. I ards, supplied the 700 delegates and guests of the A conference for officers of Young Farmer Com- I Conference with Extra Fancy apples. This tribute m u n i t y G r o u p s will be held at Kellogg Center at I was written for the occasion by Robert S. Smithers: Michigan State University, January 2~4. This is a S "Just ordinary apples but they represent success, program designed to provide young farm leaders with I Cooperation of the seasons, winter, springtime, a greater understanding of the total Farm Bureau pro- gram. Farm Bureau Services, Farm Bureau Insur- summer, fall. ance, F a r m e r ' s Petroleum Cooperative, Michigan As- Michigan Young People In Atlanta I "The handiwork of God they are, the triumph of a sociation of Farmer Cooperatives, Michigan Agricul- MEETING BACKSTAGE, — in the Municipal Auditorium. | year, Atlanta, Georgia, is James Horny, Saginaw, and Vickie Sheppard, j Bud, blossom, growth, perfection, His plan of life tural Cooperative Marketing Association, and Mich- West Branch. Both had performed. Horny as the Michigan "Talk HALF-DOZEN QUEENS,—representing iheir slaies in Allania, include, (from left) Miss Tennessee, Miss Wisconsin, Miss Alabama, igan F a r m Bureau will all play important roles in the Meet" finalist and Miss Sheppard as the Talent Find Winner: be- Miss Wyoming, Miss Texas and Sherilyn Green, "Miss Michigan reveal. fore large crowds gathered at the 44th annual meeting of the program. American Farm Bureau Federation. Farm Bureau." "As He blessed this fruit in season with sunshine, und«>r way, b u t dates are not rain, heat and frost, "Teen-Age" Conf. definite. Scheduled A teenage leadership confer- A series of area young farmer meetings will be held during the coming months. The meet- Sanilac Co. Co-op Manager Named Tops In Ton-O-Milk My wish is that through every year each need of yours will be supplied." ence is scheduled for J a n u a r y 19 and 20 at C a m p Kett. Class- es will be held on parliamentary ings will be held in various locations throughout the stale Member By DALE WARSCO Nutritionist. Farm Bureau neth Zuiderveen, also of Fal- mouth, had the highest in- Wm. H. Bartz, Farm Bureau member from Ber- rien County, a director of Farmers Petroleum Co- where young farmer commun- crease of the 137 herds entered. procedures, group motivation, Services F a r m B u r e a u philosophy, and public speaking. This confer- ity groups are numerous. Eight to ten locations will be selected for each of the four topics. Honored Missaukee County Farm Bu- reau members took top honors The Zuiderveen herd produced a n increase of 4,444 lbs. of milk and 122 lbs. of butter-fat over i operative and a delegate to the conference, report- ed that most delegates had never seen or tasted j ence is p l a n n e d for officers of Most of the meetings will be Neighbors and friends of in the 1962 "Extra-Ton-O-Milk" its 1961 production by follow- county young people's groups, planned to start with lunch or Frank Merriman, Deckerville, [ such fine apples. campaign. ing the Extra - Ton - O - Milk but is open to all F a r m Bureau dinner, followed by a brief re- recently paid tribute to the This program of high grain farm leader for service in his recommendations. tun, iBiiiiuBiiiBHiiiiiiiiiiiiiBiMiimniuuiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiuiiiiaiiuiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiraiuiiinii!! '<«» • » i" «»*» mweWMmmmtwm young people interested in port presented by a resource feeding and proper culling was learning m o r e about developing person, and a question and an- home town. jointly sponsored by the Dairy Both winners were assisted leadership ability. swer session. in the program by Burke Ardis, M e m b e r s of the MFB Young People's Committee will at- The series will include: The Detroit Edison Company officially honored the family and designated the Centennial Extension Service of Michigan State University and the Feed Department of Farm Bureau manager of the Falmouth Co- operative, their source of Farm Bureau feeds and Willard Bos- MACMA -Looks Ahead January—The New Constitu- farm as a Gold Medallion Farm Services, Inc. One Hundred tend the National Leadership serman, Missaukee C o u n l y School at Stillwater, Oklahoma. February 24-28. This is a con- centrated leadership school for tion February 11-15 — Marketing for its effective and efficient use of electrical power. and thirty-seven DHIA herds, throughout Michigan pleted the program. Basically com- Ageni. The Missaukee County Farm To Bright New Year Agricultural Products Merriman is a member of the the program centered around state F a r m B u r e a u Young Peo- Bureau may well be proud of ple leaders. Board of Trustees of Michigan the promotion of proper and its participation in the pro- Excellent Progress is Reported March 11-15—Farm Legisla- Slate University, past president profitable feeding of Michigan tion of the Sanilac County Farm dairy herds. gram, as the county with most The Michigan Agricultural Cooperative Marketing The P a l m e r House, Chicago, entries. Missaukee County is Illinois, will b e the site of the April 8-12—Using Your Coun- Bureau and of the Deckerville Lions Club, secretary of the The father and son team of npw Michigan's leading Association, (MACMA) has completed a busy year National Youth power Congress ty Farm Bureau William and Harold Cnossen, of D.H.I.A. unit in milk produc- March 27-30. Delegates from Michigan Artificial Breeders' DUANE S A C K E T T filled with growth and progress, according to officials County F a r m Bureau secre- Falmouth, had the top D.H.I.A. tion. many states will convene to taries will have complete infor- Cooperative and President of The Retail Division of Farm the Deckerville Consolidated herd in the state, both in bui- of the Farm Bureau affiliate. discuss p r o p e r eating habits, mation of these meeting dates Bureau Services, Inc., announ- ter-fai and milk production. Don Hillman, of M.S.U.'s and careers for young people. Schools. and locations as they become ces the appointment of Duane The Cnossens, following the Dairy Extension who spear- Farmers have shown their willingness to support This activity is sponsored by available. F u t u r e meeting M e r r i m a n and his wife H. Sackeft as manager of the recommendaiions of Services' headed ihe entire program, took the National Food Conference. schedules will be listed in the Myrtle operate the 190-acre Lapeer County Cooperative. Extra - Ton - O - Milk program, justifiable pride in the success expanding efforts in the marketing-bargaining field, Plans for a state conference are Farm News. Black River bottom land dairy Sackelt assumed management had a production of 18,664 lbs. of Services' Extra-Ton-O-Milk they indicate. They look forward to an increasing and crops farm with the aid of of the Co-op's two branches, of milk and 655 lbs. of butier- Projeci. Hillman developed Ihe one full-time employee. A son, Lapeer and Imlay City, Decem- fai. These figures were an in- program three years ago. Work- volume of foreign sales for Michigan farm products. Looks At Phillip, is a student at Michi- gan State University. Time for his many hours de- ber 1. He brings with him experi- ence gained with the Noble crease over ihe preceding year of 1.046 lbs. of milk and 37 lbs. of bulter-fai. ing with dairymen all over the slate, he has successfully prov- ed his convictions concerning Agreements Signed Michigan is one of eight states in the apple program. The voted to public service is part- County Cooperative of Albion, high grain feeding and proper "Over 600 farmers and grow- MACMA Marketing Commitlee Another Missaukee County has recognized lhai processing ly made possible, Merriman Indiana. He was general mana- F a r m Bureau member, Ken- culling. ers have signed marketing- says, by his extensive use of ger of that farm supply cooper- agreements, making MACMA apple bargaining, to be success- MFB Legislative Counsel Predicts electrical "helpers" around the farm. Feeding, b a r n cleaning ative for 13 years, during which time the organization attained their exclusive sales agent for processing apples, processing ful, must be on a regional basis covering all of the major East- Interesting, Challenging, Year and other operations are high- ly mechanized. an annual sales volume in ex- cess of $1,000,000. Farmers Look Ahead At— asparagus and pickling cucum- bers," reports Robert Braden, ern apple states. By S T A N L E Y POWELL The farm home, built by his For the past eight years h e Field Services Director for the Strong Grower Your guess is as good as mine as to what will come grandfather in 1904, has been remodeled several times. Two has been manager of Freeborn Counly Co-op Oil Company, Taxes In The New Year association. Braden looks ahead to 1963 Support Continues years ago, they installed elec- Albert Lea, Minnesota. J. Ward Cooper. Manager of tric heating in the house, mak- By ROBERT E. SMITH Ohio Farm Bureau members for fulfillment of MACMA's the American Agricultural out of the 1 9 6 3 session of the Michigan Legislature. The S a c k e t t s have two Assistant Legislative Counsel are supporting a state income ing the entire farmstead pow- daughters, one in college and role of bargaining for the sale Marketing Association Apple Certainly, it should be most interesting. For one ered, lighted and heated with one in high school. The family tax; Indiana is calling for an of member products. He stress- Department, states that grower One prediction for ihe new increased rate on their gross in- es a recent statement by thing, it will be the first time in 14 years when w e electricity. plans to move to Lapeer soon. interest is running high in year ihal can be made with cer- come tax and the addition of a American Farm Bureau Presi- iainty, as far as property own- N e w York and the Appala- have had a Governor and the Legislature of our State sales tax which they do not dent Charles Shuman, before chian States where well-organ- ers are concerned, is thai taxes now have; Minnesota is pro- the Horticultural Crop Con- of the same political party. will be UP. ized membership drives are moting a sales tax; Missouri ference held at the 44th annual now being conducted. In the Senate there will be 23 Republicans and 1 1 says that "more extensive use" meeting of the Federation. County, township, and school should be made of their sales budgets are continuing to rise. There Shuman said, "Farm Waller Wighlman. MACMA Democrats. In the House there will be 58 Repub- In addition to this the fiscal and income taxes. Wisconsin Bureau's activity in the mar- president and chairman of the Farm Bureau made headway on keting area is no 'flash in the American Growers Committee, licans a n d 52 Democrats. study on Michigan's highway its tax program last year and n e e d s recommends that a pan' and will represent a ma- recently slated that, "The de- While the new Governor will have a majority of his was successful in helping to termination and enthusiasm by greater share of future high- enact a sales t a x ' and making jor part of Farm Bureau for way costs should be borne by many years to come." the leading apple producers of p a r t y in both branches of the Legislature, he will be some changes in their present these stales thai bargaining can "nonusers." income tax. The result was a alone insofar as party affiliations are concerned, o n Braden reports that greatest and must be done gives us cour- The report says thai with an 50% reduction in personal prop- progress has been made in the age io believe thai this bar- t h e State Administrative Board on which he will be "ideal" plan 30% of siale and erty taxes and a 10% across-the processing Apple Division. Here gaining aclivity will succeed." local road funds should come board reduction of real prop- associated with 7 elected Democratic State Officials. erty taxes adding up to a net come from "nonuser" taxes. If such a plan were passed by the savings of over $12 million to at various dates in the near fu- Cost of Government ture. It is known that Governor legislature the local funds for Wisconsin farmers. To Increase Romney had been giving a such a program, under Mich- igan's present tax structure, Every siale seeking lax re- great deal of study to the quali- form does so for only one rea- W h i l e m u c h of the preliamin- fications of various persons for cculd come from but one source —properly laxes. This is but son: "Thai every ciiizen will a r y w o r k of p r e p a r i n g the bud- these positions. pay his fair share and no more." get for the state's next fiscal one example of the ever in- y e a r was done u n d e r Democra- Some veteran legislative ob- creasing pressure on properly. In addition to "tax reform,"' tic auspices, the n e w Governor, servers are predicting that de- farmers need "assessment" and George Romney. will, of course velopments in Michigan's Leg- islature may be rather slow un- Michigan Youth Honored in Miami Michigan farmers are already paying more than 12% of their "equalization reform." A 1960 h a v e the final say as to what he Michigan State University study r e c o m m e n d s to the Legislature. til after the April 1 election. As PAUL SMALLIGAN, (center) of Fremont, Michigan, gets a incomes on the property tax. found: you know, that is the date on congratulatory handshake and blue ribbon from Dr. Charles H. O n e factor which will keep which Michigan voters will de- Mahoney, right. Director of Ihe Raw Products Research Bureau of Forty-seven county Farm Bu- "Farm vacant real estate was u p the cost of government in cide the fate of the proposed the National Canner's Association, Washington, D.C., while Jack reaus gave special attention to over-valued by local assessors o u r State is the recent decision new Stale Constitution. Sanderson, Vocational agriculture teacher of Fremont shows his this problem at their county in 92% of the 310 townships of t h e S t a t e Civil Service Com- approval. annual meetings and by a mar- studied." mission to raise the pay of With that decision looming, Paul, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Smalligan, members of the gin of more than 2 to 1 called S t a t e workers. T h e pay in- it is thought that the lawmak- Newaygo County Farm Bureau, received his award as Michigan for complete fiscal reform in "Business improved real es- creases will range from 3 % to ers may use that important vote Canning Crops Contest winner for growing peas on contract to Michigan guaranteeing relief tate was under-valued by 64% as an excuse for postponing a Gerber Products Company. The award was presented during the 28th for property taxes. of the local assessors." and a r e said to total $7.1 decision on many matters. In annual convention of the National Junior Vegetable Growers As- million of increased payroll an- the odd numbered years, legis- Delegates at ihe State Annual "Assessors tended io over- nually. sociation. The contest is sponsored jointly by NJVGA and NAC. Meeting in November welded value farm real estate relative lative progress is usually slow Some 400 boys and girls, aged 14 to 21, attended the four-day con- until after the April election. these county recommendations io suburban homesiles." T h e new rates will go into vention at the Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach. The winners in 6 different plaque mats in a l l . . . Neither party wants to offend into a complete lax program e Colorful WALL DECORATORS effect at t h e beginning of t h e ihe canning contest were announced al ihe Awards and Recogni- As a result of a recent appeal the voters by making decisions which when carried out fully Start your dog on Premium Meal state's next fiscal year, July 1, tion banquet. to the State Tax Commission e Handy HOT DISH MATS which might be unpopular with could cut property taxes 20% now and get the complete set. 1963, which is the period for or more and give Michigan a from a south central Michigan a majority of the public. w h i c h the n e w budget will ap- balanced tax structure, equit- county, it was found in a par- ply. The pay increases for most M i c h i g a n Farm Bureau, MSU Judging Team Does Well able to all citizens. ticular township that farm prop- erty was assessed Vh. to 3 Packed in every bag of t h e state workers will be in through its recent annual con- t h e 3 % to 5% increase range, vention,' has developed an ex- Michigan State University's Under our present tax struc- ture property carries 47% of times higher than business, in- dustrial and suburban proper- of NEW Premium Meal although certain jobs will have cellent slate of policies tot the sity to have two team mem- t h e i r pay rates boosted as much livestock judging team placed bers in ihe lop ten individuals the total taxes- levied in the ties. It was also found in this new year. These relate to both eighth out of 38 teams in ihe instance that farm personal as 1- Despite t h e fact that Civil State and National problems. Final action on the National is- Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest held recently in Chi- for the contest. Other members of the five-man team included John Eisenbeiser, Chelsea; Stan state. This hits farmers harder than any other group. People living on fixed incomes such as property was assessed at a much l o w e r rate than DOG FOOD Service will b l a n k e t in a large sues was taken by the Amer- cago. other types 'of personal New dog-ticious Premium Meal from Farm ican Farm Bureau Federation Hatter, Dundee; and Lyle the retired or disabled are also proportion of t h e state's em- The team placed fifth in property. However, in many Bureau is just what your dog needs and wants' delegates at their recent annual Thompson, East Lansing. Coach paying property taxes all out . . . perfect for puppies, tool ployees, t h e r e a r e still a s u a b l e judging sheep and fifth in cat- of ihe team was Robert Hines counties it has been found that n u m b e r of positions which are convention at Atlanta, Georgia. of proportion to their ability to both farm personal property tle in the contest held annually of the MSU Animal Husbandry pay. filled by a p p o i n t m e n t by the during the International Live- Department. and real estate are assessed Now let us as individual Governor. Farm Bureau members and in stock Exposition. Larry Cotton, Michigan farmers are not the only ones that have recognized higher than other types of prop- erty. FflFITI ELpEflt) In some cases, appointments any other capacity which we East Lansing senior, was fourth This contest was the climax may have in the organisation, high individual in the entire to a highly successful judging this problem and have decided m a d e by G o v e r n o r Swainson Here again, farmers should in- make a determined resolution contest, winning over 189 other season for the team, according to do something about it. Near- w e r e not confirmed by the sist that proper assessments that we will do our best in the student judges and Earl Heller, to Hines. Team members have ly all State F a r m Bureaus are LANSING, MICHIGAN S t a t e Senate so the persons and equalization procedures be months which lie ahead to Chelsea senior, placed eighth been participating and scoring calling for tax reforms under holding those positions can followed io ihe end that all tax- translate these resolutions and in the contest. impressive achievements in which farmers will pay their be replaced by the new payers are treated fairly and policies into actual accomplish- Michigan State University various livestock judging con- fair share of ihe costs of gov- Governor, in addition to p a y no more than is due. ment. was the only college or univer- tests since September. ernment but not one cent more. those whose t e r m s are expiring Freedom Si! Freeman No! Chippewa I RAD Promotes MICHIGAN FARM NEWS January I, 1963 SEVEN Women Meet Tourist Industry F, B. Employee Retires By Mrs. Franklin Schwiderson The December meeting of Michigan's outdoor recreation business — already trie state's third largest industry — could profit from After 42 Years Service the Chippewa County F a r m Bureau Women's Committee ingenuity already at work in many parts of the nation. featured Mrs. Betty Storer, Chairman of the Home Econ- Recreation means dollars to citizens of northern omics Council, who gave a dem- Michigan. It also holds pleasant anticipation to hun- onstration on making Christ- mas trimmings. dreds of fishermen, hunters and vacationing families. The groups brought gifts for Wightman ism, timber and mining indus- the Newberry State Hospital tries in the Upper Peninsula; Christmas tree. Used clothing Heads Group Loans t o improve skiing fa- has also been collected for the Walter Wightman. president cilities at Ironwood, Cadillac hospital during the past month. of the Michigan Farm Bureau, and Marquette; heads the state RAD committee. A loan making it possible to Each member brought a establish a year-around resort friend or two to the meeting Other officers are riarold Dett- man, St. Ignace; Edward Gould, at Copper Harbor. and worked on the project of assembling the cook - books West Branch: and Clark Most, Alanson. Dr. William Kimball, Ag Aid which will go on sale soon at 75c each. extension program leader in Studied community resource develop- A training session was held i ment at Michigan State Univer- RAD involves far more than "Freedom R i d e r s " in Atlanta December 13 at the Kinross 4-H sity, is executive secretary. merely extending economic aid. Center for group officers with It mobilizes local leadership "FREEMAN'S FOLLY" — a light-weight and somewhat rickety covered wagon, pulled by a Donald Kinsey of Michigan RAD participants, working and initiative in planning for bedraggled steer, was the method used by Louisiana farmers to dramatize the inefficiencies of Farm Bureau, as guest speaker. with the closely related Area orderly business and commun- "Farming on The New Frontier." Led by Louisiana Farm Bureau members, the cart paused in front The three groups in charge Redevelopment program, have ity growth. of the American Farm Bureau Convention Hotel headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, after a long trek were Midway, Pleasant Park already initiated several proj- into the heart of the city. Occasional Rebel yells indicated that when it comes to protesting farm con- and St. Mary's. ects to boost Michigan's tourist To date, 40 Michigan counties trols, the spirit of the South is far from dead. Plans to tour the bomb shel- industry. These include: have submitted Overall Econo- ter and county jail have been A $125,000 demonstration mic Development Plans re- made for the next meeting, study of ways to expand tour- quired for RAD projects. F.B. "Career E m p l o y e e " Retires scheduled for January 2. "SHOULD I LAUGH OR CRY?" asks Miss Neva Kirby, a s she displays mixed emotions, — sad to leave the m a n y friends s h e has made during her 42 years as a Farm Bureau employee, b u t Isabella Women happy that these friends should pay her tribute. As more t h a n 200 employees extended their best wishes for a h a p p y retirement, the smile won out, which was no surprise to those who have wit- nessed her cheerful disposition for so many years. Hold Christmas A well-known figure at Farm presented her with a matching Bureau Center for the past 42 pen and pencil set as a token of Meetii years, Miss Neva Kirby, was honored recently at a retire- their appreciation. ment party by more than 200 Neva began her career 42 By Mrs. Edmund O'Brien co-workers and friends. years ago with t h e "Wool and Clothing" Department of the The Isabella County Farm Also present at the event Michigan Farm Bureau. After Bureau Women's Committee were several former employees this department was discontin- held its December meeting and who had worked with Miss Kir- ued, she moved t o the Machin- Christmas party on December by, including Archie Moore, ery Department of Farm Bu- 11 at the Michigan Consolidated Farm Bureau Services; Einar reau Services a n d later w a s Gas Company auditorium in Ungren. former editor of the made Office Manager of F a r m Mt. Pleasant. Michigan Farm News; Grace Equipment. In recent years, The ladies of the Friendly Gunther, Printing and Mailing; she has worked as a n Of- Farmers Community Group, Wayne County Agent Honored and Gladys Nichols, Michigan fice Manager for Michigan who were hosts for the event, Elevator Exchange. Farm Bureau, in addition to PHILIP R. BIEBESHEIMER.—(center) recently retired Ag- being secretary to Einar Un- had a table beautifully decor- ricultural Extension director of Wayne County, was honored at Wearing a bright red "Neva's gren, recently retired Manager ated with a small pink tooth- the annual meeting of the Wayne Co. Farm Bureau. "Bieb," as Day" sash. Miss Kirby greeted of the Information Division LEAST EXCITED—Was "Ferdinand" the ox, so named by newsmen who compared him to the pick Christmas tree, lighted and Editor of the Michigan pink candles and evergreens. he is known throughout the county, is a long-time Farm Bu- her well-wishers and invited animal that only wanted to be left alone to smell flowers. "The Freeman idea of a farm program them to be served at a beauti- Farm News. smells loo, but not like flowers," one of t h e men said. "If h e keeps trying to plow farmers under Delicate pink napkins, lovely reau member as well as board member and secretary of the Wayne Co. 4-H Fair, county agricultural agent, Rotarian and fully-decorated refreshment ta- with controls, quotas, rules and regulations, we just might have to somehow arrange to turn him table service, an abundance of farmer. As a tribute to his long and fruitful years of service ble. She was presented with a Miss Kirby's r e t i r e m e n t out to pasture too," he added. Ferdinand had no csmment. Christmas goodies and strains Polaroid camera by the Farm agenda is tentative at the mo- of Christmas music completed to area farming, he was presented with a plaque which will Bureau as a memento of her ment, however, she does plan the Holiday atmosphere. be permanently installed on the new Merchants building at many years' service. The Em- to become active in a Veteran's Looking Ahead With Michigan A meeting was conducted by chairman, Marie Swindlehurst, after which reports on the 4-H fairgrounds. The plaque was presented by Farwell Brand, (left) president of Wayne Co. 4-H Fair Association, and Wayne County Farm Bureau president, Glenn Miller. ployees' Credit Union, for Auxiliary a n d h e r which Neva served in various Guild. As for travel, she wants capacities throughout the years. to "see Michigan first." Church Michigan Farm Bureau State Farmer Cooperative Programs Institute were given by Lillian Wonsey and Minnie O'Brien, M i l i t a n t Cooperatives Needed In Future The new year will bring many new activities for more than 800 "service points." Setting the policies and provid- both of whom attended the two-day session. Announcement was made thai the council meeting will Farm Bureau Market Place ing leadership to these organiza- be held on J a n u a r y 15 with the Try A 2 5 Word Classified A d for $1 Michigan Cooperatives. tions are nearly 2,000 elected Isabella County Women as directors and board members. hosts to the eight counties with- SPECIAL RATE to Farm Bureau members: 25 words for $1 each edition. Additional words 5 cents each Farmer-Cooperatives will play an increasingly im- Membership in our cooper- in the district. per edition. Figures like 12 or $12.50 count as one word. NON-MEMBER advertisers: 10 cents per word one portant role in agriculture. A s farm population atives number more than 240, The meeting was climaxed edition. Two or more editions take rate of 8 cents per word per edition. All classified ads are cash with order. 000—many farmers belong to with Christmas poems and shrinks and farm incomes become a smaller portion and are served by three, four, carols and the exchange of or five cooperatives! BABY CHICKS 18 FOR SALE 23 LIVESTOCK. 26 POULTRY of national income, agriculture appears placed in a gifts. The volume of business done ACRES O F SURPLUS TOOLS—I R E G I S T E R E D YORKSHIRE boars, F O R SALE-. L a y i n g n e s t s — s e v e r a l W H V P A Y MOKE? Save e x p e n s i v e weaker position politically and economically. by these farmer-owned busi- a g e n t c o m m i s s i o n s by mail. C o m p a r e B e a m s — A n g l e Iron — P i p e — P l a t e s e r v i c e a g e . A l s o 55 h e a d of open gilts. W e r e f a r r o w e d in J u n e and t y p e s . E g g s g a t h e r e d o u t of f r o n t o r the records, y o u r choice 4 Great Gears — Pulleys — Cable — W i n c h e s b a c k . E n o u g h for in,mm l a y e r s . L i k e nesses has continued to increase, July. Harold & Robert Harper. Vicks- new, Eugene Wager, Remus, Mich- Cooperative members and their leaders must be alert —110 Volt M o t o r s — V B e l t s — C o p p e r to these changes and what they mean. They can yet our number of members has deceased slightly. "Advisory Franchisee! S t r a i n Cross L e g h o r n s - W a r r e n - D a r b y ; Ideal; Stone; C a m e - ron. B a b y c h i c k s , s t a r t e d P u l l e t s . F r e e o v e r n i g h t delivery. Postcard free l i t e r a t u r e . I Hrkse L e g h o r n F a r m , brings Drills—Taps—Reamers Chain Falls—Speed Reducers — W o r k Benches—Racks—Shelves — Air Com- — Cutters— Tool B i t s — R o p e — B e n c h G r i n d e r s — b u r g , Michigan. P h . MI 8-1172 or MI 8-4176. ( K a l a m a z o o C o u n t y ) (l-1t-27p) 23 i g a n . P h o n e 867-3361. (Mecosta C o u n - ty) POULTRYMEN—Use Perfect Bal- ( l - l t - 2 S p ) 26 and will develop means to make their cooperatives If our cooperatives of tomor- Box lfiii.V. Zeeland, .Michigan. ' p r e s s o r s — L a t h e s — B l o w e r s — Office a n c e r , 8% p h o s p h a t e m i n e r a l feed i n sufficiently strong to meet with other parts of our econ- row continue to serve members efficiently, they will need to grow with other segments of Assistance" (l-lt-43b) DOGS % Equipment — Hardware—Bolts—Drill P r e s s e s — A r c W e l d e r s . "10,000 S u r p l u s T o o l s " — O P E N S U N D A Y 10-4, S A R - A H - L I L S U R P L U S C O M P A N Y , 1600 Feed STONY ACRES breeding stock available a t all times. YORKSHIRES conversion records established a t Swine E v a l u a t i o n S t a t i o n a t Mich- y o u r g r o u n d feed. E l i m i n a t e soft s h e l l e d e g g s . M i x 3 l b s . p e r 100 l b a feed. T h e G e l a t i n B o n e Co., R o m e o , Mich <4-tf-z5b> omy on equitable terms in the market place. 10 E . M c N i c h o l s , D e t r o i t 3, M i c h i g a n igan State University have been three our economy. p o u n d s of feed o r less p e r p o u n d of Director Institutes eratives, will discuss "Servicing Tomorrow's Farmers" and en- Sought REGISTERED ENGLISH HERJD p u p s , C r u s a d e r blood, n a t u r a l heelers, w a t c h - d o i ; s . Express SHEP- any- 21A LIMING MATERIALS (8-12t-59b) 18 g a i n s i n c e 1956. P e r c e n t of lean c u t s a b o v e 54% for s a m e period. G a r n a n d S o n s , 4.187 Mulliken R o a d , Charlotte R-5, Michigan. Marten Phone 26C HENS WANTED County F a r m Bureaus have POULTRY — bought or hauled. To help Michigan Cooperative couraging management and di- w h e r e . E i t h e r sex $25. G u a r a n t e e d . 543-0349. ( E a t o n C o u n t y ) D o n ' t let cull h e n s e a t u p profits, been asked to provide reloca- B l a c k a n d w h i t e , t w o sable m a l e s . (8-59-tf-25 a n d 25b) 23 Directors, the Association of rectors of our cooperatives to H o m e r J o h n s o n , R. 4. .Marshall, .Mich- CARBIDE HYDRATE LIME for ' ' u l l i n g by a p p o i n t m e n t . Call o r w r i t e tion advisory assistance to in- sale. D u m p e d o r s p r e a d on y o u r f a r m . W . W a t t s & Bon P o u l t r y . VVilliam- Farmer Cooperatives will spon- meet their needs. igan. ( C a l h o u n C o u n t y ) < l - l t - 2 5 p ) 10 ASC a p p r o v e d liming m a t e r i a l . l'A c u . ston, Michigan. P h o n e : O L 5-1069. dividuals, families and busi- RENT F R E E — T a m w o r t h boars. For sor a series of Directors Insti- yd. e q u a l s 1 ton of l i m e s t o n e . Get S a l e — b o a r s , sows, b r e d gilts, pigs. Al- (Ingham County) (l-3t-25p) 26c nesses, including farms, when ENGLISH SHEPHERD PUPS — excellent r e s u l t s on a s p a r a g u s , in o r - s o r a m s , e w e s , l a m b s , Columbia, cor» tute meetings, designed to a c - Cooperative B o r n t o D a i s y D e c e m b e r 17th. A v a i l - c h a r d s , o r for n e w a n d old s e e d l n g a . r i e d a l e , Suffolk, F i n e w o o l . O. M a t e r , quaint directors with their r e - they are displaced by highway aide F e b r u a r y 1st. O r d e r now for Delivered a n y w h e r e in M i c h i g a n . Ted N a s h v i l l e , M i c h i g a n . 26D PULLETS Education right of way acquisition. choice of s e x a n d coloring. $15.00 h e r e . L^mbrix, P e n t w a t e r , Michigan. Phone (I-*t-28p) (Barry Countv) 23 sponsibilities and to provide in- Bradley A c r e s , S p r i n g p o r t , • M i c h i g a n . 869-2007. B e e n in t h e liming b u s i n e s s formation for making decisions (.Jackson C o u n t y ) ( l - l t - 2 5 p ) 10 . S H A V E R ST ARC ROSS 2S8—Started The Association, in cooper- The Federal Highway Act since 1337. ( O c e a n a C o u n t y ) ( l - 3 t - 5 2 o ) P u l l e t s for '63. O r d e r s p l a c e d b e f o r e affecting their cooperatives. ation with the Business and 21A 24 NURSERY STOCK J a n u a r y 1st s a v e 2c e a c h , before P e p of 1962 authorizes appropri- r u a r y 1st s a v e l c e a c h from f o l l o w i n p Assisting with the program Agricultural Education and Ag- ation of $950 million for 1964 15 FARM FOR SALE p r i c e s : 4 w e e k olds 65c a c h , 8 w e >r ricultural Economics Depart- 22 MAPLE PRODUCERS »5c, 10 w e e k $1.15, 12 w e e k s $1.30, 16 will be specialists in marketing and $975 million for 1965. The S E N S A T I O N A L APPLE DIS- A X X A R B O R — Saline A r e a . ISO w e e k s $1.60, 20 w e e k s old $1.88. P r i c e * and long-range outlook from ment of Michigan State Univer- Act also carries a new provi- FOR SALE—Used Leader regular COVERIES — Exclusive patented include d e l i v e r y , v a c c i n a t i o n a n d d e - Acres clay loam on black t o p . D a i r y Starkspur Golden Delicious and Michigan State University, -in- sity, will sponsor a cooperative sion requiring all participating b a r n w i t h :i:i s t a n c h i o n s a n d d r i n k i n g s t y l e E n g l i s h Tin e v a p o r a t o r . Size famous Starkrimson. New spur-type l i n k i n g . M a c P n e r s o a H a t c h e r y , umia> cups j o i n s 36 x 80 b a s e m e n t b a r n . Milk 40 i n c h e s wide by 10 foot long, c a p a c i t y P h o n e 1771. ( I o n i a C o u n t y ) l-lt-66b» cluding Professors Ferris, Mc- education workshop for forty- agencies to provide advisory for five t o six h u n d r e d b u c k e t s . Corn* trees b e a r y e a r s earlier. Also Dwarf Ml* house. Silo 14 x 50. 8 room h o u s e , T r e e s for g i a n t - s i z e Apples, P e a c h e s , Bride, Larzelere, and Dike from five teachers. assistance, such as advice re- 2 b a t h s , oil h e a t . $55,000 w i t h $6,000 plete with arch, grates and stack. P e a r s for b a c k y a r d a n d o r c h a r d s the Agricultural Economics De- d o w n . A l s o l a r g e beef c a t t l e farm, Price one hundred dollars a t my farm. Stark-Burbank Standard Fruit Trees KUftGER'S BeKAiiU PROFIT P U L - This will include Vocational garding: financing, legal mat- i Mil F e r g u s o n , Broker. P h o n e D e x t e r , Write Harold Smith, Hubbardston, R o s e s , S h r u b s . C o l o r - P h o t o C a t a l o g u e L E T S — S i x t e e n w e e k s a n d older. T h e partment. ' Agriculture and Business Edu- ters, zoning, location of suit- -Michigan, H A 6-3102, a n y t i m e . Michigan. ( l - l t - 4 2 b ) 22 FREE. Stark Bros., Dept. 30513 p r o v e n H y b r i d . Raised under ideal (Livingston County) ( l - l t - S i p ) 15 Louisiana, Missouri. (7-9t-48b) 24 c o n d i t i o n s b y e x p e r i e n c e d p o u l t r y m e n . Cooperative leaders on the cation teachers along with Guid- able properties for sale or rent, Growing birds inspected weekly by program discussing the "coop- ance Directors of our high types of farming, available as- 23 LIVESTOCK t r a i n e d staff. B i r d s o n full feed, v a c - 18 FOR SALE cinated, debeaked, t r u e to age, a n d d e - erative of tomorrow" will bo schools. sistance programs (FHA, Vete- 25 PLANTS & FLOWERS l i v e r e d In c l e a n c o o p s . See t h e m ! W e Marten Gam, chairman of the F o i l SALE—28 l a r g e , r u g g e d , m e d - have a grower near you. Birds raised rans, OAA, Federal Land ium wool ewes with 2 corrfedale r a m s o n F a r m B u r e a u feed. KLAGER Michigan Association of Farmer F I R S T A I D for A L L y o u r d r a i n a g e Scholarships Bank, Area Redevelopment, p r o b l e m s . 100 y e a r g u a r a n t e e d V i t r i - d u e in April. Bradley A c r e s , S p r i n g - port, Michigan. (1-lt-l'Jp) (Jack-on ATTENTION ASPARAGUS GROW- HATCHERIES, Brldgewater, E R S . If y o u w a n t t o e x t e n d y o u r p r e - i g a n . T e l e p h o n e s : S a l i n e , HAzel 9-7087. Mich- Cooperatives; Elton Smith, Pres- MR. and MRS. FRED SPENS and local agencies), and other fied S a l t Glazed C l a y P r o d u c t s Drain ident of Farm Bureau Mutual Available needed information and ad- tile, s e w e r pipe, flue lining. Write County) 23 s e n t a c r e a g e o r s t a r t a s p a r a g u s b u s - M a n c h e s t e r G A r d e n 8-S034. i n e s s , w e h a v e t h e p l a n t s for y o u . t e n a w C o u n t y ) <10-»f-JK**7h'> (Wash- •• or call for price list. E d A n d e r s , R e - Insurance Company; and Mer- vice. tail S a l e s R e p r e s e n t a t i v e for G r a n d C A T T L E F E E D E R S — * e e d nlgtj C a l i f o r n i a 309, 711 a n d M a r y W a s h i n g - There are 45 scholarships MARRIED 53 YEARS.—Jan- Ledge Clay P r o d u c t s Company, G r a n d a n a l y s i s P e r f e c t B a l a n c e r 8% p h o s - ton Roberts s t r a i n . The plants a r e rill Irwin representing the available for this workshop for uary 12, 1953, are Mr. a n d Mrs. The Michigan State High- L e d g e , M i c h i g a n . P h o n e s : Office, N a - p h a t e m i n e r a l feed. F e e d free c h o i c e s t a t e - i n s p e c t e d . L e s s t h a n a p e n n y in 30 SEED POTATOES Michigan Production Credit A s - t i o n a l 7-2104. R e s i d e n c e , N a t i o n a l 7 - P u t p l a i n s a l t in o n e c o n t a i n e r a n d l a r g e o r d e r s . R u d o l p h Szewczyk, i ' a w Michigan teachers. Applications Fred Spens, Rogers City, Mich- way Department has asked that P e r f e c t B a l a n c e r M i n e r a l In a n o t h e r P a w R-3, Michigan. Telephone. P a w sociation. 2870. (l-tf-25&21b) 18 CERTIFIED 8EBAGO seed pota- are available from the Michigan igan. Long-time Presque Isle County F a r m Bureau leaders container. T h e animal knows which I ' a w 657-5002. V a n B u r e n C o u n t y ) Association of Farmer Cooper- one h e n e e d s . Get P e r f e c t B a l a n c e r (ll-7t-45p) 25 t o e s for sale. A r t h u r E s t e l l e , R. N o . 2, County Farm Bureau members, be requested to work in co- HICLT S A W (handfeeoV) 2-36 in., m i n e r a l a t y o u r e l e v a t o r . T h e G e l a t i n G a y l o r d , M i c h i g a n . P h o n e 732-4171. Meeting Places atives. they live in Rogers Township. operation with other support- on.- 40 in. s a w $175.00; E d g e r $75.- R o n e C o . R o m e o . Mich M-tf-47h> I t (Otsego County) ( l - 3 t - 1 4 p ) 30 f 00; 6 in. Belt 66 ft. $75.00; 2 ' . ii.;i. FREE SEED CATALOG—Flower The workshop will include They have six Grandchildren ing agencies including Mich- And Dates and six Great-grandchildren. electric m o t o r $50.00; " T i t a n " 4*-A F E E D I N G H O G S ? L>e s a l t free, and Garden seeds backed y e a r K n o w - H o w . S e e d s for C o m m e r - 31 w i t n 25 SILOS lectures, discussions, confer- igan Townships Association. c h a i n s a w , 26 in. blade $100.00. W m . h i g h a n a l y s i s P e r f e c t B a l a n c e r 8% The picture was submitted by \onGlahn. Suttons Bay, Michigan. p h o s p h a t e m i n e r a l feed In y o u r h o g cial G r o w e r s . W r i t e t o d a y : F a r m B u - February 5 — B o y n e C i t y - ences, tours, and the opportunity Michigan Municipal League. (N.Mr. M i c h i g a n ) ( l - l t - S 0 p ) 18 feed. Mix o n e p o u n d of Perfect reati S e r v i c e s , t'.arden Seed Division NEW C&B CORRUGATED CM- Northern Michigan Electric to develop teaching plans in the their daughter, Mrs. Otto Michigan State Association of B a l a n c e r w i t h each 100 l b s . of g r o u n d 4(iiin N . G r a n d River, L a n s i n g , M i c h - M E N T S T A V E S I L O S — n o w bulM Mendrick. feed. Y o u c a n e l i m i n a t e bone meal igan. (l-3t-31b) w i t h acid r e s i s t a n t p l a s t i c o n I n s i d e Cooperative area of agriculture and farmer Supervisors, Michigan State by using Perfect Balancer. Get Per- B y a n y s t a n d a r d of c o m p a r i s o n th« February 14—Jackson - Holiday cooperatives. Grange, and others. fect B a l a n c e r a t y o u r e l e v a t o r . T h e f i n e s t c e m e n t s t a v e silo a n d m o s t foi The place of agriculture and NORTHWEST MICHIGAN G e l a t i n B o n e C o . , R o m e o , Mich. 26 POULTRY t h e money. N O D O W N PAYMENT— Inn, Corner US-12 and 127 February 21—Grandville - Hol- cooperatives in our economy Sylvia Lautner of Cedar has F.U. President FARMERS: REGISTERED <4-tf-60b) IS GUERNSEYS — e a s y t e r m s . C o m p l e t e s y s t e m a t i c feed- i n g a l s o a v a i l a b l e . C & B Silo C o m p a n y , C h a r l o t t e , M i c h i g a n . (5-60-tf-44b) U ly's Rest, at Holiday Inn on and job opportunities in this been appointed as Camp Direc- Suggests SHAVER S T A R C R O S S 288 L A Y - v a c c i n a t e d - tops in 4 - H s h o w s . 5 E R S M A K E S N E W S AGAIN. DouDle 28th St. S.W. field will be presented. tor for the 1963 Women's Camp c o w s a n d h e i f e r s fresh. 4 b r e d heifers, W i n i n M i s s o u r i , b o t h R a n d o m S a m - 38 scheduled to be held at Twin The Brannan plan type of di- C h e c k t h e v a l u e y o u get I n i calves for y o u n g m e m b e r s . MAUC ple a n d S t a n d a r d E g g L a y i n g c o n - WOMEN February 26—Chesaning - Nai- Lakes during June. The t h e m e rect government payment to G e l a t i n Bone Perfect Balancer, breading including Supreme, I t a g a r , t e s t s , w i n s C a l i f o r n i a Cage L a y e r c o n - smyth's Rest., 9 mi. south of Additional farmers w a s included in the t h e m i n e r a l f e e d of c h a m p i o n * ; E m p e r o r . A l s o 2 g r a d e s , fresh. P r i c - test, also tops all b i g n a m e s t r a i n s in NEEMLEi'RAFTERS ATTENTION of the camp will be "Let's Bo ed r i g h t , Mooracre* F a r m s , I. C. p i e r - California Floor Contest, Pennsyl- —stamped linens for embroider, Saginaw M-13 Activities Informed." 1962 farm bill passed by Con- Percent •"•rcsirt son & Sons, 15 miles east of M u s k e g o n v a n i a a n d N e w H r u n s w i c k . F o r High p a i n t i n g : knitting yarns and kits; gress late in the session. Mln. Max. on M-46, R a v e n n a , M i c h i g a n . P h o n e Income" egg production and conitst- crocheting, needlepoint, weaving February 28—Ubly - Thumb t ' L 3-6782. H o m e a f t e r school a n d Many cooperatives will be Phosphorous 8.0 9.0 ent d e p e n d a b l e p e r f o r m a n c e — »ry m a k i n g Electric Cooperative Now Farmers' Union Presi- Calcium JB.O 34.0 weekends. (Muskegon County) S h a v e r S t a r o r o s s 288 L a y e r s , d a y o'd N e w York participating in the "accounting dent James Patton suggests a Mag. Sulfate .24 ( l - l t - 5 0 p ) 23 ' l u c k s a n d s t a r t e d p u l l e t s from M a o - comparison advisory program" 1963 HYBRIDS Introduced P h e r s o n H a t c h e r y , Ionia, P h o n e 1774 bee, t * p t . 521, 2727 W M a r c h Clinics * Muskmelons * Onions direct payment plan for dairy- Iodine (pure) .015 .01a DAIRYMEN—Use Perfect Balan- (Ionia County) ( l - l t - 6 t b 2« W o r t h , T e •'.> ZH —in county cooperative councils, men. Cobalt Sulfats .01 .08 c e r 8% p h o s p h a t e m i n e r a l feed. M i x A series of nine clinic meet- —in Michigan State University's * Egg P l a n t s * Watermelons Salt O.oo 0.00 o n e p o u n d of P e r f e c t B a l a n c e r to He says this plan would pro- G e t P e r f e c t Balancer a t y o u r e v e r y 100 lbs. of g r o u n d feed. You c a n DAY OLD OR S T A R T E D P U L L E T S 46A WANTED ings for managers and directors new technorama program—and * S u m m e r Squash e l i m i n a t e bone m e a l b y u s i n g P e r f e c t — T h e D e K a l b p r o f i t pullet. A c c e p t e d vide consumers with low-cost e l e v a t o r . D i s t r i b u t e d In M i c h - Balancer. Get Perfect Balancer at will be held throughout the in planning for the American * W o n d e r Boy T O M A T O * by t h e s m a r t p o u l t r y m a n for h i g h e g g W A N T E D : Live disabled cow* a n d up to 2 lbs. each dairy products because the y o u r e l e v a t o r . T h e G e l a t i n B o n e Co.. production, superior egg quality, horses. P a y u p state during March. Institute of Cooperation's a n - igan b y : R o m e o . Mich f4-tf-40h> tt g r e a t e r feed efficiency. If y o u k e e p We h a v e a government would pick up the t r u c k In t h e * a t o ptric u p Dr. Charles Sheppard, exten- nual meeting set for Michigan Farm Bureau FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC. records, you'll k e e p DeKalbs. Write every day >n, S t . C l a i r , Write Today Services, Inc. check for the difference be- MILKING SHORTHORN BULLS, for p r i c e s a n d c a t a l o g . KLAGEF L a p e e r , Macon: «e, Tuscola, sion specialist from Michigan in 1964. for F R E E Garden Seed Div. tween the1 price the farmer re- T h e G e l a t i n Bone Co. calves up to breeding age. By our HATCHERIES, Brldgewater. Mich- Oakland, Sagii waaeee, J U r - State University, with many CATALOG 4000 N. Grand River R o m * , , Mica. n o t e d sire a n d from R e c o r d of M e r i t igan. Telephones: Saline H A z e l »- There are over three hundred Lansing, Mich. ceived and what the consumer d a m s . S t a n l e y M. P o w e l l , I n g l e s l d e 7087, Manchester GArden 8 -1034 R A 7-»7*5, o r w r _ anytime years of experience with coop- Fur Farm Vovim cooperatives in Michigan, with paid. F a r m s , R - l . B o x 238. I o n i a , M i c h i g a n . (Washtenaw County) inc., Richmond, Michigan. (Mactmb (Ionia County) (l-tf-ttb) It (10-tf-OMkJlb) M County) (7-iat-4*»> <«**•»• EESHT J a n u a r y 1. 1963 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Add More P o w e r t o t h e E x e c u t i v e Office? powerful tool, and the President Discussion Topic wants to change the rules to DONALD D. KINSEY Supreme Court handing down • decisions that n e v e r ' before found favor in the American 'Farm Bureau scene. 9 President." Coordinator, Education and Research Should Americans say, "More power to you, Mr. If so, with what consequences? With Smoke Screen Around The Constitution At Work —Radio Listed are radio stations carrying Farm Bureau's weekly 15-min- ute variety broadcasts on a regular basis. Tune in, let you local sta- off-hand indifference, the American people have In the 19GO's, our people are tion know that you appreciate this fine public service programming. been transferring power to the President for 30 years. passively accepting t h e idea that the Constitution is "what- Adrian; Dial 1490 WABJ Grand Rapids; WGRD Through four Administrations, involving both parties, ever the President chooses to Saturday 12:35 p.m. Dial 1410 Saturday 6:40 a.m. read into or out of it." They Albion; Dial 1260 WALM the trend has been developing. It matters not under accept any extreme decision of Greenville; Dial 1380 WPLB Thursday, 6:15 a.m. Saturday 12:45 p.m . what Administration it occurs, for whenever it does, the Supreme Court as "the law Alma; Dial 1280 WFYC of the land." Hastings; Dial 1220 WBCH it is an erosion of the rights and powers of American Saturday Farm Program , Tuesday 12:30 p.m. Unfortunately, the U. S. Su- 6:30 to 7:00 a.m. Houghton Lake; WHGR citizens. preme Court can become a tool Alpena; Dial 1450 WATZ Dial 1290 Monday 12:30 p.m. TRANSFERRING powers? Yes. W e must re- to enlarge a President's pow- ers. The President appoints U.S. Monday 6:30 a.m. Ionia; Dial 1430 WION Ann Arbor; Dial 1290 WOIA member that whenever more authority is shifted to the the Justices for life terms. SUPREME Saturday 6:45 a.m. Saturday 6:10 a.m. After a lengthened era of one- Ann Arbor; Dial 1050....WPAG Jackson; Dial 1450 WIBM President or his appointees, it must be subtracted from party government, the Court COURT Thursday 7:20 a.m. Saturday 6:30 a.m. the people or from Congress, the representatives of can become "packed" with Jus- Battle Creek; Dial 930....WBCK Jackson; Dial 970 WKHM tices owing allegiance to a cer- F a r m Bureau Featurettes Third Tuesday of each month the people. This fact has n o relation to year, tain party policy. Such packing Monday thru Friday 12:35--1:00 Kalamazoo; Dial 1420....WKPR person or party. It is simple addition and subtraction. has been under way for quite a IT'S RUBBER! Battle Creek; Dial 1400..WELL Friday 6:00 a.m. few years. Announced Locally Lapeer; Dial 1230 WMPC In 1961-62, more than 100 proposals were made to Bay City; Dial 1440 WBCM Meanwhile political doctrines Monday 6:00 p.m. increase the powers of the President. And every step have grown which find no has used this device to under - get his own man at the head of this sort have continued to Saturday 12:15 p.m. Ludington; Dial 1450 WKLA taken in this direction cut more deeply into the fibre of valid foundation in the U.S. gird his power. the Board. come from the White House. Big Rapids; Dial 1460....WBRN Saturday 7:00 p.m. Constitution. The new Justices Saturday 12:30 p.m. Manistee; Dial 1340 WMTE the American Constitution. were men who would support Is Congress a In 1962, the President also To appreciate the meaning of Benton Harbor; WHFB Monday 1:00 p.m. this changing doctrine of gov- took a look at some complaints all this, t h e American people Dial 1060 Tuesday a n d In the minds of some Americans dwells a faint ernment. Decisions came forth Tool, Too? of industry. Then he asked for need t o have a better under- Thursday 12:40 p.m. Marinette,Wis. Dial 570 WMAM Presidential authority to cut standing and appreciation of Charlotte; Dial 1390 WCER Friday 11:55 a.m. memory that our U.S. Constitution declares that "ALL that began giving new mean- Congress has the role of the their Constitution. ing to various parts of the Con- taxes, where he saw the need. Saturday F a r m Show Menominee; Dial 1340..WAGN legislative powers shall be vested in Congress;" and "lawmaker" under t h e Con- stitution. Special wordings of stitution. Presidents have al- Quite aside from the political 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Saturday 6:15 a.m. that only Congress and the people of the states can clauses were chosen to support Questions Cheboygan; Dial 1240....WCBY Midland; Dial 1490 WMDN ways had t h e privilege of influence" which would accom- various decisions. The clear in- RECOMMENDING legislation pany such a power, such an act Friday 1:05 p.m. Saturday 6:30 a.m. amend the Constitution legally. tent and purpose of the whole 1. In what ways do the Con- Clare; Dial 990 WCRM Otsego; Dial 980 WDMC to Congress. The President has would put him into the field of stitutions of the state and na- document did not enter the tax powers. With that foot in Friday 12:45 p.m Announced Locally American government was so organized as to pre- picture. The Constitution was also had veto power. tion serve to protect the rights the door the step can be taken Coldwater; Dial 1590:.....WTVB Owosso; Dial 1080 WOAP vent any despotic concentration of power in any classed as "too old fashioned." of all citizens of the nation? But when Congressional bills at a future time to set the lax Saturday 6:15 a.m. Monday 12:45 p.m. When about five years ago, are drafted b y White House levels. 2. I n what ways a r e Presi- Detroit; Dial 760 WJR Rogers City; Dial 960....WHAK branch — the Judicial, Legislative or Executive. The Friday 12:00 noon the Supreme Court was ac- advisers or by Departments of dential powers being substitut- Announced Locally law of the land protected the people from the rule of cused of making laws and the President's Cabinet, it be- Is such a step likely? Rule ed for the authority of " t h e Dowagiac; Dial 1440 Saginaw; Dial 1210 WKNX No. 1 — Where you have gov- WDOW amending the Constitution by comes a new wrinkle. And it law of the land?" (The law of Saturday 12:40 p.m. any all-powerful authority or a privileged few. decision, one Justice was weakens the role of Congress. ernment under the authority of the land is vested in the Con- Saturday 12:15 p.m. S t Johns; Dial 1580 WJUD Given such authority, they can men, you may expect "ambi- East Lansing; Dial 870..WKAR quoted as saying that the The White House bas much to stitution.) Saturday 11:15 a.m. Authority of Law make the laws, change them to method provided for amending do with how t h e budgeted tion unlimited." Saturday 10:30 a.m. Sturgis; Dial 1230 WSTR suit their own purposes—or for- 3. Can a free, representative Escanaba; Dial 680 WDBC v of Men? the Constitution w a s "too funds are distributed. Support There is little need to sug- government by t h e people Saturday 11:35 a.m. Announced Locally get them entirely. THE AU- slow." the Administration bill — or Tawas City; Dial 1480....WIOS Until modern times, m e n THORITY LIES IN THE MEN you may get cut. gest areas where the powers of stand side by side with a trend Fremont; Dial 1550 WSHN Tuesday 12:45 p.m. w e r e ruled by other m e n with IN THIS CASE AND NOT IN If such practices can prevail, the President might be ex- to increase t h e powers of the Announced Locally President? Three Rivers; Dial 1510..WLKM authority. Self - government THE LAW. Is this happening in then the power for making any Even a liberal Democrat in panded. Ample suggestions of Gaylord; Dial 900 WATC America? Announced Locally was unheard of. Then men as- laws centers in these few men the present Congress complain- • Thursday noon serted their right to govern and there is no basic founda- ed, "Congress is cast in the role themselves. But, if not a per- Look closely. You will find tion of law that will not shift of 'the opposition.' Congress- sonal ruler, then the LAW departments of the Executive under the pressure of political men like to be free to exercise m u s t contain t h e governing Branch drafting laws, submit- doctrine. Law has a shaky foun- their own judgment or to follow authority. Thus came Constitu- ting them to Congress, and dation. The Constitution can the counsel of their constitu- tions which prescribed a n d protected the rights of the in- dividual. pressure - lobbying to force their passage. You will find Congressmen under pressure to vote for these bills or face mean whatever t h e party in power wants it to mean. This brushes aside t h e fact ents back home." Congressmen ask whether they a r e mere puppets to be pulled by Presi- dential strings, or whether they Our Farm will STAY Government by law is direct- ly opposed to government b y men. Men rule b y edict. They use personal power to impose the loss of defense contracts, power dams, airports or other federal allotments in their dis- tricts. It is in the Congressional t h a t the rights and freedoms of the people—the individual citi- zen—have protection only in the law. Men can banish t h e are responsible representatives of their people. In the 1962 election, the Pres- IN THE FAMILY! their wills upon t h e people. .Record. You will find the U.S. rights of all citizens. Men can ident fought to gain control of WILL YOURS? favor some and twist the noses Congress. He went out to de- of others when they are "above feat any Congressman who had the law." not "voted for his programs." Before the election, the Presi- Under Freedom, dent held about a two-thirds Your Justice is Impartial Examine t h e reason why courts were established. They were to be t h e "arbiters of majority of his own party in both Houses. But h e wanted CONTROL. He asked America for a one-party Congress, in ef- fect. A puppet Congress that Farm Bureau law." Under Constitutional law, would do his bidding. any citizen, regardless of status or politics, w a s to b e given America's two-party system "equal consideration of his has been a main line of defense rights." A fair conclusion could against an abuse of power b y be reached only b y an impar- either party. Dealer tial body passing judgment— the Court. If Not Laws, Industry and labor are both Then Regulations citizen groups, supposedly with equal rights under the law. But Many of the growing powers in disputes between them, the of centralized government be- is YOUR Courts have been shunted aside come vested in the President, directly or indirectly. His Ad- by Presidential authority—step ministrative Departments a n d by step. First the White House Commissions have control over became the arbiter, then t h e vast segments of t h e nation's negotiator and finally the dic- economy and social life. tator of wage price relation- ships and disputes. Remember Departments a n d agencies l-STOP CENTER the steel incident of April constantly ask for more auth- 1962. What happened? ority to pass regulations to govern their programs. Such Steel companies were threat- regulations take on the nature ened with anti-trust suits and of laws and are enforced as income t a x investigations. such. Their actual basis in law F.B.I, men started checking on has sometimes been question- previous steel company state- able. ments on labor matters. No halter on labor demands, but a^ The Department of Labor for tight one on the industry. steps over into agriculture and passes regulations concerning Is this "impartial" treatment farm workers — regulations of both parties? Can industry lake its case to a n impartial that can put many a farmer out of business through t h e Farm Bureau's Estate Planning Service Showed Us How! • Mixed Fertilizers court? No. And if monopoly exists in the industry it should loss of crops or through pro- hibitive costs. "Sound advice and assistance through the Farm Bureau In- • Do your operating agreements assure you of being eligible be banished. But what about monopoly practices by labor? surance Estate Planning Service solved a major problem for for Social Security? No point on this was raised. Some 1962 Requests our family. This service showed us how to pass title of our • Supplemental Nitrogen Without a court of law, t h e for Powers farm to our sons who .stayed on the farm while Still providing Farm Bureau's Estate Planning Service can help you solve matter becomes the decision of equitably for our children who were not on the farm," Mr. each of these problems. Return the coupon or contact your one man—the President. In 19S2, the President asked for the power t o appoint t h e Leipprandt said. "We know that our farm will stay in the local Farm Bureau Insurance a«'ent. Do it today! When We Focus chairman of the Federal Re- • Farm Chemicals serve Board at any time. This family . . . and that is very important to each of us." on the Man . . . chairman has been customar- Mr. Leipprandt is one of many Michigan farmers who have I w o u l d like more information on Farm Bureau's Estate ily appointed for 4-year terms. already discovered the'advantages of Farm Bureau's Estate Planning Service. A prime concern of men who seek rule by authority is to The President must choose the Planning Service. • and Seeds create a positive "image" of chairman from t h e present Nar I leadership in the minds of the members of the Reserve Board. public. This c a n b e accom- Have you/given thought to these questions: Address. Such men can b e "hold-overs" plished by publicly highlight- from a previous Administra- • Is your family partnership adequately protected against County SOIL TEST . . . ing the personality of the lead- er and his family. The use of tion. laws affecting partnerships? Township. newspapers, TV and radio keep The Federal Reserve Board Don't Guess! this image constantly before the public. The accent is on has full control over t h e na- tion's money supply. It controls • Have you planned to leave your property to your children with a minimum of transfer and estate costs? SEE YOUR LOCAL F.B.S. DEALER the man. the printing of government bonds, sets rates of interest, What's wrong with this? It's can create "easy money" or the distracting emphasis. There "tight money" b y its decisions. is danger to our freedoms when FflWIl BWEflU the public stress shifts so com- Such decisions also contain pletely to the man and his su- premacy and so positively away great political power and in- fluence over the nation. You FARM BUREAU INSURANCE from the supremacy of the law can b u y votes with easy L A N S I N G 4, M I C H I G A N of the land. Power is built in the man rather than in the law. Every dictator in modern times money. Of course, few people realize the inflation that must go along with it. But it is a C O M P A N I E S O F Farm Bureau Life • Farm Bureau Mutual • Community Service. M I C H I G A N D