"New "YES" FOR PROGRESS - Con" Best For Michigan! Supreme Court through appointments by the Gov- updated new Constitution will greatly. Improve ernor to fill vacancies. Michigan's national reputation. April 1 brings with it one of the most important "We believe that the proposed plan of Legislative Vested interest and special interest groups are Spring elections in Michigan history. districting will stand the test of either ~tate or Fed- armed and in action. This labor-led opposition Approval of the new Constitution and voting for eral Supreme Court actions and at the same time to the Ne~-Con is hard at work to side-track the candidates for major state offices guarantees its iJIl-'- give protection to rural areas. work of the Convention, \ portance. "Local government has been maintained ~hile at The new Constitution does not stand as a mere the same time new problems in this field have been document of-today, - it has been in the building Farm Bureau delegates wrote: "The new Con- .recognized. Bureaucratic powers' have been curbed for 20 years~ Behind it 'have been two conflicting stitution is excellent and worthy of the support of and the people's voice in government preserved and doctrines of government. all Michigan voters. strengthened ... There has been a powerful drive for total gov- Every Farm Bureau member is challenged to ba'ck - ' Michigan has been cursed with a poor national ernment by ,the majority areas, against the principle that belief in an all-out effort to bri~g about an over- image. It is looked upon by many as a state of pay- of fair representation for all, of Michigan's citizens. whelming "yes" vote election day. less paydaxs, a state where politics are dominated By adopting the new Constitution April 1, we Farmers wrote: .. We approve the ending of the by a few self-seeking labor leaders. will avoid a future government of special privilege present system ~hich permits "packing" of the Adoption of the carefully prepared and totally for any group. ~<,.:. ~." ~t;!' Vol. 41, No.4 .(~ I~O~ "'J..q,1, ~~6 ~c:)::" . V~ . APRIL 1,-1963 arm ews Published Monthly by Michi~an Farm Bureau ; ... '"""Vi: ( Researt!h~unds Wightman Rejects Fund-Cut Proposal Although most recently the could be b;tter put to other uses. 'His appearance Senate Appropriations before -:!supported', ~ Message'To the Com-.' lowest I10ssible cost in percent- ag~ of income in the hist~ry thiS country or any other III the world." ~e" .Sln". ---' ~ arm WOmCll (_. And all Other, Family Members - -) Wheat Vote Becomes A Major Farm Issue House Ways and Means Com- mittee substantially endorsed mittee drew ,heavy Farm Bureau which has a long- fire from Michigan • farmers~ he said, need more research to face the FROM MARJORIE KARKER Farmers Face Systematic Control Governor Romney's budget re- standing policy of s4Pport for challenge of new plant and Coordinator, "'omen'~ Acti\'itie~ quests, farmers won't breath work done at the agricultural animal diseases and insects Michigan Farm Bureau From Washington. "Command" ~ost easy until they have complete experiment stations and now reaching Michigan. He re- The date, April 1, 1963, has assurance that threatened through the College of Agri- ferred to the great damage great significance for the resi- There are two obvious theories on how best to m- monies for agricultural re- culture and the Extension done in southwest Michigan dents of Michigan. search are actually appropriat- Services of Michigan State this past year by the sudden crease farm income. ed. University. appearance of the cereal-leaf On this date, we have the' beetle. "Research is a good in- opportunity to decide whether One, promoted by Agricultural Secretary Orville At ~ue are funds for con- Michigan farmers have es- vestment, not an expense," we will have a riew state Con- tinued and expanded programs stitution, who will represent Freeman and the USDA, is the "supply-management" pecially urged increased em- Wightman said. of agricultural research and phasis on improving the qual- us on the township level, who route, with farm production and marketing tightly The Farm Bureau protest will have the responsibility of education as outlined in Gov- ity of farm products and in de- ernor Romney's budget mes- was joined by similar state- directing the course of our controlled by govern~ent. This theory operates on veloping new uses and new ments from two other alert Michigan educational systems, sage, which help guarantee markets for farm products. farm groups, the ~lichigan As- the assumption that farmers cannot and should not Michigan residents a contin- and who will serve on Mich- uous supply of quality foods at In a strongly worded state- sociation of NUNerymen and igan's Supreme Court. be allowed to handle their own management affairs. ment to Senator Frank Beadle, the Michigan Milk Producer's reasonable prices .. Chairman of the Senate Ap- Association. Many Americans vote in the THE CUSTOMER IS RIGHT Farm Bureau officials urge Also involved are funds " propriations Committee, MFB M!\IPA president Glenn Lake exciting national elections and "complete acquaintance" with then put their "citizenship The other theory is that of -the wheat referendum propos- needed to keep ahead of new president Walter Wightman pointed out that nearly 780,000 responsibility" back into moth- the free-market system, where al. They point out that it con- insect and disease problems, said that high farm productiv- Michigan jobs are directly or supply and demand 'are given tains the most restrictive, com- several of which appear to ity has been the result of re- indirectly created by agricul- balls for the next four years. have entered the state as part search and that the general ture,-for a total of about 25 WARM WELCOME IN TULSA full play and where 'the cus- plicated and all-inclusive farm If we fail to have good go v- ), tomer, not ~overilment policy controls - ev~r devised for of the stepped up traffic public has been the prime per <;ent of all job opportun- AN "OLD.FASHIONED GIRL."-Miss' Rita Payne. prepares ernment on the local level,- determines prices, based on American farmers. Further, through the St. Lawrence Sea- benefactor. ities. can we really complain if we to welcome fifty state ,winners in the annual "Outstanding Young supply, quality and demand. that although the referendum way. He compared American' farm Richard Somalski, president have poor government at Farmer" competition. sponsored nationally by the Junior Cham- supposedly 'applies to a one- Cuts in proposed appropria- productivity with that of other of the Nurserymen, declared higher levels? Are we con- ber of Commerce and .the National LP-Gas Council. Robert Last November, voting dele- year program, ASCS officials tions were asked for by Harlan countries and said that re- that much research is of value cerned enough about Amer- Zeeb. of Bath. will participate in the event. scheduled for April gates to the Michigan Farm speak of it in terms of the Hatcher, president of the Uni- search had provided consumers to the nursery business which ica's future to vote for those Bureau' anmHil meeting made "wheat program for 1964 and 7-9 at Tulsa. Oklahoma. There. "Four Outstanding Young Farm- versity of Michigan, who re- with "the most abundant and in turn is. of an increasing iII:!- who will have the responsibil- plain their feelings about a ers" will be selected on a national basis • succeeding years:' portedly felt that the money . wholesome food supply at the porlance to the state. ity for our children's educa- choice between the two sys- tional systems? Are we wor- tems. They reviewed the Wheat producers with 15 ried enough about the role of IUllllllllUllllIlllllllllllliIIlllJllllllllIIIllll'lRIHlllllunlllllllll1i ';..• "thirty years' of" political farm acres or. less of wheat will be the Judicial Branch in our programs that haven't work- eligible to vote in the referen- modern-day life to vote for ed," and stated that any farm dum if they indicate their in- people who will best serve as Supreme, Court Judges? Do You "Just Belong" , program to be realistic should be tied to market ments. require- tention to participate program ,should dum pass. ,he in the referen- It is a sad commentary of our times that so many peo- Ottawa Member Asks Pointed Questions Further, that it should It does not mean that- be- ple are' "not too much con- eventually return farmers to .cause a grower has "signed Mrs. Edward Langeland, active Ottawa County Farm Bureau cerned" about this Spring elec- m,e!""ber,,devotes much of her time and effort to Information and private, competitive markets, up" in order to vote, that they tion, or brag that they know Citizenship work. She asks these thought-provoking questions , .. "which we recognize as the must vote for the' program. "absolutely nothing" about the basis of our economic system." Many wheat growers are plan- proposed new Constitution. "We have the duty and privilege to vo~e on the -ning to register only in order In December at the annual to make their positive "No"-. A young Cuban refugee, now new Constitution and other local candidates and meeting of the American Farm vote count. living in Lansing, told me that issues, - April 1. Bureau Federation in Atlanta, one of the things which made Georgia, Michigan farmer- FARMERS TO BE and know what is going on delegates joined those of other it possible for Castro to take The Task Is Ours "YES;-MEN?" around us. Politics is a per- states in unanimously "reaf- ,over Cuba was that Cubans sonal and individual prob- firming our desire to move as Secretar)' Freeman, - sup- "took freedom for granted." "'Ve, as American citizens, lem and the only way to rapidly as possible to the mar- posedly an impartial observer One of the responsibilities have the freedom to exer-' profit from it is to get to ket-price system, which will in the referendum, early of a free people is that of vot- cise our political views. work and find out about more effectively serve the in- abandoned his proper role as ing intelligently on candidates whatever our party affili- candidates, their offices, terests of farmers at a greatly administrator of present law, and issues. Voting intelligent- ation may be; - we should platforms and views. reduced cost to taxpayers." and has spent great amounts of ly is not easy. It's not merely and must take the initiative a matter of walking into a vot- to find out just what is going "Politics concern YOU, • time, effort and taxpayers' At the same time they stated money to work for a "yes" vote ing booth and marking some on-and not give the time- and your way of life. their outright opposition to and the controls he wants. names and crosses on the is- worn excuse that we don't "Assume your responsi- multiple-price, or certificate NINTH DISTRICT PRESIDENTS.-visit toge Iher following a "signal-checking" meeting in Cad- sues before you. You do these have time or 'I don't know "If farmers vote for controls. bility in your own local, as plans, such as now offered things AFTER informing your- anything about it, let some- they will surely get them," illac. Members of County Farm Bureau Execu tive CommiUees of the district gather at i.ter- wheat growers in the spring self,-this is the way YOU one else do it.' well as state and national Charles Shuman, president of 'vals with Eugene Roberts. their District Direct or on the MFB board. to hear progress reports government. Make it a point referendum. have decided. the American Farm Bureau, and make plans for action programs. From the left. they are: Keith Shugart. Northwest Mich- We, as good American and "In these critical days, we to learn all the facts -and "Fortunately," they said, dryly I remarks, "along with igan; Clive Haswell. Benzie; Willard Evens. Wexford; Louis Hayward. Kalkaska. and Earnest Michigan citizens have a grave should take time to learn VOTE APRIL I." , "wheat producers can defeat the total destruction of the Olsen. Manistee. Absent was Jacob DeYoung. presldent of Missaukee County. responsibility on April 1. this plan by, voting 'no.' " free-market idea." -------~--------------------------------~-------- Candida.es For The Supr,elfte Michigan 1prill Election Ticket Court Vote Important The Michigan State Supreme Listed are candidates for major Michigan offices in the April! election. Court has become a pivotal We suggest you clip this listing and carry it with you -to the polls as a body' when the philosophy and form of our Michi&an govern- handy voting guide. ment is taken into account. The most recent decision of REPUBLICANS OFFICE DEMOCRATS the Michigan Supreme Court stirring the interest of our cit- Richard G. Smith, of Bay City State Supreme Eugene F. Black, of Port izens was handed down last Donald E. Holbrook, of Clare Court Huron July. It discarded' the "Balanc-' Paul L. Adams, of Sault Ste. ed Legislature" approved by Maric the voters in 1952 a5tan amend- Raymond M. Hatch, of Okemos Superintendent of Public Dr. Lynn M. Bartlett, of ment to the Constitution. Instruction Grosse Pointe Woods In effect, the C~urt declared the representative apportion- William B. Cudlip, of Grosse E~gene Power, of Ann Arbor University of Michigan ment of Michigan's Senate to EUGENE F. BLACK PAUL L. ADAMS DONALD E. HOLBROOK RICHARD G. SMITH Pointe Shores Board of Regents Donald 1\1. D. Thurber, of be in violation of a clause of Ink White, of St. Johns Detroit the Federal Constitution. The A former State Attorney Appointed to the Supreme Circuit Judge of the 21st Ju. Circuit Judge of the 18th implication was that the only General. Eugene F. Black has Court by Governor Swainson dicial Court since 1947. Donald Judicial Circuit since 1957. Don Stevens, of'Okemos Stephen S. Nisbet, of Fremont Michigan ,State University apportionment of Senate seats been a Supreme Court Justice in 1962. Paul L. Adams failed E. Holbrook is former Clare Richard G. Smith served as Jan B. Vanderploeg, of Arthur K. Rouse, of Boyne Board of Trustees that would satisfy this clause since his election in 1955. He is in his November bid for County Prosecuting Attorney. State Representative from 1953 l\luskegon a graduate of the University of election. Previously he served . City would be one based strictly on He is a Farm Bureau member to 1956. In 1955 the Jaycees a population count. Michigan Law School. He was as Michigan Attorney General and past president of the named him one of Michigan's Dr. Alfred H. Whittaker, of Wayne State University Leonard Woodcock, of Grosse nominated at the Democrat He was nominated at the Dem- Judge's Association. Nominat- "Outstanding Men:' Nominat. Detroit Board of Governors Pointe Park The July decision reveals convention. ocrat convention, ed at Republican Convention. ed at Republican Convention. Marshall V. Noecker, of Michael Ference Jr., of the ,'iewpoint of the majority Detroit Dearborn of the incumbent Justices re- If You Approve of Past Supreme Court Decisions, If You Want a Change in Supreme Court Attitude, State Board of Education Gerald Tuchow, of Detroit U garding Michigan's Lerisla- James F. O'Neil, of Livonia r ture•. Then Vote For These Candidates Then Vote For These Candidates ------------------------------------------------- April I. 1!63 MICHIGAlC FARM NEWS Checking Wha. They Are Saying ••• President's Column EDITORIAL Rush For "New-Con" BY CARL B. RUDOW Talents at Work Tile Goal Is Control ".-'" Chief of L"\n~ln~ Bureau Recently we returned from the The. Detroit XewlI "American Heritage" tour, arrang- One thing about Agricultural Secretary Orville J;tOMEO,Feb. 23 - Allen R. Rush has had a revolution in ed by the Michigan Farm Bureau. Freeman, - he doesn't give up easily. Further, there is no beating around the bush with • his political thought because of Michigan's first Constitutional Convention in more than half \ The tour took us into the East- ern states where much of the history this man, for he has made it painfully plain what he a century. of this country was written. We intends to do. Back in the were reminded of many things that Walter Wightman days w hen happen,ed in those early days. Control farmers and farm production, that's Con - Con was what. a, dream or a . ' We were particularly remin'ded of the sacrifices bugaboo, de- pending on a and hardships of those early patriots who were will- That's the real reason back of President Ken- citizens' view- I ing to suffer rather than submit to tyranny. nedy's talk about "voluntary" farm programs in his point, Rush feared a con- message to Congress. But when the programs are vention effort ALLI';:-/ .... HUSH Wealthy men gave up fortunes. Others gave up examined, nothing has changed. Dig deeper and it to modernize the satisfaction and comforts of their homes. the state's basic law. becomes apparent that the word is out to soft-pedal All risked their li~es, and thousands paid the. the "supply-management" theories for a while, at Rush, a beef cattle and apple grower on some 600 acres of supreme sacrifice. The leaders would have been' least until after the wheat referendum. owned or rented land west of here, was uneasy like other hung as traitors had they not won out in the conflict This does not mean a change of tune, -' just a .rural residents. He felt ultra- I of the American Revolution . slight turn-down of volume. liberals would seize control of a Con-Con and destroy the In studying the history of these early settlement~, Nobody in government expected that farmers had safe-guards he wanted to re- tain. one thing is noticeable,-these people had the same much fight left. Softened 'by years of support pro- human characteristics evident today, the same grams, bedeviled by "farm leaders" who use micro- "1 thought a new constitu- tion would be written by labor strengths, the same weakness. scopic membership in attempts to speak for all of and I was afraid," he said. "We agriculture and choked by a VICIOUS cost-price rural people were worried You will remember how the Jamestown Colony about the preservation of squeeze, farmers were considered easy pickings by township and even county gov- at one time set up a common storehouse to which ernment. We worried about all brought their produce, 'to be doled out later to the controllers. loss of the 15-mill tax limita- tion and the exorbitant taxes each family as their needs required. The turn-down of the loaded Turkey Referendum we'might face: We were afraid was the first real signal that farmers might balk at the earmarking of highway They were quick to learn that the indolent ones and school funds would end." the bleakness of a government-managed future. Congress listened enough to turn down the 1962 Headers 'Write on Wheat Referendum When Michigan voten; adopt- ed the so - called gateway received as much as those who worked hard to fill the storehouse. The result was that 10 two years "Food and Farmer Control" Act, but just to make If you do not sign up and Dear Sir: amendment of 1960, changing the colony nearly starved to death. Many Important the referendum passes, you the ground rules for calling a sure they heard right, they passed a potential "mul- Questions Raised will still be able to raise as 1 am not sure of the right. to convention, and the. next spring The situation became so desperate that the Gov- vote on the wheat referendum. voted to call a convention into tiple-price, certificate plan" for wheat. Dear Editor: much wheat as your base, (the I thought we could sign up ernor issued an order that every man would, 15 acre small .. farm base)- existence, Rush still was pes- I should like to ask ques- and vote "NO" and then not They provided an escape hatch if fanners were tions regarding rules on the minus a ten per cent cut, and comply if it did pass. simistic. from then on, be entitled to the fruits of his own you will get no "certificates" really serious about wanting less governmerit in upcoming wheat referendum. and no price supports. If your He ran for election as a Con- labors. Gardens began to flourish and there was The word coming out of an their business. The escape hatch is the vote in the 1 am • a farm owner and wheat is sold, it will be ,at ASCS meeting yesterday says Con delegate, however, he said, an abundance for all.. operator of 160 acres. 1 have feed-grain prices, regardless that if we sign up we must to offer his bit of voting power coming wheat referendum. raised wheat on 15 acres for again, of qua1ity. comply. There are many of when the 144 delegates did This is only one example of the basic laws of the last five years. My actual us who have always stayed their work in Lansing's Civic Before the scheme can be put into effect by the With defeat of the referen- Center during more than seven human society. allotment is 7 acres. My ques- under the 15 acres who are Secretary, law requires that it be placed before tions are: Am I eligible to vote dum, the Secretary is still re- afraid of being stuck with months of deliberations. wheat growers, and receive a favorable vote by two. in the wheat referendum this quired to make price-support ASCS if we sign up. I would If we continue to take from those who have, and loans to "cooperating produc- Now that Con-Con's finished Spring? Will it be necessary like to know the straight of ,give to ~'veryone 'according to his needs regardless thirds of those voting. ers" at 50 per cent of parity .. product is in the hands' of .tl1:E7 for me to register at some this. voters at the April 1 election, I It is the one major weak spot in the Freeman' place or time before the date This is about $1.24 per bushel. Thank you, of whether he exp'ended any effort to get it, we I Rush is in a role far'different of actual voting? B. E. than the one he- once had. He's eventually break down the moral fiber of the whole plan. He has frantically tried to plug it by threats SUMMING UP: The refer- Barry County If I 'elect' to sign up to par- endum gives you and other a strong booster for the new of one-dollar wheat, and by using his hordes of eni~ constitution, a' speaker in its society. We destroy the incentive to' produce and ticipate in the control program wheat producers a chance to EDITOR'S NOTE: ployees to sell the program. if the referendum carries, does accept a bad deal with tem- behalf whenever he gets a to exert oneself. that mean the so-called '15 porarily attractive payment The straight of it is that the chance, a convert who believes By his own declaration, Agriculture Secretary free actes' is. eliminated for possibilities, (diversion pay- ASCS office is right. the document delegates wrote In the Parable of the Talents. which Christ used my part but not for others ments possible up to two . deserves the support of both Freeman has mobilized the full use of " ... all media years, etc.) or vote it down •....-:- If you sign up and the pro- ~u!al and urb~n citizens .. to teach this basic principle of society, the servant • I who did not elect to sign to and methods of communications .. ~direct mail and participate? and get a program tl1at really" grarrt passes, you must comply. who failed to put his talent to work and to m~ke it works for you, both now and Make no mistake, this program "'Ve delegates in the conven- personal contacts ... all outlets of the office of in- R.O.C. in the future. (See editorial.) is for keeps, and has some real tion preserved the better fea- produce, was condemned by his Mastel'. The talent formation, ... and those of the' ASCS, the Federal Montcalm County implications for the future. If tures of the old document and with which he had been entrusted wa..c;taken away .. EDITOR'S NOTE the referendum passes, it will made a lot of, improveme~ts." Extension Service, and other agencies ... " to in- . EDITOR'S NOTE: Yes, you are eligible to vote TO MRS. S. L. be the "law of the land" and you, and all other wheat He said urban residents can . from him and given to another whose talents had duce a "YES" vote in the forthcoming wheat refer- in the referendum,~providing How~lI, Michigan approve the document_ becau,se been put to work. , growers in the United States endum. you register when the Secre- In response to your question will live under it; whether you they will get greater repre- tary of Agriculture designates like it or not. sentation in the Legislature. If we expect to .pre.serve the heritage which our regarding the importance of' Farmers who believe that propagandizing by the time and place, and have a the coming wheat referendum : He added that' the Con-Con ap- ,early pioneers bought for us at such a sacrifice of "legal" interest in the crop. But not registering, - stay- portionment plan' protects rural government is dangerous to self-government, have Had your wheat allotment -here to consider are some ing home and not voting, is residents from urban domi- life and property, we will need to do a better job important facts behind the observed these antics with grimness. been more than 15 acres, you not the answer. In fact, it is nance. of teaching thrift to our gr,owing gex:'eration. actual vote. tlie worst possible thing you would be automatically reg- There are those who suggest that all that is in- istered. could. do if you are serious in "We h'ave an apportionment Two years ago plans were plan I think will stand up in We cannot live a life of ease and be a strong laid by officials and advisors your opposition to the pro- volved is a simple choice between two wheat pro- Remember, in the new law, .court," he said. "It's fair to the the old 55 million acre nation- in the USDA in Washington gram. peopJ-:. We have been told that hardship makes graDlS,-nothing more. Farmers know better. cities but it doesn't give every- al wheat allotment has been to bring practically all of the Read what 'another farm thing the AFL-CIO wanted." strong peopl~. It is going to take strong people and eliminated and' along with it products of agriculture under Were this true, there would be no need for the the 15 acre exemption. This is strict supply-management con- couple has to say about it.... leaders to guide this world from now on. - frantic flood of USDA booklets, leaflets, memor- true whether or not the refer; trol. We know that the coming WELCOMES CHANGE andums, films, tapes and speeches all In sup- endum is approved. vote on wheat will be more ,OPEN LETTER As a local policy-maker in It takes a lot of fortitude to be thankful for hard- than a mere vote for the plan' ships and the problems of life. Electing to sign up in order education', Rush is impressed port of the new wheat scheme. itself. It will be a signal for to be eligible to vote, means Regarding the wheat refer- with the new constitution's ar- more or for less of the same There would be no need for Secretary Freeman signing an agreement to parti- treatment in other farm com- endum vote, the proponents ticle on that field. One provi- \Ve are told that most of us are using only about cipate in tl)e program if the for the new wheat plan tell us sion enlarges the State Bo~rd to predict $1. wheat, and to state that a turn-down referendum passes. It does not modities. It will establish a they will get us more dollars of Education and makes the one per cent of the abilities we have. I like to think trend. state superintendent of public . of the referendum would result in "chaos for agri- mean that because you have for our crop. that these abilities which we have are ~od Given signed up, that you must vote I believe that the most im- instruction an appointive rath- culture." No need to pretend that Congress will re- for the program;-this is still But more dollars does not er than elective officer. Talents. portant question behind the fuse to write a better program. America, and what you do whole matter is "What will it necessarily mean more money. I • when you are alone in the do for farm incomes?" And. "Educators had asked for I am also sure that if we put our abilities to work, All these tactics sug2est the desperation of a man The government program that plan for years," he said. , polling booth is your own bus- what will it do for them in the will be very costly to the tax- other talents will be added to them as in the parable. "As a matter of fact, Demo- about to lose a big battle, and that battle has little to iness. Many wheat growers long run? Flat statements have payer and every farmer's in- cratic leaders did, too-before Wouldn't you hate to be like the man with the one plan to register in order to been made that it will maintain do with a simple choice b~tween two programs. come will be affected by tRe the convention. The plan to I make their positive "NO" vote high farm incomes. How can cost: For 30 years we have talent who had it taken away because he didn't use make the state board a coor- count. it? feared to trust in market de- dinating and planning agency The choice, - the only real choice, is between it? If you register, and the ref- mand to establish wheat price. for all public education is good. the original goal of supply-management .control of erendum is approved, you will Net farm income is depend- Are we ever going to be brave So is the advisory board for ent on a number of things. Re- • enough to depend on demand community colleges, which are If we are using only one per cent of our total abil- all agriculture by government, and the free-market be subject to the same strict ducing it to simple arithmetic controls that apply to larger for price again or would we growing rapidly and need a ities, what would happen to the world if we began system. you have a volume of products rather continue to live in the separate group to study their growers. You will be given t01sell at a certain price. You using two, or even four per cent of our capabilities? That's why the referendum is so important. "certificates" on a percentage fear of the past? problems." have to subtract your costs of This human mechanism is a wonderful machine if of your wheat allotment, based production. It is all right to fear some- Once farmers have made their choice clear, Con- on "normal yield" as ascer- PRAISES MACKIE' thing, but let us fear the right we can only learn to use it. gress will back them. tained by your ASCS office. The program in,'olved would thing. We should fear the con- The remainder of your crop cut the acreage of wheat grow- tinuing growing bureaucracy "That takes the department W.W. That's why, farm leaders say a "No" vote in the can be sold at no higher than as much out of politics as is ers (reduced national allot- that a "yes" vote brings. More the current feed-grain prices, po~sible," Rush said. "We've referendum is a vote for a free-market system. ment, spreading of the allot- and more controls and super- regardless of the wheat qual- always had good elective high- ment to hundreds of thousands vision would be placed on us M.W. ity. way commissioners. Mac k i e of farms that become eligible under the law.)' Your right to and it is time to be aware that once our selling is out of our (John C. Mackie, Democratic state highway commissioner) What is Plumbicare? Mictugan hum News Michigan Farm Bureau sell at the favorable support price is limited (certificates). The C.C.C. takes a share of the i hands then it is not a very long ~tep before .our buying can be controlled also. has done a good job but we may not always get that kind of a man elected in a political Plumbicare is a plan by which we can save through President W. W. WIghtman .. tabUil!l~ .January 12. 1121. Fennvl11e, R-I national marketing quota, way. Social Security for our ol~~age~Iumbing bills. V.-Prea. Dale Dunckel which must be subtracted from As to a price collapse in case BDtere4 .. aecond cla.u matter the referendum does not carry, ,JanUU7 12. 1t%3. at the poetofflce at Wl11lamston. R-I what the farmer can sell. Any "The man at the head of the It is a known fact that pe~ple over sixty-five have CbaJ'lotte. IrUchlgan. under the Act Sec',.-Mgr. __ C. E. Prentice, Okemoa wheat that exceeds the certifi- remember we still have a Con- 'department should be chosen 01 Marcb I. 187•. DIRECTORS BY DISTRICTS cate quota would have to be gress that can present a better for his ability to build roads, more plumbing trouble than do younger people. 1-Max K. Hood ..__ Paw Paw, R-t Publwhe4 monthl,., first da,.. b,. I-Wilbur H. Smith, Burlington, R-1 sold at feed grain prices. So plan. Besides the President not get votes." Mlcb\c&R FarD1 Bureau at Ita pub- I-Al1en F. Rush __Lake Orion. R-2 your average price would be and the Secretary of Agricul- Under the Plumbicare plan, all of the plumbing lIc&tJon oftlce at 114 E. Lovett St., ~Elton R Smlth ....Caledonla, R-l l-Dale Dunckel-Williamston, R-l "watered down" as applying to ture desire to remain in office. Democrats have argued that CbarloU .. )(Ieh\c&n. S-Ward G. Hodge. __ Snover, R-t bills of those over sixty-five would be paid. The 1-Guy C. Freebom Hart. R-t the total crop. And don't for- the Con-Con proposal on high- ailtortal aDC! ceneral omcee. 4000 The farm vote is smaller way taxes, which shall be ear- whole thing would be fi~anced by Social Security. North Oc'aDd RiTer Ave., LalUllnc. 8-Lloyd Shanllel .. Wheeler. !t-l get the compulsory land retire- '-Eugene Roberta_Lake elt,., R-t than former days but he is a marked for highway purposes )(~ PoIIt Otflce Box "0. Tele- to-Edgar DIa.mond.__ ....Alpena, R-S ment in all this. big buyer of goodS and if this We all know that many .senior citizens are poverty: ~oae x.a.-1nc IVanhoe 1-~'11 Ex. ll-Edmund Sager 8tephellaOa "as defined by law," is a weak- buying is curtailed by an in- jUt DIRECTORS AT LARa. The most unfortunate thing, come collapse it would rock ening provision. Without the stricken, and we would not want them to be faced by .... 4 aotleee of eh~ of a4d,... Anthony Kreiner Brown City to me, is that the farmer's wel- phrase, "as defined by law," a =.. rona N78 OC' J'ona 3511 to Kleh- hnD Nil'" edltortal otflce at 'I. 0. ....... ~ a. JiISob.JpL ~UR~OSE 01' 'ARM Dean Pr14ceon __ Konqromer:r, R-1 Walter W~bt",.n 1l'ennY11l.. R-t fare has been made a partisan political issue. The issue is not clear into the White House. As citizens with citizenship in our highway purpose was deter- mined in the courts rather than staggering plumbing bills in their twilight years. BUREAU Re~nUq politics. It is prosperity or land of the U.S.A., the small in the Legislature. If we can unite our brethren in Washington and Editor WOMEN lira. ~ur OF F'ARM Mu1r BUREAU Gra.llt, R-I poverty for the farmer. Politi- and big grower should get out .. ~"'" L. woell force passage of Plumbicare, the way will be clear for The pul'JlOM of thle A_la. cians grind political axes. and vote NO in the wheat ref- "I can't be disturbed about ',dlll .~ I• cenb a year tlon ehall be the ad"ancement RepruenUq of our membere' Int.,...b .du. F'ARM BUREAU YOUNG ~.O~L. Their own axes come first- erendum. the change," Rush said, "This Electricare; Autaeare, Teeveecare, and then the ulti- catlonally, 1.1l1e'atl".I)' and .Jam.. 8pe.r'b_CauoPGUI. R-t the farmer's real welfare is Enoch and l'larian Carlson is a place in which I can have "".41 A~II 1, 1'63 No.4 economlcall)'. Bt. I, Alto, Michigan confidence in the Legislature." mate goal of our Welfare State, Embalmicare. somewhere down. the l1De. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS A o r i l 1 . 1963 THREE "The Referee is Taking Sides" in Referendum Decision, Shuman Says Better Informed Taxpayers New Tax Statements T A X S T A T E M E N T Declares Tremendous Pressure is "Farm Bureau will recom- Are Helpful Idea mend the enactment of legis- C I T I Z E N T O W N S H I P Affront to All American Farmers lation to provide that: (1) Did your tax statement show County Fiscal Year - January 1 to D e c e m b e r 31 wheat allotments and market- the information contained in The tremendous pressure being brought by the Ad- ing quotas shall be terminated Mary D o e , Township T r e a s u r e r the sample printed nearby? December 1, 1962 ministration on farmers to vote for Secretary Free- beginning with the 1964 crop; Most probably not, — some (2) the support price shall be T h e s u m s t a t e d b e l o w Is for t a x e s a s s e s s e d upon t h e f o l l o w i n g described property man's wheat certificate plan this spring is an affront to show a portion of it, but few if in said Towaship, Everybody's County, Michigan set at the higher of the aver- any, show all they could. If the traditional American sense of fair play, according age world price of wheat dur- they did, you as taxpayer ing the preceding three mar- would not only know how to Charles B. Shuman, president of the American Farm l r CITIZEN T A X P A Y E R , JOHN F A R M E R SEC. 35 T 3 N , R 3 E keting years, or 50 percent of much tax is levied by each unit TOWNSHIP Bureau Federation. parity, with premiums a n d dis- of government, but you could R U R A L V I L L E , MICHIGAN E 1 / 2 Of N E 1 / 4 80A counts to reflect the demand to a greater degree, be your Shuman pointed out that when Congress author- for milling and baking quality; own assessor. ized the national wheat referendum it was for the pur- (3) wheat producers shall have V A L U A T I O N MILLAGE X S T A T E E Q U A L I Z E D V A L U A T I O N • TAX an opportunity to participate pose of allowing farmers to make their own choice as VALUATION IS KEY in a sound cropland retirement to whether or not they wanted a wheat certificate plan. program on a voluntary basis, How? Look at the columns Assessed Allocated Millage Special Voted Millage and (4) no CCC wheat shall be under "Valuation." The as- V a l u a t i o n jc within 15 m i l l l i m i t - a b o v e 15 m i l l 1 m i t - sold for unrestricted domestic Equalization Col- PAY USDA Out of Role legislation for wheat is neither sessed ($4,300 in the sample) is F a c t o r for lection use at less than 115 percent of THIS necessary or feasible this year." CHARLES SHUMAN only the beginning of a chain Township ' Mills Tax Mills Tax Fee AMOUNT? "I think that Congress envi- the support price. of events leading ultimately to 2. 87 e q u a l s County O p e r a t i o n 5 $ 61.70 Special Sch. Oper. 2 $ 24.68 the nation I .'t" serving over 88000 members, will attend thi~ event which managers and directors will be on the 3-day agenda. never seen ... drunken until he came to this country. person Birthday 'lJuncheon Featured by United Cooperatives " Unico "Paint School" COLOR TEST PANELS, - used in "paint schools" conducted for staff persons of member-companies, are examined by the touring group. Color shadings are shown and best application is studied. personnel recently allended the sessions .• Michigan Farm Bureau Services ~ >.1. The Barry County Farm Bu- reau Women's Committee cently hosted a "Birthday Lun.- cheon" with nearly 200 people paying •. a-Jlpenny-per-year" re- of and Mrs. Lloyd trip to Europe. The scene of this successful ev.e.nt was the newly remodel- • Gaskill of his NOW • • • from Farm Bureau Services a Completely their ages. ed dining room of the Barry , County Farm Bureau Building. 'J The guests inserted this The remodeling of the base- "fee" into a beautifully-decor- . ment into a dining' room has ated artificial cake located at been the number-one project "Bigger and better yields the head of the cafeteria line and were then served a hot 'of the Barry County Women during the past year., ,Automated meal, complete \vith real birth- from well-drained fields day cakes, at tables designated and decorated according to After many hours of work, with some donating labor and others money,-and some con- months. will quickly pay for Featured on the program tributing an .excellent meeting place for county Farm Bur~au activities. both,-the result is was a presentation of color my concrete drain tile!" slides and narration FENCE RIGHT by Mr. l\lrs. Billie Hoort, • No. 4 chairman, this energetic group of ladies . has several other projects to their credit, inciul1ing the do- nation of money to the Barry reports that District HOG HOUSE County School for Retarded Children, and some kitchen utensils to the Y~lCA Camp at Algonquin Lake.' I [~m"""":I"!11I11"""""II""'IIIII"MI'!III1I";IIII1III11II1"1II1111111111111111111"1I11! 1I111"IIIU'~ In Memoriam Built to M.S.U. Standards ESl\10ND the (Following WHISENNAND death of Es. :.:_~=====_ Available mond member Bureau Van Buren ization. Whisennand, of the Community adopted county, Almena the the respected Group Farm organ. following. of ~ ~ ~ Only Thru Your Certified A.B.C. dealers FARMERS EVERYWHERE tell th~ same story. dividends from farm land made more pr~ductive Big ;t~~~~:i!:~i~~:~i like to express its sense of personal loss in the death of = I=~====;_ 100 Hog Unit on Your Leveled Site Plus freight aD Equipment Esmond Whisennand on with drainage lines of concrete tile! Increased crop February 7, 1963, and its ap- yields-more usable acres-extra profits the first year that often pay the whole cost of the drainage WITH preciation of his efforts on behalf of the Almena Farm 200 Hog Unit system. Then too, good drainage lets you plant Bureau and the Van Buren on Your Leveled Site Plus freight aD Equipmut earlier, cuts losses from soil erosion. And when your lines are concrete tile, you can depend on good service. Concrete tile are designed UNILITE@ County Farm Bureau. uinely Mr. Whisennand was gen- interested in the ~". Larger Sizes AvaHabJe for extra-high strength. They resist frost and freez- Farm Bureau organization ~ ing. You'll find concrete tile-made to the high~t RAIL STEEL and was a sincere spokes- I AUTOMATIC Feeding System quality standards-are being produced right in man for its beliefs and polic- your town or a nearby community. And the people FENCE POSTS ies. He held various offices AUTOMATIC Watering System who make the tile will be glad to recommend a con. in the Almena Group and The cream of Michigan's' pole-type build .. tractor to install them for you. Next time you build fence, served as Chairman for two 'E AUTOMATIC Manure Disposal do it the easy, economical, years. He also acted on sev- ~ ing contractors erect all Farm Bureau ABC eral County Farm Bureau ~ permanent way, with all the ~ Ventilated and Insulated Building Committees. ~ Modern equip- advantages offered by € buildings. In addition, the materials are ment and concrete UNlLITES ... In gratitude for Mr. ~ drain tile of uni- REFLECfORIZED for Safety warranted for 30 years. Build the best • Slotted Floor • form size an-d Whisennand's service to our !==== SAFE from Fire, Rot, Termites organization and commun- _ shape make fast and easy work of ONLY UNILlTES ARE ity, be it therefore resolved 1= ••• build , Farm Bureau. Aluminum Klad.Lined Inferior FINISHED WITH ~ P ••• __• __••• __•• __.- •• _•• _. __• __..... ~ laying trouble-free that this, expression of ap- _ Sunset Red Enamel i!J,l!I!1!J drainage lines. DRIVE! No dig, backfill,tamp preciation be sent to his ~ MAIL THIS COUPON TODAY! .. ••• OUTLASTS WOOD; family, to the Bureau, Van, Buren Farm Modernization Dept. CLIP-MAil TODAY Cheaper too County Farm to the _ !======= Michigan Farm Bureau, and Farm Bureau Servic;es, Inc. PORTLAND Stoddard CEMENT ASSOCIATION Building, lansing 23, Michigan EASY TO PULL and Move HOLDS WIRE TIGHT UNILlTE Quality Guaranteed that it be included in the " P.O. Box 960, Lansing, Mich • • •• A national organization to Improve and extend the uses 01 concrete Please send Iree booklet, U Sel Your Sights on Increased Pro{its. U Available throughout Michigan from ~:~~~~lg. minutes ,of RespectfUlly presented, this __== 1== Farm Bureau Send me Complete HOG HOUSE Details ••• •• DJ Also send material on subjects J've listed: NAME ,•••". ----..... __...,.. __ _ _ ........ Almena Farm Bureau FARM BUREAU Resolutions Committee \ Services, Inc• ADDRESS _. --..-.. , ~.-..... •• SERVICES, INC. I 1\Irs. Francis Finch •• ST. OR R. NO . CITY STATE LANSING, MICHIGAN 1\Irs. Willard Rumsey Estelle Vermeulen L~NSING, MIC:HIGAN' ............................... ~ .... ~• I SIX April I, 1SW MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Rural Safety Expert Drivers Needed $10,000 Sweepstakes Winner Named Council Meet Techniques of Experts Save Lives The follmviiiK are r.-nuuks l>v Ray Radiffan, Safety Kngineer for Farm Mutual Insurance, as made on the i~ station, Michigan Farm Bureau Emergency Trip Pays The Michigan Farm Bureau, radio network program, "Farm Bureau at work." These comments were later t-e-broadcaat on a nationwide network of 450 stations, as part of Th« » e x t time you have a one of 35 interested volunteer the program "Across The Land." b r e a k d o w n and quick trip for groups, took part in the annual "Although most of us w o u l d agree that w e don't ex- r e p a i r s , r e m e m b e r wnat hap- meeting of the Michigan Rural Safety Council, held on the actly drive i i k e the e x p e r t s ' — w e still t h i n k w e d o p e n e d t o F a r m Bureau mem- Michigan State University b e r Donald Smith of rural Ad- campus, February 14, 1963. p r e t t y well. dison. " T r u e , in m o s t cases w e d o drive fairly well, b u t From its first statewide be- An emergency trip to ginnings 16 years ago, the m o s t of u s w o u l d admit t h a t there still is p l e n t y of s h a r p e n his chain saw resulted Council has moved a long way m Smith's winning a grand r o o m for i m p r o v e m e n t . W h y then, d o n ' t w e c o m p a r e "from its single "Farm Work" s w e e p s t a k e s prize worth $10.- program. Currently there are o u r driving h a b i t s with t h e t e c h n i q u e s of t h e e x p e r t s ? 000. E a r l i e r the lucky farmer PRIMARY DISTRICT SCHOOLS.—are awarded certificates four standing committees of the other person. He antici- h a d registered in a national which include farm work, for work in the Fire Safety project sponsored by the Michigan "Professional Types" Rural Safety Council. Left to right. Council president. Leslie pates the worst. He is prepared. contest conducted by the Mc- home safety, rural fire safety, "Who are they? They in- He remains defensive at all Culloch Chain Saw Company. and rural traffic safety. Silvernale; vice-president, Francis Bust, and Secretary, Dr. clude bus and truck drivers, times. Now, h e h a s a choice from four Richard Pfisler complete certificates awarded to 991 primary salesmen and others that use g r o u p s of prizes valued at $10,- The Rural Fire Safety Com- "Driving in the future is part district schools that participated. the roads day in, day out, in a of the 'expert' attitude. Haz- 000. mittee, headed by Francis professional capacity; Of course eluded samples of student par- ards, real or potential, cross- Bust, MFB Mutual Insurance ested groups throughout Mich- some who do this are not ex- roads, side roads, unusual con- A g r a d u a t e of Michigan Company Fire - Safety En- ticipation material—fire safety igan. perts, but the majority of these State University in Agricul- ditions of any kind, these are gineer, recently completed a songs to learn, cartoons and This highly informative film drivers are tops. all considered. t u r e , S m i t h is a long-time THE SURPRISED WINNER—of the $10,000 grand prize in fire safety project involving posters to be drawn, stories to show package, complete with "Here are some of the prac- m e m b e r of the Michigan Farm 991 primary district schools in write, and home inspections. 35 slides, script and discussion "Only fish travel in schools the McCulloch Chain S a w sweepstakes gels the good news. tices that place these men in —riot the professional driver. B u r e a u . T h e Smith's have four 47 counties. Each participating school was questions is also available to the 'expert' class: They are sons, all ©f whom are growing Don Smith of rural Addison, talks over the prize selection with He gets out of the pack as awarded a certificate upon county Farm Bureaus from the defensive. They drive for the u p in the 4-H movement and J e r r y Langford. (center) Michigan distributor, and dealer Hor- The project centered around completion of the project. quick as he can,—generally by MFB Information Division. future. They refuse to 'tail- expect to remain active in ace Butcher, (right) in Manitou Beach where Smith registered a teacher packet outlining t h e slowing down, or leaving the material to be covered, and in- A nationally developed slide- Officers elected to the Mich- gate.' They avoid the 'pack,' road for a rest or 'milk-break.' farming. for the contest. and they keep their vehicles in film presentation, made in co- igan Rural Safety Council for One mistake by one driver i n operation with the Automotive the coming year a r e : Leslie R. perfect condition. a pack of cars can bring a Safety Foundation and the Na- Silvernale, MSU professor, "A defensive driver thinks bloody tangle of flesh and FARMERS PETROLEUM tional Safety Council, has been President; Francis Bust, Vice- ahead to anticipate the actions steel, in a flash. available from the Rural Traf- President; and Dr. Richard fic Safety Committee to inter- Pfister, Executive Secretary. The "New-Con" and Michigan Highways One of the most ridiculous charges made by those opposing "New-Con" is that Michigan roads will suf- fer through legalized raids on all motor vehicle taxes. The F A C T is that gas and weight taxes continue to be earmarked for highway purposes. T h e only change is that a highway purpose may be defined by law rather than b y the Highway Commissioner. "UNANIMOUS SUPPORT" income and it totals nearly 2Y2 This particular provision had billion dollars! This is not all a l m o s t unanimous support —in addition, taxpayers will have to pay off over Vz billion Assistant Treasurer Retires March 1 when adopted by the conven- tion delegates on the second dollars of bonds outstanding EMPLOYEE RETIRES,—after 38 years of service to Farm reading (the last time when in- as of June 30, 1962. The grand Bureau Companies. Gilbert, ("Gib") Griswold retired from his dividual sections were voted total is,nearly 3 billion dollars. position as Assistant Treasurer, March 1. Pictured with him are, on). Neither is this the whole (from left) Clarence Prentice, Secretary-Manager, Michigan Farm Only six voted against the story. The Highway Depart- Bureau; Griswold, Leon Monroe. MFB Treasurer, and Maynard provision, three Democrats ment's study on the needs of Brownlee, General Manager of Farm Bureau Services, Inc. The and three Republicans. Why Michigan's highways for the Farm Bureau Companies and employees honored Griswold with all the hue and cry now about period of 1960-1980 calls for an a party and gift of golf bag and cart. "save our roads?" Should not expenditure of 11 billion dol- the legislature have some lars. authority and responsibility to « determine proper highway use It is estimated that existing tax sources will provide only YOUR FARM BUREAU DEALER of taxpayers' money? fllbei -. *'i • 8.1 billion dollars, leaving a The legislature has the re- gap of 2.9 billion dollars which according to the accompany- IS YOUR sponsibility for raising taxes for highway use. The amount ing fiscal study, must be raised of taxpayer money used for by increasing present highway 1-STOP CENTER highway purposes in Michigan user taxes and increasing "non- in the last five years is nothing user" taxes for highway pur- short of astounding! Gas and poses. This can only mean a weight taxes have amounted to step backward by increased more than $1,890,600,000, Fed- property taxes. eral taxpayer money for state The new C o n s t i t u t i o n primary roads $121,316,000 and FOR RETAINS all earmarking of Federal tax money for the in- terstate system $302,729,000. funds for highway purposes and in addition, assures the Add these together with taxpayer that they will be pro- • Supplemental Nitrogen other miscellaneous sources of perly used as provided by law. Farm Chemicals • Mixed Fertilizers Michigan Certified Hybrid Seed Corn Genesee Women Hear "Lenore" FARM BUREAU'S IMPROVED Speak For New Constitution SPECIAL "Save Our Roads, Eat Grapefruit?" REAR TRACTOR "Mrs. George Romney verbally spanked oppon- ents of the proposed state Constitution for what she CORN called abusing and distorting the truth and twisting words and meanings to suit their purpose," said the STARTER TIRE SALE Flint Journal reporting on her recent appearance at a meeting sponsored by the Genesee County Farm Bureau Women. LARGE CROWD PRESENT Mrs. Otto Tara, Genesee Wo- men's C h a i r m a n , and Mrs. formula which divides the dis- trict 80 per cent on population and 20 per cent on area is con- stitutional. FERTILIZER FOR BEST BUY only $ Edna Tiedeman, vice-chair- "Michigan has the opportun- MORE 82? man, report that 250 people at- ity to be a leader among the tended the meeting. In addition states in self-development by Our once-a-year sale . . . on this rugged 6- to Mrs. Romney, special guests adopting the new Constitu- included Ward G. Dexel of the tion," Mrs. Romney said. "It IMPROVED ply tyrex cord tire. Comparable low prices on all other sizes too. Don't miss it. Flint and Genesee County New Constitution Committee, and Mrs. Elly Peterson, Vice Chair- man of the Republican State would take a century to try to amend the present Constitution to add the good proposals con- PROFIT WITH 1. TO PRODUCE FASTER START 12—13.6 x 38 size, 6-pIy Central Committee. tained in the new document." — — PLUS TAX The delegates wrote the Con- 2. DEEPER GREEN SOLD ONLY THROUGH FARMERS PETROLEUM DEALERS AND DIRECT DISTRIBUTION AGENTS The Governor's wife called attention to billboards along Michigan highways read: "Save our Roads, Vote which stitution for everyone in Mich- igan, she declared. "If it is partisan, then it is evil. If it is LESS 3. COLOR EARLIER not as good for the Demon- MATURITY No on the New Constitution," and asked "what has this to do with the n e w Constitution? They might as well say, 'Save cratic party as it is for the Republicans, then it will not be a document that will live." LABOR 4. MORE PROFIT PER ACRE BEST BUY IN our roads—eat apples or grape- fruit.' — It would make as She pointed to the growing Michigan Certified Hybrid Seed Corn can increase your list of non-partisan groups REPLACEMENT TIRES much sense." which are supporting the pro- yield. T w e l v e varieties to f i t every g r o w e r ' s need . . . developed f o r a n d adapted t o Michigan soils a n d c l i m a t e . Sale prices on Unico front tractor tires. Michigan's super highways posed Constitution as proof P l a n t the best a n d f e r t i l i z e w i t h t h e best . . . F a r m B u r e a u . Check our complete line of truck a n d are being built as part of the that it was not written in be- automobile tires. federal interstate highway sys- half of one party. "These groups have studied the pro- SEE Y O U R L O C A L F A R M B U R E A U D E A L E R FOR O T H E R tem, she explained, and roads posed Constitution and have POPULAR ANALYSIS A N D A COMPLETE LINE OF FARM are being built with SO per found it to be an improvement C H E M I C A L S A N D SEED. cent federal funds. over the • existing one—and 4000 N. GRAND RIVER BEST BUY IN Of the reapportionment pro- would not be supporting it if LANSING, MICHIGAN UNICO BATTERIES visions which opponents con- demn, Mrs. Romney pointed out that the proposed doc- they did not believe it would strengthen the state," stated Mrs. Romney. FflFRl BWEflU Sure starts everytimel It's a rugged, ument gives Genesee, Wayne, trouble-free battery, built with extra Oakland and Macomb counties Adoption of the new Consti- heavy, full-size plates. It's a real 70 p e r cent more represent- tution, she declared, is "vital" "power p l a n t " ! to the future development of ation. She expressed the belief that the Senate-apportionment Michigan. XT 1 jf~» MICHIGAN FARM NEWS April 1. 1963 SEVEW SEVtn Hospital Ward Youthpower Congress ^p r n u ,, Is "Adopted" Teenagers To Gather \ will be the guest of a company n for the day t o study its fun- : rami Bureau InsuranceMeeting Holds In planning their program Twelve young people from Michigan will be attending the ctions. Tours will range all the way from the Chicago Stock- yards to the American Medical Annual "State-Wide" for 1963, the Kalkaska County National Youthpower Congress in Chicago, Illinois, March 27- Association. Research, manu- Record Crowd Attends F a r m Bureau Insurance; Wal- Farm Bureau Women voted to ter Wightman, president, 30. The delegates represent facturing, storage, wholesaling, continue a worthwhile project Michigan F a r m Bureau; J i n leaders of youth organizations promotion, etc. will all be dis- in which they have participat- More than 500 agents a n d Erskine, Lenawee county in Michigan or have been cussed. ed for the past three years,— wives, county presidents a n d agency manager; Ken Cassens, the "adoption" of a ward a t active in local Youthpower ac- wives, county secretaries and tivities. County Companies, Blooming- the Traverse City State Hospi- Highlights of the Congress husbands, a n d Farm Bureau ton, Illinois; a n d Bob Richards, tal. will be a presentation entitled, board members gathered at,the The Youthpower Congress former Olympic pole vault "A Dramatic S t u d y of the Soc- Jack Tar Hotel in Lansing for This project has involved all brings together teenagers from champion. ial, Economic, a n d Nutritional the 1963 F a r m Bureau Insur- community groups of t h e Kal- all over the United States to Importance of America's Food ance Statewide Meeting, kaska Farm Bureau as each discuss food, and learn of Ivan Allison, sales manager, S-pply." Charles B. Shuman, March 7. presented awards to agents for takes a turn at providing treats careers in the food industry. President of t h e American of cakes and cookies for the They spend much of the v four outstanding performances d u r - F a r m Bureau Federation and ing 1962. T h e company's " P a c e patients. At Christmas time, the days in discussion groups to the National Food Conference, Farm Bureau Women send learn more from each other Setter" Life trophy went to will take part i n this program. Norman Lohr of Monroe coun- cards, each personally signed and from outstanding leaders as though coming from a from education and the food ty. Lohr was also honored for friend, with a small gift such industry. These twelve delegates will issuing over $1 million of life as handkerchiefs and ball point pass on their newly acquired insurance during the year. 1963 American Farm Bureau Officers and Board pens. Serving the refreshments An important part of t h e knowledge t o approximately and helping in any other w a y Conference will b e tours to 100 young people during the The "Top Agency" Life OFFICIAL PORTRAIT,—of the AFBF Board of Directors. Pictured are the 29 farm leaders "Michigan Youthpower Con- trophy went to J i m Erskine of possible at the Christmas party various food industries in t h e who direct the operation of t h e nation's largest farm organization. Farm Bureau. Included, (sec- has brought the Farm Bureau Chicago area. .Each delegate gress" to be held April 20. Lenawee county. Eight agency ond row, third from right,) is Walter Wightman, president of the Michigan Farm Bureau. Wight- Women in closer contact with managers received a w a r d s for man was recently re-elected to his fourth two-year term on the American board. Pictured are: the people for whom they a r e having agencies that reached (First Row Sealed, Left to Right)—Charles Marshall, Boswell Stevens, Roger Fleming, Walter L. Randolph, Charles B. Shuman, Mrs. Haven Smith, Louis Rozzoni, and Allen Lauterbach. creating a happier holiday. I n addition to their adoption District Meeting all five production objectives for 1962. They were Wendell Smith, Calhoun county; B o b (Second Row, Left to Right)—Marvin Morrison, Olen Monsees, William Kuhfuss, William E. Realizing the importance of reau's legislative staff as one JIM E R S K I N B Nelson, Jackson county; J i m of a ward, the Kalkaska Wo- Bensley, L. L. Lovell, Walter C. Peirce, E. H. Finlayson, Paul Nay, Lewis Munn. Walter Wight- men have contributed books, being informed voters on April of the speakers, music furnish- Erskine, Lenawee county; M a x man, G. A. Biggs, Harry L. Brown. magazines, and clothing to t h e 1st, the Isabella County F a r m ed by Central Michigan Uni- A special feature of the day Bixler, Livingston county; (Third Row, Left to Right)—Henry F . Wilson, Jack Welch, George Doup, Keith Wallace, E. hospital in general. Along with Bureau Women scheduled their versity, u foreign student pres- was recognition of twenty-six Wilbur Lohr, Monroe c o u n t y ; ' Howard Hill, Lloyd Sommerville, A. V. Smoot, B. C. Mangum, and the 1962 Young People's other groups, the County F a r m M a r c h meeting one week entation, apd others," said county Farm Bureau presidents Gerrit Elzinga, Ottawa county; chairman. Bob McLain. Bureau h a s donated money for earlier than usual a n d featured Mrs. O'Brien. who attended the meeting. and Junior Clemens, A r e n a c , a n e w church that will be built a speaker on New-Con. The meeting is scheduled for Each president was presented Iosco, a n d Roscommon coun- on the State Hospital grounds. Mrs. Edmund O'Brien, Is- April 10 at t h e Central Mich- with a beautiful desk p e n set ties. igan University Center in Mt. which displays t h e new F a r m 'Farm Bureau a t Work' A better understanding a n d knowledge of what personal visits mean to the patients will prompt t h e women to continue abella Women's Secretary, r e - ports that plans for the District 8 spring meeting are in process. "This promises to be a very in- teresting meeting with Robert Pleasant beginning at 10:00 a.m. Isabella, t h e county," extends a cordial in- vitation to all District 8 Farm "hostess Bureau Insurance emblem. Appearing on the program were N. L. Vermillion, admin- Pete Sackett, Kalamazoo county agency manager r e - ceived the 1962 Distinguished Listed are radio stations carrying Farm Bureau's weekly 15-minute variety broad- their good work. Mrs. Dorothy Sales award. Smith of Michigan F a r m Bu- Bureau ladies. istrative vice-president for casts on a regular basis. Tune in, — let your local station know that you appreciate Hendricks of Kalkaska, r e - this fine public service programming. ports, "We feel very humble farm Bureau Market Place and only wish we could do Adrian; Dial 1490 WABJ Coldwater; Dial 1590 WTVB Lapeer; Dial 1230 WMPC more. It is always a privilege Saturday 12:35 p.m. Saturday 6:15 a.m. Monday 6:00 p.m. to be able to help those in Albion; Dial 1260 WALM Detroit; Dial 760 WJR Lapeer; Dial 1530 WTHM , need." Thursday, 6:15 a.m. Announced Locally Wednesday 11:45 a.m. Other programs on the Try A 2 5 Word Classified A d for $ 1 Alma; Dial 1280 WFYC agenda for the year include: SPECIAL RATE to Farm Bureau members: 25 words for $1 each edition. Additional words 5 cents each Dowagiac; Dial 1440 WDOW Ludington; Dial 1450 WKLA the Farm Bill, Education, J u - Saturday Farm Program Saturday 12:15 p.m. per edition. Figures like 12 or $12.50 count as one word. NON-MEMBER advertisers: ' 0 cents per word venile Delinquency and "School 6:30 to 7:00 a.m. East Lansing; Dial 870..WKAR Saturday 7:00 p.m. Dropout," First Aid and Home edition. Two or more editions take rate of 8 cents per word per edition. All classified ads are cash with order. Alpena; Dial 1450 WATZ Manistee; Dial 1340 WMTE Saturday 10:30 a.m. Nursing, Medicare and many BABY CHICKS 18 FOR SALE 25 Plants & Flowers 38 WOMEN Monday'6:30 a.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. Escanaba; Dial 680 WDBC others. The women also plan a Ann Arbor; Dial 1290 WOIA Marinette,Wis. Dial 570 WMAM tour of the Wurtsmith Air W E A V E R U G S — M a k e Good P r o - Saturday 11:35 a.m. WHY P A T MORE? Save expensive LIME, MA ItL, F E R T I L I Z E R SWEET POTATO PLANTS—Guar- Saturday 6:45 a.m. Friday 11:55 a.m. Force Base some time in J u n e . agent c o m m i s s i o n s by mail. Compare S P R E A D E R . I) c u b i c yard capacity. anteed Allgolds, "Bunch," Portorlcos, f i t s — N o e x p e r i e n c e n e c e s s a r y ! Free Fremont; Dial 1550 WSHN Redyam, Goldrush, Centennial, N a n - c a t a l o g , s a m p l e card, a n d low price* Ann Arbor; Dial 1050....WPAG A year-round effort to bring as the records, your choice 4 Great On cab-ovi-r l - t o n tandem drive cyhall, Y e l l o w y a m . Prompt s h i p m e n t s . o n carpet warp, r u g filler, l o o m s , Thursday 7:20 a.m. • Announced Locally Menominee; Dial 1340..WAGN Franchisee! Strain Cross L e g h o r n s - Chevrolet. special v a l u e f e a t u r e s ; 9- many women as possible to the W a r r e n - D a r b y ; Ideal; S t o n e ; C a m e - h.p. air cooled s p r e a d e r engine. H i - 200—$1.00; 500—$1.75; 1,000—$3.00. parts, i n e x p e n s i v e b e a m counter. If Battle Creek; Dial 930....WBCK Gaylord; Dial 900 WATC Saturday 6:15 a.m. ron. Baby c h i c k s , s t a r t e d P u l l e t s . F r e e speed spreader, V - b e l t driven. C o m - Sunshine P l a n t Co., Gleason. T e n n . y o u h a v e loom—advise make, w e a v i n g Thursday noon monthly meetings completes overnight delivery. Postcard brings plete new truck motor, low mileage. (3-3t-25p) S3 w i d t h please. Or. R u g C o m p a n y, Farm Bureau Featurettes Midland; Dial 1490 WMDN D e p t . 3377, Lima, Ohio. (3-2t-41b) 38 Grand Rapids; WGRD their action-packed program. free literature. D i r k s e L e g h o r n F a r m , T w o rebuilt transmissions, n e w radi- Monday thru Friday 12:35-1:00 Box 169N, Zeeland, Michigan. ator. N e w hydro-matic brakes. Six Saturday 6:30 a.m. 25A Poultry Equipment WANTED Battle Creek; Dial 1400..WELL Dial 1410 Saturday 6:40 a.m. (4-lt-43b) 3 n e w tires, ottiers g o o d . C a b in e x t r a good shape. This is a very usable 46A Greenville; Dial 1380 W P L B Otsego; Dial 980 WDMC truck for other h e a v y d u t y purposes. Announced Locally GHOSTLEY P E A R L 63 will p u t y o u POl'LTRYMEN ATTENTION! For Announced Locally in the profit margin fast. E g g P r o - B e c a u s e of ! icalth of owner, all for W A N T E D : L i v e disabled c o w s a n d Bay City; Dial 1440 WBCM Saturday 12:45 p.m . duction r u n s 245-275 e g g s , egg- s i z e $2100. Phone K a l a m a z o o EI 4-9594, Sale: All equipment necessary for horses. P a y u p t o $40. W e h a v e » Owosso; Dial 1080 WOAP Ken Harter, l i t 2, Otsego, .Michigan. raising a n d d r e s s i n g poultry at a truck in t h e s e c o u n t i e s to pick u p Saturday 12:15 p.m. Hastings; Dial 1220 WBCH runs 25.2 oz. p e r dozen, adult l i v - prie,- to enable you" to go into busi- ability runs 92-94%. Make y o u r next ( 4 - l t - 7 8 p ) 18 e v e r y d a y : Sanilac, Huron, S t Clair, Tuesday 12:30 p.m. Monday 12:35 p.m. ness for yourself. Includes t h e r m o - Lapeer, Macomb, G e n e s e e , Tuscola, Big Rapids; Dial 1460....WBRN Brood Ghostley Pearl 63's. D a y old or statically controlled Starters. Fin- Oakland, S a g i n a w , S h i a w a s s e e , L l T - Honghton Lake; WHGR Rogers City; Dial 960....WHAK started pullet all a g e s . Also P r o d u c - FOR SAI. — F R I H T F A R M S at Saturday 12:30 p.m. tion Bred W h i t e Rocks. Send for Hart, Count Seat of Oceana County. ishers, Feeders, Waterers, Sealder, ingston, L e n a w e e . P h o n e a n y t i m e . . . I'icker, Tables, Scale, Saw. Cooler, etc. RA 7-9765, or w r i t e F u r F a r m F o o d s Benton Harbor; WHFB Dial 1290 Monday 12:30 p.m. Friday 12:00 noon ^literature N o w ! Village View F a r m & 90 acres, oi US-31, adjoining city, Call Erie 848-5765. (Monroe C o u n t y ) Inc., R i c h m o n d , M i c h i g a n . (Macomb , Hatchery, Zeeland, Michigan. sour cherrie: producing heavily. Also, Dial 1060 Tuesday a n d - Ionia; Dial 1430 WION Saginaw; Dial 1210 WKNX | (2-4t-59b) 3 100 acres bear ing apples, 2 s e t s build- (4-Jt-41p) 25A r?ountv> <7-ltt-4Bb) **A Thursday 12:40 p.m. . , * 4 Saturday 6:10 a.m. Saturday 12:40 p.m. h ings. Still tin * t o s t a r t operations a s - Charlotte; Dial 1390; WCER Jackson; Dial 1450 WIBM St. Johns; Dial 1580 WJUD 10 DOGS suring this s< ason's production and income. Fruit f a r m s generally pay for 26 POULTRY 46B HORSES Saturday 11:15 a.m. . U»am>4«4At*M-i ?t five to ten r e a r s , t-rtrrf-* . . . . i -. , I Saturday F a r m Show Saturday 6:30 a.m. 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Sturgis; Dial 1230 WSTR E N G L I S H S H E P H E R D P U P S from son-Osborn, ! ealtors, Hart, Michigan, POULTRYMEN—Use Perfect Bal THXNF.SSKK W A L K E R at stud. Jackson;. Dial 970 WKHM our own good working stock dogs. (Oceana Com ty) ( 4 - l t - 5 6 p ) 18 ancer, %% phosphate mineral feed lr Beautiful. dark golden Palomino, Cheboygan; Dial 1240....WCBY Announced Locally Announced Locally $15lhere. W e sell only pups conceived votir ground feed. E l i m i n a t e sof "Blaze O' Gold." Double r e g i s t e r e d . and born here. A. Ferris Bradley, 23 shelled e g g s . Mix 3 lbs. per 100 lb* Rude's, Route 1, B o x 562, T r a v e r s e Friday 1:05 p.m. Kalamazoo; Dial 1420....WKPR Tawas City; Dial 1480....WIOS Springpoct. Michigan. (Jackson C o u n - LIVESTOCK feed. T h e Gelatin B o n e Co., R o m e o City, Michigan. Phone: C A 3-5571. Clare; Dial 990 WCRM Tuesday 12:45 p.m. ty) ( 4 - l t - 2 5 p ) 10 Mich. (4-tf-tGb) ( N . W. Michigan) (4-4t-22p) 46B - Friday 6:00 a.m. Three Rivers; Dial 1510..WLKM FEEDING H O G S ? U s e s a l t free, Friday 12:45 p.m high analysis P e r f e c t B a l a n c e r 8% SHAVER STARCROSS 288 L A Y - REAL ESTATE Announced Locally 11 FARM EQUIPMENT phosphate mineral f e e d i n your hog E R S M A K E S N E W S AGAIN. Double feed. Mix one p o u n d of Perfect Win in Missouri, both Random S a m - Farm Tax Future Uncertain "HOLLAND'' etc. B e s t offer takes it. Clarence E. Gelatin Bone Co., R o m e o , Mich. I'rentice, 2703 E . Mt. Hope, O k e m o s . Phone E D 2-S127. (Ingham County) Balancer with e a c h 100 lbs. of ground ple and Standard E g g L a y i n g c o n - T R A N S P L A N T E R feed. You can e l i m i n a t e for sale. Looks and works a s n e w . by using Perfect B a l a n c e r . Get P e r - tests, D e s i g n e d for strawberries, t o m a t o e s , fect Balancer a t y o u r elevator. The test, bone meal (4-tf-50b) I t California wins California Cage L a y e r c o n - also tops all b i g n a m e s t r a i n s in Floor Contest, vania and N e w Brunswick. F o r "High Income" ent dependable e g g production and performance — try Pennsyl- consist- VARIETY S T O R E — ( D i m e S t o r e ) w e l l - e s t a b l i s h e d ; prosperous a n d factory town, - 100% b u s i n e s s l o - c a t i o n ; no credit - self serve - i d e a l for husband a n d w i f e operation - $ 2 " , - 000. Terms. farming sently used by the Michigan of Supervisors of t h e level be- (4-lt-28b> 11 Property Tax Burden State Tax Commission is 50% of the true cash or market ing used in a given taxing dis- trict (township o r city) b y the FOR S A L E — 1 - 10 foot DAIKYMEN—Use P e r f e c t D u n h a m cer 8% phosphate m i n e r a l feed. Mix chicks and cultipacker. U s e d very little. A. Ferris one pound of P e r f e c t B a l a n c e r t o Pherson Bradley, Springport, Michigan. ( J a c k - every 100 lbs. of g r o u n d feed. You can B a l a n - Shaver Starcross 288 Layers, d a y old (Ionia s t a r t e d pullets from M a c - H a t c h e r y , Ionia, Phone 1774 County) (4-lt-64b) 26 80 A C R E S — brick h o m e w i t h 4 b e d r o o m s ; n e w f u r n a c e and h o t w a t e r heater; basement; bathroom; b a r n ; g r a n a r y ; silo; level land - 74 large son C o u n t y ) (4-lt-15p) 13 eliminate bone m e a l b y u s i n g Perfect a c r e s tillable - on blacktop road - value. assessing officer. Limits Now Reached The proposed new constitu- For example, if an assessor 15 FARM FOR SALE~~ Balancer. Get P e r f e c t Romeo. Mich. Balancer al DAY OLD OR S T A R T E D PULLET!- your elevator. T h e Gelatin B o n e Co., —The D e K a l b profit pullet. Accepted (4-tf-40b> I t by the smart poultryman for high egg production, superior egg quality $17,000. Terms. 120 A C R E S — Bulk Tank I n c l u d e d - 8-room brick h o m e with bathroom; i tion would limit the assess- is assessing all of his proper- FOR SALE—240 acre farm. P e n barn MILKING S H O R T H O R N B U L L S , greater records, feed efficiency. you'll k e e p DeKalbs. Tf y o u Veer Write nice kitchen c a b i n e t s ; modern d a i r y Farm-Bureau Study Is Revealing ment to 50%. ties a t approximately 50% of for 25 c o w s ; 25 y o u n g stock. T w o calves up to b r e e d i n g a g e . 12 x 30 silos. Well built-up soil. Mrs. noted sire and from Record of Merit for prices a n d catalog. B y out KLAGER barn w i t h 23 s t a n c h i o n s ; c u p s ; silo; Bulk T a n k Included - l e v e l drinking their market value, the ratio Ira Dunlap, Kalkaska, Michigan. dams. Stanley M. Powell, Ingleslde HATCHERTES, Bridirewater Mich land - blacktop road; $20,000. T e r m s . Heavily taxed Michigan farmers, who are now pay- According to the 50% limit (Kalkaska County) ( 4 - l t - 2 5 p ) 15 Farms, R-l, Box 238. Ionia, Michigan lgan. Telephones: Saline H A z e l 9- assigned t o his district would 'tnnla County! '*, t f - l K h \ 1> 7087, Manchester GArden 8 - 3034 L U N C H ROOM w i t h living q u a r t e r s now used, a $20,000 farm be 100%. This means that he is ( W a s h t e n a w County) ing, based on income, two to three times more prop- should be assessed at $10,000. 18 FOR SALE (10-tf-25*tlb) II - practically n e w oil furnace a n d h o t water heater; comes completely assessing his property at 100% STONY ACRES YORKSHIRES equipped; e v e r y t h i n g g o e s for $8,500. This would result in a tax bill breeding stock a v a i l a b l e a t all times erty tax than any other group, face a bleak future if of the state Tax Commission's A C R E S O F S U R P L U S TOOLS—I Feed conversion records established 26C HENS WANTED D o w n p a y m e n t $2,000. Move r i g h t i n ! of $150 which satisfies the standard (50% of the market B e a m s — A n g l e Iron — Pipe — P l a t e at Swine Evaluation Station at Mich, the present tax structure remains unchanged. maximum rate allowed by the value). Gears — P u l l e y s — Cable — W i n c h e s lgan S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y h a v e b e e n three —110 Volt Motors—V Belts—Copper pounds of feed or l e s s per pound of LAUNDRAMAT — enjoying a good A L L T Y P E S . T o p prices paid your g r o s s b u s i n e s s - 20 w a s h e r s a n d 7 constitution—15 mills or $15 Drills—Taps—Reamers — Cutters— gain since 1956. P e r c e n t of l e a n cute farm. N o flocks t o o large. Will c o n - A recent Farm Bureau study shows that "property" Tool B i t s — R o p e — B e n c h Grinders— above 54% for s a m e period. Marten sider consolidating smaller flocks d r y e r s - m o d e r n b u i l d i n g - $14,000. Cash. per thousand dollars of assess- If t h e assessor was making Chain F a l l s — S p e e d Reducers — W o r k G a m and Sons, 4387 Mulliken Road, w i t h others in y o u r area t o m a k e is now paying more than 4 7 % of all taxes in the state ed value. his assessments at' only 25% of B e n c h e s — R a c k s — S h e l v e s — A i r C o m - Charlotte K-5, Michigan. Phone full load. Phone or w r i t e in a d v a n c e L A K E F R O N T A G E H O M E — 100' p r e s s o r s — L a t h e s — B l o w e r s — Office 543-0349. (Eaton C o u n t y ) s o w e m a y schedule your load. wide lot - s a n d y b e a c h ; 4-bedroom in spite of the fact that the increased sales tax yields EXCEPTIONS NOTED the property's market value, E q u i p m e n t — Hardware—Bolts—Drill P r e s s e s — A r c W e l d e r s . "10,000 Surplus (8-&9-tf-25 a n d 26b) 13 ARGYLE P O U L T R Y , 21616 John R., brick h o m e 5 y r s . old - 1V4 path- he would be assigned a 50% H A Z E L Park, M i c h i g a n . Phone L I 1- r o o m s In c e r a m i c t i l e ; oil furnace; fools"—OPEN SUNDAY 10-4. S A R - 23 % of the total taxes. Because the farmer has need There a r e two exceptions to ratio which indicates that he A H - L I L S U R P L U S COMPANY, 1600 tered FOR SALE OR T R A D E for r e g i s - 3140. (2-12t-43p) 26C brick fireplace; b e a u t i f u l - wooded lot - near B e l l a V i s t a Motel - $22,500. E. M c N i c h o l s , D e t r o i t 3, Michigan beef cattle, p u r e bred r e g i s - for larger than ordinary amounts of land and build- PULLETS Completely f u r n i s h e d - m o v e right in. this limit, however. Cities may is assessing at one-half of the (8-12t-59b) 18 tered or grade S h e t l a n d Ponies. Write or phone X. Lentini, M . D . , S n o - K i s t 26D levy for operating purposes, commission's standard. Tree Farms C h e b o y g a n , Michigan. 80 A C R E S n e a r C a t L a k e — 5-room ings to operate successfully, he is responsible for a an amount not in excess of an F I R S T A I D for A L L your drainage (Cheboygan County) (3-3t-26b) 23 GHOSTLEY PEARL STAITED h o m e remodeled 3 y r s . a g o ; bathroom; THEORY AND PRACTICE problems. 100 y e a r guaranteed V i t r i - P U L L E T S — 4 W e e k s t o Ready to Lay. furnace; 18 x 50' p o u l t r y house; has greater portion of the local government tax load than additional 20 mills; a n d the fied Salt Glazed Clay P r o d u c t s Drain C A T T L E F E E D E K a — F e e d high Truck delivery, special prices for a d - to be s e e n to be a p p r e c i a t e d - $10,500. tile, s e w e r pipe, flue lining. Write analysis Perfect B a l a n c e r 8% p h o s - vance orders. W r i t e or phone n o w . Terms. people may vote additional Theoretically, equalization many of his city neighbors. millage for special purposes. or call for price list. E d Anders, R e - phate mineral feed. F e e d free choice Village View Farm, P h o n e MU 8-33S1, tail S a l e s R e p r e s e n t a t i v e for Grand P u t plain salt In o n e ' c o n t a i n e r and Zeeland, Michigan. (3-3t-28b) 26D 120 A C R E S — C o m p l e t e l y Stocked compensates for the difference L e d g e Clay P r o d u c t s Company, Grand Perfect Balancer Mineral in another citizens, a n d the same t a x per & Equipped — 9 - r o o m home in very Equal Treatment? Not too long ago, when t a x in levels of assessment b e - L e d g e , M i c h i g a n . P h o n e s : Office, N a - container. The a n i m a l k n o w s which KLAGER'S D e K A L B PROFIT P U L good c o n d i t i o n ; b a t h r o o m ; furnace; gallon of gasoline. tional 7-2104. Residence, N a t i o n a l 7- one h e needs. G e t P e r f e c t Balancer L E T S — S i x t e e n w e e k s a n d older. Th« b a s e m e n t ; 40' x 60' b a r n with a 30' x rates and t a x bills were lower, tween assessment districts. 2870. (l-tf-JBAJlb) 18 mineral at your elevator. T h e Gelatin proven Hybrid. 40' w i n g ; s i l o ; d r i n k i n g cups; g r a n - In other taxation areas, t h e R a i s e d under Idea) side-of-the-road assessments, The difference does not effect Rone Co . Romeo. Mich .4-tf-47h> M conditions by experienced poultrymen a r y ; tool s h e d ; w o r k s h o p & g a r a g e ; Michigan farmer generally r e - However, there is too much the total of the tax bill for the GOLDEN SPARK, TENNESSEE Growing birds i n s p e c t e d w e e k l y b j 23 a c r e s of m i x e d h a y and 17 acres of evidence of i n e q u a l i t i e s and those made from the of- WALKER STALLION, No. 591329, FOR SALE — A t t h e Michigan trained staff. Birds o n full feed, v a c - alfalfa & t i m o t h y ; 33 Head of Cattle; ceives equal treatment. His district because t h e t a x is a p - foaled 6/15/59. S i r e : Golden B l a z e ' s Shorthorn Sale, Charlotte Fair cinated, debeaked, t r u e to age, and d e - 2 Oliver t r a c t o r s ; c o r n chopper; blow- throughout the state with re- fice, or after supper at home, Kid by B l a z e O'Gold. D a m : Sparky T Grounds on April 27—4 polled Short- livered in clean coops. S e e t h e m ! W e er; milking equipment: everything federal income tax is based on plied against t h e equalized gard to property taxes. Aside weren't as significant with by P i c k a w a y Allen. Roan pleasure horn heifers, 2 r u g g e d bulls. Walter have a grower near you. Birus raised g o e s for $35,000. Owner moving t o a formula which is applicable and not the assessed value. rider, g e n t l e , intelligent. N o s h o w Ball, R. 6, Charlotte. ( E a t o n County) on Farm Bureau feed. KLAGER California. from the fact that the farmer regard to t h e errors compiled; training. C o n t a c t Russell H o l m e s . R. ( 4 - l t - 2 4 p ) 23 H A T C H E R I E S , Bridgewater, Mich to all. He pays the same 4% Again, the only difference pos- 1, T r a v e r s e City, Michigan. ( N . W . has, out of necessity, large but today's tax bill, with its igan. Telephones: Saline, HAael 9-7087, ,JJ4 A C R E S — W e s t of Cass City— sales tax as do other Michigan sible, a t least in theory, would Michigan) (4-lt-3fip) 18 FOR SAI.i:—30 H o l s t e i n Wisconsin Manchester GArden 8-8014. (Wash- 100 a c r e s T i l e d ; balance can be tiled; property holdings subject to high rate, compounds the ori- Heifers, vac. a n d tested, 1,000 to tenaw County) <10-tf-2BA47b> It 8 room brick h o m e with 5 bedrooms; ginal error. An error in assess- come about with the levying of A U C T I O N S A L E — Dispersal sale, 1,100 lbs., due A u g u s t and September tax, the m a n n e r in which h e oil f u r n a c e ; b a t h r o o m : 2 water s y s - m e n t then might have cost $30 any extra voted millage, which April 20. Machinery and dairy herd. from good herd. J250.OO. Ed W. Tanis, t e m s ; 30x74' barn with 42 s t a n c h i o n s is treated is not equitable 16 y e a r s A . B . A . breeding. 537 lb. herd Jenison, .Michigan. T e l e p h o n e MO 9- S H A V E R S T A R C R O S S 288—Started a n d d r i n k i n g cups: 2 silos (1-20x60' throughout the state. —now it could cost $150. would have been approved by a v e r a g e . Mrs. Ira Dunlap & Son, K a l - 9226. (Ottawa C o u n t y ) (4-2t-28p) 23 each, Pullets for '63. P r i c e s : 4 week old 65c a n d 1-12x40'); 14x18' milk house: the people within the taxing kaska, Michigan. (Kalkaska County) 8 week 95c, 10 w e e k $1.15, 12 w e e k s $1.30, 16 w e e k s $1.60, 20 w e e k s 42x80| tool ahed; 30x36' w o r k s h o p ; ( 4 - l t - 2 5 p ) 18 14x20' g r a n a r y ; comes with silo u n - Although t h e present con- Because of t h e assessors' district. 23A GOATS $1.88. Prices include delivery, vac- l o a d e r a n d Patz g u t t e r cleaner; 43.1 cination -and debeaking. M a c P h e r s o n stitution calls for an assess- varying degrees of judgment, FOR S A L E — C e d a r p o s t s and poles. Hatchery, Ionia. P h o n e 1774, (Ionia a c r e w h e a t allotment apd 52 a c r e The greatest problem in All sizes, a n y a m o u n t . P e t e B e r g m a n , REGISTERED N U B I A N GOATS—6 £orn a l l o t m e n t ; 180 acre Tillable— ment of 100% of a property's it is necessary for the taxing ( o l e m a n , M i c h i g a n . Phone 465-9548. does and doe kid. Must sacrifice. E d - County) M*lt-40b) 2<;i> h i g h l y productive—call immediately— the assessing of property lies A . ' * , JA" , e an so tr t oh n o f North Bradlev on ward Armlruster, 9833 B a c h Road, cash value, t h e standard p r e - districts to b e equalized a t t h e $65,000.—down p a y m e n t $15,000. I m - in the inequalities that exist vlJf'r? C i r t l s Road. (Mid- Sebewaing, Michigan. (Huron Coun- 31 SILOS m e d i a t e possession. county level. within the assessing district. land C o u n t y ) (4-3t-29p) 18 t y ) ( 4 - l t - 1 7 p ) 23A "County equalization" is t h e The possibility of perfection in Rainbow trout for s t o c k i n g private 24 NURSERY STOCK NEW CAB CORRUGATED CB B. A . CALK A, REALTOR ' , C * 1 , U p - F ' r e e Price list. Lloyd M E N T S T A V E S I L O S — n o w bull determination by the equaliza- assessments is almost non- S r with acid resistant plastic on Inside 6306 W. Main St., existent, b u t assessments with- ' " t r - ,S m i l e s south of Ludington, It. r B y a n y standard of comparison th> tion committee of the Board r-'™,„ *J' S . a n i r h o n e 843-3067. (Mason Tree FOR SALE — Q u a l i t y Christmas finest c e m e n t s t a v e silo and m o s t foi Cass City, Michigan in 10% of t h e assigned ratio Seedling* and transplants. C o u n t y ) (4-3t-22n) i s Scotch Pine "<-14 inch $15 per 1000. the money. N O D O W N P A Y M E N T - Phone 872 3355 could be considered reasonably tnn? r , S ALR 37r - ' gallon Wilson bulk 'Colorado Bin'' S p r u e - $5 per 100 or easy terms. Complete s y s t e m a t i c feed CHIGAN FARMERS: equitable. i-'-iii,",, " t v ' ( T s 2M- K""'1 condition; no $25 per 1000. W h i t e Spruce $18 per gallon \ V e s t i n g h o u s e hot w a t e r h e a t - 1000. Discounts on q u a n t i t y orders. Gibson Tree F a r m s , R. 4, Gladwin, ing also available. C & B S i l o C o m p a n y Charlotte, Michigan. (5-60-tf-44b) r Caro OS-32032; or Kingston 683-2348 or On paper, equalization is ef- ,ir h e a t e r U , S V a n : ' i r ' ' 0 0 0 w a t t n , > t Check the value you get In h a m c l e l ; ' J » " " « w a y shuttle stroke Michigan. C'.ladwin C o u n t y ) Medford 56391 Marlette, fective, but in reality it is dif- (4-lt-41b) 24 Gelatin Bone Perfect Balancer, Beacha C m a n Yi *, ' c l J I *""• i n C £ f r i " mi DETECT MASTITIS FAST or Cass City 872-3144) ficult to achieve because it a s - i>hon« ei.-jr"y S ,, d; '- " m a x , Michigan. the mineral feed of champion* zoo C o 7 . n t v ? ' fi 41 - *« ( K a t a m a - 25 PLANTS & FLOWERS or Cass City 872-3488 Percent Percent sumes that t h e actual tax roll (4-3t-44p) 18 . . . wW tit riginl Caltfirab Htttftit Ten. Min. Max. assessments made within the AFRICAN V I O L E T S — Freshcut Ettr tt Mkt, tiaalt U btttrartt. Teat hi "7 SALESMEN Phoapboroue 8.0 9.0 taxing district were equitable. leaves. Surprise collection 12 for $1.10. stcMft if Bilk is Mstitk, piaaeiMt itfectei TO SERVE YOU" SEED POTATOES J Calcium 2S.0 34.0 1963 HYBRIDS Introduced Also Iris. Stamp brings list. Theo •jnrttre. I M I states tew tie CUT it MttlUt Mao. Sulfata .24 If this w a s n o t t h e case, then Jensen, Millington, Michigan. (Tus- Iodine (pure) • Muskmelona • Oniom cola County) (4-2t-18p) 25 fctKtiMaet'teetrefsrepaat.toftwCIIT We have many other farms .018 .018 the whole system bogs down. Bt tefiy. Kit CMtaiis battle vf CUT Cetcee- Strict field and seed Cobalt Sulfata .01 .08 * Eflg Plant* • Watermelon! and businesses not advertised Salt ATTENTION A S P A R A G U S GROW- tratt (•*!*$ 1 taOei ef test setttiee). aaaf. j inspection a n d southern j 0.00 Get Perfect Balancer at your 0.00 Imagine w h a t a taxpayer in Summer Squash ERS. If you w a n t t o e x t e n d your pre- eater kettle art taWlt. Cast it.H csieteu. here. Send for FREE FOLDER. testing insures high Township " A " thinks when h e • Wonder Boy T O M A T O • sent acreage or start asparagus bus- •ritt t*r Hternart aaf aaaw ef Nartst CUT •levator. Distributed In Mich- iness, we h a v e t h e p l a n t s for you. Write: B. A. Calka. Realtor, »P to 2 Iba. each California 309, 711 and Mary W a s h i n g - ' quality and high yield. igan by: tries to compare his $10,000 as- Cass City, Michigan F a r m Bureau ton Roberts s t r a i n . T h e plants a r e F A R M BUREAU SERVICES, INC. sessment with a similar prop- Write T o d a j Services, Inc. state-inspected. L e s s t h a n a penny in for F R E E :PT>P " «• CD co"?>'Vf rnMD'i The Gelatin Bona Co. erty in Township " B " that is CATALOG Garden Seed D l r . 3960 N . Grand River large orders. Rudolph S z e w c z y k , P a w P a w R-3, Michigan. Telephone. P a w VoU "YES!" R O I D M . Mlea. carrying a $2,500 assessment. Lansing, Mich. P a w 657-5003. V a n B u r e n C o u n t y ) (ll-7t-45p) M 643 Water Street, Fairfield, Mai««j On New-Con, A p r i l I f EIGHT APRIL 1. 1963. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Examining rmers need l a x K e f o r m ized valuation would b e possi- others will require new sources ing county and school costs Topic ble. A variety of provisions might of revenue. broad-based flat rate state in- We believe a from property." PREPARED BY THE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH be made into law to provide for property tax relief, other come tax is t h e most equitable method of replacing lost Questions DEPARTMENT, MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU than the move made by t h e revenue. We believe that coun- It is not an exaggeration to cite the farmer as the 1962 Legislature. Some share A special exercise in analy- ties should be allowed to zing your assessed valuation of the income tax, itself, might 'piggyback' this t a x only by a "number-one m a n " in the middle of Michigan's tax be returned to the counties. from your t a x statement will vote of the people and only for be sent to your Discussion predicament. O u r state and local property tax prob- There is broad resistance, how- the purpose of shifting increas- Leader. ever, to adding new forms of lems arise from a combination of conditions. "earmarked" taxes. These include an expansion of population, the con- There could be a law per- gniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiii niiiinimiiiinimtiinnniiniiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiniiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiuii mimiwiii miiiiiniiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiini ngaun i n | stant inflation and what it does to government costs, mitting local governments to and formulas for state equalization. collect a limited income t a x to replace property taxes, in part. In fact, some cities have al- ( Discussion Topic Expansion that state and local govern- ready established such a tax. For the Months of May Through August ments have left to tax. For of the Population many years, local governments The form of tax itself has Topics selected and scheduled by members of the have had no tax base except not been protested. But t h e The demand for living space property. A n d t h e narrowing fact that people a r e being has spread cities and villages of this tax base often pressures taxed who work in that city, J State Discussion Topic Committee are: into surrounding farm lands. local governments to turn to yet are forced to support t h e These shifts have brought in- the federal government for aid. community in which they live creased demands for new serv- Federal money, given back, b e - —this has brought protest. May: Financing Schools—A Growing Problem ices a n d facilities — schools, comes tied to regulations, and They face double taxation. And June: Congress Outlook For A 1963 Farm r o a d s and streets, lighting, local governments lose their the "payroll income t a x " in t h e police and fire protection, etc. self-direction. city of their job brings them no Program The pressure for local revenues relief on property tax loads at to provide these things has In the year 1959 to 1960, July: T h e Japanese and Cereal Beetles—Their home. Topics Are a Member-Opportunity risen enormously. combined local, state and fed- Threat to Michigan Farms eral taxes in Michigan increas- Farmers can be caught in Farm Bureau is an organization of FREE MEMBERS. Any free people make the most of In many instances such pres- ed by $2 billion. The federal this trap. Some have jobs in ! August: Agricultural Extension Looks to the sures have hit t h e farmer government took $1.8 billion of their organized bodies only when they use the opportunities offered them most fully. The Com- small cities—or large ones. Future munity Farm Bureau discussion program is an OPPORTUNITY TO KNOW, TO PLAN AND TO hard. He has been caught by a this increase. The federal gov- Many Michigan cities, small combination of three factors. ernment enjoys t h e advantage and large, are considering t h e HELP DECIDE what should be done about problems of farmers in their profession and in of having no limit on the rate Community Farm Bureau discussions are an op- their role as citizens. Michigan State University local "payroll tax" on all w h o reports that the farmer's t a x of taxes it can collect. work within the city limits. ; portunity for members t o gain information about Opportunity is offered, too, for members to help decide what t h e topics for discussion shall problem is heightened by t h e j affairs, to suggest needed policies, and to take action be. Groups m a y vote on a ballot or propose ideas for discussion on a free-choice basis. fact that farm property is gen- Property Owners Why Pay It All The final topic schedule is set u p by a committee of elected members, with all Farm Bureau erally assessed at a greater per- Hollering "Uncle" | together in the interests of farm people. districts represented. This committee meets each six months. It recently met to choose topics cent of its value than other to Washington? Ptfll!lltl!IIIIHI!lei!lllllllllll!l!l!!nlllll!llllllllll!ll«lllllllllilinillllN Illlllllllll.l for the months through August. property. Even non-farm property own- Some states now intercept ers recognize that property part of the money that would Frequently farm land is as- otherwise go to Washington in sessed in terms of its value for taxes have reached their limit of toleration. Millage and bond income taxes. Local and State platting as a suburb. New residential properties issues are being voted down more frequently. Property taxes are deductible on t h e federal income tax return. ' A There's a are not often placed on the t a x owners have "had it." state income tax is deductible. rolls as soon as they are occu- If Michigan had a flat rate in- FARM BUREAU FIRST IN AGENT SERVICE! pied. They sometimes remain This creates a problem of come tax, the State would -get free of t a x bills for almost two providing expanding services a share of the money now paid years. Yet they require and de- mand t h e new services. Farm- in the communities. Some local governments, in t h e face of in- to the federal government. And if the law allowed t h e federal AGENT near YOU ers have had to shoulder t h e creasing populations, have income tax to be deducted burden. been hard pressed to continue from the state return, t h e tax- necessary services at establish- payer would pay only a little Alcona Lapeer Inflation Hits ed levels. more income tax than at pres- Marvin Higglson Arthur Molzon ent. Alger Harland Welke Vilho Matson Andrew Bloemsma Government Costs The biggest shock on proper- Allegan Leelanau ty taxes h a s been for schools. In contrast to property taxes, Roger Hansbarger Robert Keyes Continuing devaluation of Taxes for this purpose have in- income taxes are not "loaded" Edward Smiertka Fred Plamondon Kenneth Mokma Lenawee the dollar under a rapidly ris- creased 750% from 1940 to against farmers. Their net in- Robert Godfrey James Erskine ing federal debt has increased 1960. comes are lower than average. Alpena Clair Farquhar Melvin Schafer the costs of doing business for Non-farm people pay about • Alex Kennedy Robert Auten Leslie Peasley the state and local govern- Property Taxes Absorb twice the income taxes which Antrim Samuel Mitchell ments. I t costs more to build Walter Chellis Livingston farmers pay on the average. Arenac Max Bixler schools or other government units. Equipment and wages More Farm Income Sherman Schmidt' Donald Brinks Thomas Leith cost more. This makes more A Boy to Do Orville Strauer Baraga Jesse Childers The property t a x load on t h e Luce revenues necessary. farmer becomes clearer when a Man's Work? Barry Eino Kaski Arthur Edwards Mackinac we consider how it compares Louis Neuberf Arthur Edwards State Equalized to his net income. While prop- If property taxes are to be I Erwin Bates Robert Wilson relieved to any important e x - Bay Macomb Valuations erty taxes have been going in- Marvin Wassenaap Richard Daly to orbit, farm incomes have tent, a large tax base must be Walter Trinklein Edgar Pohly Some people place the blame suffered a squeeze. These taxes substituted. No other source of Ervin Witucki Manistee Benzie for rising taxes on the require- become part of t h e costs of op- wealth is large enough to pro- Fred Plamondon Jesse Sturdevant Harry Taylor ment to apply t h e state equali- erating a farm. They are "fixed vide such a base. "Nuisance Berrien Marquette zation factor. Yes and no. To costs" — they do not rise and taxes" never could produce George Lord Vilho Matson - Jerry Stein Vincent Rappette some extent this is overrated. fall with income. .They must be enough revenue to dent t h e Harold Metzger Mason Generally considered, millage paid in years of loss as well as problem. James Woodward Lester Villadsen Branch Mecosta rates can be adjusted locally years when earnings are favor- Property has suffered from Charles Crabill Donald Kaski to maintain a n actual tax rate able. severe pains of over-taxation Calhoun Jerome Scnlffer Wendell Smith Norman Maney at t h e normal level. in the past. And twice in this Clarence Smith Menominee When property taxes cut Raymond Heintzleman Vincent Rappette But t h e state equalization century the burden was eased. Cass more and more deeply into In 1925, the burden for build- Irvine Russell Leonard Veeser formula did have its effect on Midland earnings, t h e problem grows. ing roads was shifted from Charlevoix actual tax rates. Since it raised Donald SwindteWst In 1939-40, real and personal property when the gas a n d John Fear Stuart Fordyce the total valuation level of Charles Elzinga property taxes took 5% of the weight taxes on vehicles be- Cheboygan Missaukee local government units • in farmer's net income. By 1960, Stanley Stempky Lyle Hall many cases t h e local govern- came law. Roads and highways Paul Long it was 14.6%. In high-tax became financed by those w h o Chippewa Monroe ment was able to borrow more areas, some farmers are now Robert Wilson Wilbur Lohr money without exceeding t h e used them. Farm Bureau got Clare James Dolezal paying about 20% of their in- that job done. Chester Williams Norman Lohr 15 mill limitation under t h e comes in .taxes. Philip Born Frank Dobbersteln 1908 Constitution. Such in- Clinton Montcalm creased local debt automatical- Again, property was given John Lynch Robert Chenoweth Generally, farmers a r e pay- relief in the early 1930's. It Leon Feldpausch Montmorency ly required increases in local ing two and a half times as Crawford Fred Snow , revenues. came when the sales tax diver- Foster McCool Muskegon great a share of their net in- sion was passed. Part of t h e Delta - John Baustert, J r . comes in property taxes as t h e sales tax collections were r e - Vincent Rappette Newaygo Farm Land state average — including t h e turned to schools and local Eaton Ben landheer Carl Sneller .Herbert Clarke Values Go Up farm percentage in that aver- governments, reducing the Howard Maurer Oakland age, however. need for taxes on property. Emmet Don Utter Richard Mackenroth, William Porritt Both demand and inflation Jr. Oceana h a v e resulted in a rapid in- Have we seen t h e end of the Both of these actions brought Genesee Tom TenBrink crease in the sale value of rise in property taxes? Econo- property tax relief in their day. LaVerne Spotts Lester Villadsen Paul Vernon Ogemaw farm land. Farm real estate mists say "No." And a new But in the last thirty years t h e Fred Knoll Junior Clemens values rose 240% from 1954 to highway study declares that noose has gotten tighter than Wallace Voight Fred Klug Ontonagon 1962. Farm taxes per acre rose M i c h i g a n must find new ever. When any tax becomes so Clayton Beach Gladwin Eino Kaski faster—386%. sources of revenue for high- burdensome that it confiscates Chester Williams Osceola ways which a r e not based on what it taxes, it is not sound. Philip Born Herbert Johnson Pete Sackett, left, and his wife, Bonnie, receive the Farm Bureau Gogebic Norman Maney If w e combine the rising land the use of t h e highways. Could Eino Kask? Oscoda Insurance Distinguished Service Award from N. L. Vermillion, values with the effect of state they be thinking of property Bureau Delegates Say Grand Traverse Fred Snow equalization, we may see how taxes? Garth Tompkins Otsego Administrative Vice President for Farm Bureau Insurance Companies. the shock was multiplied. In Relief Needed Robert Keyes Gratiot John Fear Ottawa some urbanized townships, Property Tax At their meeting last Novem- Harry Densmore Gerrit Elzinga Lloyd Briggs Russell Koetsier state equalized values on farm ber, Michigan Farm Bureau Phil House Kenneth W i l t a r d land increased as much as Relief? - How? 600%. delegates did not just "go all out for a state income t a x . " Rex Densmore Hillsdale Earl Brownfielo! Theodore DeJong Presgue Isle Fred Snow 180 Professional Agents to Serve Michigan Farmers The facts cited draw a pic- Lee McDowell Ronald Sorgenfrei" ture which leaves no uncer- They approved of a flat-rate Competition for income tax in Michigan only Jimmie Jones Archie Wirgau Tax Dollar tainty of t h e need for relief in if some form of relief was pro- Robert Borton Huron Roscommon Junior Clemens Successful farmers throughout the nation depend on Farm Bureau for the property taxes on t h e farm. Edward Oeschger Saginaw State a n d local governments But what solutions are possi- vided for property. Edward Bailey Ernst Engelhardt Anthony Latosky Oscar Huber best in insurance protection. In Michigan alone, farmers are protected by a have been hard pressed by the ble? Their approved resolution Earl Mausolf Ernest Stimpfl competition of t h e federal gov- says: "We applaud the Legis- Roland Nelson Duane Reichard Eugene Budd total of more than 135,000 Farm Bureau Auto, Fire, Liability and Life Policies. Some people balk at the idea Fred Gallarno Norbert Forbes ernment for t h e available t a x of any new tax. That is some- l a t i v e committee studying Ingham St. Clair John Ward dollar. T h e lion's share of the increase in total taxes has gone thing like throwing pennies economy in state spending, a n d urge that every effort be p u t Wayne Sullen Jack Schonfeld Herbert Sutton Farm Bureau extends this service to farmers through a highly trained, pro- Alfred Schrepfer in a wishing well. Trends a n d Robert Vinckier to the federal level. developments in Michigan point forth to cut excessive spend- John Davis Ionia Maynard Morgan St. Joseph fessional agency force. Typical of these dedicated men is Pete Sackett of ing. However, there is little Fred Halght the opposite w a y . Popular Max Parker In 19W, t h e federal govern- ment took 80.38% of the t a x dol- pressures a r e growing to do doubt that true tax reform is John Lawless, J r . Alfred Stalter Donald Pierce Sanilac Kalamazoo County. Mr. Sackett is widely recognized for his efficiency, needed in Michigan. Property Ernst Bisanz lar of Michigan residents. The something about t h e State d e - ficit and to bring property t a x cannot continue to carry a n Iosco Lavern Clarke Oscar Issler dependability and sincere interest in his policyholders. State's share w a s only 10.4%, ever-increasing load. Orville Strauer Gerald White relief. Robert Reasner Kenneth Wadsworth and t h e local governments got Dale Strauer Schoolcraft 9.22%. It must be noted, how- The 1962 Legislature came "We believe any fiscal r e - Iron Eino Kaski Vincent Rappette Arthur Edwards Service by each Farm Bureau agent begins with providing you with ever, that over half of the form in Michigan should: Isabella Shiawassee State's share was returned to within a whisker of passing a tax reform bill. T h e Senate had Robert Acker John McAvoy. J r . the best protection for your particular need. A Farm Bureau agent near you schools a n d local governments. "Repeal the Business Activi- Burton Meltencamp Robert Drury This leaves t h e State with a passed the bill, b u t recalled it. The House probably would ties tax and the intangibles t a x . Dwight Reava Jacob Vender Sys Jack Van Riper Tuscola would like to be "your insurance man". See or call him soon. problem. Jackson Harry Steele have passed it. That bill in- "Repeal or significantly low- Robert Nelson William Bauer Ronald Sayles Arleigh Clendenan Heavy t a x collections by t h e cluded a 3 % flat rate t a x on er t h e personal property t a x . W i l l i a m Harshbarger Richard Dicks federal government serve to personal incomes, 5% on cor- Kalamazoo Robert Balzer porate incomes. It would have "Return a portion of t h e Pete Sackett VanBuren lower t h e state and local t a x present sales tax to t h e coun- David Adams Arthur Drlje base. This is not merely in returned l c of t h e sales t a x Royal Klein William Smith revenues to County govern- ties on a per capita basis, to be Matthew Wiley Mort Westcott "dollars" which leave the state. Those dollars would otherwise be invested in local enterprises ments. Such funds could be used to reduce property taxes. Such a refund would pay for used to lower property taxes. "Provide new sources of Kalkaska Kent Foster McCool John Carr Ronald Schemenauer Carl Silas Washtenaw LeRoy Rutherford John Renwick FARM BUREAU INSURANCE which would broaden the local revenue for local and school Dale Johnson Orlo Wright 73% or more of t h e costs of tax base. county government. Under it, a possible reduction of more use. Lake Carl Keena John Alkema Wayne Duane Robison Roy McConnelJ COMPANIES OF M I C H I G A N The heavy federal " t a k e " "We recognize that repeal of Herbert Johnconj Wexford also limits t h e forms of wealth than 4 mills on the state equal- certain taxes and lowering of •^ Usicr Yiliaosea tiwjn Clown* Farm Bureau Life • Farm Bureau Mutual • Community Service