ICHI THE gj^? H / PUBLICATION OF THE MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU * 2 a* Vol. 42, No. 11 Published Monthly by Michigan Farm Bureau November 1, 1964 The National Election As seen b y J. Delbert Wells, Manager, Family Program Division If there is t o b e a contest — there must b e contestants. In t h e national election contest, it is hopeful t h a t t h e widely differing viewpoints between Johnson a n d Goldwater are recog- nized a n d understood sufficiently b y voters to make t h e election a significant choice between ideals a n d leaders. Last time, around 68 million citizens voted in the presidential election. This year there will probably be closer to 75 million people who vote. In most cases, attitude alone November 3, may well have an will guide the hand that casts effect on the r e s u l t s of the the ballot. No man can accurate- national election. ly assess how that attitude has Michigan's colorful candidates l>een changed by such things as for Governor, tlie election of government p a y m e n t s or t h e nine Justices to a new Court of threat of their loss. Appeals, and a rare referendum Political e x p e r t s report that vote on an act passed by the about 60 per cent of the regular legislature, (the "Massachusetts" voters are "party-line" v o t e r s . ballot) may combine to bring These people vote for the party more voters to the polls. rather than the candidate (or In 1960, only about 2,700,000 even a political philosophy). Michigan residents voted in the This leaves an important 40 per Governor's race. Although about cent out of the 75 million who 3,000,000 total votes were cast, it could be classed as "swing votes." is estimated that there are 4,000,- These are the persons who ignore 000 registered, eligible voters in parties to vote for candidates with par state. A difference of a half- the most appeal to them per- million M i c h i g a n v o t e s could sonally. more than make the difference in Lyndon Johnson and Hubert who becomes P r e s i d e n t of the Humphrey represent a viewpoint United States. which many label as the "liberal Before voting November 3rd, approach." there are some questions each Senator Barry Goldwater and voter should ask himself: William Miller represent a view- Am I voting for the person and point that others label "modern his platform rather than for a conservatism." party slogan? It appears that the liberal view Am I voting in an intelligent calls for a larger Federal govern- manner? Have I worked at the ment with corresponding reduc- job of becoming informed? tion of sovereignty by state and local governments. Am I voting for what will be It appears that the modern con- l>est for my family and my coun- servative view calls for limiting try in the "long pull" rather than the size and scope of the federal for a short term? government with a strengthening Finally, when my vote has been of the system of c h e c k s - a n d - cast, will I face my family and balances. There are dozens of proudly say, "See the form of other issues, but these seem basic. government we have? — 7 helped How Michigan voters turn out make it that way"? Every Member Invited H o w does t h e Michigan F a r m B u r e a u reach policy con- clusions? W h y does it undertake special programs to build services of certain kinds? Those who attend the forthcoming 45th annual meeting of the Michigan Farm Bureau, to he held on the campus of Michigan State University, November 10-11-12 will see for themselves how policies are made. T h e Michigan Farm Bureau a n n u a l meeting is not, a n d never h a s been, a closed affair. Every m e m b e r h a s a cordial invitation t o attend. Voting is d o n e b y representative delegates from each County F a r m Bureau, "one delegate for every 100 mem- bers or major portion thereof . . ." Nearly 700 voting delegates a n d several thousand non-voting m e m b e r s a r e expected to attend. Such a gathering of fanners at o n e time is notable in itself. T h e r e is an air of excitement, a chance t o learn, a chance to "grow." D e b a t e a n d discussion is often lively on proposals offered for consideration. There will he inspirational songs and speeches. There TO GOD BE THE GLORY Our hearts turn to Thee. Oh Lord, in thankfulness for the will be a "Miss Farm Bureau" contest — a 20th Anniversary dignity Thou has bestowed upon us as Thy children, and for the responsibility Thou Party for Farm Bureau Women. hast vested in us to decide upon our own salvation in heaven and ,n earth May we Check p a g e three of this p a p e r for details of -the special merit this birthright in this, a vital year when the decisions of government are ours. commodity conferences a n d other events. We ask Thy guidance that we may keep our eyes upon Thy ways of righteousness. TWO November 1, 1964 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Editorial "All the Kings of all the Nations in all of history - never had such power ... " President's Column How to Vote More than most, this year's general election All The King's Men... \Ve have become accustomed to looking at November 3rd, bears with it an air of destiny. pictures of fat, over-stuffed kings who were too Whether Johnson or Goldwater - the fact re- indisposed to do much but sit in their kingly mains that on this day a new President will be throne and revel in the luxuries their countries elected and voters going to the polls should do lavish upon them at the expense of their often- , so with a feeling of self-importance. underprivileged subjects. Farmers especially have much at stake. 'Ve just naturally think that that was long In January, the new Congress will begin con- ago. siderin~ a long list of programs, among t'ttem at People are better educated now, rulers are least five of major farm importance. Due to more human in their dealings and attitudes expire in 1965 unless renewed or extended are toward their people. the "emergency" Feed Grains program, the con- We often are so complacent about this that troversial Wheat Certificate and Cotton plans, we fail to recognize the danger that is sitting the International Wheat Agreement and both on our back door steps. Few of us realize that the National Wool and Sugar Acts. the Chief Executive of our country has more Farm Bureau members strongly oppose any power than any of his predecessors ever" had", extension of the Wheat Certificate and Cotton that he has almost unlimited financial resources pro{!,rams. They have been extremely critical at his disposal to do with as he wishes. of the emergency Feed Grain program and have To emphasize the power the {!,ovemment has caUed it unwor"ktzble and cOsJly. over the economy with its 100 billion dollar Michigan sugar beet farmers have been out- budget, let's look at some facts little recognized sPOken in asking for a larger share of the- by the average citizen. national sugar quota. THE POLITICAL POWER First - One person in five of voting age gets Working against farmers this year is the a monthly government check! apportionment ordered by the Supreme Court, OF 100 BILLION DOLLARS Millions more get checks monthly or yearly and which stands to weaken their representa- made possible by government handouts. tion in the Legislatures and Congress. And American business is getting 28 billion per even at some levels of local government! Right here in Michigan. Working on the farmer's side is the more He Found Out How year in government orders or contracts and another 10 billion in qrders made available by federal subsidies. Probably most business By Robert E. Smith "common sense" attitude toward agriculture Legislative Counsel men are recipients of government spending in that seems apparent in both major political It happened in Muskegon - Fruitport Township to be one way or another. parties. Both seem to recognize that nearly" exact - Engineer Ernie Fordham ran twice for trustee of Most people probably are interested in gov- everyone, consumers and farmers alike, are Fruitport Township and was twice defeated by whopping ernment checks that flow to them in one way tired of -political farm maneuvering. 3-1 markings. or another ... add social security to the 100 Farmers have made it as plain as they know After his first defeat he decided to run again and go billion budget and the government will spend how, that most government cChelp"has been "all out" to win but his loss was still 3-1. Fordham made a 123 billion in one year. , of little real aid, that thirty years of farm pro- study of previous elections and found that in Fruitport Twenty-one million (!,et pension checks and grams have not increased farm incomes._ Township Democratic candidates consistently won over relief checks go to 6.8 million more. Consumers are tired of paying in taxes for their Republican rivals by 3-1. It is frightening when we realize how much food they are not allowed to eat. The sale of This summer Fordham decided to try once more for one our. total economy has come to depend upon wheat to Russia and the semi-secret livestock of the two vacancies as a township trustee but this time the federal government for its well being. import deal engineered this past year by our he filed for the primary election as a Democrat! When one man has as much control over the State Department and the Department of Agri- Five other Democrats were also running for the oppor- purse-strings of the treasury it is real easy for culture, have helped highlight the part inter- tunity to appear on the November 3 ballot. him to "call the shots" before the pitcher even national politics play in setting fann prices. When the votes were counted, Ernie had won nomina- throws the ball. The recent bread price increase caused by tion for one of the two trusteeships and assured himself a Not only that, but it is relatively easy to manipulations of. the wheat market throu'gh place on the November ballot, this time as a Democrat! twist the arms of Congressmen when an im- the Wheat Certificate Program has given con- Ironically, Fordham also won in the Republican primary. portant issue comes up that the President wants sumers a nationwide view of the connection It seems that while he was a Democratic candidate as a passed. between farm politics and their pocketbooks. trustee, he was also running for precinct delegate to the This is what happened in the cotton-wheat Perhaps because of these things, both major Republican county convention. bill that Congress passed against the wishes of Presidential candidates .spent most of their time What does it all mean? The indication is that voters more than a majority of the farmers. in areas other than agriculture. Farmers can- tend to vote the party rather than for the man. In areas Now the millers have to pay 70~ per bushel not help but feel this is all to the good. dominated by one party candidates can often ride to vic- for all the wheat that they buy for milling and Barry Goldwater has firmly stated that he tory on the party coattails. this all goes into the federal treasury. So the will not favor abrupt dropping of farm support Those supporting a ''Yes" vote on the referendum ballot cost of bread goes up. That is why we call it programs if he is elected. Rather that these pro- November 3 changing Michigan's ballot to the type used a "bread tax." The consumer is paying the tax, grams will be grad.ually shifted toward helping' in 22 states (Massachusetts, Ohio, California, etc.) say - but the farmer gets a relatively small portion farmers move themselves into a sound economic that the voter would be more likely to vote for the man of it. You could say it is a legalized way of position. rather than the party. robbing the citizens of the country. President Johnson has let Democratic Vice- This is because the "'office block" ballot (some call it The kings of ancient times didn't bother to President hopeful, Hubert Humphrey, speak the "thinking man's ballot") requires the voter to vote for legalize their exploitations of the tax payers. mostly for the Party on farm matters. each office. He could still vote a "straight ticket" if he They just. did it. Humphrey continues to emphasize statements desired, but not by a single cross (X) at the top of the We fervently pray that some day the en- made first as headline guest at last year's column or by pulling a single lever. lightened people of our country will awaken to annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau N early half of the nation's voters now use some form of what is happening to them through the political Federation, in Chicago. the Massachusetts ballot. On November 3, Michigan voters power of a 100 billion dollar, and more, He has continued to call for a "blue-ribbon" will decide if the "office block" ballot will be used in budget. agricultural commission to study fann problems future elections. When industry becomes over-dependent and suggest solutions. He has praised the free- upon government orders, how can it survive market system, but has suggested compensatory if they cease? or direct payments to producers of certain fann When agriculture begins to depend upon the commodities. MICHIGAN~FARM NEWS federal treasury for a major portion of its THE ACTION PUBLICATION 0 .. THe MICHIGAN P'A"M .UftaAU How should Michigan farmers vote Novem- income, how can it operate if this in-built in- The MICHIGAN FARM NEWS is DIRECTORS: District 1. Mu K. ber 3rdP puhlished monthly. on the first day. Hood, Paw Paw. R-I; District 2. Wil- come is removed? They should vote for candidates who in their by the Michhtan Fann Burenu. at its J?ubIicntion office at 109 N. Lafayette bllr H. Smith, Burlinttton, R-I; District 3, Donald L. Ruhlil(. Dexter; Dis- Agriculture "has always been a special target opinion, will allow them the most latitude in Street, Greenville. Michi~an. trict 4, E 1ton R. Smith. Caledonia, for those who offer handouts in the hope of Editorial and Iteneral offices at 4000 R-I; District 5. Da~;d Morris. Grand running their own business. North Grand Ri~r Avenue. Lansinlt. Led~e, R-3; District 6. Ward G. Hodlte. gaining control. It remains the strongest bastion Michil(an. Post Office Box 960. Tele- Snover. R-I; District 7, Guy C. Free- They should vote for candidates whom they phone. Lansing, .j85-8121. Extension born. Hart. R-I: District 8, Lloyd Shan- of freedom we have left in this country. 317. kel. Wheeler. R-l; District 9, EuJtene believe are most serious in allowing the laws Established January 12. 1923. Sec- Roberts. Lake City. R-I; District 10, To preserve it will take the united effort of of supply-and-demand to work in setting prices ond Clas.s Postage paid at Greenville. :Michigan. Edgar Diamond. Alpena. R-2; District 11, Edm u nd Sa (te r. S te phens on. all of us. in the marketplace instead of at some politically EDITORIAL: Editor, Melvin L. DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Walter Farm Bureau has been the major force fight- WoeU. Staff Artist. Sam BaM. "Wom- Fpahm. Frankf'nmlltJ.a: Dean Pridlleon, determined level. en's Material. Mrs. Donna Wilber. Montj(omery, R-l; Walter Wightman. ing government intervention. This is why Fann They should measure all candidates and their OFFICERS: Michigan Fann Bu- Fennville, R-l. Bureau has been so viciously attacked. I't'au; President, Walter Wightman. WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU: Mrs. programs against the yardstick of dollar signs. Fennville, R-2; Vice President, Elton William ScramUn. Holly; FARM BU- "Controllers" could make better progress if R. Smith, Caledonia, B-1; Secretary- IlEAU YOUNG PEOPLE: DoaaJd With venJ few exceptions, party programs in- ManaJ(er, Carence E. Prentice, Okemol. Williams. Webberville. we were out of the way. terpret into doHars from the national treasury POSTMASTER: In using form 357'9, moil to: Michigan Fa,.., New., 4000 N. WE HAD BEITER STAY IN THERE. which you and I pay in taxes. Grand liver, Lansing, MichIgan. - And of course we will. ...... at o....m.. , ...... M.W. s.c.act ct... ,...... w.w. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS November 1, 1964 THREE Exciting 45th Annual Meeting Program Complete Final plans have been completed for the 45th annual meeting ANNUAL BANQUET of t h e Michigan F a r m Bureau, scheduled for November 10-11- The annual banquet program 12, at Michigan State University. of the Michigan Farm Bureau Following a pattern of recent years, the annual meeting pro- will include the surprise crown- gram will begin officially with registration of voting delegates ing of "Miss Michigan Farm Bu- in the basement of the Auditorium, 8:30 a.m., November 10. reau" with Richard Arnold, farm Secretary-manager Clarence Prentice will call the business director for WKAR radio, as Mas- meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. — followed by the President's ter of Ceremonies. "Distinguished Service to Agri- address at 10:25. The general session will adjourn at noon, culture" awards will be presented w i t h special commodity and Women's sessions scheduled in t h e to several persons in another afternoon. surprise ceremony. "Business, In keeping with a tradition in which the state's Chief Exec- Mrs. Frederic Garrison Dr. Homer Stryker Government and You" will be the utive has been invited to take part in the annual meeting, an title of the feature address by invitation has been extended to Governor George Romney to POULTRY FIELD CROPS Dr. Homer Stryker, president of address t h e delegate body. Those interested in poultry "Corn Cobs" and "Market the Stryker Corporation, Kalama- The Governor has confirmed his attendance, and is scheduled may attend a poultry program E-X-P-A-N-S-I-O-N" are intri- zoo. to appear on the second days program of the three-day meeting, where "Five years of Progress in guing titles for presentations Farm Bureau Young People Egg Marketing" will be the topic scheduled in the Field Crops sec- will sponsor a dance after the Wednesday, November 11, at 11:05. His talk will follow a for lames Seddon, manager of tion, with Basil McKenzie, chair- banquet sessions. Veterans' Day observance. be in charge of the program, Farm Bureau Services' Egg Mar- man of the Farm Bureau Field RESOLUTIONS WOMEN which features Dr. Warren Col- keting Division. Crop Advisory Committee, in charge. An important list of policy Farm Bureau Women will hold lins of the American Farm Bu- Theo Yager, chairman of the resolutions will be considered, their luncheon and annual meet- reau's Commodity Division. Michigan Farm Bureau Poultry Dr. C. L. Bedford, professor beginning Wednesday morning, ing in the Union Building Ball- Following the general commod- Committee, will be in charge of in the Food Science Department the program, which includes a November 11, and continuing room at 12:00 noon, November ity session, those attending will at MSU will examine the new through the day. Breaks in the break into groups for special-in- look ahead to the next five years uses to which farm products can 10. session will include the Veterans' by Associate Professor C. C. Shep- Mrs. Frederic Garrison, retiring terest programs, all to be held in be placed, while Clyde Williams, Day observance and Governor pard, who will attempt to project chairman of the Michigan Farm various rooms at Kellogg Center. manager of the Williams Grain Romney's appearance. Conferences are scheduled for his audience into conditions likely Company Division of Farm Bu- and Garden Clubs, will b e a fea- An evening entertainment and to face poultrymen between now reau Services, will tell about the tured speaker on the program Dairy, Livestock, Field Crops, recognition program will be held and 1970. use of corn cobs for "pipes, face which will include a musical re- Poultry, and Fruits and Vege- in tlie Auditorium, with awards view of Broadway's "Sound of tables. powder, and what next?" to counties with most effective DAIRY Music" by Mrs. Leon Bourgoyne Community Group, Membership, LIVESTOCK The growing problem of milk "ROLL-CALL" of Berrien County. Information and overall activity Luncheon ticket sales end No- "Meat Inspection — Who residues will be discussed in the Something new has been added programs. vember 6th with orders to be Needs It?" will be the title for Dairy Conference, chaired by Secretary - manager C l a r e n c e this year to the first night pro- placed through the Family Pro- one of the series of special-inter- Robert Zeeb, Michigan's Out- Prentice will give his "Farm Bu- standing Young Fanner of a few gram, November 10, with a "Roll- gram Division of the Michigan est conferences. Richard Van- Call Rendezvous" planned exclu- r e a u P r o g r e s s R e p o r t " on Farm Bureau. Vranken, chairman of the Mich- years back, and well-known dairy- Wednesday evening. man, who heads the Michigan sively for Roll-Call leaders. At- A "20th Anniversary Birthday igan Farm B u r e a u L i v e s t o c k Farm Bureau Dairy Advisory tendance is requested from the ELECTION Party'' will follow the formal pro- Advisory Committee, will be in Committee. top four workers in each county. gram. (Check page 8 of this charge of the livestock program. The consideration of resolu- issue for more details.) A panel of persons representing Associate Professor Don Mur- Warren Collins will review tions will continue through Thurs- such important offices as that of ray, of the Dairy Extension De- how thousands of farmers, repre- day, November 12, with time out COMMODITIES the Attorney General, and asso- partment of MSU, will review senting hundreds of commodity for election of directors from the A "general session" for all per- ciations such as the Michigan the problem, while entomologist interests and divergent farming "even numbered" districts of the sons with commodity interests Meat Packers, will examine the Ray Janes defines how best to state, plus two directors "at areas, work effectively together in will begin with a noon luncheon, meat inspection question. use various pesticide materials. large." Farm Bureau. November 10, in the "Big Ten Dr. Harold Riley, professor of G. M. Trout, professor, Food Nominations will be reported the Agricultural Economics De- Science Department at Michigan The "Rendezvous" will begin in for directors from Districts 2-4-6- Room", Kellogg Center. Donald Moore, manager of the partment, MSU, will conclude State, will conclude the program the Union Building Ballroom at 8-10, plus the "at large" positions Market Development Division of the program with a "cut-away by discussing "Your Dynamic 5:30 p.m. with a special banquet currently held by incumbents the Michigan Farm Bureau, will view" of meat marketing costs. Dairy Industry." for the Roll-Call leaders. Dean Pridgeon and Walter Frahm. Farm Bureau Federation conven- Electoral College Protects Rights By D o n Kinsey tion, but none have been adopted. The view was, let each state study its own proposals, and if a better method be found, let it be considered. On the threshold of major na- Delegates to the M i c h i g a n tional elections there are those Farm Bureau convention in 1963 who suggest we do away with suggested a semi-direct method our historic E l e c t o r a l College of voting for Presidential electors. method of electing the President They f a v o r e d a constitutional of the United States. "Let it be amendment whereby two of the by the count of the popular electors should be voted on in a vote," they say. state-wide ballot. The remainder The same people who have for which a state is eligible would advocated "one man—one vote" be elected from districts as de- rule in our state and local gov- termined by the State Legisla- ernments now seek to destroy the ture. The number of electors electoral college method in Presi- from the various states would not dential elections. be changed from the present allo- Examine what the electoral col- cation. lege is, and the reason becomes American g o v e r n m e n t w a s clear, for election by popular vote never set up on the selfish prin- is clearly a case of outright domi- nation by a majority — with no ciple that majorities, and majori- minority areas given considera- ties alone, s h o u l d g a t h e r all tion, again. CITIZENS IN A HANDFUL OF STATES, — could control the popular vote. The states of New York, California, Pennsylvania, power to themselves. The pride Under the electoral college, Illinois Texas, Ohio and Michigan could overshadow the rest of the United States, allowing what Madison warned against, of Americanism has been that it each state is entitled to the num- "the tyranny of the majority . . ." recognizes all men and considers ber of Presidential "electors" the rights of minorities. basis. "Do away with all minority of the voters can dominate the jority." For this very reason the equal to the number of Senators Even those who advocate the influence," is t h e d e m a n d b y choice of President. In either electoral college method was es- and Representatives which it has those who propose the change. case, it takes only 5 1 % of the tablished. States having large destruction of the electoral col- in Congress. The Senators, being Let the majority, and the ma- people. masses of the poptdation could lege often parade under the dis- included, give states with small jority alone, rule! The seven large population not look with understanding and guise of "champions of the mi- population a small boost of elec- Just as four Michigan coun- states could control the vote — sympathy on the problems of their norities." But, let thinking people toral-votes, thus preventing states ties, Wayne, Genesee, Oakland New York, California, Pennsyl- small and sometimes remote sister be cautioned, lest they take the with masses of poptdation from and Macomb can totally domi- vania. Illinois, Texas, Ohio and states. disguise for the real purpose. completely dominating all in- nate representation in the Mich- Michigan. Should they over- Ideas to modify the electoral terests in the election. shadow the rest of the country? It is the control of government igan Legislature under the "pop- college method have been tossed The popular vote clamor is the ulation principle" — so, under Jefferson, Franklin, H a m i l t o n around for a number of years. by themselves that these pro- same principle which has led to and Madison warned against the Proposals have been considered moters seek — otherwise they an outright apportionment of our the principle of "popular vote," a few states having a majority danger of the "tyranny of the ma- by the delegates to tlw American would not urge the change. Legislature on a strict population stP44%i Vote All Ballots! In a general election year when the nation's highest offices are decided, many persons fail to vote the "extra" ballots which often have greater effect on their lives than those for candidates to regular offices. They call the proposed block There will be two such ballots ballot the "thinking man's ballot" November 3. One will be the non- because by voting for each office, partisan ballot for the first-time more t h o u g h t f u l consideration election of judges to the new- would usually be given to qualifi- Court of Appeals. The other will cations of the candidate. be the Referendum on a proposed For example: change in Michigan's ballot form. A "Yes" vote will- change the PRESIDENTIAL somewhat complicated Michigan Electors of President and Vice b a l l o t f o r m from its p r e s e n t Romney Follows Resolution President of the United States "straight ticket" b a l l o t , to an (Moke a cross (X) in not "office block" type with all can- more than 1 square) d i d a t e s for t h e s a m e office J©*-"-. Smith grouped together in one block. n PeerDemocrat Jones Michigan farmers have strong feelings a b o u t t h e use of guns guns as instruments of sport and Supporters of a "yes" vote say by intoxicated hunters and have watched w i t h growing horror pleasure; I am against their care- that with the present "straight Jofr»« Doe less or improper use. Si!! Roe the n u m b e r of hunting accidents which could b e attributed in ticket" the voter tends to vote for Republican Michigan has been a leader in every c a n d i d a t e by making a Last Fall, at the annual resolutions session of the Michigan hunter-safety t r a i n i n g programs single (X) or pulling one lever, The voter could still vote a Farm Bureau, they asked that the Governor call attention to the for young people, and won a thus making it possible for un- straight party ticket as each party national award for this worth- qualified persons to ride into of- designation is clearlv listed on the problem by discussing it publicly just prior to the opening of while work last year. It is my fice on party coattails. ballot the new hunting season. hope that this endeavor will bear In line with the resolution, Governor Romney has issued a fruit in a continued reduction of message to Michigan hunters, doing so just ahead of the opening d a y of the first fall hunting season. T h e Governor accidents with guns. I urge, too, that hunters prac- Court of Appeals urged careful use of firearms, safety in traffic, fire prevention, tice safety in driving to and from and respect for property rights of landowners. Fanners who have had trampled fields, wounded livestock their sport. I urge that they keep in mmd the maxim that alcohol and gunpowder make a deadly Candidate Report and burned woodlots, are grateful for this attention to their Although candidates for the new, nine-member Michigan mixture. Court of Appeals are to b e elected on the non-partisan ballot We are fortunate that the fire November 3rd, Michigan farmers will b e interested in their T h e Governor's message follows: danger which necessitated emer- backgrounds. Approach of the fall hunting there are important considerations gency action a year ago appears The state is divided into three Districts 1 and 2. Candidates seasons reminds us once again of aside from the mere finding and to be a much diminished threat judicial districts for purposes of the diverse opportunities that out- bagging of game. We want this this fall. Still, it is simple pru- this election. At the September Hon. Donald E. H o l b r o o k , door Michigan affords to sports- to be a safe hunting season as d e n c e to r e m e m b e r t h a t a 1st primary, six candidates were Clare, Circuit Court Judge (17 men. From the first of October well as a productive one. We thoughtlessly discarded match or nominated in each district. vears) for the counties of Isa- through the end of February, want it to be enjoyed by all our cigaret, or a campfire left smol- Herewith are listed the dis- bella. Clare and Midland, 1962 both resident and visiting hunters citizens, not merely those who dering have enormous potential tricts, each c a n d i d a t e ' s name, Republican n o m i n e e for the will be reaping a harvest of game will do the shooting. for destruction. present position, previous elective State Supreme Court, former of many kinds — p a r t r i d g e , Although there has been an Finally, I remind all hunters offices to the extent known, and Clare County prosecuting at- pheasants, deer, bear, elk, rab- encouraging downtrend in recent of the vital need to respect the legal experience. torney and Clare City attorney, bits, s q u i r r e l s , d u c k s , g e e s e , years, our hunting accident rate property rights of landowners. past president Michigan woodcock, jacksnipe, and many- Ask permission before you enter District No. 1 is composed of Judge's Association, Farm Bu- is still too high. Last year shoot- more. Few states have so much private land, and conduct your- one county—Wayne. Candidates reau member; ing mishaps took 18 lives and variety to offer the hunter, or selves as visitors who have been include: wounded another 221 persons. Sen. John W. Fitzgerald, Grand provide so long a period for him Almost all of these were avoid- accorded a privilege. Respect the Hon. John D. Watts. Detroit, Ledge, completing his t h i r d to enjoy his sport. able accidents caused by careless- property owner, and he will re- present Detroit Traffic Judge, term as a Republican state As opening day nears, I re- ness. Every gun is a potentially spect you. Republican; senator, p r a c t i c i n g attorney, mind the hundreds of thousands lethal weapon if mishandled even Good sport and good luck to Thomas Downs, Detroit, AFL- former law clerk for the Senate. who will go afield this fall that for an instant. I am not against CIO staff attorney and former Hon. Allen C. M i l l e r , E a s t Democratic Con-Con delegate; Hon. T. John Lesinski, Detroit, Tawas, Circuit Judge (5 years) practicing a t t o r n e y , complet- for counties of Alcona, Iosco, mmmm&sm ing 2nd term as Democratic Oscoda, former city attorney mmmmmmmmm for Tawas City, Republican; mmmmmm* Lt. Governor; Robert B. Burns, Grand Rapids, John H. Cillis, Grosse Pointe, practicing a t t o r n e y , f o r m e r attorney specializing in arbi- t r a t i o n of labor-management m u n i c i p a l judge (1954-59), disputes: president Grand Rapids Legal Aid Society, Democrat; Harry J. Dingman, Jr., Detroit; Thomas J. Foley, Plymouth. Austin J. Doyle, Hickory Cor- ners, practicing a t t o r n e y in District No. 2 — covers 16 Kalamazoo, with F.B.I, during counties — Huron, Tuscola, Sani- World War II, Democrat; lac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, Maurice Black, Saginaw, prac- St. Clair, I n g h a m , Livingston, ticing attorney, former circuit Oakland, M a c o m b , J a c k s o n , court prosecutor, city attorney. Washtenaw, Hillsdale, Lenawee and Monroe. Candidates include: Hon. Louis D. McGregor, COPE PARTNERS Flint. Genesee County Circuit Judge since 1959, Republican Endorses IN GROWTH... Supreme Court nominee, 1962; Sen. Farrell E. Roberts, Pon- Candidates for the Michigan During 1963 Michigan f a r m e r s harvested and Court of Appeals reported to tiac, practicing attorney; Re- have received the endorsement delivered over one million tons of beets to the state's five sugar factories for processing. This crop produced publican state s e n a t o r from of the Committee on Political nearly 280,000,000 pounds of pure sparkling sugar Oakland County; Education (COPE) are: for sale exclusively in Michigan during the current Hon. Timothy C. Quinn, Caro. 1st District — Detroit Traf- •rt-:c«.lx.:«:-K-:.:v:v:.:v:.-:-:.:.^ ( n a n a v e r a g e year, the beet sugar Industry of Lapeer-Tuscola c i r c u i t judge fic Judge John D. Watts (Re- M i c h i g a n will derive f r o m $ 2 5 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 to since 1953. former Republican publican); Tom Downs, staff $30,000,000 from the sugarbeet crop. From this Tuscola County prosecutor; crop Michigan sugarbeet growers will receive approxi- attorney for the state AFL-CIO Hon. Francis L O'Brien, Ann (Democrat); and f o r m e r Lt. mately $15,000,000 in company and conditional payments. Arbor, municipal judge since Governor T. John Lesinski These dollars which the sugarbeet growers and 1949, former Washtenaw Coun- (Democrat). processors of this state receive for sugar produced ty assistant prosecutor, Demo- in Michigan affect economic units all around their 2nd District — Thomas G. own horizons and far beyond Michigan's 17 county Kavanagh, Birmingham attor- beet producing area. Remember, every time a sugar Hon Donald Freeman. Flint. ney ( D e m o c r a t ) , and Judge beet grows—so does Michigan. Flint municipal judge for seven Francis L. O'Brien, Ann Arbor MICHIGAN MADE PURE SUGAR years. Republican; (Democrat). Thomas G. Kavanagh, Birming- 3rd D i s t r i c t — Municipal ham, p r a c t i c i n g a t t o r n e y . Judg»> Robert B. Burns. Grand Democrat. Rapids : Democrat), and Austin BEET SUGAR INDUSTRY OF MICHIGAN District No. 3 is composed of the 66 counties not included in J. \ Dotflr. Kalamazoo attorney Dem>' r.if1 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS November 1, 1964 FIVE Congressmen Johansen (R), How Our Congressmen Voted. • • Hutchinson (R), Chamberlain ( R) ,F 0 r d (R ) , Griffin Cederberg (R), and Knox (R) - (R ) , chalked up the 8-out-of-8 scores, \1 ichigall farm leaders cOllsider. roll-call votes in the U. S. rchich Farm Bureau oppuscd ill The motion on the foreign aid while Congressmen Meader (R) I louse a;ld Senate to he a form of harometer showing closely favor of II stmllW'" l1WllSllre. bill was designed to reduce for- and Harvey (R) supported seven how Michigan's 19 Congressmen and two Senators represent eign aid authorization by about al" — that's the boast of Mrs. F o r last y e a r ' s a n n u a l m e e t i n g . Mrs. Gladys Ames of G e n e s e e e>siinr plant is bt-inz ! t nir.ii' James Quisenberry, liveware Holl- C o u n t y w r o t e a " M i c h i g a n F a r m b u r e a u S o n g . " It w a s v e i l - ( h e e t o die. M a h i e . ; " . "'Ore- Call M a n a g e r f o r M o n t c a l m I.., ; r e c e i v e d b y tin- a t t e n d ;y.y visitors, a n d d u r i n g I d a " Fo.>d<. Ine. If lis f t h e next s e v e r a l m o n i i "'Mrs, w-.i m a n y r e q u e s t s ' .)j>fr.ites p!.ir:ts re- O: She and Mr. Quisenhcrrtj arc iron> p e o p l e w h o "h< Idaho. ;, one «.f !!>:• !. offering a steak dinner complete K(»st k"s'ieW•:',' / insula who successfully meets th< T h e t u n e u s e d for thi chalk nge. R e c e n t l y . M r s . Aim s To make sure that everyone is ,1., s p e c i a l s o n g for t h e i v r ratioi: aware of the ehalienue. the eouple *'U \ o \ t i n h s r 10. I"i;'. tvai ill la will r e s t a t e it in person d u r i n g released on that dat the Roll-Call ' Hrnde/vons*' din- ner-session sehednled for the first Robert Briggs Michigan i it n u v e a n niirht of the Mic hfuon Farm Bu- C o n t r a e ts a r e i»o•. 1 > ei ne reau a n n u a ! meeting. N o v e m b e r " T h e new e i g h t - m e m b e r state W e r e tillers of the s,,i! We' ts<'!'; Board of Education, established written w a h e;n>v. ~ ,. rap p.,t „-. The (Ground rules for t h e contest. Together we progress. Working problem- out, o;;,p.i->\ pi.-inv the !' :>:; h a v e a n i m p o i t a n t e f f e c t on as o u t l i n e d by Mr. and Mrs. Michigan p e o p l e . " according to So here we pledge our firm belief ami loyally we shout: !»ii:tk. c e : e f \ a!thee.:h r h e \ •:«. Q u i s e n b e m , include limiting t h e . o'isjdei-asii the esc a ..;r ea>r • Robert (Boh) Briggs. of Jackson, territory to t h e lower peninsula iOiwnonjv g r o w n e > e a d whitr a c a n d i d a t e for one of t h e seats. and the r e q u i r e m e n t that t h e Our policies begin In grass-roots so they sa\; varieties. Briggs is Executive Vice Presi- challenger " p u t it in writing." dent of C o n s u m e r s Power C o m - Counties got them next And they are on their way. T h e e ' i n p a n v plan*; te have No time limit . . . jnst "We'll their fiO.000 s q u a r e fWt ( o v e ' i - pany. H e is a former teacher, Our State Convention votes With firm and thoughtful voice. be F I R S T . " faculty m e m b e r and Vice Presi- vilie plant under x eO b i - ' O ' . . Then members at A.F.B.F. Proclaim our farmers" choice. How's that for confidence? dent of the University of Mich- whiten a n d r e . a h t-a ^per.aina Any takers — in writing? • a handle potat-u1-1 hoei \w\\ veav's e m p . /e// j.'.n-.-x ue r, ( i : (Uif/:tl>i > fi'r >i!(iec\>i!i.r Keeping us good citizens Well mindful of His Power. etui gi.t information fd-->u' •.">?-- Throughout this mighty land With mind and hand and heart irt:ci acreage by wri'-n^ Or*. -Id- WeTi work to keep our country strong and always do our officials at their Ju aihfuarler* e- *>u First Stiitc Bark buildint: .•>. Gra nvillc. O r e - I d a Food s e W n d Mii-h- Michigan Farm Bureau . . . Works for us each day. iiian heea'Ke of the v l e - e n e ^ <•[ Cause we are a member team; W e get things done O-kav, markets a n d the av.idWihtv «'t (juaiity p o t a t o *oiU. 'I s e\ aad first c o n s i d e r e d pe-'n!:Je p h u a In Michigan Farm Bureau. Stronger we have grown. sites in W'iseonsiTi and ' h e Red Thus we do together what we cannot do alone. Hiver V.dlev of the X^rth. "Paved feedlots are essential for feeding steers in close confinements Says ELMER N. BUFFINGTON, Milfedgeville, Illinois, Winner of Feedlot Magazine National Beef Feeder Award " I ' m a great beitPver in concrete. Back in 1937 when ! was renting, I paid for my first concrete feerllot out of rr>v o w n pocket. ^3^-" " T o d a y , we have nine paved feeding areas on our 280-acre farm and feed out 750 to 1.000 head of cattle a year. W e c o u l d n ' t handle anything like this volume in a c o n f i n e d feeding *>-