MDCHD.GAN~ FARM NEWS THE ACTION PUBLICATION OF THE MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU Vol. 44, No. 11 November 1, 1966 WE THANK THEE,LORD- WE BOW TO THEE- OUR THANKS TO THEE- For Thy countless blessings, For cool of rain and warmth of sun For constant love of family, For fertile flocks and fields, To nourish Thy fruitful soil, And helpful, neighborly hand, For needed strength to labor ... For rich rewards provided ... For souls free to come to thee And produce such bounteous yields! By the sweat of honest toil. - For the freedom of our land. - By Connie Nelson "Commodity" Voting Las Vegas Discussion IN THIS ISSUE Program Page' 3 Records Pages 4-5 Meeting Page 6 Topic Page 14 TWO November 1, 1966 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Editorial President's Column - BY YEAR 2016! GAINS OF 1966 Recently the automobile industry asked As a farmer, I have learned that you can ex- seeress Jeane Dixon to predict the car of the pand your farm operations only as fast as your future "by the year 2016." Miss Dixon, famed resources allow. It certainly is no different with from the book, "A Gift of Prophecy:' described Farm Bureau. Finances for Farm Bureau a car which, in all probability, will be built growth are not automatic with a dues increase. SOII)eyears from now. She suggested that it Funds are also a matter of the number of mem- will have dramatic differences from present- bers who pay dues. day automobiles, such as the ability to float Financially, Farm Bureau moved ahead in off the ground, and to use its wheels only for 1966 only a little. Nevertheless, we took action standing and parking - but in her words, '~It to expand programs. And we made important win still look like a car," and be used much as legislative gains - especially in the area of tax today's cars are used. exemptions. It takes real operating farmers to What would you say if someone asked your appreciate the importance of those exemptions. opinion of the future of farming? \Vhat kind of But let me fo"tus the spotlight on a few other future exists for agriculture? All over ~1ich- areas of progress. \Ve added to our Farm Bu- igan, Farm Bureau Women have been asking reau field staff to meet the request of the County that question in a series of Fall District meetings. Farm Bureaus for more help. Regional repre- "First thought" answers come easy - for after , .\"/ft ' J sentatives were increased from eight to ten. all- people must eat, and there are more ,~ 1/11/" III,~,f f •• • 'Ve are stepping up the work to bring young • \. people coming into the world evert} minute. ,,' t I • farmers more actively into the organization- \,'/'1 IllJ .r;' '. But this is shallow thinking for the real ques- 1" - ... It ..... \ lIlt. ~ to get THEIR ideas for program building and tion is what KIND of future exists for farming. to enlist their ideas in policy making. Weare It is a temptation to paraphrase Miss Dixon \" ". ," ,JII/ ,. " stepping up work to form Community Farm - \\lIlt and say that there will be some dramatic dif- Bureaus among these young farmers, so that ferences, but the farm of the future will still I DON'T CARE WHAT IT IS ... they can participate and help direct Farm Bu- look like a farm, and still basically function WHY DIDN'T WE GET ONE? reau "from the inside." as a farm of today. We held an exploration for ideas in 1965- Clouding the picture are a number of fast- ideas that would shape the "New Farm Bureau." moving changes, cited by agricultural scientists, which will obviously continue and probably accelerate. They include: less farmers, larger LEGISLATIVE INTENT. .. Assessing groups, in some cases, have been ques- A prominent need expressed by members was to get into the field of television broadcasting for agriculture. \Ve have moved. farms, more "professional" farmers, higher per- tioning the intent of the elimination of the farm Per- In September, we added the necessary equip- worker investment, more capitalization and a sonal Property Tax. At the October 11 session of the ment and experienced staff to launch our tele- continuation of the cost-price squeeze. Legislature, a resolution was introduced clarifying the vision enterprise. Filming of special events has But if we may risk a prediction, farm labor issue, parts of which follow: already put us on the home T.V. screens of will be the really big question., Farm labor, its "It has come to the attention of the Legislature Michigan. Three major stations used our first lack and its mechanical replacement. "Hand- film. The "ihot" covered the remarks of Gov- picked," we predict, will bear a label and a that some assessors, at the direction of the State ernor Romney at the kickoff breakfast for price tag comparable to ~~hand-painted." Most Tax Commission, are requiring taxpayers to file "Co-op Month." Viewers applauded the quality fruits and vegetables which require individual schedules of such exempt property ... It was the of our film pl'Ogram. We have our --foot in the attention and hand labor win become luxury intent of the Legislature that such exemption door." items, while the price of some processing foods should be full and complete and that the taxpa~rs What about market-bargaining? Members may actually drop. involved should not have to file statements of rate its importance high. We have moved and This year about 60 per emit of the California such property ... The State Tax Commission are prepared to move as far and as fast as grow- processing tomatoes were picked by large, should immediately rescind its directive to local ers wish in this direction. Farm Bureau's weird-looking machines which cost around assessors and infonn them of the intent of the MACMA has added divisional activities for $25,000 each and require upward of 30 persons Legislature." grape growers and for processiftg vegetable pro- to operate. Further, the machines destroy the ducers' this year. And thereby hangs a very im- The full resolution was referred to the Committee plants by picking vines and all. portant point. In spite of this, growers report that the on House Policy and may be acted upon at the Decem- For the majority of our farm producers, machines each replace the hand work done by.. ber 7 session of the Legislature. MACMA stands as an "untested" opportunity. about 70 persons. But waiting until the field Few members have sought to test its power or is as uniformly ripe as possible and then har- STATEMENT OF OWNERSIllP capacity. That power cannot be judged until vesting the entire lot on a once-over basis, high MANAGEMENT AND CmCULATION growers have organized and rallied to the full labor costs are reduced more than enough to (Act of October 23, 1962; Section 4369, Title 39, United States Code) support of MACMA's bargaining efforts. make up for the destruction of the still-bearing of the MACMA has been gaining experience on the plants 'and the green tomatoes on them (see MICffiGAN FARM NEWS October 1, 1966 rugged road to bargaining in its work with picture, page 10). FREQUENCY- OF ISSUE: Monthly fruits and vegetables. Processor attitudes are Although labor and its lack will provide the LOCATION 'OF KNOWN OFFICE OF PUBLICATION: 109 N. Lafayette St., only part of the problem. The kind of grower Greenville, Michigan, Montcalm County - 48838 greatest single change (and challenge) to far- LOCATION OF THE HEADQUARTERS OR GENERAL BUSINESS OFFICES support that spells full power has never been mers of the future, it will bring some bright OF THE PUBLISHERS: 4000 N. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, Michigan given to the effort. Yet MACMA has made PUBLISHER: Michigan Farm Bureau, 4000 N. Grand River Ave., Lansing, spots. Michigan strides toward price gains in four seasons of Among them, we predict: the family farm EDITOR: Melvin L. Woel!, 4000 N. Grand River Ave., Lansing, Michigan MANAGING EDITOR: None effort. will continue to dominate and mechanization OWNER: Michigan Farm Bureau, 4000 N. Grand River Ave., Lansing, Mich. The real capacity of any farmer bargaining will strengthen-, not weaken, the part of the KNOWN BOND HOLDERS, MORTGAGEES, AND OTHER SECURITY HOLDERS OWNING OR HOLDING 1 PERCENT OR MORE OF TOTAL program is measured by the ORGANIZED family in agriculture. AMOUNT OF BONDS, MORTGAGES OR OTHER SECURITIES: None STRENGTH OF THE FARMERS BEHIND Avg. No. Copies Single Issue Food prices will soar as farmers demand and Each Issue During Nearest to THE EFFORT - and is not tested until that get increased incomes in response to higher Past 12 Months Filing Date Total No. Copies Printed: (Net press run) 62,591 56,878 support is given. Given that kind of support, living costs forced by labor demands. Farmers Paid Circulation 62,091 56,378 MACMA can be effective for growers of any m m m Free Distribution _m m 500 500 will be less concerned with economic survival. Total No. Copies Distributed m_m m 62,591 56,878 commodity. But the growers of that commodity ~hortages, rationing and higher food prices I certify that the statements made by me above are correct (Signed) Melvin L. Woell, Editor have "Gotta Wanna!" will shock the consuming public into re-exam- Let me call to your attention the steps that ining their positions as a part of the voting ~ Farm Bureau has taken to develop a farm labor public. This reaction will be largely to the MICHIGAN_FARM NEWS placement program. This year, we established farmer's benefit. THI!! ACnON puaUCAnON ~THI!! MICHIGAN "ARM BUREAU the Al ichigan Agricultural Services Association Farmers will recognize that local govern- The MICHIGAN FARM NEWS is DIRECI'ORS: District 1, Francis to tackle this job on a "do-it-ourselves" basis. published monthly, on the first day, Finch, Mattawan, R-l; District 2, Wil- ment is not necessarily rural government, and by the Michigan Farm Bureau, at its bur H. Smith, Burlington, R-l; District The situation was rough. Available farm labor publication office at lQ9 N. Lafayette 3, Donald L. Ruhlig, Dexter; Dis- will seek a new role and position within their Street, Greenville, Michigan. trict 4, Elton R. Smith. Caledonia, was short. Growers were often desperate. communities. Editorial and $feneral offices at 4000 R-I; District 5, David Morris, Grand North' Grand River Avenue. Lansing, Ledge, R-3; District 6, Ward G. Hodge, Available workers were indifferent and often Shortages and actual famines in other nations Michi~an. Port Office Box 960. Tele- Snover, R.l; District 7, Kenneth Bull, phone, Lansing, 485.8121, Extension Bailey, R-l; District 8, Harvey Leuen. wouldn't stay put. Yet the struggle to get will cause a greater appreciation of American 317. berger, Saginaw, Eugene Roberts, Lake City, R-l; Dis- R-6; District 9, workers went on day and night and even week- Established January 12, 1923. Sec- farming on the part of a conscience-stricken ond Class Postage paid Ilt Greenvnle, trict 10. Ed~ar Diamond. Alpena. R- ends. We had some successes. Next year we Michigan. Subscription price, 50t per 2; District 11, Clayton Ford, Cornell public used to plentiful food supplies and cheap year. will have an earlier start, and look to greater DIRECI'ORS AT LARGE: Walter prices. Dwindling surpluses and world food EDITORIAL: Editor, Melvin L. Fmhm. Frankenmuth: Dean Pridqeon, successes. Woe1J; Staff Photographer. Charles Montgomery, R-l; Robert Zeeb, Bath, conditions will also bring about a more relaxed Bailey; Associate Editor, Mrs. Donna R-l. But here's my point. Farm' Bureau's real ad- ,U.S. government attitude toward farming. WilbE-r;Staff Artist, Ray Van Iddeking. OFFICERS: Michiun Farm Bu. WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU: Mrs. vances will require cooperation by members. \Vhat kind of future for farming? A very reau; President, Elton R. Smith, Cale- dODia. R-I; Vice President, Dean William Scramlin, Rolly; FARM BU- REAU YOUNG PEOPLE: Raymond Few programs can succeed witlwut the whole- good one in spite of many headaches and unre- Pridgeon, Montgomery, R-1. Kucharek, Gaylord. hearted support of the members and farmers. solved problems. But then, now or in the fu- POSTMASTER: In u$ing form 3579, mail to: Michigan Form News, AOOO N. Work with your Farm Bureau and it can work tflre, that's farming. Grand River, Lansing, Michigan. for you. Second clem pottage paid at Greenvill., Michigan M. W. E.S. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS November 1, 1966 THREE 47th CONVENTION SET FOR ANNUAL NOVEMBER 9-10-11-MSU MEETING MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU "HOUSE OF DELEGATES" TO ACT From its opening moments 'Vednesday morning, November 9, until the close of the final business session sometime in the afternoon of Friday, November 11, the 47th annual meeting of the Michigan Farm Bureau. promises to be an action-packed affair. A total of 504 delegates are eligible for seating in the "House' of Delegates" - the policy-making group which will hear re- ports from elected leaders and management, elect a slate of officers and set the policy platform for Michigan's largest fann organization for another year. .. Directors on the Michigan Farm Bureau board from the "even-numbered" districts will be elected, plus two directors "at-large." Incumbents include Wilbur Smith, Burlington, Dis- AN "OPEN SESSION" - of the State Resolutions Committee will again be held at the coming annual meeting of the Michigan trict 2; Elton R. Smith, Caledonia, District 4; Ward Hodge, Farm Bureau. Open to all Farm Bureau members, the senion will start at 8:00 p.m. in the lincoln Room, Kellogg Center, MSU. Snover, District 6; Harvey Leuenberger, Saginaw, District 8 and Active participation in the discussions is encouraged by the Committee. Edgar Diamond, Alpena, District 10. Incumbent directors at- large whose terms expire are Dean Pridgeon, Montgomery, and CONDENSED PROGRAM held for Mrs. Haven Smith at 4:30 test. Resolutions process begins 'Valter Frahm, Frankenmuth. in the Centennial Room, Kellogg in the afternoon General Session. Wednesday afternoon, November 9, Farm Bureau 'Vomen Wednesday - November 9: All Center - following the Women's District Caucuses will be held. will hear, and meet, Mrs. Haven Smith, Chairman of the Amer- delegates and guests will register business sessions. At 6:00 p. m. - the Annual in the Auditorium of Michigan At 6:00 p.m. - County Farm Meeting Banquet will be held in ican Farm Bureau Women's Committee. They will Ie am ' 'how State University, beginning at Bureau Presidents and their wives the Lansing Civic Center. Carroll to get the most out of yourself' through an address by Dr. 8:30. Community singing starts will join Michigan Farm Bureau Streeter, Editor of Fann Journal Elwood Rowsey, nationally-known inspirational speaker. at 9:30 with an address of \Vel- board members and their wives, magazine, will speak on the topic Thursday, November 10, Young Farmers will hear of their come by MSU President, Dr. John in an exclusive "President's Ban- "'Vhat In The 'VorId Are \Ve Do- opportunity to exercise argricultural leadership - the topic of Hannah, to be followed by the quet" in the Red Cedar Rooms, ing In Asia?" He will show color- a talk by Norman Brown, Coordinator of student programs for annual address of Michigan Farm Kellogg Center. ed slides at the conclusion. Dis- Michigan State University. Later, they will conduct a business Bureau President, Elton Smith. Thursday - November 10: tinguished Service to Agriculture meeting and elect a Young People's Committee Chairman for Farm Bureau 'Vomen will hold General sessions begin at 9:00 in Awards will be given. "Queen" the coming year. a luncheon and business meeting the Auditorium, Michigan State will be selected and crowned. All Farm Bureau members are welcome to attend the An- cinthte "BoighTen"~lolomofd~ecllogg University. Business meeting will Friday - November 11: Busi- . h h ff" . 1 . d 1 t All en er. t ers WI atten a om- include the report of Secretary- ness session begins at 8:45 - with nua I M eebng,. w et ~.r 0 ICI~ votmg ~ egates or no. modity luncheon at the Union Manager, Dan E. Reed. An ap- continuance of resolutions. Direc- may ~ake part In'the bIg meetmg, hear nati?na!ly-known sp~ak- - Ballroom". Following a noon-time pearance is slated by Governor tors will be elected. Veteran's ers, smg and eat together and attend speclal-mterest meetings program, groups will meet by Romney. Young People will hold Day observances will' be held. which deal directly with important areas of their farming special-interest section. their annual meeting, «Talk-Meet", Resolutions will continue follow- business. (See "Commodity Day" report below.) A reception and tea will be "Talent Find" and Queen's con- ing luncheon until adjournment . .D Should f'::~:E~:rt ~~~~~~S:t~:o~g~~~~::~reSident, dependence and exercise every ef- dependent Cooperative Milk Pro- In- AMONG THOSE EXPECTED TO APPEAR fort to "go it alone" in promoting ducers. "Superpool Pricing on a their products, or should they Regional Basis" - Glenn Lake, work in a government "partner- President, Michigan Milk Produc- ship" in getting the job done? ers. That and similar thorny questions Fruit and Vegetable Program: will be examined at a special - Chairman, Robert Sprenger, Commodity Day program sched- MFB Vegetable Advisory Com- uled for the afternoon of No- mittee. "Mechanical Harvesting vember 9. -late developments" Dr. Jordan Taking part in the discussion - Levin, USDA. Farm Bureau Mar- arranged by the Market Develop- keting Activities, Robert Braden, ment Division of the Michigan Michigan Agricultural Cooper a- Farm Bureau as part of the Com- tive Marketing Association. modity Day activities at the 47th Field Crops Program: - Chair- annual meeting of the Michigan man, Donald Bush, MFB Field- Farm Bureau - will be a distin- Crops Advisory Committee. "Bean guished panel of experts. Commission Builds for the Fu-. Included will be Dr. James ture" - Maynard Brownlee, Man- Shaffer, Qepartment of Agricul- ager Michigan Bean Commission. tural Economics, MSU; John Han- "The Ohio Wheat Bank" - S. C. FRANK SOLLARS JOHN HANDY RUSSEL O'HARROW dy, fruit grower of Sodus, Mich- Cashman, Commodity Services, igan; and Russel O'Harrow, dairy Ohio Farm Bureau. farmer of Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. Livestock Program: - Chair- Taking the side of personal in- man, Allen Rush, MFB Livestock itiative and farmer-independence Advisory Committee. "Livestock will be Frank Sollars, President of Marketing - what's ahead?" Dr. the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, David Cole, Agricultural Econom- speaking on the topic "We can do ics, MSU. "Foods of the Future" it ourselves!" - Dr. B. S. Schweigert, Chair- At 2:30 the group will break man, Department Food Science, into special interest sections deal- MSU. ing with Field Crops, Livestock, Farm Labor Program (4: 15 Dairy and Fruits and Vegetables. p.m.): Chairman, Kenneth Bull, Still later a special session will be MFB Farm Labor Advisory Com- held on the topic of Farm Labor. mittee. «Labor Recruitment"- A condensed program for each M. J. Buschlen, Michigan Agricul- section follows: tural Services. "Workmen's Com- Dairy Program: - Chairman, pensation" - James Rathbun, . Max Brink, MFB Dairy Advisory Farm Bureau Insurance Group. Committee. "'The vertical forces' "Farm Labor Legislation" - Rob- idea for pricing milk. What is ert Smith, Michigan Farm Bureau. S. C. CASHMAN DR. JAMES SHAFFER DR. DAVID COLE FOUR November 1, 1966 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Should 18-Year-Olds Be Allowed to Vote? ca p itol report By Robert E. Smith Legislative Counsel, Michigan Fann Bureau ~1ichigan voters will have a Constitutional Amendment be- fore them November 8. This is to resolve the perennial question of whether the voting age in A1ichigan should be lowered from the present 21 years of age to 18. The subject was debated at length during the Constitutional Convention, but it was finally decided to keep the traditional minimum age of 21. . Only two states presently allow 18-year-olds to vote. Georgia lowered the age to 18 in 1946, shortly after 'Vorld War II, and Kentucky amended its Constitution in 1955. Hawaii permits voting at 20 and Alaska at 19. In all other states, the voting age is 21. ------------ This controversial issue has tional standards are higher today than at any other time in history. been considered by many county Also, nearly every high school Farm Bureau annual meetings and also considered at the state requires classes in civics and gov- ernment. annual meeting last November. At that time, the voting delegates They point out that high school said Hthe present system of grant- students often become seriously ing voting franchise at the age interested in the issues and poli- when young people become legal- tics of the day and that by the ly liable for their actions and can time they are 21, they may have own property in their own right lost interest. However, supporters is a good one." of the issue rely mainly on the emotional approach that "If he's GOVERNOR ROMNEY- and Democrat Gubernatorial nominee - Zalfon Ferency, have both made recent appearances at The delegates further said: Farm Bureau Center, lansing. Mr. Romney spoke before newsmen and guests at a breakfast-salute to "Co-op" Month, and old enough to fight, he's old HThe voting age, at whatever Mr. Ferency presented his views and platform before directors of the Michigan Farm Bureau at a regular board session. enough to vote." level agreed upon, should be adop- ted by action of the Congress Opponents of the issue counter and subject to the ratification of by asking if it follows that "If he's the states in order that the in- too old to fight, he's therefore too equities between states be elimin- old to vote?" Opponents agree ated." It was recognized that that teenagers may be better ed- Issues covered in the Congressional voting record shown below include: states could enter a race to see ucated, but that does not neces- which might have the greatest vot- sarily mean that young people can SENA TORS: 2. H. R. 77-Compulsory unionism (14b) ing strength based on lowering apply that education with the 1. Federal school bill (H. R. 2362) pro- - (see above). of the voting age. wisdom and maturity that is re- quired. Such maturity takes time. vided $1.3 billion for elementary and secon- 3. H. R. 9811- Omnibus farm bill. Farm \VhiIe the present age of 21 is dary education in districts with ten or more Bureau opposed this bill; expanding the They point to the fact that many not a "magic number," neither is revolts and revolutions throughout families with incomes of $2,000or less. Farm Brannan type fann program. the age of 18. In fact, there have the world have been sparked by Bureau opposed because of federal contl-ol 4. H. R. 12322- Cotton check-off bill. been tJ'ose who claim it should be student activity - either high lowered to 16. The subject has school or college level. over education. Farm Bureau opposed. been studied by Presidential Com- missions on a national level and They raise the question that if 2. H. R. 77 - Cloture Vote on Repeal of 5. H. R. 13712_ to recommit minimum by special committees on a state the vote is given to the 18-year- Section 14(b) of the Taft Hartley Act. In wage bill to committee with instructions to level and some state committees old, should he also have the right effect, this vote killed the bill. Fann Bureau delete coverage of hired farm workers. Farm have traveled to Hawaii in mid- to make contracts, to sue and be supports Section 14(b) and opposed the bill. Bureau supported. winter to study that state's system. sued, and be req uired to serve on 3. S. J. Res. 103,by Senator Dirksen, pro- iury duty. This could be hard on vides that a State might determine appor- 6. H. R. 13712- minimum wage bill in- This issue generally is not a many teenagers who now receive partisan matter. In 1954, Presi- special treatment at the hands of tionment of one house of its Legislature on eluding agricultural workers. Fann Bureau dent Eisenhower urged Congress other than straight population. Fann Bureau opposed. the law because they are minors. to propose a Constitutional amendment lowering the voting Opponents also point out that supported. 7. Extension of P. L. 480 (Food for Free- age to 18. The Senate rejected the tyrants of this century - Mao dom). A motion to recommit the bill to the proposal, based on the argu- Tse-tung of Red China, Stalin of REPRESENTATIVES: committee for the purpose of tightening the ment that HIt they're old enough the U.S.S.R., Hitler of Germany, 1. H. R. 2362- Federal school bill (see Commodity Credit Corporation release price to fight, they're old enough to !vlussolini of Italy - all rode to above). . on grain stocks. Farm Bureau supported. vote." They said that HIt's appar- power by capturing the youth of ent that the physical qualities that their countries and then misusing Farm Bureau Position Indicated in Capital Letters - YES or NO make a man a better soldier at them. 18 than at 40 do not necessarily SENATORS: Federal School Bill Cloture Vote (14b) Apportionment - Dirksen Congressman Emanuel Celler HR 2362 - 4/9/65 HR 77 - 2/8/66 imply judgment. While there are (D-N.Y.) has said "It is signifi- Amendment - SJ 103,4/25/66 many qualifications to determine cant that Hitler and Mussolini Hart (D) yes yes no the basis for franchise, muscular lowered the voting age to help McNamara (D) yes absent - yes . paired-no resiliance is not among them." create their dictatorships." This, Federal Compulsory Omnibus Cotton Minimum P.L.48O President Truman vigorously too, is an emotional charge and School Unionism Fann Check- Wage Vote to opposed lowering the voting age. may or may not have helped the REPRESENTA TlVES: Bill (l4b) Bill off Vote Vote Recommit Politicians of both parties often rise of such dictatorships. 2 3/26/65 7/28/65 8/19/65 3/3/66 10 00 6/9/66 seem to have visions of huge In any event, on November 8 1 Conyers (D) yes yes yes NO no yes paired voter turnouts by the younger Michigan voters - 21 and over people and hope to swing that - will make the decision whether 2 Vivian (D) yes yes yes yes no yes no 3 Todd (D) yes yes yes yes no yes no vote to their political way of 18-year-olds will be permitted to 4 Hutchinson (R) NO NO NO NO YES NO YES thinking. This would be an im- vote in future elections. 5 Ford, G. R. (R) NO NO NO YES yes YES portant factor because it is said Many thoughtful people humor- 6 Chamberlain (R) NO NO NO NO YES yes YES that by 1970 more than half of ously point to the fact that all one the United States population will needs in order to vote, and in ef- 7 Mackie (D) yes yes yes yes no yes no 8 Harvey (R) yes NO NO NO YES yes paired be under 25 years of age. fect guide the destiny of our state 9 Griffin (R) NO NO NO NO Now in Senate In Kentucky, where they may and nation, is to have reached a 10 Cederberg (R) NO NO NO NO YES NO YES vote at 18, there has been a not- certain birthday. 11 Clevenger (D) yes yes yes yes no no yes able upswing in the number of On the other hand, in order to 12 O'Hara (D) yes yes yes yes no yes no office seekers that make it a drive a car, he must not only 13 Diggs (D) yes yes yes NO no no yes point to address college and high reach a particular birthday, but he 14 Nedzi (D) yes yes NO NO no yes no school groups. must also take a special course of 15 Ford, \V. D. (D) yes yes yes yes no no yes Those favoring lowering the training, pass an examination, be 16 Dingell (D) yes yes yes NO no yes no age say that most 18-year-olds physically and mentally capable, 17 Griffiths (D) yes yes paired yes paired no yes no have excellent qualifications and submit a re-examination every 18 Broomfield (R) NO NO paired no NO no yes YES point to the fact that more Shl- three years, and strictly live up 19 ~amum (D) yes yes NO NO no yes no dents now complete high school to a multiple of responsibilities or °Vote to recommit bill with instructions to delete coverage of hired farm workers, lost - 231 - 168. than ever before and that educa- lose his right to drive. o 0Final passage - passed - 303-93 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS November 1, 1966 FIVE THE LEGISLATIVE VOTING RECORD- YES YES YES YES A look at Selected Issues- Rohlfs Root, C. H. YES YES YES YES Root, E. V. YES YES YES YES YES Ryan YES YES no HOUSE AND SENATE Sharpe YES YES YES YES YES VOTE RECORDS Sheridan YES YES no YES @' Sietsema YES YES no YES The voting records on the sel- ~ Slingerlend YES YES no YES YES ected issues listed on this page Smart YES YES YES YES can be good indications of how Snyder YES YES no YES YES your Legislator voted on issues of Farm Bureau Spencer no YES primary importance to agriculture. position shown Starr no YES no no YES There are "literally dozens of by capitol Steeh YES YES no YES YES other important issues that could Stempien YES no YES be reported. However, these par- "YES" or "NO" Stevens no YES YES YES ticular issues have been selected Stopczynski YES YES no YES YES because they represent several Strange YES YES YES YES YES areas of importance to farmers. Suski YES YES no YES YES For instance, the tax bills elimin- Swallow YES YES ating the tax on farm personal Svmons no no YES YES no YES property, and exempting fruit and Thome YES YES YES YES no YES YES Christmas trees and other crops REPRESENTATIVES Tierney YES YES YES no YES YES from assessment, will mean mil- Tisdale YES YES YES YES YES YES YES lions of dollars of tax savings to Allen YES YES no no YES YES Traxler YES YES YES no YES farmers and are an important step Anderson YES YES YES YES YES \Vagner YES YES YES YES YES YES toward tax reform - and more Arnett YES YES YES YES YES Waldron no no YES YES YES importantly - tax equity! Baker no YES YES YES YES YES YES Walton YES YES YES no YES Beedon YES YES YES YES no YES White YES YES no YES no no YES Other examples include the Bennett YES YES YES YES no YES \Voodman YES YES YES YES YES YES YES farm labor bills. The 72nd Leg- Boos YES YES no YES YES \\lurzel no YES YES YES YES YES islature, in 1964, passed the State Bradley YES YES YES YES no YES YES Young, Maxine YES YES YES no YES Minimum \\lage Law, which re- Burton YES YES YES no YES YES YES Young, Richard YES no YES YES no YES quired farmers employing labor to Buth YES YES YES YES YES YES YES meet its provisions, but the 73rd Cater YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Legislature, in both 1965 and 1966, passed legislation delaying Charron YES YES YES YES YES YES YES its effect on agricultural piece- Clark YES YES no YES rate \vorkers. Conlin no YES YES YES YES YES Conrad no YES YES no YES The 73rd Legislature, in 1965, YES YES YES no YES Constantini YES The Senate voting record on the following selected issues can brought agriculture unde~ the YES no YES YES Cooper YES YES again be a partial barometer of how your Senator voted on issues Workmen's Compensation Law for Copeland YES YES YES YES no of primary importance to agriculture. the first time, but then passed Crim YES YES no YES no YES YES legislation in both 1965 and 1966 No attempt is made to interpret individual points of view; you Crowley no YES YES YES YES delaying the effective date. may wish to visit with your Senator concerning his vote. Davis, C. J. YES YES YES Davis, S. J. YES YES YES YES no YES VOTE RECORD Del Rio YES YES YES YES YES YES NOT WHOLE STORY DeMaso no YES YES YES YES YES YES A word of caution should be De Stigter YES YES YES YES YES YES YES given, however, on voting records Dingwell YES YES YES YES YES in general. For instance, many of Edwards YES YES YES no YES those listed show an overwhelm- Elliott YES YES YES YES no YES YES Farm Bureau ing vote, but that does not neces- Engstrom YES YES YES YES YES YES position shown sarily mean that it was an easy Ensign YES YES YES no YES YES by capitol victory. ErIandsen YES YES YES no YES Esch YES YES YES YES "YES" or "NO" On some particular issues, such Farnsworth YES YES no YES YES as the Unfair Dairv Trade Prac- Faxon YES YES YES YES no tices bill in 1965, ~nd the Work- Ferguson YES YES YES YES no men's Compensation issue, there Fitzgerald YES YES YES YES no were literally dozens of recorded Fitzpatrick no YES YES no votes and numerous other voice Flavin YES YES YES YES no votes, and of course, it is impos- Folks no YES YES YES YES SENATORS sible to print any of the voice Ford YES YES YES YES YES votes nor all of the recorded votes. no yes NO no YES Coemaere YES YES no Beadle no In some cases, such as the vote Cray YES YES YES YES no Bowman YES YES yes yes YES no YES to remove agriculture from the Hampton no no no YES YES YES Brown, B. W. YES YES NO NO YES YES YES Workmen's Compensation Law, Hayward no no no YES YES YES Brown, G. E. YES YES yes yes no YES YES you will notice that it was nearly Hellman YES YES no YES Bursley YES YES YES YES a party-line vote. There were Hoffman YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Craig YES YES NO NO YES no no individual Legislators who, on Holbrook YES YES YES YES Dunn YES YES yes no no YES this issue, may have voted with Holmes YES YES YES YES no YES YES Dzendzel YES YES NO NO YES no YES their party, but then went ahead Hood YES YES YES YES no YES YES Fitzgerald YES yes yes YES no and worked very hard to help Horrigan YES YES no YES Hart YES YES NO NO no YES obtain amendments to the bill, Huffman no YES YES no Huber YES no NO yes YES YES YES which delayed the effect on agri- Hunsinger YES YES no YES YES Johnson YES YES NO NO YES no YES culture in order to further clarify Jacobetti YES YES YES YES no YES Lane YES YES NO NO no no YES the legislation. Karoub YES YES YES no Levin YES YES NO yes YES no YES Kehres YES YES YES YES no YES Lockwood no no yes yes YES YES YES MEANING OF Kelsey YES YES YES YES no YES YES Mack YES YES NO NO YES YES YES MISSING VOTES Kildee YES YES no YES no YES YES McCauley YES YES yes YES no YES Kok no no YES YES YES YES YES Nichols no no yes yes YES YES YES In some cases, you will note Kowalski YES YES YES NO YES Novak YES YES NO NO YES no YES that an individual did not vote. Kramer no YES no YES YES O'Brien, B. F. YES NO NO YES YES This may be due to several reas- Law no no YES O'Brien, C. W. YES YES NO yes YES YES ons. He may have been absent Little no YES no YES YES YES YES O'Brien, M. J. YES YES NO NO YES YES YES on that particular day or during Mahalak YES YES YES YES no YES Potter no YES yes yes no YES YES that particular vote, and there Mahoney YES YES YES YES no YES YES Richardson no YES yes NO no YES YES may be many legitimate reasons Marshall no YES YES YES Roberts no no yes yes no YES for his absence. Mattheeussen YES YES YES YES no YES YES Robinson YES YES NO NO YES no no On the other hand, he may McCollough YES YES YES YES no YES YES Romano YES yes yes YES __ no YES have been present and did not ~IcNeely YES YES YES YES YES Rozycki YES YES yes yes no no YES necessarily support the ligislation, ~lichalski YES YES YES YES YES YES Schweigert YES YES yes yes YES YES YES hut neither did he want to he ~Ionks YES YES YES YES no YES YES Troutt YES YES yes yes YES no no recorded as being in opposition. Montgomery, Ceo. YES YES YES YES no YES YES Vanderjagt YES YES yes yes YES YES YES If the reader has any particular !\Iontgomery, Ceo. F. YES YES YES no YES \'anderLaan YES YES yes NO 110 YES questions on how his Le~islator !\Ion;son YES YES YES YES Vanderploeg YES YES NO NO YES no YES voted on a particular issue, he O'Brien no no no YES no no YES Volkema YES YES NO YES YES YES should, in all fairness, give the Pears YES YES YES YES YES YES Young YES YES yes yes YES no Legislator an opportunity to ex- Petitpren YES YES YES YES no YES Youngblood YES YES yes yes YES no YES plain the situation that may have Powell YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Zaagman YF.<; YE<; ves no YES YES existed regarding the issue. Raap YES YES YES YES no YES YES Zo]]ar YES YES NO NO YES YES YES MICHIGAN FARM NEWS City is Convention Site The Piaute Indians who once lived in Las Vegas (it means 'The Meadows") - a warm, spring-fed camping ground be- tween the Charleston Mountains and the desert, would never recognize the old place. The former watering hole for pioneers on the Old Spanish Trail between Santa Fe and the Missions of California, has changed into a skyscraper city surrounded by the mesquite- filled desert. And although gold and silver no longer flow from the famed Eldorado Canyon, modern man has contrived other ways to keep it flowing in Las Vegas, where legalized gambling has become a major industry. Now, fabulous Las Vegas beckons Michigan farmers, and I there is every indication that a hundred or more of them will attend the annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau Feder- ation, to be held in the glittering desert city. Helping attract them is a new convention center, which has helped build a reputation for Las Vegas as the major convention city of the "'est. Excellent food and housing and prices reason- able by most standards have completed the attractive picture. At the Center, a new convention group has been meeting at an average rate of one every 48 hours throughout the year. Recent conventions have included the American Dental As- sociation, the National Automobile Dealers and the United States Chamber of Commerce. ~ December 4-8, the American Farm Bureau Federation will SKYSCRAPER SKYLINE- is caused by soaring land prices in downtown Los Vegas. Tallest is the new 26-story Mint hotel, hold its 48th annual meeting there, with more than 5,000 fanners while other hotel buildings reach the 19 and 17-story mark. Recent intentions ha~e been announced to build a. 40-st~ry hotel which will be the tallest building in Nevada. Only a few years ago the city bordered on open spaces filled With expected from all states and Puerto Rico. cactus and sagebrush. las Vegas will be the scene of the 48th annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation in Among them will be the Michigan delegation which this year early December. A large group from Michigan is expected to attend. is fortunate to be housed in the "Stardust" - headquarters hotel. vVhy select a city such as Las Vegas as the site for a big farm convention? One advantage is that facilities are superb, meal National Figures Slated costs are more modest than most, and room rates are low by many standards. ~10st rooms cost around $10. for a "single" and $12 for a double room, per night. A block of excellent rooms at such modest rates have been For Convention Programs set aside for the 'Michigan delegation, and are offered on a PRELIMINARY PROGRAM "first-come" basis. Officials of the :Michigan Farm Bureau urge A listing of events which will occur in connection with the heavy attendance at the convention, in that a meeting of this coming annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation scope provides unusual insight into the nation-wide importance in Las Vegas has been released to allow delegates to plan their of the Farm Bureau movement. activities. Many Michigan folks are expected to take part in the pre- Women's Delegate Sunday, December 4: 5:00 p.m. convention tour of California which leaves Michigan on Sunday, Dinner November 27 and followin~ a tour of the San Francisco and 7:30 p.m. Vesper Service Los Angeles areas, arrives in Las Vegas Sunday, December 4, Monday, December 5: 9:00 a.m. General Session in time for the convention Vesper Service. 1: 15 p.m. Special interest The touring group will leave the convention site on 'Vednes- conferences day, December 7, for the return trip home to Michigan. 4:30 p.m. Open Session, Others will fly direct using an economical group rate which Resolutions depends upon groupings of 25 persons (or more) traveling by 7:30 p.m. Talent Find - and Queens air from Chicago. The rate including taxes (both ways) is $158. 10:00 p.m. Dance from Chicago and the time spent traveling is about 31h hours. Tuesday, December 6: 9:00 a.m. General Session A slightly more economical rail fare is available, but the trip Dean Rusk Regional Caucuses 4:30 p.m. by rail requires two additional days each way, and the final 7:00 p.m. Staff Recognition costs are about comparable to the quicker air travel. More than 7,000 farmer and Dinner rancher members from 49 states In all cases, advance room reservations must be made through and Puerto Rico are expected to Wednesday, December 7: 9:00 am. General Session the Michigan Farm Bureau, which will also help arrange attend the 48th annual meeting of Thursday, December 8: 9:00 a.m. Business Session economical travel arrangements as desired. A day-by-day tour the American Farm Bureau Fed- to noon. itinerary will be sent those wishing to take advantage of the eration in the Las Vegas Conven- pre-convention sightseeing trip to California. An appropriate tion Center, December 4-8. The Stardust Hotel will serve as convention headquarters, check in the nearby coupon will bring more details. Send to: Headline speakers will include and will house the Michigan delegation. Information Division, Box 960, Lansing, Michigan. Secretary of State Dean Rusk, and, former V ice President Richard Nixon. Both men will appear on the December 6 program. The Resolutions committee, RESERVATION REQUEST composed of the president of each State Farm Bureau (Elton Smith American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting representing Michigan) will begin its work a week ahead of the ac- I am interested in the Las Vegas Tour, via California __ tual convention. Final adoption I am interested in using the most direct route __ of policy recommendations sub- mitted by state Farm Bureaus will I prefer to fly: 0 I prefer rail: 0 come on the morning of Decem- Please reserve room(s) for me in Las Vegas: ber 8. Charles B. Shuman, president Single Twin-bed Double-bed of the American Farm Bureau, room 0 room 0 room 0 will give his annual address on the morning of December 5 and special interest conferences will NAME: be held in the afternoon. Roger Fleming, secretary-treas- ADDRESS: urer, will give his annual report on the morning of December 6. LIGHT SPECrAClE - millions of bulbs embellish the busy clubs and high-rise hotels Voting delegatc sessions begin on of "Casino Center" in downtown las Vegas. Although attempts are made to the 7th and continuc through the talk-up the city as a gelleral resort town, legalized gambling accounts for nearly L ~ 500/0 of the state's tax revenue. With the revenue has come a costly system of morning of December 8. control and policing, in thot the gambling industry has attracted undesirables. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS November 1, 1966 SEVEN FRANK MERRIMAN DAIRY FARMER IS "CITIZEN-SERVANT" By Melvin Woell As is the case with most dairy farmers, Frank Merriman is a mighty busy man. The management of any dairy herd is a binding and demand- ing job, especially when added to other work which comes from owning and ope~ating two-hundred acres of prime farm land (Wheatland township, Sanilac county). But to these tasks Frank Merriman has added those of a citizen-servant and leader in the affairs of his community and state for many years. ------------ of Education in his home commu- BOARD OF TRUSTEES nity of Deckerville, and is presi- Since 1959, he has been a dent of the Michigan Agricultural member of the Board of Trustees Conference. This organization is of Michigan State University- a grouping of about 70 Michigan quite a task to add to farming! farm and ag-related organizations An alumnus of Michigan State banded together for mutual University - nothing but his ded- benefit. icatiop. to agriculture and his alma For nine years Merriman served mater could prompt such service. as president of the Sanilac county The position pays no salary, yet Farm Bureau. He is chairman of on November 8 Frank seeks re- the state Agricultural Extension election to this post. Council and Secretary of the HAPPY PLOWMAN - AT WORK ON HIS LEVEl AND FERTILE FiElDS NEAR DECKERVILLE (SAN. Michigan Animal Breeders Coop- ILAC COUNTY) IS FRANK MERRIMAN - FARMER AND PROMINENT FARM LEADER. In any visit with Merriman it erative. Since 1958 he has served soon becomes obvious that he as a member of the Advisory strongly feels the need for Michi- Committee to the Michigan Civil As farming has become more gan State University to continue Rights Commission. mechanized, demnnding greater serving the best interests of agri- production and higher capital in- culture. He is aware that persons STAR FARMER put, farmers have found less and without farm connections too of- less time for such leadership ac- Merriman's rise to leadership tivities. This problem has been ten are inclined to shunt aside the began in high school days- vital concerns of agriculture- of maiar concern to such organ- through work in the FF A, the Fu- izations as Farm Bureau. which in Mi<;higan remains the ture Farmers of America. There, second largest industry. he became state Secretary and With farmers a smaller per cent President. He was honored as a of the population each decade, it LONG SERVICE Star Farmer in 1939 and as State has become necessary for more, ~ Merriman's record of public Farmer in 1940. not fewer, farmers to engage in service does nqt stop with his - Such early leadership positions public affairs. membership on the board of Trus- helped prepare him for further Those who do, such as Frank tees at Michigan State. He' has work in the interests of agri- Merriman, have become all too served as president of the Board culture. rare. THE FAMilY BOOKS - require considerable attention an the Merriman farm as is true everywhere in modern agriculture. With Frank in the kitchen of their modern farm home is Mrs. Merriman (Myrtle) and son Phillip. DAYLIGHT-SAVING NONSENSE From the Grand Rapids Press Under the terms of the daylight saving bill as passed by Congress, Michigan will push its clocks ahead an- other hour next year for a six-month period unless the Legislature acts. The lawmakers have a choice of accepting this ar- rangement or of adopting a bill to exempt ~1ichigan from the new Federal Act. But if it does that, the Lower Peninsula will stay as it is and the Upper Pen- insula will go on Central time, which will put it an hour behind the rest of the state. H Michigan goes under the new federal act we shall be two hours ahead of the sun, since Michigan is prop- erly in the Central time zone and already is permanent- ly on Central daylight saving time. This means that in mid- July the sun wouldn't rise until around 6:15 a.m. and wouldn't set until about 9:20 p.m. Fanners would lose the extra hour of daylight at the beginning of the day and no one would really gain much from an extra hour of it at the end of the day. It doesn't take much to keep in touch The Legislature should act as soon as possible to exempt Michigan from the new federal act and then It doesn't take important news for the Why not call this week? Remember, should petition the Interstate Commerce Commission family to appreciate a Long Distance to permit this state - with the exception of the three Long Distance rates are lowest any- call from Grandma. Perhaps it's just a westernmost counties in the Upper Peninsula which time on Sunday and after 8 p.m. on progress report on the birthday dress now are on Central time - to maintain its present uni- other days. form time schedule. she's making for little Sue. Any bit of news makes keeping in touch a pleasure. We don't need an extra hour of daylight at night and So keep in touch by phone. LONG DISTANCE IS THE NEXT BEST THING TO BEING THERE. Michigan Bell Part of the Nationwide Bell System @~ we need even less the confusion that would be created if we should have to divorce the whole Upper Peninsula from the Lower Peninsula by the clock. EIGHT November 1, 1966 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU WOMEN 22nd ANNUAL MEETING NOVEMBER 9, 1966 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY "MARY POPPINS" - British "Nanny" and-practically-perfect-in-every-way, is im- itated by a lovely farm girl, Miss Patricia Miller of Byron Center. 17 year old Miss Miller will be featured talent on the Farm Bureau Women's annual meeting program where she will sing songs from the hit film. ~IGNS OF LIFE ~ v~ AdILt ~pia \~ \\\ III /I /H Tt W0ltlfJ1,4 PuglUUlt PROGRAM AND MENU - for the Farm Bureau Women's Luncheon and 22nd annual meeting, Farm Bureau Women attending their 22nd annual meeting November 9, features the Slow Moving Vehicle emblem. The meeting will be held in the \\Big- at Michigan State University, November 9, will be entertained Ten" room of Kellogg Center, MSU. Statewide distribution and use of the emblem is a major by "Mary Poppins," taught to "Get the Most Out of Yourself' Women's project. by well-known lecturer, Dr. Elwood Rowsey, inspired by their national women's chairman, Mrs. Haven Smith, and challenged LIFE-SAVING EMBLEM PROJECT to continue their vital part in the Farm Bureau program by their state president, Elton Smith. This action-packed program will take place at Kellogg Cen- PROMOTED BY BUREAU WOMEN ter's Big Ten Room, beginning with a noon luncheon, presided by Mrs. William Scramlin, chairman of the Michigan Farm Bureau Women. "Signs of Life" - in the form of brightly-colored Slow-Moving emblem. Many of our highway SPECIAL TEA Vehicle emblems, will soon be seen in abundance throughout accidents are caused by rear-end the state, thanks in part to the efforts of "ft.,f ichigan Farm Bureau collisions. We may be able to The expected crowd of 600 save many lives by. this safety women will have the opportunity Women. to hear Mrs. Smith's major address campaign. Their efforts in selling and promoting the use of the emblem and to meet her personally at a is aimed at saving lives - not in becoming involved in a "The state safety committee sincerely hopes that the Farm special reception and tea in her "money making" project. In their campaign the Farm Bureau honor following adjournment of Bureau Women in all counties will "Vomen are responding to a resolution passed by delegates last put real effort into this safety the meeting. Mrs. Smith (Virgin- fall which urged all farmers and' other operators of slow- project," she said. ia) serves not only as chainnan of moving vehicles to purchase and use the standard safety emblem. the American Fann Bureau Wo- Anyone interested in purchas- A bill backed by Farm Bureau and supported by a number men's Committee, but also as a ing - or selling - the slow- of public spirited members of the legislature was introduced Deputy President of the Associ- moving vehicle emblems should in the legislature this year. It required the use of the standard ated Country Women of the contact their county Farm Bureau World. slow-moving emblem on all equipment with a maximum poten- Women's safety chairman or wom- tial speed of 25 miles per hour. The bill was signed into law by en's chairman. . Much in demand as ;n inspired Governor Romney in early July. speaker, Mrs. Smith travels many thousands of miles each year from According to Mrs. Eugene De- 'This is not a money-making her fann home at Chappell, Ne- CAMP SPEAKER DR. ELWOOD ROWSEY Matio, Chainnan of the state safety pro;ect - but a pro;ect to save braska, to appear before a wide committee, the Farm Bureau lives," reports Mrs. DeMatio. "Our variety of groups. Women will pool their purchases women how to "get the most out aim is to get the life-saving em- The Reception and Tea for Mrs. of yourself." to secure the emblems and needed blems on every slow-moving ve- Smith is scheduled for 4:30 in mounting brackets at prices more hicle. This is why we are offer- Vivacious, 17-year-old Patricia Red Cedars Rooms A and B at Miller, complete with a Mary reasonable than otherwise possi- ing them at the lowest possible Kellogg Center. ble. price." Poppin's "Cockney" accent and Plans are for Farm Bureau Dr. Rowsey, a Presbyterian attire, will make the famous char- Under the law, the triangular, minister for 30 years, is known acter "come alive" on the Big Ten Women, County Fann Bureaus, yellow-orange fluorescent em- as a world traveler, author, and stage as she presents "Moods from Farm Bureau Insurance and Farm- blems "shall be mounted on the one of the outstanding lecturers Mary Poppins." Daughter of Ot- ers Petroleum Cooperative to rear at the vehicle, broad base of our time. Described as "dy- tawa County Farm Bureau mem- "pool" their emblem orders. Mrs. down, not less than 3 feet nor namic, inspirational and authori- bers, Mr. and Mrs. William Miller, DeMatio reports that some smaller more than 5 feet above the ground tative," he has lectured throughout Byron Center, Patricia was a 4-H and as near the center of the ve- counties are ordering with their the world. "Share the Fun" blue ribbon win- neighboring counties to take ad- hicle as possible." The women ner in the 1966 district festivak vantage of Ag-Tronics offer to "T a get the mo:,t out of life, will have pole or "spade" mount- pay shipment on orders of 500 or one must learn how to get the Women may register in the ed emblems available for easy at- most out of himself. To get on, more emblems. main lobby of the Michigan State tachment to the vehicle. we must get out of our own way. "T his safety campaign will be DISTRICT SIX FALL CAMP for Farm Bur- University Auditorium at 8:30 Dealing through the Nebraska aimed, not only at farmers, but eau Women featured Mrs. Alice Van Some people stumble over their a.m., Wednesday, November 9, finn of Ag-Tronic, Inc., the Farm all industries which use slow-mov- Wert, representative of the American own feet and blame someone e~e and are encouraged to attend the Farm Bureau Federation Women in the Bureau Women are able to offer ing equipment," said Mrs. De- for tripping them. Some people opening session of the 47th Mich- Midwest Region, as the guest speaker. the emblems at special prices: Matio. 60 persons attended the two.day meet- wo"ld kick if they had both legs igan Farm Bureau annual meeting $2.50 for pole mounted, $2.00 "One of our biggest jobs will ing, September 27-28. Fall District meet- off!" at 9:45. for spade mounted, and $1.75 for be to. educate the public, so ev- ings have been held throughout the state during October, each with outstanding This interesting bit of philos- Luncheon tickets should be the pre-punched, metal backed ery motorist will know the mean- programs, including county reports, en- ophy will set the stage for Dr. ordered through the county Farm emblem for direct mounting. ing of the triangular fluorescent tertainment and speakers. Row~ey's address as he tells the Bureau secretary. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Novam bar 1, 1966 NINE - a tiger by the tail. • • BLUE CROSS TO THE EDITOR: I was shocked to read in last month's Michigan Farms News, House Speaker Kowalski's letter By Larry Ewing Manager, Field Services Division of them do business with their own Farmers Petroleum Cooper- ative. This year FPC will return REPORT attacking Dale Warner, Republi- can candidate for State Represen- tative in the 56th District of Several months ago, each time In Farm Bureau you have a to its patrons over $300,000. Are Your Farm Bureau is one of Eaton and Calhoun counties. the radio came on you were sure new perfect structure to accom- you working to lower your cost the few organizations, other than The Speaker's letter was strictly to hear a song, '"I've Got a Tiger plish many things. You, as a of operation by using FPC? general business firms, which can of partisan motive and without by the Tail:' member, have the power to make offer fuU Blue Cross-Blue Shield basis in fact. Dale Warner com- In today's society insurance It's sort of a wild thought, but it move. You supply the activity group coverage to its members. pleted his duties in the House and plays an important role. Adequate fascinating, too. What's more it to make the organization serve was absolutely under no obliga- insurance could determine wheth- The high level of hospital and could well be your theme song your needs. tion, as a free citizen, not to seek er you lose or keep your farm doctor care protection available as a Farm Bureau member. You For instance, you have a supply public office. should an accident occur. Proper to some of Michigan's largest em- do have a "tiger by the taif'- company called Farm Bureau Dale Warner is an honorable use of insurance can keep your ployer firms is also available to your organization. Services. This year its volume young attorney who worked for farm and your family through Farm Bureau members. A tiger is a beautiful animal. reached 81.8 million dollars. The the House of Representatives for proper estate planning. An organization perfectly struc- earnings will be passed on to pat- Michigan Blue Cross & Blue the past year. He did an outstand- tured is beautiful, too. Both have rons who use the services to re- The Farm Bureau Insurance ing job on all of his assignments. Shield and your Farm Bureau, in terrific power but have to be duce their operation costs. Group was started by farmers and continuing efforts to seek the best The research project he authored motivated to move. Lack of ac- Every Farm Bureau member specializes in problems faced by for Farm Bureau members, pio- on fann personal property tax was tivity dulls both. uses petroleum products. Many farmers. Are you taking advan- excellent. It contributed im- neered arrangements for group tage of the security offered by measurably to the understanding health care protection through your own company? .ib(t~ ..for J!ttbp Michigan Farm Bureau. of this total problem by the whole You as a farmer know you need House of Representatives. help in effective marketing. Again, Blue Cross & Blue Shield stand- ards for group enrollment have 'Ve are proud to have a man Farm Bureau has the structure to of such competency and charac- "Joseph was a stranger in the vile land of Egypt, but God fill this need. It is the Michigan always been rigid, but the dis- tinct advantages of group-type ter as our candidate - who we wanted him there to save his people; Agricultural Cooperative Market- coverage are the reward. Few feel will represent the district to "Daniel was jailed in a den of vicious lions, but God wanted ing Association. MACMA has had the fullest. many successes to date. What it other non-business organizations him there for a testimony; Robert Waldron needs to be even more successful meet these group standards and "Tom White lives alone at 1719 Buckner St., Shreveport, must settle for less than adequate House Minority Leader is for you to help build and sup- Louisiana, but God wants him there now, to give Bibles freely coverage. port more programs. to his needy people." Blue rross-Blue Shield hnve. This is the philosophy of Tom White, southern gentleman Many legislative accomplish- ments have been yours through through the years, made available FREE FILM who has devoted his late years to bringing the Word of God Farm Bureau. These were not ob- to Farm Bureau members their For every roll of Kodacolor or Black and White film you send w for proces- to those who otherwise might not have the opportunity to read tained by a magic wand, but by a newest and finest benefits includ- sing. you will receive ABSOLUTELY FREE a fresh roll of the same size film "the greatest story ever told." magic pen - yours. By picking ing 365 days of hospital and doc- with your developed prints. Two years ago, Tom White, through his "World Wide Bible up your pen and writing your tor care, continued coverage for 8 exposure developed 320 Gift Ministry," extended an invitation to Farm Bureau members legislature, things are accomplish- young adult dependents and the and enlarged low-cost Blue Cross-Blue Shield PLUS FREE ROLL KODACOLOR FILM to donate their old, worn, discarded Bibles for the needy. Re- sults were gratifying and as his distribution of free Bibles to ed. This is a valuable tool. Be sure you use it in support of Farm "65" group coverage for Farm 12 exposure developed 390 and enlarged Bureau policy in the future. Bureau members who are of the poor continues, he again makes this plea. PLUS FREE ROLL KODACOLOR FILM "Any Bible will be gratefully accepted, regardless of age, Yes, you do have a "tiger by "M edicare" age. GIANT SIZE COLOR PRINTS (Kodacolor negatives only) ea. 19c the tail" in Farm Bureau. What's When you're a Michigan Farm state of preservation, language or version, and will be passed Only the finest Kodak more you can use the tail as a Bureau member, it is possible along to needy people everywhere, of every race, color or creed," materials used. steering mechanism. Whether it that you can become a Blue Mr. White reports. is a beautiful structure or a real Cross-Blue Shield group member NEIL'S PHOTO Bibles may be sent to: T. S. White's World Wide Bible Gift useful organization depends on too. Isn't it wise to retain your Box 362 Lansing, Mich. Ministry, 1719 Buckner Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. you. Farm Bureau membership? The Quality Champ~ TRACTION TIRES Best Insurance You Can Buy for WINTER DRIVING ... Unico super traction tires are your best SUPERIOR TREAD CONSTRUCTION bet this winter whether you're driving Wider tread with maximum depth. in the barnyard or backyard, driveway or highway. QUIET RIDING No annoying hum or vibration. DIG IN AND GO ••. IN RUGGED FULL 4-PLY NYLON CORD Greater strength, longer lasting MUD ••• SLUSH ••• OR SNOW! performance. If you have to depend on getting any- where ... depend on Unico ... for sure, safe traction with no slips or skids this winter. TEN November 1, 1966 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS MARKET DEVELOPMENT PEA POD STOMPER- this seven-ton IHC Turbo Trador, mounted on huge "Terra- Tires" does the pocking job on succulent green pea silage at a cannery. Auto- mation in agriculture has begun to take on fantastic form as farmers use ingenious methods to fight the cost-price squeeze and the growing labor shortage. Special labor Meeting Frozen and abandoned Michigan crops attest to the growing fann labor crisis - the subject of a special meeting planned following "Commodity Day" sessions during the annual meet- ing of the Michigan Fann Bureau, November 9. According to Noel Stuckman, Manager of the Market Devel- opment Division of the Michigan Farm Bureau, sponsors of the' conference, the commodity sessions begin with a noon luncheon program in the Union Building Ballroom. Later, special sessions will be held for Field Crops, Dairy, Livestock and Fruit arid Vegetable interests. At 4:00 in the MECHANICAL TOMATO HARVESTER- has brought a partial answer to the farm labor shortage which in Michigan caused the afternoon these sessions will conclude to merge into the special virtual abandonment of some fields. Although 350 of the big machines have been produced by one company, only a dozen farm-labor gathering. were available for the Midwest tomato harvest. California growers expect to pick about 60 per cent of their coming crop by machine, each of which requires a maximum of 20 in-field operations, but replaces up to 70 hand pickers. Growers Chairman of the Labor program is Kenneth Bull, member of find the harvesters more economical and more reliable than most hand labor. the Michigan Farm Bureau board of directors and head of Farm Bureau's Labor-Advisory Committee. "Farm Labor Recruitment" will be discussed by M. J. Busch- FARMERS and the draft len, Operations Manager of Farm Bureau's new labor recruit- ment affiliate. Compensation FafTYl-Labor legislation and the Workmen's Act will be other parts of the one-hour program. - a matter of production Michigan farm boys subject to NEW TAX FORM . • • In view of the newer consider- basis of Class 3-A requirements," \Vhen farmers file their income tax this year, they will the draft are advised to keep their ations, the supplement suggests as in all occupational deferments, local Selective Service boards "in- that local Draft Boards will find ..lse a new form to compute credit for federal tax on gaso- the directive states. Farm boys formed on a timely basis" of pro- it necessary to give "serious con- are advised that a registrant re- ..ine and lubricating ~il, reports Farmers Petroleum Co- duction programs and farm man- sideration for the deferment in questing deferment by reason of ::>perative, Inc. power requirements. Class 2-C of those registrants who his agricultural occupation, must According to F.P.C. officials, the new form (4136), That's the advice from the are farm operators and managers meet a number of conditions. They adopted by the Internal Revenue Service, will be available Deputy State Director of Mich- producing for market a substantial include: (1) that he is, except for about December 15, and must be attached to the taxpayer's igan's Selective Service system, quantity of agricultural commod- seasonal or temporary interrup- tax return to support the credits claimed. Colonel W. J. Myers, who says ities as outlined in State Head- tion, engaged in an essential agri- Before adoption of the Excise Tax Reduction Act of that the system has been instruct- quarters Circular No. 36." cultural activity; (2) that he can- 1965, farmers were allowed to claim a refund of the full ed to re-emphasize the need of That circular makes it plain not be replaced because of a four-cents-per-gallon tax paid on gasoline for farming careful consideration of the classi- that a primary determination to shortage of persons with his qual- purposes. This was done by filing an annual refund claim fication of farm operators and be made in every 2-C deferment ifications or skill; and (3) that his removal would cause a material for a period based on the year July 1 through June 30 managers. is that the registrant produce for market a substantial quantity of loss in the effectiveness at the (Form 2240) .. Local boards have been direct- farm commodities "over and above agricultural activity. For gasoline used after June 30, 1965, farmers must ed to TTUlkefull use of their Coun- ty Agricultural Stabilization and the amount necessary to sustain claim their tax refund of four-cents per gallon as a credit The new supplement to the Conservation Committees (ASCS) him and his family." against tax on their annual income tax returns. Selective Service directive states in considering farm deferments, In other words, amount of pro- The credit will first be taken on the return for the first that in those cases where a regis- and the ASCS committees will in duction is directly involved in trant is engaged in an agricultural full taxable year beginning after June 30, 1965. Calendar turn be advised of agricultural decisions each local draft board enterprise which appears to be year taxpayers will first claim the credit on their income labor needs by the State Depart- must make. It is the responsibility producing for market a substantial tax returns for 1966 for gasoline used from July 1, 1965 ment of Agriculture. of the local board to seek such quantity of agricultural commod- through December 31, 1966. A section of the Selective Ser- facts as will enable it to deter- ities, the Local Board is requested In the case of lubricating oil used other than in a high- vice rules has specifically prevent- mine whether the production per to advise the registrant and his way motor vehicle, the user may obtain a credit against ed the existence of a shortage or farm worker is of such a substan- employer that they may use the tial quantity for market as to income tax for the six-cents-per-gallon tax paid on such a surplus of any agricultural com- «advisory services" of the Countv warrant consideration of a defer- oil. The credit against income tax may be claimed on tax modity from being considered in ASCS Committee .. determining the deferment eligi- ment in the "national interest." returns for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, bility of a "registrant" engaged in And the current policy is to as- The directive continues - «It 1966 for oil placed in use after December 31 ,1965. agriculture. sume that such facts may be best is assumed that the county ASCS A fiscal year taxpayer may not claim the credit on his secured through records of the offices will be able to provide the income tax return for his fiscal year beginning in 1965 Meanwhile, a supplement to county ASCS office and commit- local board with a summary of the older Selective Service direc- agricultural commodities produced and ending in 1966 for lubrk:ating oil used durinab the tive dealing with the "Class 2-C" tees, which have been officially portion of the fiscal year which falls in calendar year designated to provide "advisory for market during the past crop - agricultural deferment - now year, an outline of current pro- 1966. Instead, the credit due him for lubricating oil used takes into consideration a number service" to local Selective Service duction plans and an estimate of. during this period may be claimed on his return for his of relatively new factors, chief boards. the manpower requirements of the fiscal year beginning in 1966 and ending in 1967. among them the "rather rapid Also made plain is that a 2-C specific farming enterprise." If a taxpayer is entitled to a refund of $1,000 or more disappearaf1ce of surpluses of deferment is an «occupational" many food commodities and the deferment and not one granted County ASCS Committees will during any of the first three quarters, he may file a refund development of actual slwrtages for hardship reasons. «If hard- not make recommendations on the claim for each of these calendar quarters instead of taking in some lines, such as milk pro- ship considerations are involved, actual classification of specific a credit against his income tax. duction:' they should be analyzed on the registrants, it was pointed out. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Novem her 1, 1966 ELEVEN MILK PRICES SUBJECT OF COMMODITY SESSION By Donald Moore Water is becoming a No.1 issue throughout the entire country, Few things cause greater con- especially as it may be p~l1uted by any industry, including troversy in the dairy industry than agriculture. the pricing of milk. It becomes increasingly obvious that the people will not Elaborate formulas have been devised in recent years to do this stand for dirty water. The Congress has enactect, through the fairly, and recently some of these 1965 Water Quality Act, far-reaching controls that will require have come under attack. every state to take effective action to clean up its water sys- Several new pricing concepts tems and prevent further pollution. will be examined at the coming As evidence of citizen's concern, there has been a series of Dairy Program, held as part of regional Clean 'Vater Seminars throughol,lt the United States. .. Commodity-Day activities at the Farm Bureau has represented farmers in every case. The 11id- annual meeting of the Michigan west Clean Water Seminar was held at Chicago on September Farm Bureau. The Dairy Program will begin 24 and 25. Four State Farm Bureaus were represented. The at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Novem- Michigan Farm Bureau was represented by Legislative Counsel ber 9, in room 31 of the Union Bob Smith. Building on the Campus of Mich- GLENN LAKE DOUGLAS J EN KS The seminar was sponsored by the Izaak \\' alton League igan State University. of America along with 12 other organizations, including the Two program guests, Douglas Last March the formula for set- SUPERPOOLS ting class prices came tinder at- League of vVomen Voters, Federation of 'Vomen's Clubs, Gar- Jenks, President of the Independ- Superpools have become a large tack. A Pllblic hearing was held den Clubs of America, and the ~ational Audubon Society. The ent Cooperative Milk Producers part of the price structure in most in Washington to consider adjust- Federal-order markets of recent purpose of the conference was to gain understanding of the Association, and Glenn Lake, Pres- ments in the formula. Many pro- years. far-reaching federal legislation and point out the state's ident of the J\1ichigan J\lilk Pro- ducers Association, will visit about dllcer organizations and processor Michigan has led other markets responsibilities. pricing concepts. representatives testified. in obtaining the best premillms in Subjects included municipal water supplies and waste, in- Jenks wiTl discllss the «vertical Some interesting new concepts such pools, and because of this, dustrial water uses, agriculture, recreation and flood control. forces" idea for pricing milk, while were introduced, with perhaps the dealers have tried to import as Clifford A. Mclntrye, Natural Resources Director of the Amer- Lake will deal with «sllperpool most revolutionary thoughts pre- much "olltside" milk as possible. ican Farm Bureau Federation, spoke for agriculture. ~lcIntrye pricing on a regional basis"- sented by Douglas Jenks, as presi- Cooperation between coopera- said that agriculture is the largest "consumer" of water and askin!! ..the qllestion, "is it nec- dent of the Independent Coop- tives has held such importation to a minimum, but the pressures to it is essential that it be of high quality for production of crops essary? erative producers. Jenks argued that milk for manufacturing must break the superpool continues to and livestock. He said that farmers have long realized this As background for these issues, mount. and have engaged for many years in programs of soil and water be given more consideration in it should be noted that prior to A new force, the "Great Lakes management and conservation. pricing, that those who produce Federal milk orders, the dispute Milk Marketing Federation" was for the manufactured milk market He cited the more than two million farm ponds in rural about prices generally centered organized to try to improve the must have «cost of prodllction America which are vital to flood control. He said these ponds on such pricing plans as "base- plllS a profit." bargaining power of midwest excess." provide for other uses, such as irrigation, recreation, fish and dairymen. When «Class" usage made for- He introduced into the record wildlife and pointed out that the use of water by agriculture Their sllccess last summer re- mula pricing common to the ma- a sketch of a formula referred to must not be restricted. sulted in a price of $6.10 per hlln- jor fluid milk markets, the battle as "vertical forces" - which he "The need for water will increase if we are to meet the dredweight for Class I milk. centered around what factors contends provides a realistic ap- Glenn Lake, who will also challenging needs of 300 million people in the United States went into the formula. In recent proach to milk pricing. speak at the Dairy Program, was by the year 2000 and assist the teeming billions of people in years the "superpool" has come Jenks will present this contro- a key figure in this organization other lands that desperately need food and knowhow." ~Ic- into being and co-ops have bar- versial concept to producers at- of the new Federation and led Intrye said it is estimated that nlral America is losing two gained for premiums above the tending the dairy session on the the fight to establish the higher million acres to suburbia, to industry, and highways, each formula price. afternoon of the 9th. price. year. "In the last year alone, one million acres have been acquired for public recreational facilities," he said. "RIGHT TO BARGAIN" GRAIN "MUST STORAGE EXPAND" Farmers need to expand and McIntyre met head-on through the use of pesticides dangerous pollution. the usual criticism and herbicides He quoted USDA sources on a study that farmers, contribute to BEING CONSIDERED improve their grain marketing "machinery" just as they have im- proved machines to produce and harvest the crops, according to made in the Mississippi Delta area which showed no serious build-up of organic pesticides in the soil, sediment, or water corning down the 1/lississippi from the vast farm areas of the midwest. By Dan E. Reed Stanley Sherman, Manager of the During a discussion period, one of the conference partici- Secretary-Manager, Michigan Fann Bureau Michigan Elevator Exchange Di- pants made the statement that "everybody knows that agri- vision of Farm Bureau Services. culture is one of the great contributors to pollution." Farmers who have felt the pressure of discrimination by Sherman's views have resulted This statement was countered by Bob Smith, representing processors because of their membership in an association of from growing demand.s for storage ~fichigan. He told the conference that a year ago the ~lichigan producers will be glad to know that S. 109 is still under con- and sales services which have Ollt- stripped the capacity of both the Farm Bureau and the Institute of \Vater Research at ~fSU sideration in 'Vashington. Exchange and local elevators in jointly sponsored a seminar on water problems as they affect On September 21, 1966 a re- sisted Senator Aiken in developing vised version of the bill, amended his proposed amendments. The the grain areas. agriculture. At that time about 30 scientists, researchers and to answer some objections that bill is il1 line with Farm Bureau "By the last ten days of Sep- legislators met with Farm Bureau representatives to determine, have been raised, was introduced policy approved by the members tember we were full to the gills among other things, the extent agricultural fertilizers and chem- by Senator George Aiken (R- at the Michigan Farm Bureau at t4e Saginaw Terminal, "Sher- icals actually were damaging l\1ichigan lakes, streams and Vermont). Now entitled - "The convention in 1965, urging enact- man said. "There, soft wheat and underground waters through runoff and leaching. Agricultural Producers Marketing ment of legislation to prevent "a beans had our storage facilities He told the group that the general opinion at the 11ichigan Act of 1966," the intended effects processor from discriminat ing plugged." conference was that there were more problems of water pol- of the bill include: against a farmer because he be- Sherman suggested that blue- lution from agricultural chemicals used by urban householders 1. A separate act to control longs to a cooperative marketing prints now on hand for an added an~ public agencies than from actual farm operations . unfair trade practices affecting association. " . Olle and one-q uarter million bush- producers of agricultural products Among other organizations test- els of storage should be reviewed In addition, he said, "more heavy silting results from road and associations of such producers. ifying on the issue was the Na- in light of present demand for grading, building and subdivision activity than from agricultural 2. Provision for a declaration tional Grange, which says the more handling capacity, a demand land." He said that farmers use no more insecticide or fertilizer of policy setting out the principle "objectives of this bill are com- which occurs with regularity at than is absolutely necessary to do the job, whereas the urban that interference with certain basic mendable." The Grange, however, this time of year. "'Ve wcre plllg- householder tends to over-use insccticides and fertilizers which marketing rights of farmers is urged no action be taken at this ged last year at this time too, and time. couldn't take a lot of the corn may be quickly washed into sewage disposal plants and hence contrary to the public interest. 3. Broadening the unfair trade ACTION NEEDED and soys which farmers wanted to into the waterways. practices covered. Farm Bureau believes that the move into market," Sherman said. Other resource speakers dcvelopcd the subject of the amount 4. Preventive relief for persons issue is critical and that if farmers The cooperative leader pointed of water available for different uses and while some areas of whose marketing rights have been, are to be successful in strengthen- out that it takes considerable time the west have already allocated or rationed water for some uses, or are threatened to be, violated ing their marketing and bargain- to move commodities into markets it is probable that many other areas will corne to this situation. by a handler. ing programs, such action should of the world and that lack of 5. Authorization for the Secre- be taken without delay. sufficient facilities can dam the These problems are not new to the "watcr wonderland" of tary of Agriculture to bring civil \Vhile time is running out in the entire marketing process. Michigan. In fact, in some areas of the state, farmers have action for preventive relief when present session of Congress, there "Our prescnt predicament already been accused of lowering water tables through irriga- he has reasonable cause. is still adeqllate time for passagc shows that grain storage facilities tion of crops. FARM BUREAU of the bill. Tlw Senate Agricul- nced to grow if wc arc going to APPROVAL ... turc Committee has held hearillgs render fllll service programs to 'Vhile some progress has been lllade on water problems in Farm Bureau has worked to on thc meaSlire and should be At ichigan farmers in marketing ~lichigan, much remains to be done and agriculture will have prepare the legislation and has as- urged to report the bill favorably. their products," he said. a big stake in whatever water laws are developed. TWELVE November 1, 1966 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS AGRICULTURE IN ACTION-PICTORIAL REPORT "MISS AMERICAN TEEN-AGER" MEXICAN-MICHIGAN FIESTA ~. lOVELY REBECCA ALKIRE- Ohio farm girl, has been named "Miss American FIESTA, MICHIGAN STYLE- was the theme of a recent Montcalm County membership meeting. Tables were loaded with Teen-Ager" recently at Palisades Amusement Park, N. J. More than 230,000 genuine Mexican-style foods served by 4-H "senoritas" who brought food as long as anyone would eat. Prepared by girls from small towns, big cities, and rural areas competed. Entrants are county Farm Bureau Women under the leadership of Mrs. Audrey Quisenberry, this annual event at Six lakes School features judged on beauty, poise, personality, grooming and scholastic achievement. food with a different nationality twist every year. A KING IS "QUEEN" SPEAKER PRESS RELATIONS SERIES NORMAN BROWN - who serves as Coordinator of Student Programs at ECONOMICS AND FARM PUBLIC RELATIONS- was the subject of recent meetings "THIS IS HOW WE DO IT" - longtime Calhoun County Farm Bureau secretary, M.S.U., will tell of leadership oppor- of Farm Bureau members with newsmen. Shown at Traverse City are (left to right): Mrs. lena King, tells her successor, Mrs. Donna Morse. After more than 20 years tunities within agriculture at the Young guest speaker, Dr. Warren Collins of the American Farm Bureaui Wilson Rowell of in office, lena says she is looking forward to doing many things during retirement People's meeting during the Michigan the "Kalkaskiani" Bea Noye of WWTV-Cadillaci Charles Preston, WTCM, Traverse which she never had time to do before - "Maybe on occasion just relaxing with Farm Bureau convention at noon, No- City, and Northwest Michigan Farm Bureau president, Harry Hartzell. no deadlines to make." Farm Bureau friends wish her a happy retirement. vember 9. CANDIDATES AT KALAMAZOO INVESTMENT RETURNS ,. "MEET THE CANDIDATES" - was the theme at the Kalamazoo County Form "HERE'S YOUR MONEY BACK" - leslie Sheridan of Farmers Petroleum Cooperative tells Howell Co-op vice-president Edward Bureau annual meeting where Representative Paul Todd, Democrat incumbent Holmes (left) and secretary Bruce love (center). The money represented stock bought by the Howell Co-op in the early (second from left), and State Senator Gary Brown, Republican nominee for 1950's when Farmers Petroleum was expanding and needed new capital. September, 1966, marked the 50th anniversary of Congress (third from right), visit during dinner. They later appeared on the the founding of the Howell Co-op. Over 1,000 people came to help celebrate the anniversary. program presenting their views on national and agriculture affairs specifically. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS November 1, 1966 THIRTEEN .....~ Pe.opee, Mu.&"""f;"D~" "DESIGN FOR PROGRESS" -~ NoveMAb~ .8 E~ "Design for Progress" will be the theme of the joint annual meetings of Farm Bureau Services, Inc., Farmers Petroleum By Robert Smith ly complete control over policies members on it that reflect a Cooperative, Inc., and the ~1ichigan Association of Farmer MFB Legislative Counsel that wiII determine how your chil- knowledge of agriculture and its dren wiII be educated. Two will Cooperatives, l\ovember 28-29, Kellogg Center, ~'fichigan State problems. It is interesting to note Tuesday, November 8, the most be elected to that Board for eight- tTwt this Board oversees {he University, East Lansing. 1 important duty you perform as a year terms. spending of more than $145 mil- Joining these companies for the ,'ember 29, will begin with the farmer will be to vote for those lion of tax money. However, two days of action-packed agenda annllal report of the St. Paul Bank Two Justices will be elected to will be the St. Paul Bank for Co- for Cooperatives by its president, who will be running a big share the State Supreme Court for eight- those serving on the Higher Edu- of your business. cation Boards receive no salary for operatives and the Michigan Lloyd Ullyot. year terms. This is the so-called P.C.A.'s. A number of outstanding speak- One southwest Michigan news- nonpartisan ballot and in many their efforts. Registration for all meetings ers on important and pertinent paper editorial puts it this way: ways, it is more important than For the first time, local town- begins at 8:30 ~londay morning, topics are scheduled for the "In a free country, if government any other elected body. Supreme ship officers will be elected at a followed by call to order at 9: 30 "State Co-op Clinic" on the 29th, is to be in fact 'of, by and for the Court decisions have the for('e of November election. However, by Elton R. Smith, president, including IB~l's agricultural rep- .. people' then the people must take law and can overturn any decis- they will not take office until ~1ichigan Farm Bureau and Farm resentative, 'Vendell Colithero, an active interest and pick and ion made by the Legislature. April 10, 1967. Bureau Services. who will discuss "Agriculture and vote for capable people to trans- Michigan's legislative reapportion- All annllal meeting sessions are the Computer Age:' act their business." A decision will also be made ment was determined by Supreme schc>duled for the first day, No- whether to amend the Constitu- A report on a survey of farmer The editorial goes on to say: Court action. Presently before the tion to permit 18-year-olds to vember 28 - Farmers Petro~eum attitudes will be the topic of "If the political waters are mud- court is the extremely important vote. (See a special article else- Co-op at 10:00 a.m., Farm Bu- ~1ichigan State University's Dr. died" they are muddied "primar- issue as to the constitutionality of where in this issue.) reau Services at 2:00 p.m., and Richard Feltner, in his talk, "The ily at home base - your home!" 1966 legislation concerning the MAFC at 4:00 p.m. Farmer Speaks." In the coming legislative ses- composition of COllnty Boards of Let us not forget that if farm- ~Ilonday's noon luncheon speak- Reporting on progress, future sion, both in Lansing and in Wash- Supervisors. In 1962. about 35% ers are to continue to be effective er will be Roy Hendrickson, exec- plans and projects of their com- ington, decisions will be made of those who voted failed to vote where the laws are made, we mllst utive-secretary of the National panies will be J. "'. Stiles, director that can mean hundreds or thous- the "nonpartisan" ballot. be effective where the lawmflkers Federation of Grain Cooperatives; of research and development for ands of dollars difference, gain or Other nonpartisan elertions will are mode and that is at the polls, his topic - '1Vashington Re- Agway, Inc., and Dr. Dale Butz, loss, in your farm income, regard- include a vacancy to be filled on November 8. ports." director of marketing, Illinois. less of how good a manager you the Court of Appeals and several A joint banquet, courtesy of Agriculture Association. Farmers can be effective even might be. It is essential, there- Circuit Judges. r..fAFC, Farm Bureau Services, Following their talks will be a fore, that those elected understand Positions are to be filled on the though they are a minority group. Farmers Petroleum Cooperative, "Quiz the Speakers" exercise with the issues. three eight-member Boards of It's a fact that in at least two or St. Paul Bank, and the Michigan Richard Arnold, \VKAR radio On the national level, you will Higher Education. Each position three congressional races, farmers PCA's, has been set for the first farm editor, as discussion leader. elect a United States Senator and is for a term of eight years. Two will probably cast the deciding evening of the two-day session, Andrew Lampen, president of Congressman. In the state, for University of Michigan Regents, vote. This is also true in some of and will feahlre Dean Pridgeon, the Federal Intermediate Credit the first time, the Governor, Lt. two Wayne State University Gov- the state legislative races. Michigan Farm Bureau vice-pres- Bank for Cooperatives, will pose Governor, Attorney General, Sec- ernors and two members of the It is important to look at the ident, as toastmaster. the question, "'Vhat Now?" as a retary of State, and all the Sen- Board of Trustees of Michigan record. If farmers do this, they The banquet program will in- wind-up to the meeting. ators will be elected for four-year State University will be elected. clude awards presentations, enter- Newly appointed executive will find that their decisions will terrm. The House of Representa- The make-up of the MSU tainment by the Michigan State vice-president of Farmers Petrol- tme8 will continue on two-year. Board of Trustees is of extreme be based on the individual and University Glee Club, and an ad- eum Cooperative and Farm Bu- , terms. importance to farmers, because of whether or not he supported and dress by Dan E. Reed, secretary- reau Services, 'Villiam Guthrie, Other important decisions must the School of Agriculture, Experi- worked for issues of importance manager, Michigan Farm Bureau, urges an stockholders and mem- be made. For instance, the eight- ment Station and Extension Serv- to farmers. If his record warrants on "Farmers - Will Cooperatives bers to attend the meeting with member State Board of Education ice located at that institution. It it, he deserves to be elected re- Serve Them?" a special invitation extended to is a constitutional body with near- i8 important that the Board Twve gardless of his party. The second day's session, No- the wives. , ' FARM BUREAU MARKET PLACE SPECIAl RATE TO FARM BUREAU MEMIIIS: 25 ... for $2.00 each editbn. Additional words, 10 cents each. Figures such as 12 or $12.50 count as .... word. NON-MEMBER aclvertilen: 15 cents per word one edition, two or more editions, 10 cents per word. 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(1O-3t-35b) 8 County) (1l-lt-19p) 20 (10-3t-42b) 22 (t£-25b) 26 FOURTEEN November 1, 1966 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS .......---- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~~= == ~~4 ...... ~- ~~- ~= =~ ~ Pl-~--- ~ ~-~ =~ -- .=~ ~~ ..... ~ II!Ii -_. -~- ._-._-::t ~ ~= ~-~ ~-- ~ - --~-- ... -...-- ~ - ~ !II!!'~ - --- -_.~--..,,~ ....-.--:.0 C~~-'-'~~. ~ .:.~. ~. f- Courtesy: Michigan Automobile Club - and Motor News; John Coppin, Art Director Prepared by the Education and Research Department Michigan Fann Bureau Statistics CAN be startling. Consider the fact that HIGHWAY NEEDS POSE l\fichigan added about 440,000 new vehicle registrations in 1966. It mounts up to a rapid advance in the' traffic load on our l\fichigan roads and highways. Back of it all is the population explosion. This means PROPERTY TAX THREAT A highway "tax package" bill should be found in some other "Federal funds used for bridges more and more cars and trucks in the traffic pattern. was mulled over by the 1966 direction than property taxes. The and approaches should be avail- Experts predict that by 1980, ~1ichigan's trunkline traf- Legislature. It died in committee. problem of the property tax bur- able without local matching funds. fic will increase by 120%! They say that the multiplying State Highway Director Howard den on farms seems to know no "Consideration should be given traffic loads break down our roads and highways faster Hill says that shelving of action end. If you shoo it out of the to counties with large areas of than revenues can come in from "user taxes" under by the Legislature has cost the door, it flies back in the window. public recreation lands as ade- present rates, either now or in future years. They mean state money - that funds could The Michigan Farm Bureau dele- quate roads can be part of an ef- the gasoline taxes and license fees. have kept us in a more favorable gates were very concerned over fective safety program." In addition to rising "wear and tear", the highway position in the race. Roads and the prospects in the Michigan At present, taxes on light ve- system is getting inadequate to handle the crowding of highways could have been built Farm Bureau Annual Meeting last hicles in Michigan are close to vehicles with safety. If you have driven a car for ten at less cost, since inflation and November. The resolution they the national average for such rising labor and materials costs adopted reads: vehicles. Heavy trucks are taxed years or more, you could watch this traffic jam grow. mean less results for more money. "County road commissions are on an increasing scale, according ~1ichigan has 1,100 miles of Interstate freeways. The Costs have risen 20 % in the past responsible for 780/0 of all high- to weight. Fines for overloaded t system is one of the most advanced in the nation. But year, mostly increases in wage ways, roads and streets in Mich- trucks - which can do most these freeways make up only about one-percent of the rates in the construction industry. igan. Nearly 400/0 of all county damage to highways and roads, miles of ~fichigan's 113,227 mileage of streets, roads The "dead'" 1966 bill asked for primary roads, 480/0 of the local - go to the libraries rather than and highways. an increase in the gasoline tax roads, 600/0 of the local road brid- to maintenance funds for the State trunklines amount to 9,239 miles - less than from 6t to 7t a gallon and an ges and 330/0 of the primary road roads. Perhaps this is as it should ten percent of the system. But they carry about h:llf increase in license fees from 35t bridges are considered inadequate. be, but it leaves a problem. of the traffic load. County roads total 87,465 miles- to 55t per hundredweight, as the "As a result of the rapid growth Michigan State University tax 76.5% of the mileage, but with light traffic loads. City fees were in the 1930's. It also in the Interstate system, counties experts have pointed out that any considered granting cities and vil- have the additional costly job of tax which becomes so heavy that and village streets count into 16,523 miles, but add lages a 20/0 larger cut from the fitting county roads into that sys- it threatens to destroy the source 1,870 miles of trunkline and county road extensions to highway funds. If tem, and to accomodate the in- from which the revenue is taken the utban responsibility. Urban streets carry about State Highway Director, How- creased traffic on our local roads is a dangerous system of taxation. 25% of the vehicle miles traveled, but are only 140/0 ard Hill, had recommended a gas caused by small industry, sod Few taxes on urban properties of the total mileage. tax increase of 3~ per gallon. He farms, etc., which creates added have reached this critical stage. A committee appointed by the state Legislature has cites the numerous construction stress on such roads and structures. But with farms, it is another story. studied our Michigan road and highway problem. They and improvement projects that The most desirable recreation The red flag of danger has been find that 50% of our trunklines, 46% of our county have had to be postponed for long areas are, in most cases, accessible flying. roads, 29% of our city streets and 2,200 bridges are periods of time, simply because only by county and local roads. For many years, farmers have "inadequate" to carry even present traffic burdens, to the funds are dwindling. Post- "Therefore, we recommend: been paying an "outsized" per- r ponements include sections of "Any needed increase in rev- cent of their net income in taxes say nothing of the future. highway work in many parts of enues be met through 'user taxes' as compared to other persons in Good roads and streets are a necessary asset to the the state, both rural and urban. rather than return to the system the economy. A step to add new state. Industries must have them to move raw products Fund shortages cause increas- of taxing property to build roads. propery taxes could put farmers in and move finished goods out. The working force ing pressure to provide more "Any change in the distribution back into the disaster position of travels to and from their jobs over the system every day. revenue through "non-user" taxes. formula must not mean less mon- the 1930's when many a farm The tourist business is no better than the highways The way that ball bounces under ey to county road systems. was lost through tax delinquency. provided for tourists to travel- and this is a $1 billion the present tax structure points h __ "Increasing the weight tax is Farmers have very good reason business in Michigan every year. Farmers must have toward more property taxes for justifiable in view of the fact that, to protest any new tax burdens good roads for marketing products, reaching trading road and highway purposes. as a depression measure, it was on property. "The sky is NOT the ,,- centers, schools, churches and the world, in general. The Michigan Highway Study lowered in 1934 from 55t per limit" on that score. Those who (1961) says that, in 1960, non- cwt. to the present 35t cwt. seek added revenues for roads Narrow, crowded roads and blind intersections con- users were contributing only 13 % Michigan's present weight tax is and highways should seek differ- tribute heavily to our rising accident toll. Bad roads to the support of the highway and among the lowest in the Nation. ent sources for the purpose. mean damages to vehicles and tires - all costly. road system - and "it should be Automobile owners are also for- That's the picture, and what does it all mean? The 300/0'" The study contends that tunate that Michigan law removes Michigan Good Roads Federation and the 1961 Mich- non-users should pay about 20% motor vehicles from the personal igan Highway Study say that there must be an increase of the expansion needed in the property tax. Many other states QUESTIONS in revenues beyond present tax yields. Highways are next twenty years. tax autos as personal property in These will be presented in a failing behind in the race. If this is the case, farmers know addition to weight taxes. (26 new form in the Discussion Exer- well enough that the money states do this.) cise and Report Sheet. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS November 1, 1966 FIFTEEN Gordon Behrenwald, Arthur Behrenwald and Bernie Bessert, FBS Rueben Pruetz, FBS Saginaw manager, John Crotzer, FBS field rep- field representative, were making a visual dteck of this fine crop. resentative, are doing a yield check of Hugo Hetzner's shelled corn. THE BEHRENWALDS SAY: HUGO HETZNER SAYS: "Farm Bureau's Special Com Starter and Northrup "On May 23rd, I planted Northrup King KE 497 com King's KE 497 Com proved to be the right combination and at the same time applied 500 pounds of Farm Bu- for us. Corn Starter gets our young plants off to a reau Special Com Starter Fertilizer in the row. The healthier start and keeps them growing throughout the rows were 34 inches apart. season. "I used lh lb. Atrazine and lh pound Lorox for weed "Despite not being able to plant as early as we would have liked, it appears our com crop is the best in many and grass control, applied in a 10 inch band over the years. This field was planted using Special Com Starter row. There are no weeds or grass in my com fields. beside the row and 40# with the seed as a pop-up. The "On Sept. 21st, the yield check showed good results. rows are planted 30 inches apart with approximately The yield was 105.2 bushels of dry shelled corn per 20,000 plants per acre. It was sprayed with 2lh # of acre. The moisture content was 33.4 % at the time of Atrazine and never cultivated." checking and the test weight was 52.5. Arthur and Gordon Behrenwald believe this combin- ation is the way to produce good com. The Behrenwald's "Even with these fine results, you must remember this farm 720 acres in Montcalm County and have used Farm crop was grown under drought conditions. In light of Bureau's Special Corn and Wheat Starter for 5 years. that, I am satisfied with this very good yield." 4 BIG REASONS WHY MICHIGAN FAR\t\E1S USE THE \~f.~OF ""\- r :RS" 1. Higher yields from Farm Bureau fertilizers and Certified Seed Corn. 2. Their crops mature at the earlier date. 3. Farm Bureau fertilizers, whether bagged or bulk, flow more freely, thus eliminating prob- lems in the field. 4. Produced 'in our Saginaw and Kalamazoo plants, our fertilizer is quality controlled through- out its manufacturing process, to assure you of getting the most for your money. REDUCE YOUR UNIT PRODUCTION COST WITH SERVICES' COST CONTROL PROGRAM- Save when you . save as 4000 NORTH GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MICH . SHOP WHEREVER pr YOU SEE THIS sa Farm Bureau Services is a EMBLEM ... 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