t. MDCHDGAN FARM NEWS \ PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU \ \ VOL. 45, NO. 2 ~ FEBRUARY 1, 1967 ? J • • I• • • • • • MICHIGAN FARM NEWS TWO February 1, 1967 the "INHERITORS" TIMEFOOLERY Our Michigan Legislahlre of 1967 has swung George Bernard Shaw is reported to have into session. There will be plenty on the docket said that youth is such a wonderful thing- to concern farm people, both in new and in that it's a crime to waste it on children. unfinished business. Like it or not, the young people are taking Long overdue action 011 tax reform still presses over the country in an apparent determination for action. The small adjustments made last to not let their youthfulness go to waste. A ma- year in exempting farm personal property and jority of all foods bought in grocery stores these other special items only rippled the surface of days are purchased by young adults and statis- tics show that youth aged 25 or under, now con- the needed tax reform. 'Ve still have a lot of people who need to discover that the taxing stitute a majority of our population. of property is not the answer to the whole prob- This new generation - which Time maga- zine calls the "Inheritors" has strongly influ- lem of local financing. enced such solid markets as automobiles, hous- The 1967 Legislature also has the importaut ing, music and entertainment, clothing, and the job of ironing out the difficulties in the \Vork- entire food industry. mens' Compensation law and coming up with a In Grandmother's day, the lady of the house workable plan that farmers can live with. pursued and butchered her own chicken for But a matter that calls for prompt action Sunday dinner. "Her daughter lost the ability early in the year is this business of "double to Cllt up the already killed and cleaned daylight saving time" that Congress has tossed chicken," one Home Economist recently ob- in our laps. It means more to farmers than most served, "and her granddaughter has lo;t the realize. Our way to escape it is to have the ability to cook one which is already killed, legislature of ~1ichigan exempt the. state from cleaned and cut up." the law. Such young people are largely responsible Have you really taken a close look at what for the introduction of an estimated 50 new "WE HAD TO EAT IN TOWN this double daylight time switch means? Last foods every week, 2500 of them per year, plus THE THREE DAYS THE POWER LINES WERE DOWN!" April, Congress passed a law requiring that the scrapping of thousands of older products. every state must set its clocks ahead an hour on Most grocery profits now come from food prod- the last Sunday in April and switch them back ucts unknown ten years ago! an hour on the last Sunday in October. Chinese internal strife - stemming from de- liberate riotous actions of Red Guard youth, has WORLD HUB. • • This action would put Michigan in a special time bracket badly out of time with the sun. its reflection in the restiveness of our own young Back in 1946, Michigan took action to rid itself people on the campuses of ~lichigan State Uni- As London, Paris and Berlin have been the centers of of the problems of "staggered time." Vve had versity and Berkeley. China, Russia, Canada world influence, so too has \Vashington become the hub been switching our clocks back and forth twice and a number of other countries join the United of influence around which much of the world's events turn. a year and got tired of it. The legislature put States in facing the challenge of an action- Michigan farmers will have the opporb,1nity March 13-16 Michigan on uniform daylight saving time the oriented population averaging 25 years of age to see some of the behind-the-scenes activities of this mam- year around to avoid all the confusions that or under .. moth city of government, as part of the annual "Air Tour" the twice-a-year clock switching created. Although there is evidence that the farming sponsored by Farm Bureau Women. In Statuary Hall of our Capitol Building, one easily But, clock-switching is the least of the prob- industry remains relatively untouched by this lem. The time that Congress would put us on in youthful advance, (~1ichigan farmers average imagines the impassioned tones of Henry Clay or the cool, New England twang of Daniel \Vebster. Mixed in with the April of 1967 places us two hours ahead of the a bit over 50 years of age) a number of changes sun. We are in the Central Time zone, but we are occurring within agriculture which relate to historical past are visits to modem-day offices of the Ameri- can Farm Bureau, and the offices of Congressmen and have operated on East~rn Standard time since the new youth movement - changes which 1946. This gives' us uniform daylight saving farmers must not ignore. Senators from ~1ichigan. time. Few other states have their clocks ad- To keep in tune, 50 young farm couples were Of all the places open to tourists in \Vashington, none draws more tourist attention than the venerable Smith- vanced in this fashion, so the sihIation is rather invited by the ~1ichigan Farm Bureau and af- special to ~1ichigan. filiated companies, to visit Lansing and out- sonian Institute. Those who knew it a few years ago in its old, dingy quarters will be hard put to recognize the Insti- But now, if we go along with Congress, we state service facilities, and to join in looking hlte in the slick, new quarters along the Capitol ~1alI. will be going onto DOUBLE daylight saving over the whole business of farming. (See photo- The final day of the tour is devoted to a guided tour of time. For farmers, the extra shift ahead on the story on ad joining page) the ''''ashington area. At the White House, the public clock would create problems at both ends of the It is significant that the avera~e age was 25, rooms of the President's home are on exhibition - provid- day. The Farm Bureau delegates put it rather and that all bllt two tcere full-time farmers. ing no major social or diplomatic event is in progress. clearly in their policy statement adopted at the Acreage ranged from a top of 1000 acres, to a At Arlington National Cemetery, the touring Michigan November convention. low of 60, tcUh the average farm 400 acres. Most importantly, these young men and group will pause in reverent silence during the solemn "The sun would rise an hour later, by the women are directly INVOLVED in all phases ritual of the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the clock. Harvesting of grain, hay, berries (some of farm affairs. As inheritors of modem agri- Unknown Soldiers. Here, hour after unending hour, a mem- vegetables, too) and other crops could not start culture, it is apparent that they intend to also ber of the 3rd Infantry marches back and forth at rigid until ten 0' clock or later because the dew would be the "shapers" and a majority of them already attention, with never a glance for passersby. not have dried. hold offices in Farm Bureau. A tour highlight is the visit to the palatial country home "And yet, any hired farm help wants to work \ Vhat do such substantial young people want of George \Vashington. Here from the wide front veranda the same hours which are normal in the com- from a farm organization? Improved prices are there is a magnificent view of the Potomac as it sweeps rnunity. If they quit early by the sun - this high on the list, with much of this improvement through the country south of 'vVashington. Rooms filled leaves a very short day for (their) work during expected through more control of markets and with relics of another era of gracious living beckon guests a very busy time of year. If the family works marketing procedures. Some, such as Mr. and to tarry and go back in time to the founding days of our to take advantage of the sunlight until nearly Mrs. Henry Jennings, who farm 700 acres in republic. 10:00 p.m., they cannot take part in social and Genesee County, stated plainly that "bargain- - And that's the idea back of the "American Heritage" civic activities in the community. ing for prices" would be the most valuable portion of this Washington Air Tour, open to all Farm "C hildren waiting for school buses would way in which Farm Bureau could serve them Bureau members and their friends. have two more months of darkness in the morn- in the future. ing hours." I think this means two more months "Apparently we are going to have to become of extra hazard for the kids who are crossing larger all the time to keep up," the Jennings MICHIGAN'*&FARM NEWS the roads to and from school buses in the feel, keeping a wary eye on increasing land and THE ACTION PUBLICATION OF THE MICHIGAN "ARM BUREAU darkness. machinery costs. "There will be fewer farmers, The MICHIGAN FARM NEWS is DffiECTORS: District 1, Francis As for me - I'm a dairyman, and my cows published monthly, on the first day, Finch, Mattawan, R-1; District 2, and larger ones, and they will need strong or- hy the Michi~an Farm Bureau, at its Nicholas Smith, Addison, R-l; Dis- operate by the normal and natural course of the publication office at 109 N. Lafayette trict 3, Frank Smith, Jr., Carleton, ganization and representation," Mrs. Jennings Street. Greenville, Michigan. 1015 Indian Trails Rd.; District 4, day and the sun, and not at the pleasure of Elton R. Smith, Caledonia, R-I; Dis- said. Editorial and Reneral offices at 4000 trict 5, David Morris, Grand Ledge, Congress. Time switches can bring problems North Grand River Avenue, Lansing, At this point, 20-year-old Gordon Behren- Michigan. Post Office Box 960. Tele- R-3; District 6. Jack Laurie. Cass City, with milking schedules, especially where times phone. Lansing 485-8121, Extension R-3; District 7, Kenneth Bull, Bailey wald, who farms 720 acres with his wife, in 317. R-I; District 8, Harvey Leuenberller' for pickup at the farm are changed. Saginaw, R-6; District 9. Eugene Rob: Nlontcalm County, added that in his opinion, Estahlished January 12, 1923. Sec- erts, Lake City, R-l; District 10, ond Closs Postajte paid at Greenville, Richard Wieland, Ellsworth, R.I, Dis- The Michigan Legislature could avoid all Farm Bureau is the best organization to serve Michigan. Subscription price, 50t per trict 11, Clayton Ford, Cornell. ' year. this nonsense by taking a few minutes of its the agricultural needs of the farmer, «no matter EDITORIAL: Editor, Melvin L. DffiECTORS AT LARGE: Walter \Voell; Staff PhotollTapher, Charles time and exempting Michigan from the so-called how diversified these needs may be, and to Frahm, Frankenmuth; Dean PridJ1;eon, Bl\iley; Associate Editor, Mrs. Donna ~~~~tgomery, R-l; Robert Zeeb, Both, "Uniform Time Act of 1966" which isn't uniform make farming, a progressive and prosperous Wilber •• OFFICERS: Michigan Farm Bur- and which involves switches and switchbacks. occupation." eau; President, Elton R. Smith, Cale- WO~IEN OF FARM BUREAU: Mrs. donia, R-1; Vice President, Dean William Scramlin. Hollv; FARM BUR- . ~1ichigan Farm. Bureau h~ been making pe- His thoughts were echoed by Leroy Klein, Pridgeon, Montllomery, R-l. Secretary- EAU YOUNG PEOPLE: Rav Laun- who farms 360 acres with his wife, in Kent Mana~er. Dan E. Reed. Lansing. stein. 'Villiamston .. tltl.on form~ availa~,,! which urge the Legisla- County. "Farm Bureau is the only farmer run POSTMASTER: In using form 3579, moil to: Michigon Farm News, 4000 N. ture to exempt the State from this change. You Grand River, lansing, Michigan. can help by circulating such petitions. institution that we have going for us ... ." Second clal. postage paid at Greenvm., Michigan M.W. E. S. MICHIGAN FARM 'NEWS February 1, 1967 THREE Young Farm Couples At Lansing Seminar Photo-Story By Charles Bailey "Farm Bureau doesn't need leaders content to mark time be- cause of uncertainty," Michigan Farm Bureau president, Elton Smith, told the Third Young Farmers Conference at Kellogg Center. "These times call for bigger men, because the problems get tougher - and we are looking for big men - stout-hearted young men and women to lead Farm Bureau in an age when new action is a necessity, and change with wisdom is a re- quirement for survival," he said. Welcoming nearly 50' young farm couples to the conference, Smith challenged those present to go home and become a part WElCOME TO lANSING - and the facilities of the Michigan Farm Bureau is extended to the of the movement that will keep Farm Bureau effective as a Young Farmer Conference by President Elton Smith. Pointing to the need for able and aggres- farmers' organization. sive leadership, he challenged them to find their place within organized agriculture through In inviting them to ask any questions they wished during Farm Bureau. The couples came from all parts of Michigan. their stay he commented, "There is nothing sacred about any program because it is underway or because farmers built it. Programs must stand on their own two feet and do the jobs needed." Starting with President Smith's welcome at noon, January 3, the young couples representing counties from all over the state were guests of Michigan Farm Bureau and its affiliated com- panies for three days. Tuesday afternoon the group visited Farm Bureau Center on North Grand River in Lansing where they were given briefings -" on the operations of the various Farm Bureau divisions. On a short tour of the buildings they saw the new television studios being equipped in the building. Another high point of the tour was the Data Processing Center operated by Farm Bureau Services. The next morning the Farm Bureau Services staff, under the direction of executive vice president, William N. Guthrie, gave their guests a preview of the organization. l One young farmer mentioned afterwards, "I know farming ~~ .., -- ~ ~~"~ is big business, but th~s really is bigger than 1 had imagined." The "medicine show" b~am of Farmers Petroleum Cooperative CHARTERED BUS'SES move conference partici- MODERN Oil REFINERYgives visitors an insight provided insight into the oil business. A team of sales manager, pants from lansing to various service installa- into the complex art of producing high quality Arlo Wasson, and district manager, "Red" Sheridan, built and tions of Farm Bureau Services and F.P.C. lubricants and fuels sold by Farmers Petroleum. cured a miniature tire. When the tiny, but authentic, tire came smoking from the high-pressure mold, a cheer went up from the audience. After a visit to Leonard Refinery in Alma, the group moved to the Saginaw terminal complex of Farm Bureau Services at Zilwaukee. Here, Ed Powell and Bob Reeve of Farm Bureau Services explained how the farmers' grain or beans come into the terminal, are tested and stored against the day they will be shipped by boat, rail or truck to millers and processors all over the world. At the terminal, the braver ones rode the 200-foot-high manlift to the tower of the terminal where they saw Michigan navy beans being graded by a bank of electric eye graders. Faster than the human hand can travel, they saw beans go by the eye with defective or off-colored ones kicked out of the "hand picked" grade. Next on the tour was the ultra-modern egg processing plant operated by Farm Bureau Services at Brighton. Here Egg Division manager, James Seddon, showed the group how this facility with its new egg cleaning-grading-packaging-and-ship- VISITING AT EVENING SOCIAL are (left to right) ping machine turns farm eggs into "store-packaged eggs" with Ray Bohnsack and vice president Wm. N. Guth- TALKING FARM BUREAU with secretary-man- rie of Farm Bureau Services and Farmers Pe- ager, Don E. Reed (left), are Mr. and Mrs. human hands seldom involved. troleum Cooperative; Mr. and Mrs. Ray laun- Harry Jennings, Genesee County, and Mr. and Back at Kellogg Center on Thursday, the Insurance Group stein and Mr. and Mrs. James Weber. Mrs. Donald Cortes, Montmorency County. was the subject of discussions led by executive vice president, Nile Vermillion, of the Farm Bureau Insurance Group. The rising cost of repairs to both cars and drivers came in for lengthy discussion. The secretary of the Michigan Association of Farmer Cooper- atives, L A Cheney, emphasized for the group the importance of youth among the leadership of the state's cooperatives. Harry Foster of the Michigan Agricultural Marketing As- sociation, MACMA, explained how the facilities of the organi- zation are available to all producers to facilitate the orderly negotiation for the sale of their products. Pointing out that there is a substantial need for regular farm hired men as well as seasonal labor in Michigan, M. J. Buschlen of the Michigan Agricultural Services Association, MASA, re- ported on the placement of seasonal workers this year. He told the group that there already is a substantial listing of openings for skilled, regular jobs on farms on file in his office. I The formal sessions over, questions answered and new-found HIGH EGG QUALITY-from farm to consumer is GRAIN GRADES are determined here in the friends assured, "Yes, we are certainly coming to see you when the aim of the FBS egg program, Clyde Springer, modern analysis laboratory operated by the school's out," everyone rushed off home to kiss the kids and Egg Sales and Operations Manager (left) ex- Saginaw Term'in,al, explains Robert Reeve, su- feed the cows. plains to visitors at the Brighton egg plant. perintendent of the Saginaw operations. FOUR February 1, 1967 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS -- ----- - - - ---- Deadline for Scholarships The Michigan Fann Bureau tv Farm Bureau \Vomen's Com- "'omen's Scholarship Committee r;littees have contributed toward announces that March 15 is the the Scholarship Fund. ~lembers deadline for applications for the of the Committee arc: ~frs. Mau- three scholarships which they of- rine Scramlin, ex-officio, Hollv' fer: one for Michigan State Uni- ~lrs. Ardith \Vieland, Charlevoi~; versity, one for practical nursing, ~lrs. Dorothy Baccus, Lake Lin- and one for cooperative elevator den; ~lrs. ~Iaxine Topliff, Eaton and fann supply. Hapids, and ~lrs. Bertha Johnson, The Michigan State University Pierson. scholarship is in the amount of The ~Iarge Karker Honorary $324; practical nursing scholar- Scholarship Fund is now under- ship - $200, and the cooperative wav with some county Farm Bu- elevator and farm supply scholar- rea~ls already compI'eting their ship for $100. special money-raising projects for Applicants must come from a contributions. The Scholarship Farm Bureau family, be a Mich- Committee is hoping for an initial igan resident, and willing to show fund-raising completion date of financial need. Practical Nursing July], 1968. scholarship applicants must show Plans call for the scholarship to proof of acceptance by a School be awarded to students in their of Practical Nursing. The Mich- sophomore year at Michigan State igan State University scholarship University in the field of agricul- will be limited to juniors and sen- ture or related fields of food sci- iors with certain academic stand- ence, food marketing, leadership ings. training, agricultural journalism, Those interested may request food packaging or horticulture, application fonns from the Mich- veterinary medicine, medical tech- igan Farm Bureau 'Vomen, Au.: nology, nursing, or teaching. Miss Helen Atwood, 4000 N. The scholarship is in honor of Grand River Ave., Lansing 48904. Mrs. Marjorie Karker, former After submitting the written ap- Farm Bureau \Vomen's Coordi- plication, a personal interview nator from the time of the pro- will be arranged with the Schol- gram's inception in 1945 un til arship Committee for those with 1964. Mrs. Karker is now em- good references. ployed by th~ ~Jichigan Medical This is the fifth year that Coun- Society. FARM BUREAU WOMEN AT WORK - Meeting at Farm Bureau Center, lansing, January 9 and FARMERS JOIN 10, the state Women's portant A.C.W.W. issues as the upcoming triennial Committee meeting, scheduled adopted Washington a program legislative for Michigan in of work for 1967, and discussed Tour, spring district meetings 1968. They also heard reports on Safety, such im- and the THE ''JET'' SET CROP, Scholarships, and Information and Understanding. The Farm Bureau 'Vomen's annual Legislative Air Tour to Washington, D. C., set for March 13-16, this year fea- tures two groupings - "Legislative Leaders" and "Heri- T~ Woli11A.wlAJle,PJtog~ tage Tour." Legislative Leaders, selected by County Farm Bureaus to be Farm Bureau "Spokesmen" while in the nation's cap- p~ foil BU!y F~ W~ ital, will follow a slightly different agenda and will receive prior briefing on current legislative issues. However, since both groups will travel together from Detroit to 'Vashing- Mrs. Clare Carpenter, Cass City, ton and return, and will spend considerable time in "'ash- 1967 GoaIs are Set chairman; St. Joseph; Mrs. Robert. Burandt, Mrs. LeslIe Olney, ington together, husbands, wives and friends of Legisla- tive Leaders, and other interested persons are urged to "Go and GrOw with ~1ichigan Fann Bureau '''omen in 1967" Quincy; Mrs. Lawrence Koppel- participate in the Heritage Tour. is the title of the women's program of work for the new year. man, Ottawa Lake; Mrs. Gerald The Group will leave Detroit ~1etropolitan Airport at Goals, projected by the Program Planning Committee, and adopt- Smith, Hastings; Mrs. Clifford 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 13. Tuesday, Michigan people ed by the Fmm Bureau "'omen's state committee, are: Bristol, Durand; Mrs. Marie Swin- will breakfast together, followed by a tour of the Capitol dlehurst, M t. Pleasant; Mrs. Har- (1) Promote an active and informational program for the total for the Heritage group, and a briefing at the American old Greenhoe, Carson City; Mrs. Farm Bureau membership; (2) 111are and better information and Ed Oeschger, Bay Port; Mrs. Leo Farm Bureau offices for legislative leaders. Both groups understanding by members to improve the image of Farm Bu- Sundell, McBain; Mrs. Esley Van will attend hearings in the afternoon. reau to all facets of the community; (3) Develop a timely and \Vagoner, Alpena; Mrs. \Vm. Par- Wednesday, the Heritage tour will visit the AFBF of- worthwhile program that {eW challenge busy people, and (4) sons, Charlevoix; Mrs. Harvey fices while legislative leaders meet with their Congress- Create a better understanding of the Associated Country lVom- Sundin, Ensign, and Mrs. Chester men. During the afternoon, both groups will watch the en of the "'orld (A.C.'V."'.). Good, Bark River. House and Senate in action. The Program Planning Com- "If farmers are to continue to Thursday's agenda calls for a tour of \Vashington and mittee, consisting of district vice- be effective where laws are made, surrounding sights for the entire Michigan delegation, chairmen, met at Farm Bureau they must be more effective where STATE COMMITTEE with a 6:00 departure time for the return trip home. Center, Lansing, January 4-5, and law makers are made:' the com- The Farm Bureau Women's Cost of the tour is $110 per person, covering tourist air outlined a four-point "growth" mittee said in their outline of cit- state committee met at Farm transportation from Detroit to \Vashington and return, program to submit to county Farm izenship recommendations which Bureau Center, Lansing, January baggage handling, transfers, three nights lodging, sight- Bureau \Vomen's Committees for include the surfacing of candi- 9 and 10. A main item of business seeing tour and lunch on Thursday, tips to bellboys, etc., implementation in 1967. These dates, and study of basic issues. was their acceptance of the "Pro- include: growth through program In their recommendation for and dinners served by the airlines enroute to and from gram of Work for 1967" as pre- planning, growth through respon- understanding and information, Washington. sented by the state program plan- sibilities and privileges of citizen- the committee described under- February 24 is the deadline for "Heritage Tour" reser- ning committee. ship, growth through understand- standing as a "two-way street" and vations so fill out the attached request form and mail today. stressed the important point of Other areas discussed included ing and information, and growth listening as well as informing. the announcement of two one-day through areas of concern. "Since Farm Bureau has its safety workshops for county wom- "We can expect to reach our en's safety chairmen - one at --------------------------------, roots at the county level, its meas- ultimate goal of mutual under- Michigan State University on Feb- RESERVATION REQUEST ure of growth will depend on the standing in areas of concern to ruary 22, and the other in Gray- Return by February 24 to: participation of its members and all of us only through our mem- ling on February 2.3. Mrs. Leota the quality of programs," said bers' cooperation with other Westfall and Professor Silvernale Farm Bureau Travel Service Mrs. Clare Carpenter, committee groups." They suggested tours, of the M.S.U. Traffic Safety Cen- 4000 N. Grand River Ave. chairman, as she listed major em- rural-urban activities, press rela- Lansing, Michigan 48904 ter wil'l conduct the workshops, phasis areas-membership, youth tions projects and exchange pro- giving instructions on the Driver activities, community group ac- grams with other women's groups. Improvement Program. Reserve__ places on the Farm Bureau Women's tivities and policy development. Other areas of concern to the Mrs. \Vm. Scramlin, state chair- vVashington Air Tour, ~1arch 13-16. Enclosed is Suggestions include assistance Farm Bureau \Vomen in 1967 will man, reported that the C.\V.C. check for (,$110 per person; make check in county Roll Call, informing be: safety, ~Hchigan \Veek activ- annual meeting and the A.C.W.W. ities and the Associated Country payable to Hoosier Travel Service). members of philosophy, policies planning committees will meet in and programs, survey young farm- \Vomen of the \Vorld,. which in Lansing in September. Mrs. Aroti NAME _ er interests, aid to Community 1968 meets in ~lichigan for their Dutt, India, AC\V\V president, Group Committees, and stimulate triennial meeting. will visit ~lichigan in June and ADDRESS attendance in policy development Committee members who at- will be entertained bv the Farm ------------------ and county annual meetings. tended the two-day session were: Bureau \Vomen and ~thers. COUNTY _ PHONE _ -------------------------------- MICHIGAN FARM NEWS February 1, 1967 FIVE FORMER BOARD MEMBERS ARE HONORE Past Service Cited The Board of Directors of the ~1ichigan Farm Bureau took time out from their regular January session to honor five former mem bers of the board who have recently retired from board duty. Honored were Raymond Kucharek, Gaylord, a 2-year mem- ber, representing the Farm Bureau Young People; Donald Ruhlig , Dexter, a director for three years prior to his recently joining the staff of the Michigan Farm Bureau as Heldman in District 3; Edgar Diamond, Alpena, who represented District 10 for four years; 'Vi/bur Smith, Burlington, who served as a member for six years, and lVard Hodge, Snover, the "dean" of the group, with 20 years of board service, including four years as President of the Michigan Farm Bureau. In presenting each of the former members with mementos of their service, ~lichigan Farm Bureau President Elton Smith told of their farming and leadership backgrounds. For example, he cited a "big city" background while a child as an interesting twist in the life of Raymond Kucharek, whose parents spent anum ber of years in Detroit before moving back to the home farm near Gaylord, a farm which they converted CUTTING THE CAKE - in honor of retiring board members and their wives, is Mrs. Maurine from a general operation to dairying. Ray was active in the Scramlin, flanked by her guests (from left): Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Diamond, Donald Ruhlig, Ward Future Farmers of America before serving as Chairman of Hodge, Mrs. Hodge, Mrs. Wilbur Smith, Wilbur Smith, Mrs. Ruhlig and Raymond Kucharek. The the Farm Bureau Young People's Committee from 1964 to 1966. cake was baked by Maxine Topliff, former vice-chairman, Farm Bureau Women. "If we had to lose Donald Ruhlig from the ~1ichigan . Farm Bureau Board of Directors, I can't think of any place we'd TO CO-OP COUNCIL atives, and state organizations of Louisiana meeting were: L A rather lose him to than deeper into Farm Bureau - for example, cooperatives which represents Cheney, executive-secretary, Elton R. Smith, Michigan Farm some 5,700 co-ops serving a com- as a member of the ~lichigan Farm Bureau staff." \Vith this Michigan Association of Farmer Bureau and Farm Bureau Serv- bined farm membership of nearly explanation, Smith told of Ruhlig's new position as District 3 Cooperatives; William Guthrie, ices president, was named to the 3,000,000. executive vice president and gen- regional representative, where he predicted a boost in member- board of directors of the National Heading the Michigan delega- eral manager of Farm Bureau ship "because of your hard work." Council of Farmer Cooperatives tion was Smith, official voting del- Services and Farmers Petroleum Ruhlig is a former president of the \Vashtenaw County Farm at its 38th annual meeting, Jan- egate for Farm Bureau Services, Cooperative; [,eon Monroe, treas- Bureau, and has served on the State Topic and Resolutions uary 17-18, in New Orleans, Lou- Inc., and Carl Heisler, Calhoun urer, Farm Bureau Services; Ed- Committees. isiana. county farmer who serves as pres- win Steffen, general counsel, Farmer and nlral school teacher, those were among qualifi- The National Council is a na- ident of Farmers Petroleum Co- Farm Bureau Services, and Wil- cations cited by Smith in honoring Edgar Diamond who helped tionwide organization of farmers' operative, Inc. liam Wilkinson, associate general organize the Alpena County Dairy Improvement Association and marketing and purchasing cooper- Others who took part in the counsel, Farm Bureau Services. served as its chairman for three years. He was a director of Thunder Bay petroleum cooperative for another 12 years. Diamond has been active in Farm Bureau for nearly 20 years, and served as president of the Alpena County Farm Bureau on two different occasions; first from 1953 to 1956, and again in 1960 to 1966. He too served on the State Resolutions Committee and as a member of the State Board of Directors from 1962 to 1966. In responding to remarks about him, Diamond said that "Farm Bureau people are a special kind ... with high ideals and abilities to do things. I know that we face many problems with our 'transitional' agriculture, but I do not fear with Farm Bureau on the job ... " A service record as long as Farm Bureau in Michigan is old, was underscored in honoring \Vilbur Smith's tenure on the board. Wilbur has participated in all phases of local, county and state Farm Bureau programs, President Smith said. In calling 'Vard Hodge the "dean" of directors, Smith said that his 20 years on the Michigan Farm Bureau board have been filled with so many contributions that it would be impos- sible to list them all. "Perhaps he is best remembered as the highly respected president of the hI ichigan F arm Bureau from 1954 to 1958, and as president of Farmers Petroleum Cooperative for five years," Smith said. During his term of Farm Bureau service, he was also on the boards of all affiliated companies, and was one of the original 23 members who started the Direct-Delivery program of Fann- ers Petroleum. In recounting Hodge's farming highlights, Smith told of the many years Ward served as Director of the American Dairy Association, and recalled "how proud we all were when his daughter, Mary Sue Hodge, was selected both state and national Dairy Princess." Hodge has given many years as a director on the board of the American Dairy Association of ~fichigan, and as Association president for two terms. His interest' in youth has remained strong throughout the years, with special emphasis on Farm Bureau Young People. He was the "moderator" (as the position was called at one time) on his local school board for a span of years, and a It doesn't take much to keep in touch member of the Sanilac County Board of Education and the Marlette school curriculum committee. It doesn't take a big event to' make Why not caII this week? Remember, President Smith joked with Hodge about his early farming Grandma and Granddad delighted that Long Distance rates are lowest any- ventures involving "nine old ewes bought at an auction sale you called Long Distance. How Billy time on Sunday and after 8 p.m. on for $2.70 each" and how the resultant profitable sale was the taught the new puppy to beg, or any inti- other days. beginning of a long and fruitful farming career. mate bit of family news, will quickly melt "With his retirement, not only the members in District 6, the miles that separate you from your loved ones. So keep in touch by phone. LONG DISTANCE IS THE NEXT BEST Michigan Bell Part of the Nationwide Bell System @ ~ whom he represented so well for 20 years, but also his feUow- members and friends on the ~fichigan Farm Bureau Board of Directors, will feel a great loss, even as they look at his record of dedicated services as an inspiration for themselves ... " THING TO BEING THERE. Smith said. SIX February 1, 1967 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Last month's state-wide Farol Bureau membership total of nearly 30% of the state goal of 57,600 family memberships, has soared to over 80% even though only a handful of counties have their new- member drives underway. Although the total membership compari- son with last year of the same date is down, Roll-Call officials point to the later month-of-February new-member and clean-up drive as the major reason. "Right now tIle basis of comparison is not the same as last year when the new-member drives were held in January," reports Larry Ewing, Manager of the Field Services Division. "But we wanted each county Farm Bureau to see exactly where it stood at this mo- ment, and in relation with neighboring counties." Ewing contends that the most important work that can be done by fanners now is Roll-Call membership work. "The month of February is 'New f..Jember Month' - the time when we all have the ;ob of inviting our neighbor~ to add their strength to Farm Bureau ... " - M~Oi. G-of\\.. ' County Benzie Washtenaw Jon. 16 Goal 218 1,600 234 1,751 % of A Vear Goal 93.2 91.4 Ago 221 1,667 County Alcona Ingham Jan. 16 Goal 269 327 1,033 1,259 % of A Vear Goal 82.2 Ago 289 82.0 1,128 J-STAR Bay Livingston N. W. Michigan Cheboygan 1,358 1,151 896 285 1,508 1,289 1,003 320 90.1 89.3 89.3 89.1 1,433 1,211 929 302 Gladwin Van Buren Shiawassee Wexford 321 392 1,311 1,600 864 1,059 186 228 81.9 81.6 81.6 350 81.9 1,467 921 211 SALES TEAM FOR MILK Manistee 341 387 88.1 356 Kent 1,056 1,304 81.0 I,] 13 Mi auk e 415 472 87.9 452 Isabella 709 878 80.8 767 enomine 78 89 87.6 58 Kalkaska 101 125 80.8 113 ac m 968 1,108 87.4 974 Jackson 787 979 80.4 842 Arenac 368 422 87.2 381 Eaton 893 1,113 80.2 947 Tuscola 1,782 2,046 87.1 1,924 Montmorency 166 208 79.8 196 Huron 1,664 1,913 87.0 1,784 St. Joseph 671 842 79.7 740 Sanilac 1,762 2,025 87.0 1,859 Oceana 527 663 79.5 573 Baraga 13 15 86.7 11 Berrien 1,443 1,823 79.2 1,550 Charlevoix 254 296 85.8 269 Chippewa 141 178 79.2 137 Genesee 1,277 1,489 85.8 1,382 Cass 560 708 79.1 598 Branch 1,051 1,227 85.7 1,121 Lenawee 1,110 1,403 79.1 1,173 Clinton 1,111 1,297 85.7 1,153 Delta 98 124 79.0 97 Saginaw 2,059 2,412 85.4 2,166 St. Clair 882 1,122 78.6 941 Wayne 568 666 85.3 581 Presque Isle 285 363 78.5 309 Lapeer 1,245 1,463 85.1 1,334 Iron 54 69 78.2 50 Emmet 227 267 85.0 244 Ottawa 967 1,236 78.2 1,013 Houghton 22 26 84.6 14 Allegan 1,049 1,344 78.1 1,140 Oakland 807 956 84.4 860 Clare 183 235 77.9 202 Calhoun 1,083 1,293 83.8 1,122 Hillsdale 873 1,121 77.9 927 Gratiot 1,029 1,233 83.5 1,116 Midland 372 479 77.7 411 DON McNEil'S Breakfast Club Kalamazoo 794 951 83.5 872 Montcalm 651 859 75.8 703 includes a IS-minute portion losco 203 244 83.2 218 Newaygo 398 533 74.7 422 on Michigan ABC Network Ionia 878 1,058 83.0 950 Mason BETTY FURNESS is heard on her lEE MURRAY, Michigan's most wide- 328 440 74.5 382 radio stations, sponsored Alpena 387 467 82.9 420 Mecosta own 5-minute weekday show on ly known Homemaker Show person- 444 598 74.2 536 three days each week by Barry 778 940 82.8 801 Muskegon 248 336 73.8 278 Michigan CBS radio stations for ality, now speaks for your American Marq.-Alger your American Dairy Association. your American Dairy Associ- Dairy Association over 24 radio sta- Monroe 1,128 1,367 82.5 1,168 61 90 67.8 64 ation. Osceola 394 478 82.4 425 Mac.-Luce 50 75 66.7 57 tions. Lee's visits feature tips and Antrim 241 293 82.3 260 Otsego 64 98 65.3 74 hints about budget planning, house- Ogemaw 316 384 82.3 333 Totals 47,906 57,600 83.2 51,092 hold hints and, most important, all kinds of kitchen recipe ideas. Dairy *The 1967 Fluid Milk themes will also be strength- Products are the big stars for every ened with heavy-up spot radio, television and news- show. So for better cooking and paper campaigns for seasonal Milk Promotions. refreshment breaks, listen every HELP YOUR IDLE DOLLARS ABC - DON McNEIL BREAKFAST CLUB - 3, 15-Minute Segments week to Lee Murray. Per Week, Wed., Thurs., Fri. EARN MORE-I NVEST IN: MARKET 1. Detroit 2. Flint STATION WXYZ WKMF TIME 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 5. 6. MARKET Bay City Battle Creek STATION WBCM WKFR TIME 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Series "A" 6 % Debentures 3. Grand Rapids WJPW 9:00 AM 7. Port Huron WTTH 9:00 AM 4. Muskegon WKBZ 9:00 AM (non-assessable) Issue of 1965 - 15 Year Maturity CBS - "ASK BETTY FURNESS" - 5, 5.Minute Programs Per Week, Mon. thru Fri. _6% simple interest paid annually on September 1 MARKET STATION TIME MARKET STATION TIME 1. Detroit WJR 3:10 PM 3. Kalamazoo WKZO 1:30 PM 2. Grand Rapids WJEF 1:55 PM 4. Saginaw WSGW 1:30 PM FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC. 4000 North Gra nd River MICHIGAN NETWORK - LEE MURRAY SHOW - 3, 5-Minute Programs Per Week, Mon., Wed., Fri. Lansing, Michigan MARKET STATION TIME MARKET STATION TIME Ann Arbor WPAG 1:15 PM ----------------------------~ 1. 2. Bad Axe WlEW 10:25 AM 13. Jackson 14. Kalamazoo WKHM WKZO 10:55 AM 9:40 AM For a copy of the prospectus and a call by a licensed 3. Battle Creek WBCK 9:32 AM 15. lansing WllS 9:55 AM salesman, complete and moil to: 4. Bay City WXOX 10:05 AM 16. Mt. Clemens WBRB 10:05 AM FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC. 5. Benton Harbor WHFB 10:55 AM 17. Mt. Pleasant WCEN 10:20 AM Securities Promotion Dept. 6. Big Rapids WBRN 10:20 AM 18. Monroe WQTE 11:15 AM P.O. Box 960 7. Cadillac WATT 10:05 AM 19. Muskegon WTRU 10:35 AM Lansing, Michigan 8. Cheboygan WCBY 9:40 AM 20. Pontiac WPON 9:55 AM Nom e u __ n n_u _ 9. Detroit WJlB 10:45 AM 21. Port Huron WHlS 10:20 AM 10. Detroit WWJ 9:15 AM 22. Rogers City WHAK 11:05 AM Rood n n R.F.D. # _ 11. Flint WFDF 10:30 AM 23. Saginaw WKNX 10:40 AM 12. Grand Rapids WOOD 10:55 AM 24. Traverse City WCCW 2:15 PM Town Cou nty m_m_m_n Phone m _ • No obligation dTIl.eTl can dairy association ~-------------------------- __J of Michigan This advertisement is neither an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any of these securities. The offering is made only by the 3000 VINE STREET LANSING, MICHIGAN prospectus. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS February 1, 1967 SEVEN co p itol report LIVINGSTON COUNTY SAFETY CHAIRMAN, Mrs. Keith Houck, displays the slow-moving vehicle emblem which Farm Bureau Women throughout the state are promoting. A bill requiring the use of the standard emblem on all equipment with a maxi- mum potential speed of 25 miles per hour was passed and goes into effect in April. Film-clips, starring Mrs. Eugene De- Matio, Form Bureau's state safety chairman, will be carried by most TV stations in early spring. some tax facts ... In any discussion of total tax reform for hI ichigan, it must be remembered that a great deal of progress has been made in this area during the past few years. An important beginning step was the new Constitution, fol- lowed by new school-aid formulas, elimination of the tax on farm personal property and exemption from assessment of fruit "FROM POLICY TO lAW" - the route of a bill, and the hazards it faces before enactment into and Christmas trees, vines and similar farm property. law, is explained by Dan Reed to this group of State and National Affairs committee members. In reviewing the present tax situation - and possible changes listening are: (from left) Ralph Wolfin, Shiawassee; Adolph Engler, Oakland; Reed, Earl Mar- in the Michigan tax structure, one must consider that true tax quardt, Eaton; Mrs. Frederick Dieck, Genesee and Robert DeClerg, Shiawassee. reform may require a combination of taxes which result in each person paying his proper share of the costs of government. • FARM-LABOR among big Issues Tax experts have examined a number of tax-reform changes, and computed what each might mean in terms of dollars saved Bureau has secured such legisla- or collected. For example, each one-mill reduction on property in 74th Legislature tion in previous years for other taxes represented a collection figure of $27 million dollars. farm commodities. A state law to prevent discrim- Other tax cuts and their present "collection figures" include: - repeal the business activities tax - 819 million The constantly whirling political merry-go-round is rapidly ination by a processor against a picking up speed since the opening of the 74th Legislature on fruit and vegetable orodl1r>erwho - repeal the "intangibles" tax - $44 million January 11, 1967. As it has often been before, it's a new cast of be~ongs to a cooperative bargain- - exemption of sales tax on food and drugs - 8120 million. characters, a new plot, and the outcome remains to be seen. ing association will also be pushed. Potential new revenues appear to lie heavily in the income As a result of the November election, the Legislature changed While Farm Bureau is also spon- tax field. Currently, 36 states have an individual income tax from Democratic control (nearly 2h in each house) to almost soring this legislation in Congress, in some form at the state level. Two nearby states (Ohio and a tie. The Republicans have a slight edge in the Senate (20-18) similar problems are arising with- Indiana) are toying with the idea of a county income tax, with in the state and will require state the money collected from employees at their place of work- and the House is tied (55-55). legislation. but returned to the county of residence for use in supporting The Republicans are organizing the House, but it is obvious A third bill will require the that any legislation that passes this year will require bipartisan local government. posting of a price by a processor support. at the time of delivery of produce. Potential income tax revenues include: - for each one per this type of insurance on their em- Presently, producers often not cent "flat rate" tax on individuals would amount to $135 million, Farmers have much at stake this year, especially in farm labor ployees. In addition, it is expected only wait months for their money, with a $600 exemption per taxpayer or each dependent. The matters. For instance, the ad- that a study will be made to look but also do not know what the return would be only about $27 million if the exemptions were mittedly unworkable agricultural into the need, if any, for full price will be. Processors engag- as high as $2,000 per taxpayer or each dependent. Workmen's Compensation for ing in such a practice can de- Further - each one per cent income tax on corporations would section in the Workmen's Com- farm employees. It is well known moralize the entire market by pensation Act will go into effect yield $33 million. on May 1, 1967 unless it can be that little data exists on this sub- under-selling their competition - each one per cent income tax on financial institutions would ject. Many questions need to be and then deciding on the price amended before that time. Any yield $2.3 million. answered before full vVorkmen's that will be paid to the producer. amendment will require immedi- '''hile there are many tax changes to be considered in any Compensation could go into ef- Dozens of other issues sup- ate effect, which in turn requires fect. They include: How could ported by Farm, Bureau will be tax reform package, those listed are considered to be major a two-thirds vote of each house. it be financed? Obviously, farm- crowded together on tIle front factors by the tax experts. Any juggling of these figures - based Since last July, Farm Bureau ers could not bear the cost at burner. Already Farm Bureau on the knowledge that statewide, Michigan had an equalized has been working on this extrem- present farm income levels. How members are sending in petitions property valuation totalling a little more than $27 billion - \vill ely serious problem. Numerous many farm workers would be in support of legislation to pre- meetings have been held with thrown out of work or find it vent Michigan give an idea of what can be done within the financial framework from being in- of our state. rating bureaus, Labor Depart- impossible to find work due to cluded under Double Daylight ment, Insurance Department, pre-existing medical conditions? Saving Time. This legislation will Legis lators, Commissions and Is it practical to try to adapt require two-thirds vote and must others in efforts to work out these industrial procedures to the agri- be accomplished by mid-April. problems on behalf of farmer- cultural situation? employers. A great deal of pro- Tax reform will be a major is- sue in the Legislature and Farm ARTHUR J. INGOLD gress has been made in line with Every farmer hiring any lahor Arthur J. Ingold, prominent manv contributions to the ~lich- Bureau's program has a good the resolution passed by the vot- at all, full time or part time, needs chance of making further prog- Lenawee County farm leader, igan' 4-H Clubs program and ing delegates. to be concerned about this issue, ress. In addition to the tax re- died December 29. He is best served as a director of the ~'lich- as it will affect him in one way It is expected that a bill will form package, bills have already remembered for his leadership igan Agricultural Conference. He be introduced eliminating the or another, and must make his been introduced to require that and vision in promoting ~lichi- was a leader in the ~lichigan Sug- concerns known to his Legislator compensation features of the law farm land must be assessed as gan's cooperative livestock mar- ar Beet Association, the ~1ichigan and returning the common law as quickly as possible. farm land so long as it it used keting program, and for his many Cattle Feeders Association and defenses to the farm employers, Farm Bureau will also push for for that purpose. years of service as president of the ~Iichigan Livestock Improve- but requiring each farmer to carry several pieces of legislation that Another bill sets up an Agricul- the Michigan Association of ment Association. medical and hospital insurance will be of particular help to the tural Land Credit Fund as another Farmer Cooperatives and the Michigan Livestock Exchange. In 1957, Ingold was awarded on each of his workers from the state's fruit and vegetable grow- means of preventing the overtax- It was under his leadership that the Distinguished Service to Ag- first day of employment. ers. This will include a bill to ing of agricultural land. This is a compromise approach. require payment to the grower Yes, farmers have much at .rtake the Exchange enjoyed substantial riculture by the Michigan Farm and probably, as in previous growth in the development of' Bureau in recognition of his out- The vVorkmen's Compensation within 30 days after delivery of Presently, some years, nearly every bill introduced new and better marketing and standing service to the farm peo- law presently tends to exclude his produce. will affect us in some manner- buying services. He also made pIe of Michigan. medical protection for some work- growers are waiting many months ers. Most farmers already carry before receiving payment. Farm usually in the pocketbook. MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Much at Stake In REPRESENTATIVE 74th Legislature The observation that farmers have a signal to fanners that this session will DISTRICTS much at stake in the 74th session of the be greatly different from the last, and that Michigan legislature, may well be the they must be sensitive to discern these understatement of the year. differences. From the opening day of the session This page and the one adjoining, list and introduction of a bill dealing with all members of the Michigan legislature double-daylight savings time - to the by district and party designation. flurry of bills which followed, it has been It is suggested that members may wish apparent that much of importance to to remove this center section of the FARM Michigan farmers will occur in Lansing ~VEn's for safekeeping and reference this year. throughout the legislative session. Many new faces among the lawmakers, It is important, Faro1 Bureau officials a 55-55 standoff between Democrats and feel, that members know their legislators Republicans in the House of Representa- on a first-hand basis. "There is no sub- tives and a shift in majority control within stitute for being acquainted with those the state Senate, make it more important who represent you," is the way a member than ever that fanners maintain close of Farm Bureau's efficient three-man team working relations with those who repre- of Legislative Coun!.'els put it recently. sent them. These men, headed by Farm Bureau Secretary-M anager Dan Reed, and includ- An imposing list of 32 members of the ing Robert Smith and Dale Sherwin, work Michigan House of Representatives and full-time representing the interests of 13 members of the state Senate may be Michigan farmers in the legislature. considered «new" faces, although the However, they point out that these change involved a shifting of scats be- efforts are greatly extended by the help tween a former member of the 1965-66 of the alert farmer-members in the com- HOllse to the Senate. munities and counties of Michigan- The fact that a total of 44 new mem- "where the real strength in policy enact- bers make up the current legislahlre, is ment lies". t SENATORIAl DISTRICTS Mich. House of Representatives -listed by districts District 56 (R) Dale \Varner. Eaton Rapids 1 (R) Robert E. Waldron Grosse Pte. 57 (R) Thomas L. Brown Lansing 2 (D) James H. Karoub Highland Park 58 (R) Philip O. Pittenger.. m Lansing 3 (D) William A. Ryan Detroit 59 (R) Charles J. Davis ..__ Onondaga 4 (D) 'William B. Fitzgerald Detroit 60 (R) Clifford H. Smart Walled Lake 5 (D) E. D. O'Brien Detroit 61 (R) Loren D. Anderson Pontiac 6 (D) Robert D. Mahoney Detroit 62 (D) Arthur J. Law Pontiac 7 (D) Stephen Stopczynski.. Detroit 63 (R) Donald E. Bishop Rochester 8 (D) James Bradley Detroit 64 (R) Raymond L. Baker. Farmington 9 (D) Rosetta Ferguson Detroit 65 (R) 'Villiam P. Hampton Birmingham 10 (D) David S. Holmes, Jr Detroit 66 (D) Bill S. Huffman Madison Heights 11 (D) Thomas \V. White Detroit 67 (D) Albert A. Kramer Oak Park 12 (D) George H. Edwards Detroit 68 (R) \Villiam Hayward Royal Oak 13 (D) Michael Novak. Detroit 69 (D) Daniel S. Cooper.. Oak Park 14 (D) Raymond W. Hood Detroit 70 (D) John Kelsey Warren 15 (D) Jack Faxon Detroit 71 (R) Allen F. Rush Lake Orion 16 (D) Josephine D. Hunsinger.. Detroit 72 (D) Warren N. Goemaere Roseville 17 (R) J. Harold Stevens Detroit 73 (D) Harold B. Clark. Warren 18 (D) Leonard S. Walton Detroit 74 (D) Joseph M. Snyder.. ..St. Clair Shores 19 (D) Joseph J. Kowalski.. Detroit 75 (R) James S. Nunneley Mt. Clemens 20 (D) George Montgomery Detroit 76 (R) \VilIiam L. Jowett Port Huron 21 (D) George F. Montgomery Detroit 77 (R) Quincy Hoffman Applegate 22 (D) Daisy Elliot.. Detroit 78 (R) Roy L. Spencer.. Attica 23 (D) Jackie Vaughn, III.. Detroit 79 (R) James F. Smith m Davison 24 (D) James Del Rio Detroit 80 (D) Edward Suski.. Flint 25 (D) Frank V. WierzbickL Detroit 81 (D) Dale E. Kildee m Flint 26 (D) Matthew McNeely Detroit 82 (D) Albert R. Horrigan Flint 27 (D) William R. Copeland \Vyandotte 83 (D) James N. Callahan Mt. Morris 28 (D) Thomas J. Anderson.m Southgate 84 (R) Harry E. Rohlfs m Akron 29 (D) Alfred A. Sheridan Taylor 85 (D) James E. O'Neill, Jr. Saginaw 30 (D) Joyce Symons Allen Park 86 (R) Carl O. Little Saginaw 31 (D) Lucille H. McCullough Dearborn 87 (R) Blair C. Woodman Owosso Michigan Senate - - by districts 32 (D) Alex Pilch Dearborn 88 (R) Lester J. Allen Jthaca 33 (D) Richard A. Young Dearbom Hgts. 89 (R) Stanley M. Powell Jonia 34 (D) John Bennett.. Detroit 90 (R) Martin D. Buth Comstock Park 35 (R) Louis E. Schmidt Livonia 91 (R) Thomas G. Ford Grand Rapids Lt. Governor and President of the Senate, 19 (R) James G. Fleming Jackson 36 (D) James Tierney Garden City 92 (D) Stanley J. Davis Grand Rapids William G. Milliken (R), Traverse City 20 (R) Harry A. DeMasom Battle Creek 37 (D) Vincent J. Petitpren Wayne 93 (R) Peter Kok Grand Rapids 1 (D) G. S. fitzgerald .... Grosse Pte. Park 21 (R) Anthony Stamm Kalamazoo 38 (D) Edward E. Mahalak Romulus 94 (R) Johannes C. Kolderman, Jr. 2 (D) Charles N. Youngblood, Jr Detroit 22 (R) Charles O. ZolIar Benton Harbor 39 (D) Raymon C. Kehres Monroe ................... _ Wyoming 3 (D) Stanley F. Rozycki.. Detroit 23 (R) Harold J. Volkema HolIand 40 (R) Robert C. Stites Manitou Beach 95 (R) Melvin DeStigter.. Hudsonville 4 (D) Coleman A. Young Detroit 24 (R) Harold \V. Hungerford Lansing 41 (R) Frederic J. Marshall Allen 96 (D) Francis W. Beedon Muskegon 5 (D) Arthur Cartwright.. Detroit 25 (R) Gordon RockweIL Mt. Morris 42 (R) De Forrest Strang Sturgis 97 (R) Edgar A. Gcerlings Muskegon 6 (D) Basil \V. Brown Highland Park 26 (D) John T. Bowman Roseville 43 (R) Don R. Pears Buchanan 98 (R) Dennis O. Cawthorne Manistee 7 (D) Raymond D. Dzendzel.. Detroit 27 (D) James D. Gray \Varren 44 (R) Lionel Stacy, Jr Benton Harbor 99 (R) Donald E. Holbrook, Jr Clare 8 (D) Michael J. O'Brien Detroit 28 (R) Frank D. Beadle St. Clair 45 (R) James H. Heinze Battle Creek 100 (R) Russell H. Strange Mt. Pleasant 9 (D) Stanley Novak. Detroit 29 (D) Garland Lane Flint 46 (R) \VilIiam V. \Veber Kalamazoo 101 (D) J. Bob Traxler.. Bay City 10 (D) Roger E. Craig Dearborn 30 (R) Emil Lockwood St. Louis 47 (R) Cyril H. Root Kalamazoo 102 (R) George A. Prcscott.. Tawas City 11 (D) John E. McCauley \Vyandotte 31 (R) Robert Vander Laan ..Grand Rapids 48 (R) Gustave J. Groat, Sr Battlc Creek 103 (R) Nelson G. Tisdale Midland 12 (R) Mrs. N. Lorraine Beebe Dearborn 32 (R) Milton Zaagman Grand Rapids 49 (R) James N. Folks Horton 104 (R) Arnell Engstrom Traverse City 13 (D) 'Villiam Faust.. \Vestland 33 (R) Oscar E. Bouwsma Muskegon 50 (R) Hal \V. Ziegler J ackson 105 (R) Joseph P. Swallow Alpena 14 (R) George 'V. Kuhn Birmingham 34 (D) Jerome T. Hart Saginaw 51 (R) Thomas G. Sharpe Howell 106 (R) Robert W. Davis St. Ignace 15 (D) Sander M. Levin Berkley 35 (R) Robert L. Richardson Saginaw 52 (R) Roy Smith Ypsilanti 107 (R) Charles H. Varnum Manistique 16 (R) Robert J. Huber Birmingham 36 (R) John F. Toepp Cadillac 53 (R) Raymond J. Smit Ann Arbor 108 (D) Dominic J. Jacobetti Negaunee 17 (R) L. Harvey Lodge 'Vatertord 37 (R) Thomas F. Schweigert.. Petoskey 54 (R) Edson V. Root, Jr Bangor 109 (D) Jack L. Gingrass Iron Mountain 18 (R) Gilbert E. Bursley Ann Arbor 38 (D) Joseph S. Mack Jronwood 55 (R) James S. Farnsworth PlainweIl 110 (D) Russell Hellman Dollar Bay MICHIGAN FARM NEWS February 1, 1967 NINE FARMERS and the 90 th CONGRESS .. • Official voting delegates from State (3) A requirement that generating loans CONGRESSIONAL Farm Bureaus adopted the 1967 nation- alpolicies of County and State Farm be made only through the bank. oppose any plan or effort to convert mral We DISTRICTS Bureaus and the American Farm Bur- electric cooperatives into a public power eau Federation at the AFBF's 48th an- system. nual meeting Dec. 7-8 in Las Vegas. 3. GOVERNMENT SPENDING State Farm Bureaus across the nation AND TAX POLICIES this month are launching an all-out ef- Inflation fort to secure enactment of these poli- We are now in an inflational situation cies. A comprehensive eight-point pro- which calls for a reduction in government gram, based on adopted policies, compris- spending. es the Farm Bureau's national legislative Government Spending goal this year. Under present conditions of high eco- 1. FARM PROGRAMS nomic activity a reduction in federal ex- Due to increasing domestic and world penditures for non-defense programs is demand for agricultural products, farmers imperative if inflationary trends are to are now in position to earn increased in- be moderated. comes through production for effective Income Tax market demand without government as- In inflationary situations, steps to cut sistance. less essential non-defense expenditures We reaffirm our determination to move should be given priority over proposals to the market price systems and to elimi- to increase taxes. nate controls, restrictions, and the price In order to increase local control of depressing actions of the federal govern- tax resources we recommend that tax- ment. payers be given a federal credit for state Compensatory Payments taxes paid. \Ve oppose the use of compensatory 4. LABOR payments as a substitute for market prices. Compulsory Unionism Wheat and Feed Grains vVe support section 14 (b) of the Taft- We recommend action be taken to dis- Hartley Act and vigorously oppose its continue the present wheat and feed repeal. grain programs. An initial step in this Settlement of Lahor Disputes undertaking is to eliminate allotments, The trend toward increased dependence bases, and price support payments. on government to settle labor-manage- ment disputes weakens and will eventually Marketing Food for Freedom destroy the institution and practices of We shall continue to seek chan~es in collective bargaining. the Food for Peace Act which will: (1) Strikes Provide greater assurance that this pro- Many kinds of strikes should be pro- gram may serve to permanently strengthen hibited in the public interest, including the economics of recipient nations. (2) Provide that the program rely for finan- cing on funds now being spent on price support and other subsidy payments which the following: (1) A strike by local, state, or federal government employees. Michigan Delegation are unnecessary because of this program and improved economic conditions in ag- riculture. (3) Provide greater assurance (2) A strike in agriculture critical period of production or harvesting. (3) A strike to force modification during a of to the U.S. Congress Senate U.S. foreign policv or the enactment or Honorable Philip A. Hart (D) Detroit that the program will be operated to m non-enforcement of legislation. Honorable Robert P. Griffin (R) Traverse City strengthen the competitive market-price (4) An industry-wide strike. system. (5) A strike to compel an employer to House of Representatives Multiple Price Plan employ unnecessary workers. 1 (D) John Conyers, Jr Detroit 10 (R) Elford A. Cederberg Bay City We oppose multiple price or certificate (6) A jurisdictional strike. 2 (R) Marvin L. Esch __ Ann Arbor 11 (R) Philip E. Ru~pe Hough~on plans. (7) A strike against a regulated public (R) Garry Brown Schoolcraft 11:"'3'J « DD)) JCahme~G ~~ara ..J Du:c.~ CCC Sales Policy utility. 3 . F'n C ar es . 1995, r e 01 (a) CCC stocks of farm commodities 4 (R) E dwar d Hutc hmson - ennVl e 14 (D) Lucien 1\. Nedzi Hamtramck other than cotton shall not be sold at 5. LEGISLATIVE APPORTIONMENT 5 (R) Gerald R. Ford Grand Rapids 15 (D) \Villiam D. Ford Taylor less than the higher of 125 percent of Congress should approve a constitu- 6 (R) Charles E. Chamberlain Lansing 16 (D) John D. DingelL. Dearbom the current loan level plus reasonable tional amendment guaranteeing to the 7 (R) Donald \V. Riegle, Jr Flint 17 (D) Martha \V. Griffiths Detroit carrying charges, 85 percent of parity, states the right to apportion one house 8 (R) James Harvey Saginaw 18 (R) \Villiam S. Broomfield Royal Oak or the market price; (b) The minimum of a bicameral legislature on the basis of 9 (R) Guy Vander Jagt Cadillac 19 (R) Jack H. McDonald Detroit sales price. provision shall apply to sales factors other than population, such as for export as well as sales on the domestic geography or political subdivision boun- From the beginning, Farm Bureau has Market sharing, or international supply market; (c) vVe also recommend that the daries. worked to provide new opportunities for management, penalizes efficient pro- use of CCC stocks for making certificate 6. FEDERAL LAND ACQUISITION ducers and encourages uneconomic pro- farmers to improve their incomes through payments in kind be terminated. The individual private partv involved duction. It would base our future oppor- strengthening the marketing system, both Dairy in federal condemnation proceedings often tunity to expand markets on political at home and abroad. (a) 'Ve recommend that present discre- finds that relief in federal court seriously negotiations rather than on our economic Ac.tions of recent years have brought tionary support programs be terminated delays equitable settlement and is ex- ability to compete. This would open the about the Farm Bureau Trade-Develop- and that future price support levels he set ceedingly expensive. vVe support the door to additional efforts to place Ameri- ment Corporation and the American Agri- in relation to market prices in recent years; establishment of a civilian review board, can agriculture under government control cultural Marketing Association. Both (b) We are opposed to the sale, lease, or independent of government agencies, to programs. groups are aimed at helping state Farm exchange of bases under federal marketing which property owners could appeal con- 8. MARKETING PROGRAMS Bureaus build more effective localized orders; (c) We are opposed to Class I demnation proceedings before final settle- \Ve support legislation to prohibit un- marketing programs. base plans and recommend that State ment. fair trade practices designed to discourage At present there are 29 state Farm Farm Bureaus continue aggressive infor- 7. INTERNATIONAL COMMODITY farmer participation in voluntary market- Bureau marketing associations affiliated mation programs to warn farmers of the AGREEMENTS ing programs through marketing and with the AAMA - Michigan foremost pitfalls and long-run implications of such We oppose any attempt to set agri- bargaining associations. Farmers should among them. In addition, marketing re- plans. cultural trade apart and to divide Inter- not be denied the right to market their search and market exploratory activities 2. SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCING national Agricultural Markets through products because of membership in such have become a major project of Farm FOR REA the use of international commodity associations. Bureau. We support a supplemental financing agreements. Two significant approaches are being Government allocation of international Although much of the Congressional plan for a mral electric and telephone made toward bringing more farm income markets and determination of prices would work of the American Farm Bureau Feder- bank patterned after the Farm Credit through marketing. First, Farm Bureau seriouslv restrict the American farmer's ation is expected to fall. within the listed System and including the following is aggressively promoting a trade-develop- opporU;nity to expand markets and sub- eight-point program, Farm Bureau's \Vash- features: ment program for the sale of falm prod- stantially reduce net farm incomes. ington legislative staff wiII continue work- (1) A requirement that, to be eligible ucts abroad, through the Rotterdam trade \Ve insist that agriculture be allowed ing toward enactment of a long list of for bank loans, a cooperative must estab- office. Overseas sales efforts must be lish in its by-laws the issuance of certifi- to compete in world markets without other policy objectives. Among them are such things as a sound closelv coordinated with state "procure- cates of ownership stating each member's impairment by international commodity national fiscal policy including a bal- ment" and sales programs through Farm share in the net worth of the cooperative. agreements. \Ve vigorously oppose ef- anced budget, opposition to broadening Bureau. (2) A provision that there be only two forts to inhibit market expansion and limit U.S. exports to a specified amount Social Security benefits, interpretation of Marketing must have a high priority classes of loans: (a) those made through or a determined share based on some Selective Service directives and promo- at every Farm Bureau level. It is one the bank at the same rate of interest for arbitrary base period politically deter- tion of an array of Farm Bureau created of Farm Bureau's most important chal- all borrowers; and (b) those made by the mined in international negotiations. marketing programs. lenges. Rural Electrification Administration. February 1, 1967 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS TEN RISING COSTS BOOST WORKMAN'S COMPo PROGRESS REPORT CAR INSURANCE RATES May 1, 1967 is the date that \Vorkmen's Compensation be- comes a required part of most farmers' insurance programs. Farm Bureau members have The continued increase in costs taken a strong position calling for of providing insurance services has necessitated a rate adjustment for automobile coverage, accord- HOW YOU CAN HELP changes in the \VorJ...men's Com- pensation Act before the upcom- ing effective date. ing to N. L. Vermillion, Adminis- 'Vith a united effort, we can reduce the number of acci- trative Vice President of the Farm dents (and the resulting costs), which drain away lives and Farm Bureau staff continues to Bureau Insurance Group. Appli- dollars each day. Here are a few ways you can help: present urgently needed changes cable to most of the Companies' to lawmakers. Farm Bureau In- 1. Practice and promote personal safety. Any effort made surance agents will be prepared policyholders, the adjustment be- YOU came effective shortly after the by you and your family to reduce the human suffering to offcr members continued ser- first of the year. and financial loss - will be a major contribution. vice and advice on these new and CAN BUY