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First Survey $20 Million Salem American farmers, pressed by advertising and marketing promotions in oth er lines, put up at least S20 million last year in programs under state legislation to make a bigger bid for a slice of consumer dollars. How much more the farmer is putting into the promotions beyond routine marketing is anyone's guess. Most of the money to support the pro grams comes from assessment on agricultural producers themselves, some from han dlers and some from state ap propriation. This information comes out of an overall survey, believed the first of its kind, of agri cultural promotion activities under state legislation. The survey results were unveiled this fall before the National Association of Marketing Offi cials in Phoenix, Ariz. It was conducted by an association committee headed by Paul T. Rowell, market development chief for the Oregon depart ment of agriculture. Advises Grower Group Usually the state depart- ment of agriculture or equiva lent agency, either spends or advises with a grower group in spending the marketing promotion funds. States never before have authorized so much farm products promo tion. But the idea is not new. The two giants in this field, California and Florida, were among pioneers. So were Maine and Washington. Other states have followed suit in varying degrees, and several of those not yet in the picture are making moves to handle some of their high pro duction farm commodities in this manner. Thes urvey for NAMO, ad mittedly not the full picture, shows states are giving farm commodities a boost under three types of legislation. Some states use one type, some two and some all three. In 25 states, 44 programs operate under a law for a spe pific commodity. Examples are the Oregon wheat and Po tato Commissions. Nine states have 44 pro grams under a state enabling act, which gives growers of a commodity an opportunity to create a marketing program through public hearings and a referendum, conducted by the state department of agri culture. In Oregon, the Fine Fescue, La din o Clover and Fryer commissions were cre ated by this process. Oregon Dairy Products and Filbert commissions were created by earlier specific acts, but now are under provisions of the commodity commission en abling act. Legislators in 16 states have authorized general agricul tural promotional programs, but two states have not used the authority. Ten states, Including Ore gon, promote farm marketing under two of these three types of authority. Alabama and Wisconsin utilize all three types. Commissions Described Some commissions or coun cils are limited to advertising, .promotion and research func tions, or a combination of them. Some go beyond this and include regulatory fea tures such as limiting the erade. size or auantity sold. checking of labels to improve quality, and investigation of unfair trade practices. Seventy-three programs in 24 states include research features. New promotional legislajion is being proposed in Florida, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah and Vermont, and in the territory of Hawaii. Utah and Vermont are proposing grow er and state support on a 50- 50 basis. As the survey points out, all the promotion organized and conducted under a legis lative umbrella "could be done on a strictly voluntary basis provided the necessary IT LEAVES YOU GET ON THE VODKA WAGON WITH f 0 4 f the greatest name in iftirnoffvoDKA ID S 100 frail. tam fna piii. Sta. Pum of Ag Promotion Made; Spent Under State Laws funds could be raised." State legislation authorizes; programs with assured uni form support by all produc ers.' These have been devel oped primarily to assist pri Farm & Wilderness Bill By ANCA Head During Meeting Redmond Natural re sources of the nation are in more danger under the so called "wilderness preserva tion" system, now being urg ed, on Congress, than they would be if calm, progessive development is allowed to con tinue. The president of the Amer ican National Cattlemen's as sociation made this observa tion recently at the annual convention of the Oregon Cat lemen's association here. G. R. "Jack" Milburn, Grassrange, Mont., declared that stockmen are joining in opposition to Senate Bill 4028, the measure to permanently lock up vast areas of public lands from road building or developments of any kind, be cause "we are afraid that this will create such a great pres sure that the 'explosion when they are released will cause destruction and inefficient de velopment. "Current tourist and recrea tion facilities are inadequate for even today's needs," Mil burn said. "What will happen when the frustrated camper, unable to find a spot for his loaded station wagon or trail er, demands of Congress that these wilderness areas be op ened up for general motoring or recreation? What will hap pen if we suddenly, through war or other national diffi culty, need the resources? The hasty development then will reap far less harvest than if common - sense development were allowed over the years." Milburn emphasized that cattlemen also oppose the measure because the practical needs for "wilderness" are al ready being met, the economy of the West will suffer, and be cause only a few "packtrip ping nature lovers" will bene fit while pressures on existing national resources and recrea tion facilities mount to dang erous levels. Turkey Growers Keep More Hens Corvallis Oregon turkey growers intend to follow a na tional trend and keep more hens for the 1959 hatching season than they did this year, according to Stephen C. Marks, extension agricultural economist at Oregon State college. in a recent U.S. department of agriculture survey, owners of turkey-breeder hens in 15 of the most important turkey producing states, including Oregon, were questioned about their plans for 1959. Replies indicated these grow ers expect to keep 7 per cent more heavy-bred and 38 per cent more light-breed hens than they did at the beginning of 1958, Marks reported. Oregon turkey breeders in dicated they expect to keep somewhat fewer heavy-breed hens for the 1959 hatching season, but plan to have half again as many Beltsville and other light breeds. ; The 15 states surveyed ac counted for over 80 per cent of the turkey-breeder hens in the United States at the be ginning of 1958, Marks said. BREATHLESS! Smiinff Fit (Di. if Hisbliii), HirtfirJ. Chi, w -J ducers in tneir otnerwise most difficult task of organizing to rase any substantial funds for such programs on a sound and continuing basis, the survey concludes. Garden Squash Harvest Warning Given By DON BERRY County Extension Agent Home owners are remind ed that tomatoes will ripen better if some foliage is re moved from plants having heavy growth. Where frosts threaten, tomatoes starting to change color may be picked and taken inside where room temperatures and average light will finish the ripening process. Whole plants may be pulled and hung up in a ga range or other frost free places. . ' Before heavy fall frosts, pumpkins and squash should be cut from the vines and al lowed to mature; leaving a short stem on each specimen will aid in handling. Warm, dry places with plenty of air circulation will harden outer surfaces. Squash and pumpkins should be handled carefully to avoid injuries since these cause decay. All other fruits and vegetables in storage should also be checked oc casionally for rots or decays. Any produce showing signs of breakdown should be removed and buried or burned. Guides Outlined For Economical Stock Raising . Redmond Individual cir cumstances of finances, range stockinglevels and risk-taking ability, plus concern for fu ture cattle numbers, should govern stockmen in their cow herd culling plans for the next few months, but the prospects for continuing profitable oper ations through 1959 appear bright. The nation's leading food economist, Dr. Herrell De Graff, Cornell university, Ithaca, N.Y., made this state ment in a speech prepared for delivery 'at the Oregon Cat tlemen's Association's annual convention here today. Prof. DeGraff is research director for the special fact finding committee of the American National Cattlemen's associa tion, of which the Oregon organization is an active af filiate. "There is similarity be tween the boom - and bust buildup of cattle numbers in 1950-52 and the rapid turn about of cattle inventories' in recent months," Dr. DeGraff declared. "The slaughter of cows and calves has dropped below 'normal' levels as ranchers attempt to restock ranges after the serious drought, and there is little prospect that we will be any increase in slaughter of cows, and heifers during 1959.- "Cattle numbers probably will increase by three or four million during 1958, perhaps at a rate to make the industry again vulnerable to drought or other economic disturb ances," he said. "However, if the last cycle is paralleled, the next industry price bust is not due until 1950." Prof. DeGraff emphasized that a widespread inventory inrease could outrun "even the fastest growing human population" if the upswing of numbers continues too long or too fast. "But over the years we must produce more cattle and beef to keep pace with population growth," he said. Californian Wins Cow Milking Title San Francisco - (DPD - John Busch of Hollister, Calif., suc cessfully defended his world cow milking . title Wednesday during the Grand National Livestock Exposition at the Cow Palace. Busch, using the "thumb- knuckles" method, squirted seven pounds, six ounces of milk in two minutes. The "four finger" method of his opponent, Geert H. Keur, Richmond, Vancouver Island, B. C, netted an even six pounds. Each man milked two Ayr shire cows one minute each. Judges said the contest came as a surprise to both cows - who were used to ma chine milking. The New York State De partment of Mental Hygiene operates 18 schools of nursing. The three-year course is tui tion free. TheyH Do It Every wp r -HFPPgPPSELlJNS EM MfT SO THP ALWAVsf CAD VOU GET A LOOK your car- vyZl waRD-rrs getting 'em bring their J at the heap he ALL READY FDR YZA TO TAKE 'EM 4FTER RELATIVES- TRADED 1M? IT yOO TO DRIVE ry THEY SIGN UP-1HAT5 THEY'D BNO I LOOKED LIKE HElD i . IT HOME J2Z THE TOUGH PART t J SOMETHING I BEEN HAULING ' Atr ATHgSVT MARY- JfwAmi. THEyA MINUTE, ELMO rV& .IT5I -U HERE'S A PAINT .SEISe"5F f LANDS I CTITWi k,& I -R BUBBLE UNDER V SAKE.' DONtV W I THE LOSERIN I V THE MUD- k HOLSTERV. TakE -is - YA -HOT-ROO A New Governor Began Career as Teacher; First Elected in 50 Salem-TOPD - Mark Hatfield will become the youngest gov ernor in Oregon's history next January. Hatfield was born July 12, 1922, at Dallas, Ore., the son of C. D. Hatfield, a retired railroad construction black smith, and Dovie Hatfield. He received his higher ed ucation at Willamette Univer sity in Salem, including a year of law," and took a Masters Degree at Stanford Univer sity in 1948. During World War II, Hat field led 10 Navy assault boats at the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. His chosen career was teach ing and he became professor of Political Science at Wil lamette and served as dean of students from 1950 to 1956. Hatfield's political career Two Bound Over To Grand Jury Two men were bound over to the grand jury Monday aft er appearing before District Court Judge James M. Main. James H. Walpole, 320 South Grape st., was bound over on two charges, obtain ing money under false pre tenses and larceny by bailee. He is being held in the coun ty jail on $1,500 bail for each charge. Walpole is charged with falsely pretending on Oct. 18 to Homer Sullivan of Central market, Medford, of having $80 on deposit in the Medford branch of the" First National Bank of Oregon, and present ing a check for that amount. He also is charged with re fusing to return a car to its owner on Oct. 19. A district court hearing has been set for Nov. 7 for a 16-year-old Medford boy who is charged with illegal posses sion of liquor. He had pleaded guilty to the charges on Oct. 27 in district court and the case was referred to juvenile court. He has since been re manded to district court. Jack Shipman, Camp White, was bound over to the grand jury on charges of grand lar ceny after appearing before Judge Main Monday. He is being held in the county jail on $1,500 bail. He is charged with taking a tape-recorder from Purucker's Music House, Medford, Nov. 1. The American automobile's average length has increased about nine inches since 1953. Tfef hou Just wont carry nuthin'bvt SANTIAM BLUE LAKE STRINGLESS GREEN BEANS I MUM Time began in 1950 when he was elected state representative from Marion county. In 1954 he was elected to the state Senate. In the Legislature he was chairman of the state and fed eral affairs committee in both the House and Senate. He was elected Oregon's 16th Secretary of State in 1956, the second most import ant elective office in the state. In that capacity he served with the governor and state treasurer on the Board of Con trol, the body responsible for running Oregon's institutions. Honors accorded the good looking young Secretary in clude election as Salem's Jun ior First Citizen in 1954 and an L-L.D degree from Wil lamette this year. Last July, Hatfield married Antoinette Kuzmanich, who was then dean of- women at Portland State College. She is the daughter of a Portland longshoreman. The couple confirmed Tuesday night they are expecting a child. Many Activities Hatfield is a member of the First Baptist Church of Salem and served three terms as its Moderator. His activities include the American Legion; Chamber of Commerce; Rotary; Masons; Al Kader Shrine; Advisory board, Salvation Army; Amer ican Cancer Society; Americ an Political Science associa tion; American Academy of Political and Social Sciences, Salem Executive Association; and various national boards. In 1952 and 1956 he was a mamber of the Platform com mittee at the Republican Na tional conventions. He won the Republican nomination for governor over State Treasurer Sig Unander. 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The program under the di rection of Mrs. Gaston Floux will include tableaus, music and a session of square and round dancing conducted by Cecil Keenan and Benton Boyce. Sams Valley Grange This "year Sams Valley Grange will hold its annual "Booster Night" Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Sams Valley Grange hall. The evening of entertainment will begin at 8:30 p.m. As in the past the general public and all Grangers are invited. Entertainment will be pro vided, including the "Shad ows," and "Crater High's Majorettes." A regular dance will be held after, the pro gram, and refreshments will be served. LONG DRY LINE Knoxville, Tenn. - (CPD - "What time do the polls close?" The man on the tele phone asked the Knox Coun ty Election Commission at 7:58 p.m., Tuesday. "I've got a bunch of people standing in line out here." "Everybody in line at 8 p.m. can vote," the clerk told him. "Who wants to vote?" roar ed the caller. "I want to sell beer." By the Pieee Lb . J-aTOO RETURNING to Piqua. 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