—Lancaster Farming. Saturday. September 2,1967
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From Where We
A Letter From The Editor
The Garden Spot
Lancaster County, U.S.A.
Dear Readers,
Following an example set when the
preceding editor left the staff of Lancas
ter Farming, I’d like to drop the editorial
“we" and say so long on a personal note.
Serving as editor of your farm news
paper the past three years has been one
of the most enjoyable experiences of
my life. In a world seemingly turned
upside down where the old values of
thrift and hard work are penalized
while indolence and anti-social bevari
or are rewarded it is good to know
that there is a “Lancaster County”!
It would be impossible in this space to
list all the individuals and organizations
to whom I am indebted, so I hope a sim
ple “thanks to all’’ is acceptable.
In my new job eastern editor for
Watt Publishing Co. I’ll be traveling
all over the northeast, but Lancaster will
still be “home”; I hope to run into old
friends often.
SOUND OFF
If I might offer one comment in part
ing. it would be to remind Lancaster
Farming readers that this is THEIR farm
paper. For the most part you are not all
using it to the extent you could. For ex
ample. we’d like to carry more news
about farm women activities. Some of
the groups regularly share a report of
their activities with our other readers.
Most do not. And the area of suggested
feature material is wide open. If enough
folks request regular features, or a col
umn, on any particular subject, it can
be arranged.
An exchange of opinion. This might
well be the most important function of
any community newspaper. I know it
takes something pretty special to get a
reader excited enough to actually sit
down and write a letter to the editor,
especially knowing that opinion will ap
pear in print But your opinion is vitally
important to an editor. It is impossible
for him to get out to talk with every read
er A few written words coming in regu
larly from the farmers may be one of the
greatest rewards an editor can experi
ence for it makes communication a two
way street. If it’s a matter of not want
ing your name to appear in print, that
can be arranged at your request.
This page in Lancaster Farming can
be an important faim community sound
ing boaid I can only urge you to use it
to the fullest This is a time when one's
opinions shape the thinking of others,
and the world sorely needs constructive
thinking If your opinion is good enough
for you it is good enough to share with
your neighbors So, why not ‘ sound oft”
once in awhile"’ Lancaster County is a
unique community It’s composed of doz
ens of towns and villages, and yet it is a
community unto itself. Thle bond that
unites us north, east, south, and w r est
is farming Problems arising in one
part of the county have already, or will
shortly, arise in other parts
Agriculture is one of the largest sin
gle industries in the county We must
not permit the burgeoning suburban and
metropolitan areas to push us aside as
they seek to satisfy their own interests
at the expense of the farming commun
ity Strong, aggressive leadership on the
farm front is probably more vital today
than ever Through many of our county
farm organizations we already have the
framework for action and for assertion
of leadership I would urge you, as I
have in the past, to support your farm
organizations with your time, your ener
gy, 'and your ideas The strength of unity
which can be gained through such sup
port can literally move mountains in ag
riculture’s behalf.
Stand...
For now, so long, and thanks again for
your help and understanding those past
three years.
★
“Never fear; this rainy weather can’t
continue.” . . . Noah,
★
★ ★ ★
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall . . .
The Republican National Conven
tion is still nearly one year away, and the
main event even a little further. But in
recent months, public speculation on who
will be “the fairest one of all” continues
to mount.
Each presidential hopeful still feigns
disinterest in his candidacy while gazing
searchingly on the public opinion poll re
flections, studying each new line for any
slight indication of increasing favor or
disfavor in the eyes of the great Ameri
can voter.
The slate of aspirants must be rather
formidable in the view of any incumbent
president first we’ve got the three
“R’s”; Romney, Reagan, and Rockefeller.
Then, that perennial candidate, Richard
M. Nixon. And, in the wings, several
more youthful warriors, fresh from elec
tive successes Charles Percy, Mark
Hatfield, John Lindsey, and don’t dis
count the vice presidential stock of
Massachusetts’ Edward Brooke.
Romney’s presidential star rose fast,
but, although he is still often referred to
as the leading candidate, his stock is not
currently very high in the estimation of
those who profess to understand such
complicated matters.
Ronald Reagan has been described
as “the fastest-rising political property
in the nation” by such experts. Not only
will he be coming to the convention with
the largest delegation of uncommitted
votes, but he is probably better-known
to the public than any of the other late
shcwmg candidates. Reagan seems like
the one to watch at this time.
Rockefeller has allowed as how he’s
not in the race, but, if he can ultimately
control his New York delegation, he too
will be swinging a lot of weight by next
summer.
And, Richard Nixon. We saw his
intentions best described the other day
as; “he is not running for the nomination,
but for the presidency itself.” In other
words, he is running against Lyndon
Johnson right now, and not worrying too
much about the scurrymgs of the other
would-be candidates. Nixon will probab
ly enter the primaries starting next
spring, and can be expected to continue
firing away at LBJ all the way.
Away down south in the land of
Wallace, the Alabama governor’s hus
band is beginning to seriously consider
that he has a message of importance
which he’d like to project from that big
white cabin in Washington for the next
four years.
George Wallace would run on some
kind of an independent ticket, if indeed
he decides to run at all. He would un
doubtedly carry a lot of white southern
votes along if he ran (he believes he
could 'also pick up a fat mess of northern
“backlash” votes), and he would probab
ly hurt the Republicans’ chances far
more than he would hurt Johnson.
So, who do you pick in a field such
as this? Who knows? Each will have his
favorite when the candidates line up at
the starting gate But one thing we know
for sure this is probably going to be
one of the most interesting campaigns in
history, right from the starting bell.
Soiry, no predictions!
-jlf
Best Definition of the Week
“Nostalgia is simply the sudden real
ization that things in the past weren’t as
unbearable as we thought at the time.”
. . : Arthur Godfrey.
★ ★
Refuting the “Experts”
To Practice Pesticide Safety
For many farmers and gard
eners the spraying season is
about finished for this season.
The proper disposal of empty
containers is very important to
prevent contamination of water
supplies, and to prevent the
poisoning of children and
livestock. One safe method is
to bury or burn empty con
tainers so they will not be re
used at any time. Surplus ma
terials should be stored in
the original containers to keep
directions Store these items
away from food or feed sup
plies, children and livestock.
To Correct Muskrat Damage
To Ponds
Many ponds are bothered
with muskrats and consider
able damage will result if the
population is not kept to a
minimum. Before winter sets
in, it is advised for pond own
ers to eliminate all holes
through the banks; fill them
with stones and clay In
many cases the inside of the
pond, at and below water
level, may be lined with crush-
open, and authentic.
W ouldn’t you like to experience
this m your own life? How won
derful it would be to live, unwor
ncd by what others thought,
aware of our faults and out sms,
bat not obsessed by them. This
is the stuff of which a cleai con
science is fashioned, the kind of
conscience we see evident as Paul
is confronted by the governor in
lerusalem.
'1 ake a look at this conscience,
there is no hostility. " I cheerfully
nake my defense." There “was
auch about which he might ha\ e
'isen bitter, but Paul did not want
ns ministry to be ruined by hos
tility. His appearance before the
governor, trying as the cucum
. . stances w'ere, gave him anoppoi-
Ihe individual, it is said, is U mtv, to witness for Christ !n
moving toward extinction. The } le hght of this opportunity, why
group think and the IBM cai d ,h o uld there be any bitterness >
aie replacing him. Morris Bish- Koi . 1S there any deceit. "But
ops poem, The Perforated Spir- hls j admit to jou ..." Though
it, (copyright 1950, The New 10 knew some of these details
lorker Magazine, Inc. 1 says it .night be harmful to him, he did
with both humor , 0 t g v to hide them, for his con
anlPai l !’!. s.'eme was clear. He had done
. ' ltic t eilo y su P o,i!v what he behec ed Chnst had
m^ Soni i el , wanted him to do. To try to hide
iney nave a tnese deeds would only destroy
set of cards on ms , utness foi C hust.
me.
The sprinkled What Kind of Saint
perforations tell Furthermore, there is no
alitv u ’ sense of guilt. “So I always take
Rev. Althouse ‘ h’ ow hard itis P ains to have a clear conscience
to be an individual in tins woild toward God and toward men.”
today. Because many people can- When one can face God without
not accept what they really arc, guilt, having endeavored to do
thev are frustrated by constantly his will, we need not fear to
tnil l g *u to sora l eone else - 'they f ace any man an( j be judged by
want the physical appearance ct bim
a mo\ie star, the phjsiquc and ’
grace of an athlete, the wit of Paul's conscience was clear
numonst, the intelligence of a md he could stand before the
scholar, the personality ot an en- o\ ernor without hostility, deceit,]
teitamer and they want it all >i guilt. He was free to be Paul
wrapped up in a tidy package md did not have to pretend, t<rbe
they can call "myself." Life can mvone else. " But he was a spirit,"
only be one continuous warfare vou say. Yes, Paul w r as a saint
until we stop trying to be every- and so arc we as the New Testa
one else and accept God's most nont understands the word), but
precious gift: our individuality, ie did not fit into any of our
the peison God created us to be. stereotypes of sainthood. He was
It matters not iow I may prate ur mdniduai. sometimes impul-
How' charged eith punishment >ivc, sometimes headstrong, oc
thescioll casionally temperamental, but
The Files are masters of my always himself, the self that God
fate created him to be, the self set free
They are the captains of my b\ the power of Christ.
soul. Paul was a saint, not because
near Pnnccionoo he repressed his true self, but be-
Ciear Conscience cause he offered it to Godiwho
This was hardly true of Paul used it powerfully for !his
the Apostle. Here was a man who purposes. j•
did not need, to pretend to be Mt
someone else. He was aware that ° u " ,n * s “"’vr.c.n.J by ihc p.yu.on
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Ins judge and thus he did not.
worry if there w T ere those who did ~ Tut!' PHIJRfIf
not like him. Because he was at ”” THE CHURCH
peace with hls God, he did not OF YOUR CHOICE
have to impress anyone. Relieved SUNDAY
of this burden, he could be free,
To Be One's Self
Lesson for September 3, 1967
Background Scripture Ads 23 i 2 *h ccg 1 25 12.
Devotional Reading 2 T imothy 1 8 M
NOW IS
THE TIME...
By Max Smith
Lancaster County Agent
ed stones to prevent digging. If
the muskrats arc allowed
to live in the pond banks, they
will eventually drain the pond
and take over.
To Become Familiar With
Frozen Forages
The proper handling of
frosted sudan grass and the
sudan-sorghum hybrids is very
important for maximum utili
zation. We are not expecting
an early frost, ibut Septem
ber is here and vre would
like all producers to knou that
a special mimeograph sheet is
available in case of an early
frost could be beneficial
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