—Lancaster Farming, Saturda 14 HARRISBURG MEMO ... To: The People of Pennsylvania From; Milton J. Shapp, Governor On a recent tour of strip mine operations in Western Penn sylvania, I stood witha farmer on a hill covered with clover, alfalfa and timothy. Our eyes scanned fields which once had been the site of a large strip mine operation. The change from the strip mine to farm field was spectacular. I remarked then and there and along a 200 mile tour of stripping operations that Pennsylvania has the finest strip mine reclamation Dutchman. HOG FEEDERS 3 PUCE FINISHING FEEDER 3 PUCE CREEP FEEDER Height: 30 inches Height: 20 inches Width; 15 inches Width; 7 inches Length: 31 inches Length: 16 inches Capacity: 150 lbs. Capacity: 25 lbs 6 PLACE FINISHING FEEDER 8 PLACE FINISHING FEEDER Height: 30 inches Height: 30 inches Width: 27 inches Width: 27 inches Length: 31 inches Length: 41 inches Capacity: 100 lbs. Capacity: 130 lbs. 4 PLACE NURSERY FEEDER 8 PLACE NURSERY FEEDER Height: 29% inches Height: 30Vz inches Width: 12 inches Width: 20 inches Length: 28 inches Length: 28 inches Capacity: 60 lbs. Capacity: 75 lbs. 8 BUSHEL ROTARY CONFINEMENT FEEDER This low priced 8 bushel Hog Feeder is ideal for Automatic system and confinement feeding. A versatile feeder, it is small enough to start nursery pigs on creep feed and large enough to finish large hogs. HERSHEY EQUIPMENT CO. 215Diller Ave, Phone (717)354-5168 or (717) 872-5111 si<j Putchman. September 8. 1973 program in the nation. And I found agreement with farmers and strip mine operators. The strip mine tour I found it necessary to take so that I could personally get a look at this problem. By talking with people in different parts of the state I find out much more than I can by sitting at my desk in Harrisburg. Those I did talk with agreed that we don’t want to see our state mines reclamation program harmed by federal AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR T : 4, New Holland, Pa. legislation. It is a fact that federal legislation now before the House Interior Committee could permit virtually uncontrolled strip mining in other parts of the country. A federal law such as this would put Pennsylvania coal producers at a real disadvantage. Coal is vital to this nation and to this state if we are to solve our present energy crises. Here in Pennsylvania we must continue to promote the use of coal because it is the one logical an swer to our energy needs. The issue of good strip mine reclamation is extremely im portant to all Pennsylvanians. It affects three major groups of people. One group, the conservationists and the sportsmen, want to keep our environment as clean as possible for all kinds of recreational activities. The second group is the coal producing industry, so vital to our future. The third, in light of the energy cirsis, is the con sumer. Planning Meals Keep color in mind when planning meals. Consider con trasting colors in the foods you serve. That’s a reminder from Extension foods and nutrition specialists at The Pennsylvania State University. Color is also a key in selecting foods rich in vitamin A. The darker the green or the deeper the yellow, the more vitamin A the vegetable contains. Twenty years from today he’ll still remember why you put Alcoa Temper Rib sheet on this building. Begin by telling him that Alcoa® Temper Rib® sheet is competitive with galvanized, both in strength and price. Then explain how much erection time you saved because lightweight aluminum was easy to handle and cut (a power saw can cut several sheets at once). Now tell him why you won’t have to paint this building... because aluminum resists corrosion all by itself and doesn’t need the protection of paint. You might even figure out how much several coats of paint would cost over a 20-year period Change for the better with Alcoa Aluminum Super Temper Rib Temper Rib (agway) PHONE 394-3047 or 626-2191 WHITE WASHING with DAIRY WHITE - Dries White Does Not Hub Off \« Wet Floors Is Compatible With Disinfectant MAYNARD L. BEITZEL Witmer, Pa. 392.7227 HIGH PRESSURE WASHING OF POULTRY HOUSES AND VEAL PENS BARRY L. HERR 1744 Pioneer Road, Lancaster, Pa. Phone 717-464-2044 Formerly operated by Maynard L. Beitzel mmmi and how much you’ll be saving. Finally, get into the added comfort of aluminum ... how aluminum’s reflectivity reduces summer stress on livestock and poultry, results in better feed-conversion rates and increased profits. In 20 years, your son may own this farm, but he’ll remember what you said. And you’ll both agree that, thanks to Alcoa Temper Rib sheSt, this building doesn’t owe either of you a thing. For more information, see your local Agway outlet, □ALCOA SALE PRICE *19.60 /sq. *14.49 /sq. SUPPLY CENTER 1027 Dillervilie Road, Lancaster 24 Hour Service Daily Ph: 717-397-4761 Regular Price *24.50 /sq. *19.30 /sq.
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