30—Lancaster Farming. Saturday. March 12. 1977 1 ' • 1 • A TRYA CLASSIFIED GamC lftW ™>latlollB Up 275 pet. BE SURE TO SEE THE... ,* ROLLING PtOW YOUR FIRST LOOK TELLS YOU IT'S BUILT TO DO A SUPERIOR TILLAGE JOB - BECAUSE YOU SEE FEATURES LIKE THESE: “COMPLIMENTED BY COMPARISON” " Write for literature and name of nearest Dealer Wayne R. Wyant, Inc. You’ll get a $2O rebate when you borrow Come into any office of the Friendly $l,OOO or more for a new car. Add that First and ask for full details on how you to a rebate from the manufacturer, and can get a cash rebate on your auto loan, you ve got yourself quite a deal! FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF STRASBURG LANCASTER • STRASBURG • WILLOW STREET • MILLERSVILLE • BUCK Massive, 4"x8"xl4" high-tensile structural steel frame assures positive adjustment and extra long life Heavy %" bearing stands and 4" O.D. Triple- Seal bearings that are regreasable. Larger cast iron spools. Moldboard type scrapers formed of heavy 3/16" steel. Hefty 1 3 A" axles and 6 ga. blades take the abuse you're bound to encounter. Stout, adjustable hitch and swivel jack, Spring loaded leveling adjustment and one-man cylinder hook-up. PLUS MANY MORE Distributor New Bethlehem, Pa. 16242 Phone 814-275-2115 Im MVVS S|H v -V ; //v s HARRISBURG, Pa. - Prosecutions for violations of The Game Law and penalties collected established new records in 1976, according to the Game Commission. Last year there were 11,108 Game Law prosecutions in the state. Penalties collected totaled $496,624. In 1975 there were 10,980 prosecutions for violations of The Game Law;' and penalties collected totaled $453,562. Game Commission law enforcement officials have noted a steady increase in prosecutions during the last 30 years. In 1947, for example, there were 4,036 prosecutions, and fines assessed totaled $132,895. Prices received crawling upward HARRISBURG, a. - The February 15 Index of prices received by Pennsylvania fanners increased nearly two per cent from the previous month and one per cent above a year earlier according to the Crop Reporting Service. Higher prices for hay, potatoes, apples, hogs, lambs, broilers and eggs more than offset lower prices for grains, cattle,and milk cows. The purchasing power of prices received in February was one per centage point above January, but three per centage points below February 1976. Nationally, the Index of prices received increased two per cent from January, but is unchanged from a year ago. Contributing most to the increase since mid - January were higher prices for cattle, broilers, hogs, soybeans, vegetables,and cotton. Lower prices for com and milk were partially off setting. The purchasing power at the U.S. level was two percentage points above February 1976. A s* jet I' s r * {/*-#' / , 'f The number of prosecutions exceeded the 5,000 level in the early 19505, and climbed to the 8,000 level by 1965. Prosecutions crossed the 9,000 mark in 1972. While there has been a rather steady increase in the number of hunters afield during the past 30 years, the rate of increase - for ’ prosecutions is running well ahead of the percentage increase in hunters. In 1947, for example, there were some 850,000 total licensed hunters in the state. Today there are about 1.25 million hunters, an increase of about 50 per cent com pared to 1947, far less than the approximate 275 per cent jump in prosecutions during the same period. It should be noted that, except for a few species, Game Law fines today are .essentially unchanged from penalties set in 1937. Law enforcement officials list several reasons for the increase in prosecutions. The number of district and deputy game protectors enforcing The Game Law is almost the same in 1977 as it was in 1947, despite the big increase in the number of hunters. However, these TERRE HILL sr We at Terre Hill Silo Co., Inc., wish to express our appreciation to our many faithful customers who have made the success of the past 50 yeans possible. We shall continue our endeavor to produce quality products at a reasonable price. More Quality More Strength More Economy Silos - Silo Unloaders • Bunk Feeders For More Free Information—Call Us Early Order Discounts Available TERRE HILL SILO CO., MC. Terre Hill. Pa. 17581 Phone 215-445-6736 Quality & Service Since 1927 officers obviously are doing a better job; the violators today are every bit as crafty and evasive as they were 30' years ago. Better training of officers is boosting the number of prosecutions. The use of better and more sophisticated equipment, such as state-owned vehicles and an excellent radio system, certainly has helped. But one of the most ob vious elements in the in crease in Game Law prosecutions is the growing disrespect for laws. While officers have stepped up efforts to inform and educate hunters, the general disregard for laws by more hunters is reflected in the rise in prosecutions. Last year the Game Commission revoked the hunting and trapping license privileges of 1,489 persons for serious Game Law violations. The threat of losing one’s license seems to be a big deterrent to many individuals who probably would ignore game regulations if only a cash penalty were imposed. The loss of license privileges is of major concern to offenders apprehended by game protectors.
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