Bergland predicts benefits for farmers MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - ! Secretary of Agriculture Bob Bergland says the Multilateral Trade Negotiations .concluded recently in Geneva, Swit zerland, will result -in “substantial benefits for agricultural trade,” and UHTRAL HUT FROM WOOD Our Muitifuei heating system automatically switches from one fuel to the other, it heats your house and your hot "water. Safely. Reliably.. You choose the most economical fuel. 1 the most convenient. Either way, you’re secure. Multifuel Kot-water heat is the modem way to beat the energy crisis. Ai TAX RfBATE AVAILABLE Distributed by; THE HEAT SHED ■ Revere, Pa. 18953 DEALERS: SCANOM STOVES - Kutztown,Pa. 19530 215-683-5810 THESTO¥E HUM Rt. 100-Eagle, Uwchland, Pa. 19480 215-458-5408 reverse the trend toward protectionism. 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Co sponsors include 1 Representatives Alden, - Burd, Dietz, Foster, Geist, ~ Honaman, Lashinger, Frank Lynch, Mackowski, 1 Madigan, Mowery, Noye, } Polite, Punt, Pyles, l Scheaffer, Sieminski, : j Sirianni, Bari Smith, L ._) Eugene Smith, Taylor, ; Vroon, Weidner and Wenger, i An amendment to the state {Election Code, H.B. 383 , would-make it unlawful for h"! i any organization in which | membership dr .payment is required as aLu ODQSOQI?(aOQ(§© )Dr A Company founded by a group of Lancaster County farmers. We understand your insurance needs and we can give you the protection you need without the fancy frills. This results in lower rates for you. See our agent in your area. JOHN W. ROBERTS 45 Western Terrace, Oxford, Pa. EVERETT SECHLER R.D. *3, Box 45A, Confluence, Pa. HAROLDR. SHELDON . RJX #2, Box 25. Thompson, Pa. SELTZER AGENCY Rt 61, Country Club (Till, Orwigsburg, Pa. ■ [history, while keeping the ; price of their products competitive in tfie\ world ■at market? ] “H we were to make I drastic changes in that jjpolicy we are convinced that Id G of Farmers sine* 11 Unowtf Fanning, Satnnhy, March 3, ISTf—IS lover the long run our export 'volume would decline and farm earnings would drop,” i [he said. ft 1 In Bergland's Judgement, this could be “disastrous for our farmers, calamitous for our balance of trade, and a decided setback in the battle against Inflation.” He forecasts another record year of U.S.. agricultural exports as I economic growth in major) John Barley r- eight acres of his land were (r p- condemned for a landfill, but V public pressure and a strong j. . determination by the . Barleys won out. - i The award recipient farms {] - a total of 1400 acres, of which r - 650 is owned in partnenhh* r with his brother, Abram. Together they own one of the > largest dairy operation* in i Lancaster County. Heairijf* ar. in spin* demand for food and feedsttfffs. Bergland "projected farm product exports at about $29 bflUoo for the current fiscal year tbe tenth consecutive year of record sales of U.S. agricultural commodities abroad. Last fiscal yeartbe value of U.S. farm exports in creased 14 percent to a record $27.3 button. posed ] condition 9t mapj^wmaMa ijdfrecftf* PennsyMMihr mm 1 to Work is launching a drive to mobilize public support for H 3.383. “Prtßcflgßoi pollsand last November’s election -of free-choice supporters to the Legislature indicate a dear mandate from the people. The dtttens of Pennsylvania do not want political decisions dictated to them by union officials using compulsory dues dollars. Now it’s up to the Legislature to follow that mandate by passing 8.8. 383,” says Pennsylvania for Right to Work President Albin W. Sitnokat '**e 1} In winning one of the highest awards in the United States Jayces contest. Barley had to competed with other farmers from 43 states and nearly 9000 local com munities. Along with the United States Jaycees, who annually administer the OYF Program, John Deere and Company served as 1 sponsor for the 1979 event four fane,
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