BOSTON, Mass. Meetingliere on Dec. 10, officers and directors of Northeast, Egg Marketing Association reflected a rising level of concern among NEMA producers that the Northeast Region could well be targeted for further layer expansion by foreign interests. In discussions attempting to assess the svufie of the problem, it was charged that foreign interests continue to search out areas and operations that represent safe havens for their money. Coupled with that is an alleged willingness on their part to plan for the long pull, says NEMA. This includes expressions, that they are content to lose money for as long as six years provided there is expectancy of profit at the end of 12 years. .• Searching for means to counter this influx, NEMA directors stated that “a mobilization of sentiment both within and without the in dustry against this intrusion is the way to go.” A decision was made to again impress upon United Egg Producers the gravity of the problem and to move without delay to shape and have approved, in each state capital, legislation that will block further threat of monetary invasion. John Ricca, president of NEMA, pledged continued effort by NEMA to render any help that it can to eastern egg producers trying to cope with excessive penalties assessed for alleged weight violation by the New York City Division of Consumer Affairs. NEMA is urging New York’s Commissioner Gourdine of the City Bureau to grant an appointment that will allow a thorough discussion of issues between producers and his inspection service. Christine Bushway is again on staff at NEMA as director of promotion. In her opening report she indicated an excellent initial success, an invitation ot anchor a two-hour Television segment on eggs on a major Boston station in January. Chris stated that she will / | V SBM Sunnypig Brooders are powerful and, like the sun, radiate their power down from above: the piglets and floor are kept well heated. NEMA expresses foreign interest concerns be giving a lot of attention to boosting eggs and egg products on cable Television. Repotting to the group, Mike Arcidy, manager of FACTS, stated that new interest in processing Jegborn fowl has surfaced in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio. Arcidy said a lot of fowl moved to market after the pre-December egg price drop, and the industry is in a quieter period now with bookings light into the new year. 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Some metallic paints and casings built around radiators can reduce heat transfer by as much as 25 percent. Install a sheet of metal or aluminum foil behind radiators near cold walls to reflect heat back into the room. Thermostat setback can save HARRISBURG - Wilmer D. Mizell, Sr., USDA Assistant Secretary for Governmental and Public Affairs, will be the keynote speaker Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show Banquet. The All—Pennsylvania Banquet will be held at the Penn Harris Motor Inn, Camp Hill, beginning at 6 p.m. to help kick off Farm Show Week Jan. 9-14. State commodity queens will be honored guests while entertainment will be provided by the Pennsylvania State University Glee Club. Mizell, better known - as “Vinegar Bend” after his hometown in Alabama, is a former U.S. Congressman, representing the Fifth District of North Carolina n\ y U.S. ag official to speak at Farm Show dinner MYERSTOWN, PA. 17067 PH.717-866-7565 Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Poultry Federation and P.E.LA. will share in the session as well. Directors from Pennsylvania again expressed stern opposition to any attempt to achieve mandatory change from cash to accural for the egg industry. It is their position that 90 percent of Pennsylvania producers do not want the change and that a nationwide producer poll should have preceded any fWiaion t 0 se»V the change. It was substantially on heating bills, too. Permanently lowering the setting from 72 to 68 degrees F will save approximately 12 percent in fuel. An eight-hour nighttime setback of 10 degrees will save about 10 percent in fuel costs. An electric blanket costs about $l2 a year to operate. This may be cheaper than heating the entire house at night. Another simple task that should from 1969 to 1974. He was a member of the House Committee on Agriculture dealing in such areas as family farms and rural de velopment, dairy and poultry, oil seeds and rice, and tobacco. Mizell also was a member of the House Republican Task Forces on Energy, Rural Development and Land Use, and Revenue Sharing. After leaving the House, he was named Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development. He was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Governmental and Public Affairs on Aug. 23,1982. Secretary MizelTs career in cludes 13 years as a professional baseball player. His baseball years were highlighted when he pitched IS SPECIALISTS Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 18,1982—417 reported that pressure by UEP to have USDA re-examine and scale down inspection feeds to the egg industry will have a high priority in 1963. One director expressed the view that active resistance by producers to cut manufacturer’s price increases have brought about a retreat by the carton people. He offered this as evidence that unity and good communication can keep money inproducer’s pockets. be done regularly is removing lint and house dust from the furnace. 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