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
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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.
LANCASTER - Many
homeowners are distressed at the
size of their heating bills even after
adding insulation, storm windows,
caulking and weatherstripping.
Since a furnace accounts for over
half the energy used in a house,
this is a logical place to look for
energy waste.
Some of the most obvious ways
to increase furnace efficiency are
the simplest and least costly. If you
have a forced air system, check
the ductwork for leaks. Do this by
feeling the ducts and listening for
air leaks when the furnace fan is
on. If you find a leak, seal it with
duct tape.
As you check for air leaks, you’ll
probably notice how hot the ducts
are. If they’re located in an
unheated area, you could be losing
up to 25 percent of your furnace
heat through them. Insulating the
ducts will prevent much of this
heat loss.
Listen to the furnace to make
sure the fan runs long enough after
-.the flame goes out to remove all
the heat from the ductwork and
furnace. If not, adjusting the
bonnet thermostat could save 10 to
15 percent on your heating bill.
Keep the furnace filter clean.
Don’t block air inlets or outlets.
Draperies that hang over floor
vents can trap warm air and this
heat will be lost through the.
windows.
With a hot water system, bleed
air from radiators every year for
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Continued chicken pattie pur
chases by USDA have proven to be
a good underpinning for the fowl
market. Their procurement is
restricted to meat from fowl
running ' up to four pounds
maximum weight.
It was announced that NEMA, at
the invitation of Pennsylvania
Fanners’ Association, will be
reporting at a meeting of egg
producers on Jan. 18 at Hershev,
Get more heat for your fuel dollar
optimum circulation. For best
performance, paint radiators with
special radiator paint. 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
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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
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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. A
gas furnace will often operate
efficiently for many years, though
periodic checks are desirable for
safety reasons. Oil burners should
be cleaned and serviced
professionally once a year. The
cost of an annual tuning and
cleaning usually is soon repaid in
fuel savings.
for the Pittsburgh Pirates during
their 1960 world championship
season.
The secretary is married to the
former Nancy Ruth McAlphine.
They have two sons, Wilmer, D.
Jr., and James Daniel.
The Farm Show Banquet heralds
the largest indoor agricultural
exposition in the country. Over 200
commercial exhibitors and 4,000
head of livestock, sheep and
poultry will compete for more than
|143,300 in premiums during the
show.
The six-day, four night show also
features many exciting evening
events including a concert Sunday,
Jan. 9 featuring country and
western starts Jerry Reed and Bill
Anderson, to benefit 4-H and FFA
programs at the Farm Show.
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