Milford chronicle., 1938-12-09

(dA Developing new crops. anS
new uses and markets, as rapidly
as possible.
Adopt a monetary policy tha
will assure an honest measure oi
value OF reasonable permanency
with Congress assuming its Consti'
tutional responsibility of regulating
the currency.
5-Continue and develop a sound
rural credit program by:
| (a) Farm loans at lowest interest
rates consistent with earning pow
er and good business methods.
(b) Low interest rates for farm
cooperatives to enable them to do
business efficiently.
(c) Increased Production Credit
and Credit Union facilities.
6-Foster national and interna-
tional good will; take the profit out
OF war by drafting capital and in
dustry as well as man power In time
of war; enact strongest possible
neutrality legislation, oppose wars
Of aggression and provide for an
armament program adequate to pro
tect the country.
. Expedite unemployment by pri-
vate industry as the greatest step
toward national recovery. Balance
the budget and remove the threat Of
excessive taxation. A fair tax pro-
gram compelling all to contribute Is
essential. We must recognize that
every service furnished by govern
ment must be paid for by taxpayers.
S-Extend to the rural population
advantages of better living by:
(a) Providing adequate education
al and research facilities.
(b) Extending rural electrihcation
as rapidly as possible.
(c) Protecting the family-sfzed
farm in all government programs
and IN taxation, on the principles OF
graduated and land taxation.
(d) Oppose corporation and chain
farming
9-Continue soil conservation as
part of a permanent farm program,
based upon proper land use. rather
than as a means to crop control.
Payments should be made during
the current crop year, and should
not be used as leverage for future
compliance.
1O-Reorganize agencies of govern
ment where efficiency or economy
may be achieved. Concentration OF
authority OF infringement Of states
rights Is unalterably opposed, as is
transfer OF forestry and similar ser
vices fro mthe Department Of Agrt-
culture. -
11-Recognize that excessive o.
unnecessary cost of distribution in
creases cost to consumer and de-
creases prices to producers. Cooper
ate in developing efficient methods
of distribution, to the end that con-
sumption may be widened and hand
ling costs kept at a minimum.
1e-Foster sound cooperation be-
tween farmers and farm organiza-
tions as a means of solving their
problems. and among agriculture,
industry and labor as a means to-
ward mutual welfare and the best
interests Of the nation.
13-Permit no legislation to be
adopted which will result in either
immediate or eventual regimenta-
tiOn of the farmer. We believe in
self-determination by farmers, gen.
orally and in commodity groups, Of
their own program, and urge that in
enactment of amendments to such
legislation as the wages and hours
law careful study be given to its ef-
feet upon agriculture.
14-Encourage efficient and low
cost transportation by:
(a) Maintaining private ownership
of railroads. with fair treatment for
the railroads and fair rates for ag- !,
riculture.
(b) Providing efficient highway {
systems, with larger appropriations
for road-building, especially farm /
roads.
(c) Opposing diversion Of highway
revenues.
15-Use organization and self
help as the motive power to put the
whole program into operation.
The National Grange FaVOrs
An income tax in every state and
issuance Of no more tax-exempt Sc
eurities.
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operation OF the railroads.
Uniform trafiic regulations on
and uniform traffic laws
n the states.
An effective national flood control
program, without the surrender OF
Itate power and other rights.
Encouragement of farm coO9era-
ives and extension of their activi-
les and markets.
More stringent liquor law enforce
nent and extension of temperance
A nationwide educational cam
'aign against the sale of all narcot-
cs, especially marihuana.
An extended policy Of farm-to-
market roads.
Balancing the Federal budget at
arliest possible date.
Adequate appropriations for rural
Identification and the formation OF
peal cooperative units to further
uch extension.
Resumption by Congress of its |
institutional right to coin and ISSUE
honey.
Continuation of the Federal soil I
program.
A reasonable and equitable gradu- '
ted land tax. Z
Construction Of the ST. Lawrence c
and the international high
ay to Alaska.
Diyorcement OF the Extension Ser
Ice from any farm organization, \
ith equal assistance available to 1
I farmers.
Further investigation of exorbi- c
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