Evening star., 1954-10-16

throughout America-loans for
merly limited to II States.
Thirteenth, this same Con-
gress authorized loans for drain
age facilities, reforestation. and
other water and soil conserva-
ton measures.
Fourteenth. this same Congress
authorized the establishment Of
the Farm Cooperative Service
as a separate and vital agency
in the Department of Agricul-
ture. This action is in line with
our efforts to strengthen farmer
co-operatives.
Fifteenth, this same Congress,
working with the administration.
has swiftly met sudden crises
in agriculture.
You remember the terrible
drought of 1853 and the help
provided by the Federal Gov
ernment. It is tragic that this
year, in large regions of our
country, a serious drought still
exists. Again we are extending
help. In is states-in more than
$50 counties-we are providing
credits and low-cost feed.
Recently we worked out with
the railroads a SO per cent re-
duction in all freight rates on
hay shipments in the drought
areas. This cooperation of the
railways is a valued contribu-
ton to the common good.
So, my friends. in only 81
months, we have gone far TO-
ward building for our agricul-
ture a foundation Of enduring
prosperity, in an America, at last
at peace. And yet, much re-
mains to be done.
We must, for example, do far
more for the operators of small
farms who in farm programs
Of previous years have been
largely forgotten.
We must advance atomic re-
search to develop low-cost elec-
trio power for our farms and in
crease efficiency in food produc-
ton and preservation.
Conservation Vital.
We must continue to foster
conservation Of our valuable soil
and water resources and improve
the productivity of our land.
We must prepare for that day
when our concern will not be
surpluses, but the production of
enough food.
We must continue to free our
farmers from the dead hand of
bureaucratic control.
We must constantly improve
existing programs, adapting
them as new conditions arise.
My friends, all 1853 million Of
our citizens have an enormous
stake in making certain that
this program is carried through
in its entirety. Your leaders in
the executive and legislative
branches of our Government are
determined to bring it to pass.
AS we forge ahead with this
program, we know that awaiting
all of us is opportunity un-
dreamed of but a few years ago.
This opportunity is surely yours
if we keep vital and strong our
unmatched will to advance and
grow.
Opportunity is ours If we con-
tinue to reject policies that lead
to ever higher taxes. to regimen
tation, to dependence on a Gov-
ernment far from our homes.
Opportunity will be ours If we
keep a government Of team work
"a government not of partisan
rivalries, but of harmony and
good will. To continue the ad-
vance along the course charted 81
months ago, we need q Congress
and an Executive Department
both guided by leaders Of the
same political philosophy. They
must be dedicated to the same
broad program and objectives.
For the next two years this
means that our welfare requires
a Republican-led Congress.
Let us. then, strive together
for that kind of future for
America future boundless in
opportunity. unlimited in rich
promise for our farmers, for all
of us, for our children-an
America whose shining faith
and hope and freedom will con-
tinue to light the way for all
in the world who. with us, love
liberty and peace.