davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Montana farmer-stockman., 1955-03-01
More Livestock In Montana

offset by an expansion of farm flock opera
tons. The hog population at 125,O0 head
is "A, 900 head larger than last year but AZ
per cent below the average for the preced-
ing 10 years Production should continue to
increase, however, as more SoWs and gifts
were on hand Jan. and the 1855 spring pig
crop is expected to be larger than last year.
Dobbin continues to fade out of the pic
ture to make room for the expanding pop
ulations of other livestock. Horse numbers
dropped another 5000 head to $4,000, the
lowest inventory since 1884.
Montana's expansion of livestock produc-
ton is in line with general national trends
but far greater in degree and in emphasis on
beef cattle. Net increase in livestock and
poultry production for the nation is only
three per cent and most of that is the re-
suit of substantial increase in hog num-
bers.
Montana is additionally a beef cattle
country and the growth of the industry
promises much for the continued stability
of the states economy The increase in cat
tie numbers is, no doubt, primarily due to
the fact that range and forage production
conditions have been favorable in the state,
more favorable than in most other western
areas, but it also reflects an adjustment to
the grain surplus problem. Acreage restric-
tons are of less concern to the farmer
stockman who can raise livestock on his
place.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1955-03-01
What's Happening to Farm Exports?

CONGRESS ENACTED legislation last
year designed to greatly stimulate exports
of farm products. For one thing it provided
special fund of 100000, 900 for accept
ance of foreign currencies in exchange for
additional imports of us. farm commO-
ditieS There was also provision of $780,,
100000 for emergency economic relief,
which was to be largely in the form of food
supplies for our friends abroad. Primary
responsibility for the administration of this
program was given to the Department of
Agriculture, where it was felt it would be
in friendly hands
But it has now become obvious that the
export efforts are begging down badly. In
stead of moving ahead in dynamic fashion,
as was hoped, exports are tagging seriously.
There are indications that the efforts of
USDA have been hamstrung by other de-
partments of the government. Charges are
being made that the State Department, the
Commerce Department and the Budget Bu-
reau have been responsible for limiting the
steps that have been taken to move surplus
agricultural supplies into foreign markets.
1t is said that those other government
departments have succeeded in reducing ex-
port authorizations to $453, 600, 600 for the
current fiscal year There are indications
that other hurdles have been set up to slow
down the export program. Secretary Ben
son is understood to be very unhappy about
the whole situation and congressman from
the agricultural states are trying to uncover
the facts at secret hearings which are being
held with representatives of several gov
eminent agencies.
Farm leaders at Washington are pushing
the investigation and public hearings may
follow soon. Expansion of farm exports I'M
der present world conditions is difficult
Montana farmer-stockman., 1955-03-01

MONTANA IS SURGING ahead in live
stock production and the emphasis is on
beef.
According to the annual report of the
Montana Crop and Livestock Reporting
Service, the value of livestock on Montana
farms and ranches Jan. 1, 1855, is 1924, $685.
900, an increase of per cent over the value
a year ago. And most of this increase is due
to an increase in numbers and value per
head of beef cattle All cattle and calves on
Montana farms and ranches reached new
record high of 2,441 900 head this January.
This is 6 per cent more than the previous
record of 100000 head a year ago. But
this was a net increase which included a re-
duction of 5000 head in milk cows, heifers
and calves Actually there was an increase
of IA 900 head in beef stock.
And beef cattle numbers are likely to adj
vance to another record high in 1855. This
is indicated by the fact that ranchers are
holding per cent more beef cows and
per cent more beef heifers. Beef cows num-
bers are /, $50, 900 as compared to 1,O45,OO
year ago. Replacement beef COWS are In
strong demand in the country right now.
AS for other types Of livestock, sheep and
poultry held steady, while hogs showed
slight increase. Sheep numbers reflect
shift i'm production methods that has been
taking place for the last several years. Re
duction in numbers of range sheep has been
Montana farmer-stockman., 1955-03-01

enough without having such efforts further
complicated by lack of cooperation between
agencies of the government.
Some of the important food importing
countries have been expanding production
in recent years. At the same time some of
the exporting countries have been pushing
up production, ALSO and are offering sitter
competition to the United States
Other countries which have benefited
from this country's food give-away programs
have resisted efforts to put such exports ON
a sales basis
Another export policy question awaiting
decision is the question of trade with Russia.
That country has indicated that it is in the
market for large supplies of butter and
grain. Most farm leaders favor any trade
arrangement with Russia that would be
mutually beneficial" but the State Depart
ment is understood to have turned thumbs
down on the whole proposition.
This question of Russian trade is ad-
mittedly debatabIe from the standpoint of
defense policy. But if it is turned down, it
will be another of many instances where
national policy interferes with farm ex-
ports.
Farmers of course, are as vitality con-
cerned as any other group in the mainte-
nance of sound and realistic foreign pol
icy. But they are certainly in no position to
sustain the major cost of such blocking of
natural export outlets.
If the agricultural SURPRISES that now de-
press domestic markets cannot be reduced
in natural way, the effect of such SURPRISES
on farm prices must be relieved in some
other manner. Under the 1854 farm law,
domestic farm prices will be moved down
toward rs per cent of parity as long as these
supplies exist.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1955-03-01
1t5ds05 ii FL lllz7lA.

year instead of dropping moderately as had
been predicted. All cattle on farms and
ranches are estimated at 100000 head,
compared with "a, 100000 year ago. Beef
heifers are up l per cent, while steers one
year-old and older are up 2 per cent from
last year. Principal increases in cattle num-
berS occurred in north central and western
states, including Montana
Prices of farm products would be guar
anteed UP to certain amount of production
on family type farm, under a bill recent
ly introduced in the House. Sponsors say
purpose of the measure is to encourage the
smaller family farm as against the big COM
mercial type farm. They contend that the
present federal farm program favors the big
operators and penalties the family type farm
Strong support is lining up in Congress
for greater aid to drouth-stricken farmers.
The administration is urging more ade-
quate emergency feed and hay program
Officials seem convinced that serious drouth
conditions will continue in some states for
another year or two.
Congress may soon do something about
the small" farmer who is struggling with
an unec0nOmic unit of land and makes less
than ST. 900 year. Tt is understood that the
administration is developing plan to deal
with this situation. which is an acute one in
some parts of the country. A number of
small farmer bills are being drafted for in
PRODUCTION. One that is attracting consider
able support is the Sparkman bill to increase
Farmers Home Administration funds for
loans for the expansion of understood farm
units If also contains nrOviSl0n for pITaraF7~
teeing loans to relocate farmers who want
to move to better locations. There is also
talk about program for helping small farm
ers to shift to different lines of farm prOduc-
ton or ito opportunities outside of agricul-
ture."
Easing of its lending policies to meet
needs of farm borrowers is reported being
Montana farmer-stockman., 1955-03-01

Easing of its lending policies to meet
needs of farm borrowers is reported being
considered by the Farm Credit Administers
ton Farm appraisalS will be more liberal
and based upon longer-term repayment po'
tentials. Also being considered is some type
of credit that will fit needs of young farm
ers just getting started.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-04-21

after an illness which confined
her to her home here for several
days.
The children of Mr.. and Mrs.
Roger Burdette are now suffer
ing with chicken poX. They have
just recovered from an attack of
humps.
Mrs. Harriet Ball and her
mother, Mrs. Carleton Browning,
visited with Mrs. w. o. Young at
Episcopal Eye Ear. and Throat
Hospital in Washington on Sun
day afternoon. Mrs. Young was
TO undergo eye surgery on Monl
day.
Master Bobbie Marshall of
Gaithersburg spent part of the
Easter holidays here visiting with
his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
B. w. Unglesbee.
Glad to report that Mrs. A. R.
Selby continues a most satisfac-
tory recovery from her recent
stay in the hospital. She greatly
enjoyed the many visits of her
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl R. Beer of
Hagerstown, Mrs. Nan G. Bell,
Mrs. Mary B. Lipscomb and Miss
Mary 10 Bell of Washington and
Lonnie Neale were Sunday visi-
tors at the home of your writer.
Mrs. Leroy Burroughs of
Rockville visited her mother,
Mrs. Gladys Clinedinst, on Satur-
day accompanying her on a shop,
ping trip to Washington.
Mrs. w. K. Carlin Jr. of Boyds
visited with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse Slime here on Mon
day.
The Lifeline Quartet of Mt.
Rainier were guests at the Youth
Night program at Germantown
Baptist Church on Saturday night
and rendered some fine praise in
song. This has been working
together for only about four
months and they are in great de-
mand, the members are Miss
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-04-21

Joan Dowell and Sylvia Edmis-
ton. Woodrow Keys and David
Salisbury.
On Sunday evening we were
fortunate to have songs from
d. c., VINO has been a student Of
voice at Eastman School of
Music in Rochester, N. Y. Mary
sang peace be Still" She hopes
to be with us again one night
this week.
There has been much interest
displayed in the series of revival
services which will continue
through next Sunday evening.
The Sunday School hour was at
tended by 40 folk. The young
ladies had 100 per cent attend
ance. Women's Class had the
largest number present. Every
evening this week will be fea-
tured by some special service.
Mrs. B. w. Unglesbee entertain
ed at dinner on Sunday honoring
her sister and her husband, Mr.
and Mrs. Dalton H. Mulloney, of
Columbus, o. Other guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. E. Marshall and
son, Bobbie; of Gaithersburg, Mr.
and Mrs. G. D. Unglesbee and
Stevie, also of Gaithersburg, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Unglesbee
of Germantown.
The Mulloneys were also
guests of Mrs. Mulloney's broth
erS at dinner on other occasions
at their homes. They are Mr..
and Mrs. ]. D. Dorsey and Mr..
and Mrs. G. S. Dorsey.
Mrs. William Howard King
visited with her father, Roger
Geisbert, at Frederick on Mon
day and also with Mrs. Thomas
Woodfield at Damascus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rex Fender were
surprised on Saturday evening
when their son, Pvt. Carson Fen
der, flew home for a ID day fur
Tough from Camp Rucker, Ala.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Simons and
sons, Billie and Michael, of Viers
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-04-21
Four COuntians
Are Reelected
To Bureau Posts

Four Montgomery County resi-
dents were reelected last Satur.
day to important positions with
The Bureau of National Affairs,
Inc.
Dean Dinwoodey, 1900 Meadow
Lane, Chevy Chase, was again
voted president, for the ninth
consecutive year. John w. Tay-
lor, 6318 Bradley Blvd. and H.
Sherwood Father, $500 Green
tree Rd., Bethesda, and Adolph
Magidson, POI East Indian Spring
DR., Silver Spring, were again
chosen to serve on BNA's board
of directors.
The Bureau of National AT
fairs, Inc, is private, employee
owned organization located at
1921 oath ST, NV, Washington.
1t is one of the few companies
with nationwide sales coverage
which has its home office in the
nations capital.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-04-21
County Women Voters League
Turns to Study of Asian Problem

For those who are interested
in Southeast ASIA big ques
ton mark in world politics-the
League of Women Voters OF
Montgomery County is conduct.
ing an All-Day School on Apr.
81.
Southeast Asia is seething
with political and economic as
pirations which directly affect
our future and foreign policy"
commented Mrs. Myron Baum
while announcing plans for the
conference, "and it is our pur-
pose to discuss the ways in which
u. S. Foreign Policy is interrelat
ed with the problems of this
area"
The morning session, begin
ming at 1890 a. m, will be devot-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-04-21
County Seeks
Applicants for
p Vacancies

The County Personnel Board
announced this week that there
are % position vacancies in the
County Government which the
County Council has authorized to
be filled.
Employment opportunities
with the County Government are
available for qualified persons in
the following positions with sal.
airy ranges as indicated below:
Rlghts-of-Way Engineer, $6427
to $3.50; Construction Engineer
$6427 to $3.50; Senior Engineers
S5907 to $7311; Associate Engi
neers, $5137 to S6354; Junior En-
gineers, $4576 to 1924; Party
Chiefs, $4576 to $5324; Senior In
spectors, $4576 to 1924; Engi
neering Aides, $2683 to $4825;
Assistant County Attorney, $5491
to $7311.
Chief, Division of tuberculosis
Control, S6427 to $3.50; Chief, Di.
vision of Nursing Services, $5491
to $6708; Secretary, $1,000 to 49,.
$50; Clerk-Stenographer, S3O99
to $3660; Clerk-Stenographer
temporary, $1,000 to $1,000;
Clerk-Typist, $2475 to S2943; Dog
Catcher, $2683 to $3151; Police
Private (Military-Temporary),
1854 to $4268; Messenger priv
er-Multilith Operator Libraries)
1891 to S3452; Mail Clerk, ST.
AS to $2943; Topographic Drafts
man Trainee, S3328 to $3.50;
Public Health Nurse, $3328 to
1929; Key Punch Operator, ST.
6S3 to $3452.
Information on these positions
may be obtained by contracting
the Recruitment and Examina-
ton Clerk at the Personnel Of
flee, Room COS, County Office
Building, Rockville, Poplar Q
2121, Ext. 313.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-04-21
NEWS FROM
Germantown
Mrs. Laura Nicely
Gaithersburg 78o-J-I2

Mrs. Lottie Wright of Troy,
Va. who has spent, several weeks
here visiting with her sons,
Fletcher and Samuel Wright, re-
turned to her home on Sunday
and was accompanied by her sons
and their wives.
Bernard Beall of Gaithersburg
who has spent several months in
Europe in charging his educa-
ton has returned to his home
and big welcome home.
Wilbur Frye of Washington
spent the weekend here visiting
his sister, Mrs. Irene Appleby.
Bobbie, Mack and Jack Haw-
kinS visited with their brother.
Pvt. Laurence Hawkins, who is
confined to the veterans hospital
at Martinsburg, w. Va. suffering
an attack of spinal meningitis.
We wish you a most speedy re
covery.
Two more new babies were
added to the cradle roll of Ger
mantown Baptist SIS. last Sun
day with the enrolment of little
Grace Ellen Fultz, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis FultZ. BY
the way, the Fultz family won
special recognition last week at
family night having the largest
family present having a family
of eight children and both par.
ents present. The other new
name is Master Walter Maness
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
ManeSS.
Glad to see Mrs. Grace Krise
back at her place of employment
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-04-21

correspondent for the New York
Times resident of Silver
Spring.
Mrs. Baum said that unusual
interest in Southeast Asia has
been shown by our League mem
bers and we hope that others in
the community will find the
School an intriguing and informa-
tive way to spend the day"
Reservations for the luncheon
meeting, which is scheduled for
Has and costs SIPS, must be
made no later than Saturday
Apr. %, by calling Mrs. Henry
Dearborn OIL. 2-4364 or Mrs. Al
bert Hardy, JU. 9-0927. All the
meetings will be held in st
Paul's Methodist Church, Ken
sington.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-04-21
City Marksmen Score

First 1t. Lloyd Thomas, Jr.,
son Of Rear Admiral and Mrs.
Lloyd Thomas, Sr., of Rockville
and Capt. Richard w. Setter, a
teacher at Richard Montgomery
High School, competed in Army
elimination rifle matches at Fort
Belvoir last Sunday, Apr. II, and
won two of the five positions on
the District of Columbia Military
District Rifle Team to compete
early in May at Fort Meade
against other End Army Teams,
The winning team at Meade will
compete for the All-Army title
at Fort Benning, and finally at
the National Rifle Matches at
Camp Perry.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-04-21

The 18th annual Maryland and
Garden Pilgrimage, sponsored by
the Federated Garden Clubs of
Maryland, the Maryland Histori-
cal Society and the Society for
Preservation of Maryland Anti
quities will open in Anne Arundel
county on Apr. % where the tour
will take in the West River sec
ton.
Among the houses open only
during the Pilgrimage for small
fee, will be Tulip Hill built in
1855. In all the South there is
no finer example of Colonial ar
chitecture. 1t stands on a high
hill overlooking the river. Its tall
vaulted and pierced chimneys
have been a landmark for ships
for generations.
The interior of the house is
spacious with beautiful wood
work. There is a lovely cupboard
built in the wall at the foot of
the graceful stairway. This stair
way is one of the finer examples
of Colonial staircases to be
found in America.
If you look closely, on its
treads you can see prints of a
horses hoof for up it's winding
length once rode the son of the
house to bid goodnight to his
mother reposing in her high-post
tester bed.
General Washington wrote in
his diary on Sept %, III that
he had dined at Tulip Hill. In
those days it was considered one
of the finest dwellings in the
countryside.
Another charming place open
to the public will be Holly HILL
Here you may see quantities of
marbleiZed woodwork and muir
ais painted on wood. A priests
hide-out may be seen among the
rafters near the roof, just big
enough for man to squeeze in
to and stand erect.
In the days of Cromwell it was
often used to save a man from
persecution. 1t is said that the
pirate Hogarth dug an under
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-04-21
Sunny Skies Lure Visitors to State
House, Garden Tours on April 20

ground passage from the house
to Herring Bay, half mile dis
tant.
These are only two of the many
old places open on Apr. %. 9th
ers are Sudley, Etowah, Obliga-
ton and the Lords Bounty. On
ly during the Pilgrimage is it
possible to explore these fascin-
ating old houses. For further in
formation, contact Pilgrimage
Headquarters at the Sheraton
Belvedere Hotel, Baltimore 2.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-04-21

ed to the political problems and
this program win be conducted
by William c. tombstone, PROBES
sor of Asian Studies at the Johns
Hopkins School of Advanced In
ternational Studies.
The luncheon speaker, a spec
ialist in the economic problems
of the area, will be William Dia-
mond, of the International Bank
for Reconstruction and Develop
ment. The afternoon session, be
ginning at 1870 p M, will feature
representatives from the embas-
sizes of India, Pakistan, Burma
and Indonesia who will discuss
public reaction in their own
countries to u. S. Government
programs.
Moderator for the afternoon
session will be Luther Huston
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-04-21
Mark Silver Jubilee

Employees of Allstate Insurance
Company, 9513 Georgia Avenue,
Silver Spring, Maryland celebrat-
ed the start of the company's
twenty-fifth year of operation
with a "Silver Jubilee" buffet
luncheon on Apr. IS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-04-21
Edits Health Book

DR.. Dorothy r. Mohr of the
Department of Physical Educa
ton for Women, of the University
of Maryland, is co-editor of
physical Education for II Oh
School Students" which has just
been published by the American
Association for Health, Physical
Education, and Recreation.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-04-21

Mill Village, were Sunday guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Allen w. Smith
of Boyds.
At last Sundays service at the
Neelsville Presbyterian Church
the special offering for The One
Great Hour of Sharing was
$48.77. Additional offerings are
anticipated.
Evening star., 1955-05-26
TV HiGHLIGHTS
TODAY

700, WTOP (9) - Hans
Christian Anderson Tales:
What the Old Man Does is
Always Right"
$3.50. WRC t4-Justice; Eva
Gabor in true life story of
European bride who runs into
hostile sister -in-law.
$3.50, WMAL (0-T-Men in
Action: Ex-convicts are
smuggling firearms in THE
Case of the Ready Guns"
$3.50, WTOP (9) - Climax:
Gore vidal's adaptation of
Hemingway's Farewell to
Arms" with Guy Madison
and Diana Lynn.
900. WMAL (O-Star To-
night: Golden Victory" is
story Of domineering mother
who tries to keep her neu-
rotic daughter from mar
riage.
$3.50, WRC (H-Ford Theater:
Cardboard Casanova COM
edy about a marriage-minded
secretary and a movie idol;
Ricardo Montalban.
$3.50, WMAL (7 Ponds
Theater: The Kingdom of
Andrew JONES'" study of
playwright who has lost his
writing talent; George Mac
ready.
$3.50, WTTG (5)-Do-it your
self: Ned Reed. principal of
Chamberlain, shows how to
make a child's table and
chair set.
1000, WRC (4)-Video Theater:
Adaptation Of drama. "Thun-
der on the Hill" story of
mems solution of murder
mystery; Phyllis Thaxter.
1900, WTOP (9D-Public De-
fender: Man picked up for
driving stolen car agrees to
60 undercover in attempt to
expose narcotics ring.
1880, WMAL tD Traffic
Evening star., 1955-05-26
RADIO HIGHLIGHTS
TODAY

7:45 WWDC - Eddie Fisher:
Eddie is host to Morton
Downey. who sings Galway
Bay"
sos WGMS-To France with
Music: Interview with colum-
mist Art Buchwald.
$3.50 WRC-Dr. Six Gun: Cru
sading newspaper editor
saves gun-totin' medic from
kidnap plot.
$3.50 WRC-The Loser: Richard
MCGEE, director Of Depart
ment Of Correction, Los
Angeles, hosts documentary
series.
11:15 WRC-Britain Goes to the
Polls: Show gives returns
and reactions of the man-in-
the-pub.
1880 WMAL-Election Returns:
Half-hour summary of British
election results and signifi-
canoe.
Evening star., 1955-05-26
SpeIeoIoeists Plan
Session in Franklin

The fifth annual convention
Of the Virginia Region of the
National Sociological Society
will be held in Franklin, Va,
this week end.
Chapters from the District, the
University Of Virginia, Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and the
Baltimore area are expected to
attend the meeting.