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FARM NEWS *ir-* i RECESSION HAS ITS EFFECT ON FARM INCOME :i .SWany/farrijers are concerned stibut tfie likely effects of the fyjginess recession on their income. In- ^ previous report we that, .these effects would Qepend oil (1) how long the recession lasts, (2) how severe it becomes, (3) what the farmer is producing, and (4) what the government does to protect the farmer from the 'efflfcts of reduced consumer spending for food and other farm products. A previous report discussed the first two questions. This one concerns questions (3) and (4). In the short run -- one to two years farmers who produce meats and fruits and vegetables seem likely to suffer more loss of income than those wha produce th& price-supportfd^ rops.jln the longer run, t h e e f f e c t s of d e p r e s s i o n w i l l spread to practically all farmers, since the government could not support one large g r o u p w h i l e a n o t h e r g r o u p carried the full load of feeding the unemployed. , So far in this recession the unemployed consist largely of the workers who spend the lir|jpst shares of their incomes foiftood. These people are our industrial workers. They run cur factories and operate our mines. They typically spentjl 30 percent or more of thejir incomes for food, whereas most other consumers spend less than 25 percent. \ As most farmers well know, marketing expenses (which are mostly labor costs) are relatiwfr fixed and are not easily retraced. In fact, some labor {groups will make strong efforts to secure wage increases this year. Thus' most of any cuts in Consumer spending for Tood will be passed back to the producer in the form of lower prices. the twenty years between the two World Wars, farmers' gross cash receipts went up an^ down, step Jjy "step, with changes in the incomes of industrial workers. The relationship may not be so close now, but any major decline in-the incomes of non-farm workers is certain to cut farmers' ini »me. To date the price effects of unemployment on farm income have been largely hidden by other factors. A shrinkage . in thf supply of. meat has more 'than offset the decline in consumer demand. Meat production was 5 percent lower in December than it was the year 'before, 7 percent lower in January, and 10 percent lower in 'early February. ; Prices of canned goods probably have not yet been marked down; but if consumers are buxing less, stocks will not mdPe as fast as expected and prices will be reduced, later. This year's contracts for the 'production of canning crops may not, however, be , much affected by later cuts in retail prices. The recent loss of crops in Florida and elsewhere will tend to offset the price effects of reduced consumer demand fo^resh fruits and vegetables in^idustrial areas. \ If the recession deepens and continues for a year or two-- or more--there will be increasing pressure upon Congress to cut price support levels for crops -- and dairy products. This pressure will come from the unemployed and from tax- Had tab picture been shot from greater distance, the story It telb would have been lost and yon wouldn't have the fun of guessing what this is all about. "How Close? It Depends • • • u Should you ask a professional photographer how close you bought to be when you snap a child's picture, chances are he'd say, "Close enough to see what's going on!H It's a good rule for any kind of snapshot, too. But it's doubly important when you're snapping the small fry to move is as close as you possibly can without cutting off any main element of the picture. Let's say that the reason for a particular picture lies entirely in the expression on a child's face. The child might be cuddling a pet, examining a flower, popping bubble gum, or reacting to a new food. The best place for your camera to be is just as close as it is capable of making a sharp picture. With box cameras this distance is about six feet--until you slip a close-up attachment over the lens. Then, you may move in to a more desirable tfyree and a half feet At this range, the zone of sharp focus is rather narrow, so you'll do well to measure your camerato- subject distance with a little care. Where the picture situation depends on what the full figure of the child is up to, step back a pace or twp in order to catch the entire subject In your viewfinder. If there's even the slightest chance that your subject might change position, back up an extra foot or so to allow a safety zone. Often the meaning--the special mood--of a picture will depend to some degree upon the background. When this is the case, include as much of it as you need, but no mora Generally speaking, snapshots of this kind call for simple but sharply focused backgrounds. - In most cases, however, we feel that interest will be concentrated in the expression on your small subject's face. And that's why a close-up is your. best bet But a snapshot of a youngster can be close and sharp and still miss its mark in effectiveness. This happens when you stand stiff-backed in all of your height and shoot down at a child who's less than half your size. All you catch is a good shot of the top of his' head--and not much else. His expression -- which tells so much of the story--is completely lost to view. Here's a case where you should keep your camera down low--even if it means bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting or sprawling. --John Van Guilder Ringwood HAPPY curat 44 CLUB MET AT H06ANHMC by, Mrs. George Shefctard 'The Ringwood Happy Clover 4-H foods club met Saturday, March 22, at the home of our leader, Mrs. John Hogan, with eleven members present. Leslie Decker was elected vice preisident to take the place of Judy Bruce who, (we are sorry, is no longer a member of the club. A demonstration "Measuring Ingredients Correctly" was given by Pat Low. Pat Hogan demonstrated "H am b u r g e r Barbecues." Karen. Schmelzer gave a very interesting talk on what a first aid kit should contain. Sandra Hoffman reported on the safety meeting she*and Pat Low attended in Woodstock, Mar$i 13. Karen Schmelzer, one of our^ junior leaders, reported on the federation meeting of March 17i The Ringwood Sunshine Girls and the Ringwood Happy Clover clubs turned in $120 for candy they sold. At the close of the meeting Pat Hogan and her mother served refreshments Including the barbecue Pat made for her demonstration. The next meeting will be April 11, at 7:30 «t Karen Schmelzer)s. . After the meeting the Sunshine Girls met with us to plan our number for talent night to be held in the Woodstock high school April 14 and 15. Ida Mae Walkingtorj. reporter. SCOUT NEWS BOY SCOUTS Post 662 Scout Explorer Post 662, sponsored by the American Legion, meets at the Wahl store on Elm street each Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. The young men are busy making belts* quivers and ladies' hand bags under the guidance of Mr. Weeks. A social and educational outing'was held by the young men and their lady friends last Sunday, visiting the planetarium, aquarium, Prudential building observatory and having dinner. Use Telephone For Tax Answer GIRL SCOUTS Brownie Troop 464 ' / The Brownie Troop No. 464 held a meeting at the Methodist church last week. They had just completed three weeks of learning to bike and frost cookies. Their main project now is to prepare to fly-up to Girl Scouting. Mrs. Peter Griesbach is leader and Mrs. Clarence Regner and Mrs. William Keller are co-leaders of the troop. The troop was sorry to lose Lynn Tennant, who moved to Wooster, Ohio, and Susan Bockman, who transferred to Lakeland Park. A book that is good is a book you dislike to have come to an end. problem? If you do, you are only as far away from the answer as the closest telephone, according to H. Alan Long, Chicago's district director internal revenue. Most taxpayers can successfully complete a form, even where complicated tax problems are involved, with help obtained over the telephone. The Revenue Service began its telephone assistance program three years ago and it has been expanded each year to aid taxpayers to greater accuracy, in their Forms 1040 and 1040A, Mr. Long pointed out. The phone number to call in Chicago is DEarborn 2-4500 and ask for taxpayer assistance. A special group Of revenue agents is assigned to D-rSchol/s Air-Pillo Insoles ftrforottd- Air Viitilfltiag 59 c ML Mod* el loin Fern... like WoIMr| Niton BOLGER'S Drug Store 103 S. Green St. McHenry PHONE 40 man the phone battery. 'Taxpayers needing information or advice shouldn't lose any time in calling us," Mr. Long stressedr "Right now we can give quick service. But, as the filing deadline grows nearer, telephone lines will become jammed. II "We ask that every taxpayer who calls us have his or her y•. return in hand, along with any s \ records relating to thd problem, and that they liave all •• the necessary facts and figures in mind. SypP fa MftHE&IHfc ?! ima "YOU MEAN irS AS SIMPLE AS THAT?** "I could have saved myself all those buying headaches if I'd just looked in the Yellow Pages." find It fast in the Yellow Pages payers, who greatly outnumber as much cash income from farmers. non-farm jobs and investments Any persistent recession in as they net from operating the United States will be ac- farms. Business recession cuts companied by similar condi- sharply into this non-farm intions in many other countries, come of farm people. Further- Since the products from 15 to more, lessened non-farm em- 18 percent of our acres are ployment opportunities would sold in foreign countries, de- greatly increase the competipressioh in those. countries tion for farms and prevent would cut the markets for our needed farm enlargements, crops -- especially wheat, cot- l H. Simerl ton, tobacco, corn and soy- Department of Agricultural b e a n s . 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