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1945 Thursday, May 27, 1965 KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD. KINGS MOUNTAIN, N. C. Section B O S irick, burg, of a Cings tokes an- Mon- ntain fstet- )unce May il. Guy- )unce sdoy, lospi- oon- rhoff, lionor ction, ir not it be- said been it not the p not I pur- Thc chool and j un- ns in lights ) fur- e De er is- s of- quent 'Sday. ») 1 iparl- ng ' ;27tfn pick- 27-tfn stitch utton L'hinc. I'hine, ke up lonth. . 1965 . Sold Credit rlotte resses beds. free. :27tfn late , dec- dance $9.80 , 1711 27-tfn Economists See Foni Main Traits Oi Tar Heel Agiicultnie In 1975 What will North Carolina agri culture be like in 1975? This question was recently asked of two extension econo mists at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, Drs- C. R- I’ugh and G. L. Oapel. Their answer contained four concise points: First, farms and marketing firms in 1975 will oe larger and more efficient; yields of crop.s and livestock will be higher, and labor-saving technology will be more widely adopted. Second, agriculture will be more closely attuned to the needs of consumers. , Third, individual farms will be j more specialized, while market ing firms will become more di- versffied. Fourth, the farm population will be older. ComT.entlng on the first of these points, Pugh and Capel said, "Our economy is character ized by a pursuit of new tech nology which increases output or lowers costs or both. Farms and maiketini? firms alike are char acterized by this trend. » "The gap l)etween the techn-o- gy now known and that being used on farms shows that the drive for efficiency will continue. For example, the highest cotton yield recorded din North Caro lina by a farmer is 1.562 pounds, yet the state average in 1964 was only 480 pounds.” The two economists pointed out that much of the new techno logy can !be used only by larger firms. This is illustrated by some Coastal Plain cotton farmers who have eliminated croppers by completely mechanizing and ob taining reapportioned allotments from other areas. In marketing, hfgh-speed cotton gins are be yond the reach of average size ginning firm of today. “The trend toward larger farms does not imply a take-over by massive corporate farming in terests. In fact, on typical North Carolina farms, aifter the labor force exceeds two full-time men, further gains in efficiency are ne.gligible," Pugh and Capel said. Commenting on their second po-nt • The market orientation of N. C. a'triculture in 1975 the economists said farmers and marketing firm menagers will become more closel.v attuned to tbc nerds of consumers. Where operating firms fail ta adjust to changes in demand, they will find that buttlnesses operating a ^^tep closer to eonsumer.s will in- ^M'grate back towiard prodjction in order to meet demand For example. If dairy proces sors do not provide milk and milk products in the form desir ed by consumers, retail firms will become engaged in the milk processilng business. Vegeta'cle farmers must be able and willing to coordinate their plans for qua lity, quantity and delivery dates. If not, they may find vegetable processors relying on contracts on a specification basis or enter ing production to assure supplies with desiired characteristics. As for the organization of farms, Pugh and Capel said iarms will continue to become more specialized to gain econo mies of size. By contrast, raar- Keting firms will diversify more. An important economic force evi dent in this trend is the cost- price squeeze. (_ow incomes in agriculture re lative to oiner industries mean ifwei- tarinsi. Utiuer tiiese coiiUi lions, vvno will be involved in lainung m tne future?, the eco nomists asked. Owner-opemtors will continue as a majority among larmeis, tney said. Yet, wit'n a decline ot zo-oO per cent per decade in number of farms, the absolute reduction will be greatest among owner-operators. Part - owners and cash renters will increase as a percentage of all farmers These farmers will operate a farm machinery complex o n rented land. Meanwhile, share croppers will decline in numbers “Finalily, we can expect an in creasing number of specialists who perform a single farm oper ation, such as pest control, crop harvesting or farm accounting,” they said. Marketing firms will be look ing for prolitalole new lines to better utilize management talent and to make their product mer- cliandising mora^|,efficient. Mer- I ger activity will increase as firms I seek new product lines. Driver Safety Program Started The North Carolina Traffic Safety Council announced today that it has all information re garding driver improvement courses available in North Caro line. The announcement was made by Council president Robert P. Holding, Jr. following Monday night’s CBS-TV show, "The Na tional Drivers’ Test.” Driver Improvement courses are designed for drivers already licensed and leach techniques of defensive driving, and the per ception of hazards. They should not be confused with driver training, Mr. Holder said. The N. C. Traffic Safety Coun cil is offering two driver im provement courses to business and civic organizations. The National Safety Council course is primarily a lecture course which teaches techniques professional drivers use to pro tect themselves. It consists of four two-hour sessions. A second course developed by the N. C. Traffic Safety Council stresses half a dozen important concepts in defensive driving and relies primarily on group discus- sion-s which follow films and demonstrations. It can be tailor ed to six or eight hours. Groups receivinlg either of the courses would furnish instructors to be trained by the Council’s staff. They, in turn, would con- i duct the course for individuals 1 within their organizations, Mr. I Holding said. I The N. C. Traffic Safety Coun cil has already conducted its driver improvement course at American Enka Corporation in Asheville. Pilot International last year won the Governor’s Award for Traffic Safety for offering the ooiurse to civic groups throughout North Carolina. Kings MmmtolB Baiald A newspaper, poWlehed weekly on ThunKlayi by Martin L. Barmoii, Jr. DBA Here'll Publlihin* Houia Entered aa second class matter at the peal oi lice at Klnss Mountain. N. C. 28086 under Act ot Congreas at March A 1873 suBscRirnoN rates By Mall Anywhere: One year SIX Months rhree Months dt-lC Slngls copy price -t® soil. WEEK — iCkimnor Dcm Ma^ ligna a proclomoUoB designating May 23-30 as SoU Stewardship Week in North,Carolina. On hand for the signing of the proclamation were (left to. right) Bryce Younts, administrotive oiiiper lor the State Soil & Water Conservation Com mittees Thomas Bonham, presid^t of the N. C. JUsoclation of SoU & Woter Conservation Districts; lames .0, irileany, chediman of ♦be State Soil « Woter Conservation Committee; ond James T. Moss, first vide president of the N. C. Association of Soil S Water Conservation DUtricts. A.s marketirfg firms become larger and more complex, changes in their ownership will also occur. Fa-tiily ownership — single proprietorship — will de cline. With wider spread owner ship, professional management I will be more extensively used. I Commenting on their last point — The age of the farm I population in 1975 — Pugh and 1 Capel said lov farm Incomes will I ronrtnue to force adjustments in I the farm popalation. The farm operatOT population will advance in age. Older farm people do not readily ciiange occupations when faim and nonfanm earnings chatiige. By 1970, for the first time, 55-64 year olds will be more numerous than any other age group in famflng. At first glance, it might ap pear easier for young people to enter fannin-g to replace older operators who retire. However, this will not be the case unless there is a slackening in the rate of decline in number of farms. Farm boys must oampetc with existing farmers who wish to ex pand their scale of operations “to make a living’’ under a cost- price squeeze. "In both the production and marketing of agricultural pro ducts the premium on manag erial skills will increase,” Phtgh and Capel concluded. “Wise de cisions on acquiring and organiz ing resources will be just as im- i portant as choosing the right ' technology. The future of agri- i culture is not predeter.mined. j There will be ample opportuni ties to use imagination and fore sight to guide, its direction.” The helmets worn by British police are made of felt. Phhama was pSlfl $lt!r million I for the canal concession. Houtine Docket A^ed Monday i The following actions were tsik- en in Kings Mountain Recorder’s Coturt session Monday afternoon: lieiwls H. Moore, 25, Route 1, violation of prohibition laws, 30 days suspended upon the pay ment of the court costs. Alphild A. Johnson, 49, 623 East King Street, driving while intoxicate, posted jury fee. I Thomas T. Sellers, 21, Char- i lotte, no chauffeur’s license, 30 I days suspended upon the pay- ment ot the court costs. John A. Cook, 26, 809 Linwood Drive, assault on a female, 12 months suspended upon the pay ment of a $25 fine and court costs. Franklin R. Cooper, 22, 400 Walnut Street, improper regis tration, no operator’s license, 30 days suspended upon the pay ment of the court costs. James U Boyd. 26. 400 West Ridge Street, assault on a fe male, continued. Thomas B. Reid, 19, and Clar ence J. Warren, 19, both of Route 1, were sentenced to M months suspended upon the payment of a $50 fine and the court costs on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill. Bernard Smith, 20, Route 1 assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill, 18 months suspended upon the payment of a ^ fine and the court costs. Mack Lefevers, 40, trespassing, sentenced to 30 days. Appealed, 'bond set at $50. Submissions included: Joe D. Mintz, 18, Grover, lend ing operator’s license, costs of court. Jack D. Hudson, 26, 223 Morris | Street, worthless check, pay check plus the court costs. Amy B. Kroha 45, Asheville, stop light violation, half costs. Darrell L, Austin, 29, 709 Groves Street, parking meter violation, half costs. Eddie M. ROebs, 18, 1719 Shel- | by Road, improper muffler, half i| costs. William C. Bolin, 21, Grover, no operator’s license, $25 fine plus court costs. (Lawrence E. Mayberry, 24, 311 North Gaston Street, improper muffler, half costs. James O. Williams, 25. Green ville, S. C. improper muffler, half costs. Walter L. Sisk, 19. Grover, stop light violation, half costs. Two public drunkenness, costs of court. , Everybody benefits when go all out for •ite imms Save ior a sunny holi-" dayl Shop GRIFFIN'S for the BEST BUYS in fun and sun supplies — ior the things you'll need ioi comfort and sport, for pleasure and leisure vherever you go—what ever you do I Don't delay — step in . . . stock up ...SAVE FOR THE FUN OF IT this holiday week end. GOLF BALLS 3 for BRIDGEPORT BGG BOMB $2.15 89c PHOTO SUPPLIES FILM BULBS DEVELOPING SERVICE ^ GILETTE ^ A 1 TMiEl KIT ^ DISPOSABLE ^ For Men DIAPERS ^ or Women 1 $1.49 ^ UP ^ ’ c 1 18*s $1.98 Hi America’s consumer-owned rural electric .systems are proud of their reputation for provid ing electric service wherever it is needed. Recently, one electric co-op was called upon to erect poles and string lines across two miles of almost impassable marsh to an isolated con sumer. Applying rural electric ingenuity, the co-op hired a hdicopter to set the 28 poles, weighing 1100 pounds each, and string the two miles of heavy wire. What would have normally been a five-week construction job was accomplished in two days. Even more important, a whole new area has been supplied with reliable.electric service., j The power nee-ls of job-producing new industries Rural Electrics service can be met, residents of the area can purchase electrical appliances for their farms and homes, additional recreational facilities can be developed for city dwellers, and our nation’s program of rural area development has taken another step forward. Working hard to provide service and develop the economy of our rural areas is a basic tenet ^of the rural electric tradition. Today rural elertrics serve an average of 3.3 consumers per mile of line compared with the 33 consumers per mile of line served by commercial power companies. Providing these scattered consumer-members with electric power takes extra effort and careful management but rural electrica know it’s nec essary to keep our country growing . . . And everybody benefits. Make that special grad especially glad. Give a gift that wins magna cum laude ... a gilt chosen from our distinctive ar ray of perfect presents — voted most likely to please by the Class of '65. Here are a lew the graduates have set their caps for; other attroctive gifts on display at our store. BOYS and GIRLS FREE GIFT WRAPPING For Him Electric Razors Shave Sets Travel Kits Pen Sets Cameros I Shoe Shine Come In or CaU 739-4721 We'U Help Select— Wrap And Deliver 'The US. has no national flo wer. There are about 500 volcanoes today. Gray whales swim 3 to 10 |j miles an hour. Married couples may join the Peace Corp, too. 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