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By GEORGE IITCIIEN Canadian Press Staff Writer

WASHINGTON (CP) - This is the story behind the bulging stock- piles of surplus foods being held by the United States gove. t surpluses that threaten to under- m”ne the price structure of world markets for agricultural products.

Largely, it is a tale of too much of plenty, of an urge by American farmers to produce more and more food to cash in on government sub- siriies and price supports. a drive mm has reached the point where l' S. farms are producin more than the country can use or export.

For the last 35 years, the farmer has been trying” in effect. to make two cars grow where only one grew before. He has succeeded. with such brilliant success that the government now finds itself hold- mg .1 towering 37.745.000.000 worth of surpluses and paying out ap- proximately s1.000,000 a day in storage costs alone.

PROVED COSTLY Put into busllels,, and

bales. the commodities assume these astronomical proportions:

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Whea 1,104,110,591 bushels: corn. sat, bushels; cheese 382,433.- sall i ds; b u t t er. 211,430,174

odd Siockpiles 5. Farm Problem

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prices and firm income. Govern- Ngw g-Amt: mu,

I IXPQHI tlmate 1955 I .373” are aowil 25 per cent '33 Thmush political bickerins. use-e ferm income down 34 per cent lillll '"PW"" "m9m” I” m from their ell-time peaks in 1951. l-l1i&il'-llll "'9 &:l"'”'”:'::"” "'- W” '"i"”"' We MW in llfem lip will lII.I1II:IoI been to the 19!): as I means of insuring ulhe in government wne. the farmer against disastrous price Eccum uh "I, Conn" .4”, declines following upon bumper "1"" y ' crops. For this insurance the leg ' new arm hm introduced by ferrner would agree to acreage Aulculgu” 'E"'mm: controls to cut down production. "I: ” Jmv ' for "I, But. as the support programs eon- gilt mm rgeniegor 1.” tinued and expanded, the farmer ” l” ' found ways to outwit the govem- T0 Clii DI'0dilCll0B- 30050" lm' ment by growing more on tthe re- P0534 Eli”? 3cl'33l9 "'"'l'3ll”"' duced ac,-gage, on wheat and cotton. But the weather outrnatched him on wheat and the country produced another

AIMED AT FAIR RETURN big crop- on cotton. the farmers

The original support program was tied in tightly with the price and supply situation. Supports came into operation only when prices fell sharply and supplies ex- ceeded demand. They were low and flexible, ranging from 52 to 75 per cent of so-called parity-a for- mula aimed at giving the farmer a fair return in relation to such costs as taxes, mortgage. interest. machinery, farm help and other items. j

pounds: "dried milk, 222,199,351 pounds; cotton, 9,688,930 bales; to-

To discourage planting. the sup- , ports went down as the surpluses

brought their native ingenuity into play: They simply planted the cot- ton rows closer together, with the result the cotton harvest was al- most 5,000,000 bales higher than the government had hoped. Benson. blamed by the farm population for their declining in- come, claims hisprogram of flex- ible supports will gradually reduce surpluses. bring supply and de- mand into balance and halt the price decline. Meantime. by give- away, barter, suction and sale for local currencies, he is trying to un-

hacco. 1.009.090.043 bounds: rice. went up. To get the support, thelload the surplus products on world

15,5lLS,307 hundredweight; 44,590,239 bushels; oats, 43,337,885 bushels; grain sorghums, 34,470,- 667 hundredweight; wool, 149,486.- i71 pounds.

The surpluses have proved costly

Eastern Guardian

CANCELLED-Dance for Prim- rose Hockey Club at the Beaver Hall. Montague, tonight, is can- celled due to weather conditions.

CHRISTMAS PARTY Aketa C.G.I.T. group held their annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs. J.M. Fraser on Tues- day. December 22. Games, con tests and carol singing were an- joyed. On display were many plas- ter ofv-paris ornaments made by the girls under the instruction of Mrs. Fraser. After an exchange of gifts from a beautifully decorated tree, the hostess presented each girl with a hand-made lapel pin. Lunch was served and a jolly evening was brought to a close.

I NELIGIBLE TO RUN

BUENOS AIRES (AP)-Argen- tina's provisional government de- creed Friday that all its top, ex- ccutive officials, including Pres- ident Pedro Aramhuru. are inelig-

ible to run in furihcomin, elec- "lo

lions. The decree rounds out an order of two days ago barring any military men from the regime to be elected in balloting for which no exact date has yet beenaet. The orders are aimed at ensurin that no on uses his provisions host as a springboard to power. and that civilians will govern Ar- gentina in the future.

lit MEMOillllM

CHESTER. F. REYNOLDS

In the passing of Chester Rey- holds at his home on November 29th. Murray River has lost one of its respected and versatile citiz- ens. The late Mr. Reynolds was born in Cambridge. 1893. the young- est son of Mrs. Georgina and the late Adam Reynolds. At an early age he began following the sea; fishing with his father and sailing in t ' hooners with an elder brother and other captains of that period.

As a young men he spent some years in the State of Maine also in Detroit, Michigan and the Outer cities of Windsor and Toronto. A- bout thlrty years ago he located in Mu ay River and became well and fa orably known as a well driver. carpenter and other skills to which he was peculiarly adapt- ed. He was also a lobster fisher man and previous to his illness he had completed twenty-five consecu- tive seasons at Clear Springs.

Being of an industrious nature his efficient and unassumming man- ner made him many friends whore- ver he labored. In mid-June he be- came stricken with an incurable disease, necssitsting surgery from which he apparently recovered and was enable to engage in light labor. In November he became stricken again and despta medical skin and loving care. his spirit passed to his Maker. .

Despite intense suffering. he bore his illness with christian forti- tude and resignation with never I murmur of complaint and e cheery 1 rd of greeting to the many

nds who visited him.

. Surviving him are an aged snoth- . 3 his widow, nee Rith McDon- : I daughter, Nlnetta in Chat- ttetown and a son Clarence In urrly Rivas. Another son; as killed in Italy during Word or II. A sister Mrs. Annie Hogg sides in Windsor. Ontario. Two rotherl. Ellwood and Loith. are . ased him. ffhe funeral service were.held nnecembsr Istfronslllsietesr dence to Murray River United urch. The service was conducted 3' Rev. L. S. Woolfrey.

ng were "The Lord's My hep- erd" and "Safe in the emu of cans". The Murray River Trio lso sang "The Haven of Rest." all bearers were Messrs. Lester

rpentar. George Mclfeenan. John

.'Lecco. John E. Jenkins, Welter leer and Clifford Keenan. inter- est was in Peter's Road ceme-

. will or rllulxs

in mail: of the late Chester

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controls.

in 1942, to meet the wartime it mand for food at home and abroad, congress abolished acreage .con- trols and installed rigid supports

Personals

Mr. Blair -Watterworth, Halifax. N. 5., spent the weekend at his home in Montague.

Miss Jean MacLean, Charlotte- town. spent the weekend in Mun-

William MscLean.

Mr. Cecil Mosher. New Glasgow, N. S.. was the holiday guest of his parents at Montague.

The many friends of Mr. Ben Gordon. Roseneath. regret to learn that he is a patient in the Kings County Hospital.

Mr. Gordon MacNeil.l. Halifax, N. S., was the weekend guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur MacNeill. Montague.

Miss Charlotte Fraser. R.N., Charlottetown. was the weekend guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Fraser, Montague.

Mrs. George Preece. Montague, was the lucky winner of the tur- key and cake lotteried by the Mon- tague High School Athletic Associ-

:1.

His many friends will regret to learn that Mr. C. A. Shaw, Mon- tague, is a patient in the Kings County Hospital. All wish him a speedy recovery to health.

Herrmany friends will be happy to learn that Mrs. Andrew Land- ry. who has been a patient in the Kings County Hospital. is convales- cing satisfactorily at her home in Lower Montague.

Mr. and Mrs. John P. Beer Montague. apentyfhe weekend in Summerside guests of their son and daughter-in-law. Dr. and Mrs. Ken- neth Beer. They were accompani- ed by Mr. Beer's sister, Mrs. Mort MscLean. who was the weekend guest of her son and daughter-in- law. Mr. and Mrs. Allison Mac- Lean.

Sunday School Concert Held

The Sunday School of Trinity United Church, Montague, held the Christmas concert on Friday even- ing with a large attendance. Rev. J.M. Fraser presided. The pro-

gram opened with a "welcome" recitation by Jeanne Inga, and

the chorus "Merry Christmas". The following gave recitiations: Anne Shaw. Sandra Shaw. Phyllis Nicholson, Brian MacLure, Ken- neth Stewart, Shirley Stewart. Dale Stewart. Linden Stewart. Fenton Stewart, Susan Nicholson, Anna Fraser. Sandra Llewellyn, Sandra Stewart, Faye Peardon, Clayton Bulpitt. Norman Smith, Brent Campbell, Peggy MacLeod. Vocal duet "White Christmas” by Joan Coffin and Jeanie Mac- Leod. Piano solo- "Mary's Pat Waltz" by David Mosher.. Solo- Allan Coffin, "Jingle Bells." Solo- Joanne Ings. DriIl- "Christmas" by nine boys. Piano solo-Myrna Beck. Chorus- "Look Out The Win- dow" and "Suzy Snowflake". Piano duet-Dianne and Peg MacLeod. Solos- "An Old Fas oned Christ- mas" and "Christmas In Kilian- ay" by Florence MacDonald. Ex- ercise- Wendy Johnston and Judy Dewar. Exercise with Christmas. Cendles- Audrey Kennedy. Judy Ralph Moore. Eleanu 'A lnJeA.nM M'cL'oily T ' WI! an or" err: Smith. CaroIa- " ent Night" and fifty In A Manger." Choms- ' Santa Claus is Coming to Town". . Fraser expressed thanks to all who had aided, in training the lildson Horace Ethan Mrs.

form,-

.'on pianists. mt. sen. C.A. w, Duncan Mofatyre and Mrs

tree and treats to all children. The program closed with "Th

WELCOME MARTIN OTTAWA (CP)-Some 40 persons

day night to extend a warm wei- come to Health Minister Martin

sited Na- tions General bly. The wel- entirely of staff members of Mr. Martin's department. san "For Hels a Jolly Good ellow when the chief Canadian deluge: lths UN stopped from the pane.

A new Australian cobalt field in

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Queensland is estimated to contain

barley. farmer had to abide by acreage mm-kegs,

Many farm experts say Benson is wrong, that supports only stim-

lulate surpluses and that the flex- ible program cannot reduce th r

without tighter controls.

GIRL GUIDE NEWS

ST. JAMES BROWN!!!

St. James Brownies entertained their parents and friends to a de- lightful concert. The following is the program; Chorus, Winter Wond- erland; Welc , Nancy Hyndman: Chorus, Jolly Old St. Nicholas: Jane Larkin, Carol Lawson. Judith Murphy, Audrey Grant, Pamela Hennessey, Meredith Black.

Chorus. 0 Come All Ye Faithful, Hark the Herald Angels Sing: Play The Brownie Story-Father. Kit Lawson ;Mother. Gladys Discon; Tommy, Heather Black: Owl. Linda Clark. Chorus-First Nowell. Silent Night.

The Brownies were then treated to bags of candy. Mrs. Don Mac- Mlllan Brown Owl and Mrs. Bur- nett Tawney Owl are doing a fine job with this Pack, the splck and span uniforms. smiling faces and conduct of the Brownies certainly show the care and interest that is taken in them. The pianist for the occasion was Mrs. H, dman.

15 PARKDALE BIIOWNIES

Well, here we are with Parkdalo Brownies; another pleasant after- noon at Parkdale Hall for friends who were treated to a splendid concert. First there was en enrol- ment.

The following Brownies were an- roied by Mrs. Smith: Dianne Frizeii, Mary Lee Brown, Sharon Hogan. Virginia Gallagher, Donna Costaln. Linda Moore. Marilyn Mc- Leod, Elaine Carver. Isoball Wheat- ley .1-'thonda Myers.

Golden Bars were presented to Brenda Mutlow, Ann McDonald, Susan McEwen. Sylvia Murphy. Brenda Archer; Nancy Myers. Those getting attendance prizes were Margaret Burns. D. Mclidan, Sandra Johnston. 3. Mutlow, Nancy Myers, Ann Bevan. Linda Duffy, Rhonda Myers. Patsy Cullen, Lynn Cullen.

Then supper, The Brownies shar- ed theirs with friends present, send- widles. cake, drinks. real good, After that the concert which was extremely good, the following is the program:

Chorus. Good King Wenceslss Brenda Lee, Susan Archer, Susan McEwen. Piano Solo zsandra Wakelin, Highland Fling -Lynda Duffy. Recitation-Virginia Gallag- her. Solo-Away in a Manger. Do- reen Roberts, Chorus, Jolly old St. Nick - Isobel Wheatiey. Lynda Moore. Donna Costain. Shirley Bevan. Sharon Hogan: Inky Dinky Dance-Margaret Bell, Margaret Burns. D. Mt-Ewen. S. Carver, Ana McDonald, Sandra Johnston. Sen- dra Wakelln, Margaret McDonald: Duet :Faith Hope and Charity- Jean Doucatie. Patsy Cullen.

All then gathered around Ind sang carols after which the Brow- nies exchanged gifts. Mrs. Marlo McKay is Brown Owl, and Mrs. Orvid Dollar Tawney Owl-

LONES

Two new Lone Guides are report- ed, Heather Ann Cameron, Cab donla and lrms Coulson. Bloom- field. Mary Nicholson has pulls! her second class; she lives at Wood Islands. Myrna McMillan. Covahoad Road. Isobel Green. Wdd Coveheed Road,Josn McDonald, Little York and Nora Scales, Free- town all passed their tenderfoot.

The Lone Guides with M". OI- horne.,' Commissioner, and Mrs. John Munn. Captain are really do- his superlative work: in a illlilf Wly they urged I friends to donate blood at that Local Blood Clinics throughout the Province. Another project. 0116?!!- ion toyland has been a decided sue trees. The Lone Guides made over

lofty toys for the children of the

cerebral Palsy School in Charlotte- town. Congratulations Lones. we are proud of you.

We wish all Gulders, Guides and friends of Guiding the Blessings of a He Christmas and a Ioyfill New

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, CARLETON PLACE. Ont. ICP) -A line - year - old holestein has ven birth to triplet calves-all riving. Dr. A. A. Hana of Al- nloate, Ont.. said the birth lace recently on the little? W , district farm. He arrived on the scene after two of the three calves has been born. A federal livestock authority said the

l.tll0,m0 tons of ore.

of telpilt calves is unusual.

reletives and ill

' bearers were Russell Jenkins. Char-

tookllfl II.

Commencing Wednesday. Jan. 4 next, the Yarmouth-Bar Harbor ferry ”Bluenose" will operate a tentative service between Yur- mouth and Bar Harbor on-a1ter- nate days, leaving Yarmouth at 9 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays,

LONDON ilteutersl-People liv- ing on the east coast of Britain are facing the winter season with confidence, knowing that the disas- trous floods of January and Febru- ary, 1953, are unlikely to be re- peated-

In the 21 months since 300 died as a result of severe flooding at a time when high spring tides and heavy" gales ravaged extensive areas from the Humber to Kent. more than 27,500,000 pounds has been spent on repairing, restoring and improving embankmcnts. dikes and sea-wells.

Most of the improvements have been completed, though at one or two places work is not expected to finish until the end of this year or

BLUENOSE TO OPERATE FROM 4'ItII'

and Fridays, and Bar Harbor at the same hour on Tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays, with lay over at Yarmouth over Sun- day, according to an announce- ment by R. Hayes, vice-president and general manager for the At- lantic Region of the Canadian

No FeafOf Winter Floods On Britain"s East Coast

early 1956. But everywhere there is confidence that whatever the win- ter has in store, the east coast is more than ready for it.

At Felixstowe, where 28 persons died a 700 houses were damaged, the ho ugh surveyor said that the new d 5 are finished, apart from one short stretch of sea-wall. "If we get no worse than 1953." he added, "and it would be diffi- cult to imagine that we could, then we are confident there will be no serious effects."

The Essex river board. whose do- main includes the north bank of the Thames estuary, has increased the height of sea-walls by an over- age of two feet, reinforced some of them with steel piles. and in- creased parapets on others.

III MEMOIIIAM

II. LEIGH FERGUSON

A sudden gloom was cost over Bethel and surrounding communi- ties. when it became known that Leigh Ferguson had passed peace-. fully away at his home in Bethel.- et the close of the day. on Nov.

28. 1955 on the eve of his 78 birthday. Although failing in health for

the past three years. during which time he was tenderly and lovingly cared for-by his devoted wife and family, his death cause as a shock to his numerous friends and loved ones. The late Mr. Ferguson poss- essed e very kindly and friendly disposition. and enjoyed the comp- any of old and young alike. All were welcome to his home. and especially did he enjoy the visits of the clergymen and the company of all who visited him during his illness. His was a deep and abiding faith in his Lord and Master whom he loved and served and many were the hours he spent in searching the Scriptures and meditating on the word of God. He was for many years an Eld- or In the Church of Scotland at Birch Hill, where while health per- mitted hia place was seldom vac- ant. While his place in the Church and community will be hard to fill where he was ever willing to tend a helping hand it is in the home where he is most sorely - His. passing closes the book on a family of ten. oral which largely attend- Oil by from far and near. was held on Nov. 30 and was con- ducted by Rev. T. R. Goudge of Pownell United Church. assist- Oil ll! Rev. C. E. Armstrong of . who spoke words of comfort to the bereaved. Hymns W08 were at Psalm and What A Friend We Have In Jesus. The flor- al trihutas and the numerous mes- sages of "muse

In which the deceased

ilil Wag lwldow. nee dsvthters n-oaa'sou'. .i3ii:”ci.'lli: Lower also i my Mm-y M", Charles W. an at home. to mourntholoasofeklndandlov- lng husband and father. The pail

in -4- Mae!-eases. John s. Hor- iol-Normu .nvei-mlmoo. Percy Land. lie was tenderly laid

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The widow family of the leidhqfwlusoa extend their sincere thanks to Dr. II. E. Yeo. Ill those who sent floral tri-

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ill MEMORIAMQ

PETER M. GAVIN

On September 10, 1955, after months of a lingering and painful illness, borne with patience and resignation to God's holy will, the soul of Peter M. Gavin passed to his eternal reward.

The deceased, who was 78 years old was well known for his kind- ness and willingness to help a friend or neighbour in time of need. Many a farmer sought his advice and,help when a valued horse or other farm animal became 111. He often drove many miles in bad weather or good. by day or by night. to help those who sought his aid.

is devoted husband. his wife the former Fannie O'Brien of Elms- daie. also three daughters and one son, namely; Anna, Mrs. John Smylhe. Tighnish: Francis. Mrs. Guy Shea, Sea Cow-Pond: Zoe. Mrs. Geo. Tathercoie. R. C. A. F. Summerslde, and Herbert of Neil Pond. He also leaves seventeen grand-children and three sisters, and three brothers. namely: Sister Prudentla, St. Paul Minnesota: Mrs. Herbert O'Brien, Richmond,

and Mrs. Alfred O'Brien, Richmond Alma and Sergeant James Albert, St. Peter, Minnesota. One daughter Gertrude. also two sisters and two brothers predeceased him.

The funeral which was largely attended was held from the home of his deugher. Mrs. John Smythe, Tignish to St. Simon and St. Jude Church. The pastor. Rev. John A. MacDonald sang the Requiem High Mass with Rev. Father Phelan M- Kenna in the Sanctuary.

The pallbearers were James Shea. Clarence Gillie. John Handra- han and Howard McCue.

Interment was in the church cemete y beside his daughter. Gen- trude. Committsl services were by Father Gallant.

Many Masses. spiritual bouquets. and messages of sympathy were received from his many friends and frelatlves.

PRIEST IS ILAIN

RANGOON, Burma (Reuters)- Roman Catholic authorities here confirmed Tuesday the reported murder of Rev. Eliodoro Farrah- ato, an Italian priest. after his abduction 10 days ago by Chinese Nationalist guan-illas. elmreh spokesman at the mission heed- uarters here said news of Father

erreneto's death had been re- ceive in a telegram from the nortnastern Shan states, where he was a parish priest.

TRIMMID IUSIIIB

Topiary-the art of ts-innnial figures and geometrical deolgns in hedges and trees-lachedita

recent sad breavemelt. '

National Railways, who are oper- ators of the vessel for the Fed- eral Department of Transport.

The tentative schedules provide for the trip to be made in ap- proximately seven and one half hours. Passengers and motor ve- hicles will be carried.