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Show r Page 6 MAGNA TIMES. Thursday, October 25, 1973 More Efficiency Promised As New Hired Hand Aids Nations Farmers A new hired hand is coming in for more and more use on the nations farms these days. Its the computer, a space age helper that could be as valuable to the future of agriculture as it has been to moon explorations. Articles about the black box as a possible aid to agriculture first began appearing in farm magazines about 15 years ago. Its first use by farmers was ciency on the farm, computers also are being put to use in agricultural research to benefit both farmers and consumers. Newest of these is a computer that stores descriptions of plant varieties. Its believed to be the only one of in record keeping. Later, livestock producers began utilizing computer programs in agricultural colleges to derations termine the least-cofor feeding steers, dairy cattle, swine, and poultry. Today, computer uses are mushrooming as farmers take advantage of the numerous programs available to them colthrough their Council, is one at New Mexico State University thal identifies and counts cottor insects Data from this machine will be used in integrated pest control programs designed to be more effective and less disruptive to the environment. its kind in the world. Information from the computer will be used to speed up plant breeders work in developing new varieties for disease and insect resistance, and greater yields. Another unique computer, reports the National Cotton st f' - 4 land-gra- leges. The U.S. Department of Agriculture maintains a complete listing of such programs. Michigan State University, for example, offers as many as 40 different electronic r 'iff data processing programs to '-- s' - . Jr' H, Id ' ranging from beef feeding income tax management. The most widely used in the country is Purdue Universitys crop budget. It considers corn, soybean, and wheat crops in terms of land, machinery, COMPUTER ADVICE PUT TO WORK Technology from space age computers is being put to work on the nations farms these days. Guided by advice from Purdue Universitys automatic crop budget computer propram. Farmer Dick Rolfe of Sabina, O., found he could save money and program CHARITY BAZAAR proceeds will help mentally retarded at Utah State Training School, those in Community Group Homes, and other statewide programs. Preparing for the Saturday, Nov. 3 event (2 to 9 p.m. at the Utah National Guard Armory) are Carol Lee Meyers (chairman of the weather, costs of supplies, interest, and miscellaneous expenses. The print-out- s first page statement is a profit-and-lowith or without government programs. The program also tells the farmer the best mix of crops for his farm, what labor will be needed when, and how much the production cost will be for each crop. Whats more, it even predicts crop yields, corn moisture at harvest time, and the net profit before taxes. One of the most comprehensive computer programs for crop and livestock farmers is provided by Oklahoma State University. Here professors combine crop, livestock, and financial data inputs to come up with complete farm planning and forecasts. Hope Chest Booth), Analea Gaabett (booth coordinating chairman), and LaVon Coombs (chairman of the teeny hoppers The 25th annual event is sponsored by the Mental booth). Retardation Association of Utah, Inc. Someones birthday or anniversary this month? How about flowers from the florists with the extra touch? FTD florists have a special Bouquet for those special days. And this month has been special for many reasons over the years Forget-Me-N- Various computer The Farnsworth School is promoting a Career Education program. Students are learning about various occupations. Speakers from different fields of work come to the school and speak with the children, and, when possible, demonstrating a trade. The career class is held twice a week. This school will have a Halloween Carnival sponsored effi- - T -- . i i . i'h -- rV i? a other. Go On . . pany (8987 W. 2700 S.) on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This will be the only time that school pictures will be taken this year so parents are encouraged to make sure their children will be there. Parents are to pay for the pictures when they receive If retakes are the copies. necessary, arrangements will be made for the second picture to be taken. A family plan will be available for families with three or more students. The first two childrens pictures will be charged at full price; each child after the first two family youngsters will be charged The cost of a single picture is $3.25. half-pric- e. will be will be back Christmas. requirements. Ive heird that term inQ. surance is worthless after it expires. Why buy it? A. So that you can fill needs that will expire after a short term, or to acqu ire the fu II protection now, converting the as coverage to permanent soon as you can. If you have young children you may need more dollar protection than a straight life basis would provide. Probably your earnings will increase before the policy expires. Then under most such policies you can convert to a cash value policy without a further physical exam or other evidence of insurability at the premium for your attained age. Q. What other term needs This column of questions and answers on federal during the year to that inditax matters is provided by the local office of the U.S. vidual do not exceed $25. Not subject to this $25 rule Internal Revenue Service and is published as a public are general business gifts to service to taxpayers. The column answers questions individuals of identical items costing you $4 or less, on which most frequently asked by taxpayers. name is and peryour Q) Can you deduct contribu- A) Yes. A foster child may qualify as your dependent if home is his puncipal resiA) No. However, you may your he is a member of your dence, deduct contributions to a U.S. household for the entire year organization that transfers and the other dependency tests funds to a charitable foreign are met, including your furif U.S. the orgaorganization more than half of the nishing nization controls the use of the funds or if the foreign charity childs total support. is merely an administrative Q) Im a salesman. Every arm of the U.S. organization. year, I give earh of my cusAlso, contributions made di- tomers a little present. Can I rectly to certain Canadian char- deduct these business gifts on ities are deductible. The orga- my income tax return? nization itself can tell you for business A) Expenses whether it qualifies. gifts made to an individual are Q) Can a foster child qualify deductible only to the extent as a dependent? that the total business gifts tions to foreign charities? might I have? Money for the mortgage A. . manently on your home, the installments on your car or refrigerator, the payments on a personal loan or completing an investment program. clearly imprinted. Q) What are the rules for deducting prepaid interest? A) In general, most individual taxpayers who pay interest in advai cc for a period extending more than 12 months beyond the end of their current tax year must deduct this amount proportionately over the tax years involved. Interest paiil in advance for a period not in exc"ss of 12 months follow mg the end of the tax year may he deducted in the year paid if the deduction does not cause a material distortion of income. VA News " 4i Nearly a million veterans wont see dividends from their National Service Life in- - NOW BRINGING IN THE OLD WEST . . . DISCOUNT PRICES. . .LOW COST FOODS f CATERING ENTIRE WEDDING 3S COS3 6 2 pi servings pounds fresh or frozen (thawed) fish fillets Melted butter 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese Tbsp. chili sauce Tbsp. prepared mustard 1V tsp. prepared horseradish 2 1 Food, Flowers, Etc., Various Napkins, Menus broiler Place fish on Broil fillets with Brush butter. pan. minutes, until lightly browned or until fish flakes easily with fork. Blend cheese, chili sauce, mustard and horseradish together; spread cheese mixture on fish. Return to broiler for 4 minutes or until cheese melts and lightly browns. ed 8-- 2-- this and additional cheese recipes send 25 lor postage and handling to Cheese Quickies American Dairy Association 6300 North River Road Rosemont Illinois 60018 For UTAH DAIRY COMMISSION surance policies in 1973 because they instructed the Veterans Administration to use them to buy additional paid up coverage. BROILED FISH WITH DEVILED CHEESE MAGNA, UTAH in lime for ethical and experience pamper yourself. 8800 WEST 3005 SOUTH furnished when the parents and students attend the photography session on Saturday. There is a possibility that preschool children may be included; no definite information has been obtained from the photographer. Parents should ask about the inclusion of preschoolers during the time they are with the photographer. Photographs More information P - going to students who are original in using home materials for costumes. The fun evening will be from 6 30 until 9 pm. at the Halloween Carnival for all the schools elementary students. Safety for the little spooks by keeping them off the streets is the purpose of the schools program Booths, games and other activities are being planned. who have designation by meeting high educational, . is like no i tion of Claudia Jensen. Concessions will offer the children a variety of goodies. A film will be shown Scarecrow Alias Dr. Syn. Time 5 pm. Wednesday, Oct. 31. The fun is for all the children of the Farnsworth School. Carl Sandberg School will have a costume parade on Halloween, Oct. 31, with prizes professionals earned the C.L.U. into boby softness. Try it you'll find PRETTY FEET f by the PTA under the direc- Prepared by the American S o c i e t y of Chartered Life Unde rwriters, the national society of life insurance a unique beauty cream that changes those dry & rough areas of skin Vs. Webster Schools student 1973-7- 4 pictures will be taken at the Papanikolas Furniture Com- i PRETTY FEET t (Photo Courtesy of School photos to be taken iYOUR LIFE insunAUGE f p. net- MAGNA OCT. 1. The first World Series was played on this date in 1903. Boston of the American League beat the National Leaguers from Pittsburgh in five games. OCT. 4. Sputnik , the first satellite to circle the earth, was launched by Russia in 1957. OCT. 10. Grandmothers' Day. OCT. 19. General Cornwallis surrendered to the American revolutionaries at Yorktown in 1781, to the tune of The Worlds Turned Upside Down. OCT. 24. United Nations Day. OCT. 26. The Erie Canal was opened to traffic in 1825, when the Seneca Chief left Buffalo on the Great Lakes, and traveled 350 12 miles to New York City. For 38 years, the canal was a great success, but the railroad cut into its profits in 1863. 12-ro- Farnsworth schedules events works have already emerged, and more are expected in the future with terminals closer and closer to the farms. Besides increasing increase efficiency by going to bigger mano-ti- ll chines. He replaced two plantand went to a ers with one planter, more powerful 165-h.tractor. Here Rolfe plants corn with his new equipment in an alfalfa field. own vow moon OAKESON A SASAKI FLORAL 5250 So. 3200 West Phone 298-525- 5 The eterans Administration urges 2.7 million veterans discharged between Jan. 31, and June 1, 1966, who 1955, have not used anyoftheGlBill benefits to enter training before the May 31, 1974, expiration date. Growth in the nations veteran population, from 24 million to over 29 million since 1965, will continue until 1975. then begin a steady decline to the 1975 level by the year 2000. according to a Veterans Administration projection . |