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Show Page 5 UTAH FARM BUREAU November 1970 VEHICLE LICENSING We oppose the efforts by government agencies to vehicles and drivers. impose licensing upon We also oppose unreasonable safety standards imposed on machinery manufacturers. OFF-HIGHW- off-highw- ay GOVERNMENT SPENDING We abhor the continuous deficit spending of the Fed- eral Government and insist that spending be held in line with Revenues; We further feel that the President and the Congress be held responsible for such deficits and that programs be regulated to the extend that the budget does in fact become balanced. We also recommend the state be more realistic in estimating each new fiscal period revenue to insure a balanced budget and allocation of funds commenserate with Increases in revenue due to inflation and Increased population. SUGAR ACT Sugar production contributes substantially to the economic stability of agriculture in the United States. We reaffirm our support of the Sugar Act as a means of dealing with problems peculiar to the sugar industry, a number of which stem from the fact that most of the sugar moving in world trade does so under controls imposed by the various nations. Foreign Aid Sugar Act Sugar production contributes substantially to the economic stability of agriculture in the United States. We reaffirm our support of the Sugar Act as a means of dealing with problems peculiar to the sugar industry, a number of which stem from the fact that most of the sugar moving in world trade does so under controls Imposed by the various nations. The primary provisions of the act relate to the use of quotas to regulate marketing of both domestic and Imported sugar in this country. The act is basically financially and should not cause a drain on the treasury. We shall support legislation which will protect the interest and productive capacity of the domestic Industry. Whereas many families who work in agriculture have young people who are capable of doing acceptable work, and many young people are seeking work on farms. We propose a change in the age of those permitted to work in the sugar beet fields from 14 years of age to 12 years of age. We favor an amendment to permit the reallocation of domestic deficits to domestic areas. self-supporti- ng Lamb Purchases self-support- ing LAW ENFORCEMENT AND RIOTS In the light of riots and many evidences of disrespect for the law presently occurlng, we believe a renewed effort is needed to inculcate in all citizens respect for law. We recommend that all Farm Bureau members and organizations support to the utmost our law enforcement agencies in upholding and sustaining the law. We believe that riots are nurtured and encouraged in part of law enforcement officers; by our own that the courage and power of law enforcement officers should be revived; that such officers be reassured that we, the people, will support them in their proper efforts to subdue rioters; and maintain law and order. non-supp- ort SOCIAL SECURITY recommend that Farm Bureau take a stand to discourage the increase in social security taxes and benefits, and that medicare and retirement payment funds be separated in collection, maintenance and disbursement so that the publics social security contributions will be protected . We favor allowing the option of putting the payments equivalent to the social security into approved private retirement programs. We of the West as well being the as all other areas makes it necessary to establish sound water policies. We believe that federal agencies should abide by state water laws and that Congress should pass legislation requiring such compliance. Water rights and rights-of-wshould be regarded life-blo- od ay as property rights. Neither the proprietary functions of the United States derived from ownership of public lands, nor the exercise of its powers relating to Interstate commerce and the general welfare should be permitted to Interfere with prior rights to the use of water or the orderly acquisition of such rights in the future. Antiquities Act We believe that in order to promote the beneficial application of water both private and public funds must be invested. Security of water rights once established must be protected in order to encourage such Investment. We recommend that the American Farm Bureau con- tinue its efforts to secure the enactment of federal legislation to preserve the state control over water rights. The president of the United States under the Antiquities Act has the power to withdraw almost unlimited amounts of Federal Lands for National Monuments and other recreation without public hearings. We recommend the ammendment of this act to limit the amount withdrawn, and to provide for public hearings before any withdrawals are made. Secondary boycotts, product boycotts, and strikes which result in the loss of perishable products should be prohibited, . and Injunctive relief should be avail(1) able to aggrieved parties. (2) The legislation should provide for exemption of small farm operations. (3) Existing state laws prohibiting compulsory unionism should be applicable, and the right of states to enact additional legislation in this field should be preserved. (4) Representation should be determined only by a secret ballot of workers. Importation of Livestock andor Red Meats The pressure of importation of livestock and red meats is becoming Increasingly alarming to the point of serious damage to the domestic livestock industry. Excessive Imports of any one class of meat at a lower price jeopardizes the sale of all classes of domestic meats. We urge the American Farm Bureau to increase its vigilance with respect to this problem. Imports of beef, lamb, mutton and pork should be further controlled by reduced quotas together with reasonable duties to prevent depressing the market. Foreign meat brought into U.S. should be labeled as such. We Insist that foreign countries shall not be allowed to use our market as a dumping ground for meat. We prefer base plans developed by individual dairy cooperatives; providing the producer members with decision making power as to production and marketing needs of individual producers and producer organizations. Civil Rights There is marked tendency on the part of the courts to and particularly the United States Supreme Court human rights at the expense of property citizens. Crimrights or the rights of the law abiding inals and underprivileged people should be granted certain protections, but not be permitted privileges to the great sector greater than the protections granted Bureau to continue We Farm urge of the population. of the sound principles to work for the interpretation this in laws and the regard. We of our Constitution of enforcement better be also feel that there should our We acts. pledge the laws dealing with criminal who to individuals our and appreciation express support over-defe- upon: 1. A well defined program to provide technical assistance at a level which is consistent with each nation's current stage of development. 2. Granting loans on the basis of sound commercial standards when there is reasonable expectation of repayment. 3. Continued military assistance where this is determined to be essential to nations demonstrating a strong will to resist communist aggression. express extreme dissatisfaction with the permissive tendencies of our judicial system. We feel that decisions resulting in weakening of police powers in preventing crime and maintaining order are unfortunate and We urge appointment of justices, both state and federal, who will render decisions that will result in stricter adherence to the intent of the laws, rather than adherelng to the letter of the law. We ill-advis- ed. Federal Aid are concerned over the present trend to seek and accept federal aid in many of our social and economic Dairy Base Plans COLLECTIVE BARGAINING BY FARM WORKERS We strongly oppose extension of the Labor Management Relations Act to agriculture. Farmers are far more vulnerable to work interruptions than other employers. Not only a year's income but a substantial investment in bringing a crop to harvest stage may be lost in a relatively short period. The National Labor Relations Board and its rules and procedures and subsequent findings are not designed to meet the special needs of farmers and farm workers. New rules and procedures should be designed to meet such needs. We support enactment of a Farm Labor Relations Act designed to fit agriculture. Such legislation should not be a part of the Labor Management Relations Act and should not be administered by the National Labor Relations Board. In addition: tion We Water Policy Water eration of their ability to utilize this aid. Requests for foreign aid funds should be justified, nation by nation, and presented to Congress for approval. Congress should authorize appropriations on an annual basis only after careful review and of the progress of the plans. Such a program of assistance should be designed to aid those whose allegiance is to the free world, and whose governments oppose International communism. We believe future commitments should be predicated Courts Whereas the sheep Industry has long been a vital part of the economy of the western states and whereas to our mountain and desert lands are sheep and whereas the number of sheep in the United that of former years, States is only about one-thi- rd now therefore be it resolved that the Farm Bureau use its influence to persuade the United States govern- ment to purchase more of its supplies of wool, lamb, and mutton from this country and less from foreign governments. well-adapt- ed The primary provisions of the act relate to the use of quotas to regulate marketing of both domestic and Imported sugar in this country. The act is basically financially and should not cause a drain on the treasury. We shall support legislation which will project the interest and productive capacity of the domestic industry. Whereas many families who work in agriculture have young people who are capable of doing acceptable work, and many young people are seeking work on farms. We propose a change in the age of those permitted to work in the sugar beet fields from 14 years of age to 12 years of age. We favor an amendment to permit the reallocation of domestic deficits to domestic areas. Our assistance to underdeveloped nations should be based on long range plans carefully prepared and agreed to by the underdeveloped nations with proper consid- nd are assigned to enforce the laws. Reapportionment Because the U. S. Supreme Court decision declaring the policy of one citizen one vote, unless reversed, will destroy the historic right of states to determine their own apportionment and use the Federal Plan if they desire, be it resolved that Farm Bureau offer leadership to organize the efforts of all allied forces into a united and dynamic campaign and give priority to securing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing to the states this fundamental right to determine their own apportionment of one house on some basis other than population. functions. We still believe that it is fundamentally sound for local units of government as well as for persons to depend on their own resources to accomplish most Federal aid should be used only worthy activities. when there is no possibility of doing the job with local effort. All information and experience indicates that whenever the federal government has subsidized an activity, it begins to dictate conditions of operation. This is particularly true with respect to aid to our public school program. While we clam that all units of local government should remain free from federal domination we most emphatically defend the right of our schools to be governed by the local board. Government Policy in Viet Nam We feel that wherever and whenever American Troops are committed to military actions such as the present conflict in Vietnam, military commanders under the direction of the Defense Department should have the full support of the nation in doing whatever necessary to bring such conflicts to a speedy and honorable conclusion. We also feel that U.S. forces should not be committed to future foreign conflicts without declaration of war. Viet Nam War - Prisoners ask the Utah Farm Bureau to write our Congressman and President of the United States to do all possible to determine status of those missing in action in the We Vietnam War and to obtain the names of those who are prisoners of war. Honorable Ending of Viet Nam War Wheras the people of the United States in regular free election elected the President of the United States to perform his lawful duties. Whereas we are engaged in conflict with an enemy in a foreign land. Whereas pursuant to the powers delegated to him by the people of the United States, the President is trying to bring about an honorable and successful end to this conflict. Whereas some groups of people with motives subject to questions have demonstrated in such a way to give comfort and aid to the enemies of this nation and are making attempts to erode powers granted by the of President of this people to the executive office United States of America. Be it resolved that the Utah Farm Bureau Federation go on record as affirming the action of our elected president and urging all other responsible groups of American citizens to do the same. Postal System The postal system should be operated more effici- The political ently to eliminate the annual deficit. eliminated be from should patronage practice completely We further believe that all classes of the system. mall should pay the costs of their postal handling. Bond Elections recommend that the American Farm Bureau Federation use its influence to reverse the decision of the Supreme Court which allows all registered voters to vote in a bond election. We Tax Sharing favor tax sharing as proposed by Farm Bureau which would allow a deduction from the federal personal income tax liability to be applied to state income tax liability. In turn, the states would assume full responsibility for state welfare and primary and secondary We Electoral College Reform We favor a Constitutional amendment to provide that two of the Presidential electors to which each state shall be entitled shall be elected on a statewide basis and that the remainder of such electors shall be elected from Congressional districts as determined by the state legislature. The proposed amendment should provide that all electors be mandated to cast their presidential votes as did a plurality of the voter in their respective districts or states. We oppose proposals to use the popular vote as the sole determinant in Presidential elections. education. Capital Gains recommend that no change be made in the capital gains clause pertaining to livestock in the federal income tax. We Withholding Tax Inasmuch as the withholding of both federal and state |