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Show Page 6 Utah Farm Bureau News Farm exports post new record in 1975 Weber county girl wins Dairy Princess crown Miss Sherrie Lynn Cox, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon E. Cox of Hooper in Weber county, Utah, was named Utah State Dairy Princess in June Dairy Month festivities held at the new Salt Lake City Hilton Hotel during an hour-lon- g live television broadcast. Selected froma field of 15 finalists. Miss Cox will spend the next year as Utahs reigning Dairy Princess. During the coming year, the winner and her attendants will travel throughout the state visiting elementary schools, church and civic groups, local and county officials and wherever they have the opportunity to promote good 20-year-- Although final export figures of U.S. farm products for fiscal 1975 (July 1974 through June 1975) arent available yet, the USDA is still predicting an high of $22 billion, compared with last fiscal years previous record, $21.3 billion. Exports are also measured on a calendar year basis, and for calendar 1974, the total farm exports were also $22 billion. That smashed 1973s level of $17.7 billion by a 24 percent increase. Farm imports also climbed some in calendar 1974, from $8.4 billion to $10.25 billion. But the $4.3 billion all-ti- me higher exports .far outshadowed the import gain of $1.85 billion, helping the U.S. balance of trade markedly. The balance of trade was in the black durihg 3 of the first 4 months of this year despite higher oil imports. Predictions now are for a drop in 1976, which begins this month. It may amount to 20 percent, despite a possible 10 percent increase in volume, because of lower farm prices. Experts point out, though, that the prediction of a decline next year is based on several uncertainties. These include world crops, some not yet planted; the speed of economic recovery; and possible financial problems for developing nations. In the meantime, meat and dairy imports are off this year. In the first quarter of 1975, dairy imports only totaled 23 percent of last years figure. Meat imports in April were down 6 percent from 1974, about the same level as the drop for the first four months of this year. July 1975 health and nutrition through proper dieting. This includes ample amounts of dairy products, of course. The 1975 Princess Pageant tradi- activitionally begins the month-lon- g ties of June Dairy month throughout the state. Acting governor Clyde Miller recently signed a proclamation proclaiming June as Dairy Month. Mr. Jumbo Jim Akins, professional basketball player with the Utah Stars, served as honorary chairman of June Dairy Month. Farm safety survey drags reports in the statewide farm safety survey are coming in slowly, according to the state Extension agricultural engineering office at Utah Second-quart- er Reigning state Dairy Princess Miss Sherrie Lynn Cox (seated) of Weber county is surrounded by her attendants. They are, left to righ: Valerie Bradshaw, Beaver county; JoDee Howell, Sanpete county; Diane Carrigan, Morgan county; and Pam Sorensen, Utah county. MOUTH to MOUTH The assure a safe vacation at the beach or near other water, learn these instructions from the National Safety Council. Or better yet, take them with you for quick reference in case of To help Examine victim's mouth for foreign matter. there is any, (mucus, food, sand, tobacco, loose dentures, etc.) turn his head to one side and remove it with your fingers or a cloth wrapped around your fingers. er Co-o- p Breathing MOUTH fo NOSE State University in Logan. Farm Bureau women are helping with the survey in many counties. USU workers urge them to complete the second phase of the year-lon- g study. The reports initial surveys in four-time the check of farm accidents were only about 50 percent first-quart- Rescue If Lift the victim's neck, place a folded coat blanket, etc. under his shoulders. Tilt his head back as far as possible. Pull or push jaw into jutting-o- ut position. Maintain this position to keep air passage open. Pinch victim's nostrils shut, take a deep breath and place your mouth over his mouth creating a tight seal; or close the victim's mouth, take a Mark X deep breath and place your mouth .over his nose.' Blow into victim's mouth or nose until you see his chest rise. For an infant breathe through both nose and mouth. steel-belte- d radial tire Remove your mouth and listen for of air. For an adult, inflate lungs times per minute. For a child, inflate lungs up to 20 times per minute, using relatively shallow breaths. at rate of about top-qualit- first few attempts to inflate the lungs are unsuccessful, turn victim on his side and administer several sharp blows between the shoulders in an attempt to dislodge the obstruction. NOW REPEAT steel-belte- Purchase your Co-o- p Mark X tires at any Intermountain Farmers Association store and request $6 Farm Bureau discount for each tire you buy. Up to 10 months credit available. ENTIRE PROCEDURE. handkerchief placed over victim's mouth or nose prevents need of direct contact. This does not greatly affect the passage of air. NOTE: A y, More protection against road hazard, better handling, cooler running, better traction, fuel economy, .all these are yours with a Co-o- p d Mark X radial. Check it out today. 12 If Quality thats hard to beat at a price thats hard to beat Compare this rugged tire with the top line of other brands. Then compare price. Youll see why Farm Bureau members are taking advantage of their special discount to buy these tires in record numbers at their nearest Intermountain Farmers Association store. out-flo- As Farmers Forward Go A History of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation By V. Allen Olsen This easy to read, paperbound book has 132 pages of text and Utah Farm Bureau from its start in 1916 up to the present. the photos covering Contains details of such incidents as: First sugar beet price bargaining by Farm Bureau Farm cooperative legislation over the years The struggle for gas tax refund and Farmland Assessment bill The History is ideal for placement in school and public libraries, doctors' waiting rooms, barber shops and other public places. Copies are $2.00 each. To order, fill in and mail coupon below with check or money order. (Please do not well-writte- n, behind-the-scen- es send cash.) TO: Utah Farm Bureau, 5300 S. 360 W.t Salt Lake City, Utah 84107 Please send me the following number of copies of "As Farmers Forward Go" at $2 00 each. UTAH FARM BUREAU SERVICE COMPANY 5300 South 360 West Salt Lake City, Utah 841 07 Phone (801) 261-242- copies Total amount enclosed: $ Name Street or Box 4 City State Zip |