Correspondence on the 1958 Farm Program Between Congressman Page Belcher and Mr. Harvey Bonto, 1958-03-11
Scope and Contents
The letter is a response from Congressman Page Belcher to Mr. Harvey Bonto regarding the farm program. Belcher acknowledges Bonto's concerns about the different philosophies and solutions for agriculture in the country. Bonto criticizes the current farm program, particularly the soil bank program, and expresses frustration with the impact on young farmers. He also questions the fairness of the feed program and its benefits to large landowners. Overall, Bonto urges for changes to the farm program and expresses concern for the future of farming.
Dates
- Creation: 1958-03-11
Creator
- From the Collection: Belcher, Page Henry, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma (1951-1973), 1899-1980 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Full Extent
2 Pages
Abstract
85th Congress (1957-1959)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository