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Correspondence on the 1958 Farm Program Between Congressman Page Belcher and Mr. Harvey Bonto, 1958-03-11

 Item — Box: 28, Folder: 15C
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0004
Correspondence on the 1958 Farm Program Between Congressman Page Belcher and Mr. Harvey Bonto, 1958-03-11
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

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Full Extent

2 Pages

Abstract

85th Congress (1957-1959)

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Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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