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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1985-06-05, Page 32I • AIR CONDITIONING 1 N.� Page 8B—Crossroads—June 5, 1985 Farm Clash To the rest of the world, the planned reforms of the United States' agricultural programsare sure to mean a sharp increase in trade friction. While no one can predict the exact nature of the changes that are pending, the direction off the new bill is likely to promote a clash with Canadian export pro- grams and also those of the European Economic Com- munity. For several years there has been a mud -slinging match between the United States and F rropeans over agricultural trade. The lat- ter have been accused of us- ing unfair export subsidies to dump surplus produce, while the United States has been denounced for its aid pro- grams to its own farmers. In the `United States there Canada's Business by Bruce Whitestone has developed an increasing reliance on world markets. For example, in 1950 exports accounted for only one-third of wheat exports, but last year they represented nearly 60 per cent, With some justif- ication other nations blame the U.S. for flooding world markets with grain whose production has been subsid- ized in one way or another. If the Regan administra- tion is able to push through even a part of its farm program, the U.S. farm in- dustry will become m more dependent than ever on ex- ports. This is a prospect which should fill Canada and other major agricultural producers with dismay. One effect,ofthe suggested reforms would be to reduce market prices for such pro- ducts as grains. Much of the European Economic Com- munity's agricultural indus- 04011-S 0 0. • • •• • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ••••fir• •••••••••••••••••••••••••• T 111 A►T' S sNcw1U7 By Vonnie Lee I guess more fans than yours truly were interested in what happened to Bobby Ewing on the last episode of "Dallas" for the season! It led the Neilsen ratings for viewers the week it was shown, a 90 -minute special that neatly tied up some loose ends, got rid of the people who are leaving the series and left the audience 'hanging in mid-air, much like the "Who Shot J.R.?" episode of a few years ago. In second place was the other favorite soap opera, "Dynasty", with the others, "Knots Landing" and "Falcon Crest" also making the top ten in popularity. The question lingering in the minds of many viewers is not "Who killed Bobby?", but "Is he really dead?". My guess is that he is not. Writers of heavy stuff Iike this are known to have a few aces.�up their sleeves and they will probably leave the door open for Bobby to return if he so wishes. Despite all the tears and the lifeless heart monitor, no one really said he was dead; Right? Patrick Duffy, who has played Bobby all these years, was not happy with salary, recorded to be far below that of some of his co- stars who don't have nearly as pivotal roles. He was also beginning to feel stifled and wanted a bigger variety of roles. He is beginning by playing an animal in a production of "Alice in Wonderland"! No matter what or whom he plays, he will always be Bobby Ewing to the )world, `like it or not; which only adds to my conviction that he will be back on the night soap opera, if only for guest ap- pearances. Meanwhile, Charlene Tilton, who plays Lucy Ewing, is gone from the series, dismissed by producers who claimed she was uncooperative in the development of her character. Lucy supposedly has returned to Atlanta with • her ex-husband Mitch, now a successful doctor, and she also is expected to return for some guest appearances. After one year as the head of the Ewing family, Donna Reed has been set on the back burner and Barbara Bel Geddes will return to play Miss Ellie. Few liked Reed in the role; she just did not have the warmth and sensitivity of""Bel Geddes who was also a stabilizing influence on the family when the road became rocky. Bel Geddes left the series after undergoing heart surgery but now has sufficiently recovered .to again accept the role. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the original owner, J. R. Duncan (yes, that's where J. R.'s name Came from!), has soldSouthfork Ranch for more than a million dollars. The new owner of the 198 - acre property intends to turn Southfork into a tourist at- traction. He will remodel the mansion' and , turn it into an exclusive hotel. It, will be rented to guests for more than $2,000. a night, more on weekends. He also plans to build a huge reception hall on the property to cater to parties and dinners for up to 2,000 guests. The • owner hopes that Southfork will be able to open its doors to its first guests sometime this year. No word on whether or not he , will still allow the producers of "Dallas to film their series there. HASTIE BROS. are now offering the AG -BAG SEALED FEED STORAGE SYSTEM On-farm bagging of haylage, barlage, silage, shelled corn and cob meal. Bag size is 9'x135'. Capacity 150 tons per bag. Self-propelled harvester & trucks available. ALSO Custom Combining with 2 No. 850 Massey combines. Phone Gorrie 335-6320 or 335-3388 try consists of grain produc tion, and that is heavily sub- sidized. Europeans either could have to pay increased subsidies or find that their farmers would lose their share of the markets. .� Over the last few years the strength of the U.S. dollar, in which world grain prices are determined, has prevented other nations from having to engage in a costly trade war. If the U.S. dollar were to de- cline to its level of the early 1980's, distress among farm- ers outside the United States would increase significantly. Meanwhile, the entire issue of agricultural sub- sidies has been the subject of lengthy but inconclusive talks among the major agri- cultural producers. Hence many countries are pressing for greater protection of their own farmers: France has urged that there be re- strictionson imports of U.S. corn gluten which is used `in- stead of cereals as a protein in animal feeds and for a tax on oil and fats. The latter would hit the U.S. soybean industry and could provide a bargaining, lever for other nations, It is essential that Canada now take a firm stand to pro- tect its own farming indus- try. Other nations already have taken ;steps to make sure that they are not sacri- ficed on the altar of free trade. Canada simply cannot afford to ignore the develop- ing clash over farm pro- ducts. Too little money — too great a need (NC) — Kamalamma and her family live in the Third World. Even with four of them working, they can produce only a fifth of what they need to survive. They have no furniture, no toilet, no electricity. You can sponsor a child like Kamalamma through Foster Parents Plan. What- ever the probiem — educa- tion, clean water, medical care — PLAN's programs will help find a solution. For a free booklet on Fos- ter Parents Plan, write Box 900, Dept. PS, Station Q, Toronto, Ont. M4T 2P1, or call toll-free 1-800-268-7174 (in B.C. 112-800-268-7174). 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