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Hughes: Preserve WASHINGTON, D.C. — • -jning, and the increased Congressman Bill Hughes pressure from developers. (D-NJ) has thrown his sup- hfiv^ made it very tempport behind the proposed ting for farmers to sell out. $50 million bond referen- This bond issue will produm, to£ preserve New vide the resources that are Jersey’s farmland. needed <o offset the Hughes said the’ b6nd developmental pressures, isdue, which will appear on and to keep this land open the election ballot Nov 3, and producing'' represents a last chance to The South Jersey protect New Jersey’s lawmaker pointed out that dwindling farm resources. the number of farms in the and ensure the future of the state has already fallen Garden SJate agricultural nearly 40 percent during industry . the past 20 years. If. this “NEW JERSEY’S tradi- trend is not halted. Hughes tional farming industry is said, New Jersey could in serious trouble." Hughes face major food shortages said. “The high costVof far- by the end of the century

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“Farmland is an, ir- provide half the money replaceable resource." he needed to purchase the declared. "We must act easements, with the rest now no preserve as much coming from local and farmland as possible par county sources. v ' the future." , Hughes said he has been HUGHES POINTED assured by the state ofOUT that the major pur- ficials that review boards pose of the'bond issue is to would be established to provide a source of funds to oversee the preservation buy preservation program. And to make sure easements from farmers, that the rrtdney is properly Under this system, the land spent ! -< would remain in private "ThisJ>dnd issue is an in-' ownership, but it could be vestment in,New Jersey's used only for agricultural future," Hughes stated purposes. The frt'operty "It’s # a last chanceMo would continue to be taxed . preserve a way of life, and as farmland. Under the to prepare intelligently for bond issue, the state would the future I sincerely hope

that this bpllot question will be approved by the voters of New Jersey." .

Acid Rain Dangers Stresses

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-Safety Tips For

Trick or Treat’ers

Here are some safety tips for youngsters out Trick or TreaCn this Halloween: • Start early whilf! it’s still light outside., • Use makeup instead of masks for better vision. , • Use a flashlight after dark so you can see and be seen. Put reflective tape on your costume. • Go only to homes with outside lights on. • Don't ever go Trick or Treating alone; if a parent can’t accompany you, at least go with friends. , • Remember to cross at the corner, looking both ways before stepping off the curb. • Doij't eat any of your treats until your parents have checked them out.

WASHINGTON. D C. - A study by the National Wildlife Federation had determined that 15 of the 26 states east of the Mississippi Rfver, including New Jersey, are "extremely vulnerable,” to the harmful effects of acid rain. Another 10 states are "moderately vulnerable," according to the conservation group, and one — Florida — is only "slightly vulnerable,” The ratings ar^ contained in a report (by NWF researchers whd studied each state's rainfall acidity, geology, soils, and water chemistry to estimate the potential for acid rain damage to fis-heries, soils, crop

foliage, and marble and limestone structures within the states. ACID RAIN FORMS when sulfur and nitrogen oxide emissions, mainly generated by coal-burning power plants, combine with rain or snow. The acid is often' blown hundreds of miles from its actual source before it falls to earth. More than 90 lakes in the Adirondack Mountains are now fishless because acidic conditions have inhibited reproduction. The NWF study listed Connecticut, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire. New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, ^Rhode Island. South Carolina,' Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin as the states that are extremely vulnerable to damage from acid precipitation. Massachusetts had the strongest acid rain and Florida the least acid of the 26 states studied. fN ADDITION TO analyzing vulnerability, the study evaluated each state's visibility impairment — as ihdicated by sulfate and nitrogen oxide concentrations found in the air. Twenty states were found to have a high degree of visibility impairment.

Only Maine and New Hampshire got low visibility impairment evaluations. NWF researchers also compiled data on reports of auto paint damage due to acid rain In each of. the states. They found that Florida, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania had the highest incidents of reported damage by acid rain corrosion last year. , "Our study should lay to rest once and for all thft, claim that acid nhn damage is confined to a few hundfed lakes in upstate New York," said NWF executive vice president Dr. Jay D. Hair. "President Reagan’s recommendation to Congress that acid rain merely be studied further represents a disastr6us waste of time and research money. The studies have been done. "When congress considers reauthorization of the Clean Air Act," Hair emphasized, "it is vital that our legislators take action to curb the causes of acid rain, with strict controls on sulfur dioxide emissions from coalburning power plants in the eastern U.S. With states as far south as Florida showing signs of vulnerability to acid rain, it can't be long before every state in the Union is affected."

Trick/Treat Times Vary On the Cape

The official hours for Trick or Treat'n vary throughout the Jersey

Cape, altho most are on Saturday evening, Oct. 31. A newspaper survey reveals that only in Ocean City is Tridk or Treat NigM this Friday, Oct. 30. and is from 6 to 9 p.m. In all other municipalities contacted (Cape May Point’s couldn’t be determined). Saturday evening was Jhe official date. But even among the conv munities holding to Saturday, the actual hours varied. For instance, no

times are established m Sea Isle City (wh<*r<» the ctirfew is, however, extended) or’ Stone Harbor. In Woodbine, it's 5 to 8 p.m. . It’s 6*to 8 p m. in Lower Township, West Cape May and Wildwood Crest *. In Cape May City, it ’s 6 to 8:30 p,m Trick or'Treat hours are 6 to 9 p.m in Avalon, Dennis Township, North Wildwood, West Wildwood and WHdwood.

Big Band, Singing Saturday /

OCEAN CITY-A "Happy Halloween" big band dance with sing-a-long will be conducted by William Sackett, at the city’s "Ballroom Over the Sea," the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terr., 8:30 p.m., Saturday. The dance is part of the city’s "October’s Twice As Nice" prograrm With Sackett will be singer Rosemarie, who recently appeared in

Miami and Bailey Park Place Casino. OTHER ACTIVITIES re maining in the city’s "October’s Twice As Nice" program include the annual Halloween Parade sponsored by the Exchange Club featuring bands, floats, costume competition and a "Mystery Marcher” whose identity is’ guessed by viewers The Parade will be held 7:30p.m. Tjhursday. Oct. 29 from 6th to loth Sts on

Asbury Ave Steven and Ixiretta Menlo. a brother-sistfcr team. Will present a dual piano recital at the Music Pier, 8 p m . Saturday Compositions by Mozart, Bach. 'Chopin and Beethoven are •on the program. Admission is free Prior to the Big Band Dance Saturday, the South Jersey Siberian Husky Club will hold a show, star ting 9 a m aUhe Pier

Pitch x Loblolly Hybrids

Dr. Smyth To Bring

COURT HOUSE - According to Larry E. Newbold, County Agricultural Agent, county residents may be adding a new word to their hort i c u 11 u r a I vocabulary—'’Pitch x Loblolly" Hybrid trees. Some of these hybrids are scheduled to be planted at the USDA Plant Material Center in Swainton. Cluster Belcher, manager of center, has agreed to accept some of these new hybrids to evaluate their perforfhance. Newbold said that such a test will involve the new

hybrid and some of the conventional pitcl^ pines, so that comparisons pin be made on similar soils and sites. Newbold hopes that some of these new "Super Trees" will prove sue/' cessful here and he envisions large reforestation' projects in South Jersey once the hybrids are made available to the public. HE , CAUTIONS homeminers not to expect these trees for a few years, since the details of commercial production have not yet been worked out. In the past, pitch x loblolly hybrids required hand

Meeting Set On Flood Insurance

AVALON - Borough Clerk Virginia Oler has announced that a committee from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will hold a coordination meeting in the Municipal Builcflng for the Flood Insurance Study of the borough and other concerned communities 7 p.m. tomorrow. The purpose ifl to present the results of F.E.M A.’s

Flood Insurance Study in draft form, and to solicit comments on its findings. THE COLLECTED comments will be forvtarded to F.E.M.A.’s Central Office for review, together with the draft study report. Following this review, there will be a 90-day ' period during which individual property owners may appeal the findings of the study.

pollination, which is both expensive and time consuming. The N.J. Bureau of Forest Management has been working on several solutions in hopes that commercial production of pitch x loblolly hybrids will be available to the general public at a reasonable price. ACCORDING TO Newbold, many of our existing wood lots have diseased or insect ridden trees which could easily be salvaged for firewood and then the areas could be replanted to the superior types of hybrid trees The new pitch x loblolly hybrid takes advantage of the good characteristics of both the pitch pine and the Joblolly pine. Newbold warns, however, that «io trees are completely disease-free. Woodland owners are urged to use good management practices, such as removing cull trees and selling them as firewood. Services are available from the N.J. Bureau of Forestry Management and local arj»a foresters. Ron Detrick is the area forester covering the county and can be reached bv phoning 625-1124

Service INov. 8

SWAINTON - The Rev, Dr. Robert K. Smyth, superintendent of the South East Districts of thq Southern New Jersey Conference of the United Methodist Church, will be the guest minister at the 11 o'clock service N°v. 8 tit South Seaville United MfUiodist Church Following the service, the church will hold its annual charge conference in union with the Asbury United Methodist Church at their building in Swainton. All are invited to attend, beginning with a luncheon served by the ladies of the Swainton church at (2:15 p.m. THE MEMBERS of the United Methodist Church at South Seaville' will present a roast beef dinner for the public at their social hall on Church St., with ser vings at 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. All are invited. The United Methodist Women meet 8 p.m., Nov. 10, at the home of Mrs, Thomas Van Artsdalen, South Dennis Rd , South Seaville

Salmon Mulls Town Meets

MILLVILLE - "One of my principal concerns as State Senator would be to bring state government back to the people of my counties," said Edward H. Salmon, senatorial candidate for CumberlandCape May, at a recent news conference. Salmon is considering several ways of keepjng the people informed of pwiing legislation and its effects, and of keeping himself informed on the ideas and opinions of the counties' citizens. One such method that he favors is the institution of the old-time "town meeting" — a general session open to the public

for the voicing of individual citizens. "Town meetings." he pointed out," codld be held in various places in both counties, so that each citizen has an opportunity t6 reach his senator with his views and advice." Such meeting, he feels, would have a tendency to center on local issues that active citizens are concerned wity. "To bring the senator to the people to listen, to note, and become aware of their problems" Salmon pointed out, "is an exercise in pure democracy sorely needed to give our people the sense of participatory action in our government sadly lacking today ."