29 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Green River Journal
Location
Green River, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1955
Page
1
The Green River Journal, weekly on Thursdays in Green River Utah, outlines its mission and policy. It lists editor Gene M. Davis and staff, with various local correspondents, and declares an independent, reform minded stance against injustice while promoting public welfare and truth in reporting.
Tax reduction remains a hot topic as Democrats debate how to ease relief for small earners. Sen George suggests raising personal exemptions from 600 to 700, while Speaker Rayburn urges correcting inequities only if revenue loss can be offset. Voters expect some relief in a political year, with focus on those with lower incomes.
The essay defines fear as pervasive pessimism and dissatisfaction that breeds despondency, worry, anger, and anxiety. It cites causes such as unconfessed sins imagination doubt and living two days at once, with references to Adam and Eve and Dr Jung on emptiness and neurosis.
Fragmented text argues Communist China will replace Nationalist China in the United Nations, predicting broad Asia-wide impact and rising fear of communism. It condemns socialist and leftist currents in India and Australia, cites ecclesiastic quotes, and warns of political shifts that could threaten Western interests.
In a murky critique for Utah and India, the piece contends the populace accepts minimal reform while defense remains paramount. It notes ongoing cold war tension, with a politician asserting endless defense spending as long as Communism persists nearby.
1956 Emery County Agricultural Conservation Program announced by Boyd Christensen at Castle Dale meeting with Donald Hatch and Francis Wilson in attendance. Changes focus on water conservation and erosion control with 70 percent cost share through the A and P. Farmers may apply through Fenton Noblit in Castle Dale. forms also available in Green River.
Local column lists holiday visitors and gather[ings] across towns including the Hunt family in Antioch California and the Tasker family in Sacramento. Prizes awarded in a Legion Auxiliary Christmas lighting contest with Monroe Noblitt first, Ou K Anderson second, and Ray Sherrill third. Also notes long stays in Green River and San Diego visits, church breakfasts, and a Christmas pageant at the LDS church with Violet Brack and Ralph Dennis narrating.
D L Blake and Elmer Clark with Mrs Clark flew from Beverly Hills to Denver and back to Denver. The White Canyon Canasta Club met Dec 10 at the Ballley home with several guests, card games, and a truck wash wager. Visitors Joe Baker and son Jody Jim from Green River visited Mrs Pearl Baker. AEC conducts aerial survey with a crew at the White Canyon airport using plane and helicopter. The South Emery region cooperates with ARS on pond lining experiments on the Sorenson farm at Moore Utah using plastic membranes to cut seepage. Dr C W Lawitzen of ARS Logan will supervise. Plastic showings promise lower costs for conservation. An event will be in Green River January 12–13. contact district supervisors.
December meeting of the Art ists Club elected officers with Marjorie Howland as president and Maude Wilson as vice president. Helen Tidwell named secretary Gladys Jones treasurer Verna Lou Gledhill publicity director. Hugh Jennings, former Green River resident and longtime D and RG conductor, died in Illinois burial in Salt Lake City. uranium mill prospect for Green River mentioned in Salt Lake Tribune item. Arthur Ekkers and Eddyjo Ekker family spent Christmas in Salt Lake City with Mrs Millie Biddlecome.
The Desert Rat reflects on Christmas fading and New Year aims. He jokes about exchanges for unwanted gifts, urges hot cakes and waffles, onion-free salads, ice in drinks, and friendly waitresses. He snags humor from a Uranium hunter and a New Year resolve to find uranium or return to gold hunting.
Hanksville residents welcome Tharys bie Mont Ekker born December 2 at Lincoln Park Hospital Grand Junction weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces. Sisters Ina Connie and brother Perry Dee greet him. Nearby families include Dale Johnson Jack Bauer visiting and recent relief society meeting hosted by Kay Hunts. Water and sewage bond election urged to support regional development and flood control. calls for Congress to tour flooded districts in California Oregon and Nevada.
A report notes an uptick in fatal driving incidents since last year and warns that careless aiming by drivers has worsened tolls. Calls grow for stricter attention to driver control and vehicle safety standards.
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