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Newspaper
Green River Journal
Location
Green River, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1955
Page
2
The Green River Journal publishes each Thursday in Green River Utah. The paper, edited by Gene M Davis with Ramona L Davis as business manager, details its rates and staff and presents a civic minded policy: promote public welfare, fight for progress, oppose injustice, stay independent, seek truth and print it.
The writer argues that melted butter on hot cakes avoids cold cake and delays in service. They suggest hot butter would improve the dining experience and consider other cafe practices worthy of critique.
The nation's top librarian and Gallup debate whether Americans read more for purpose or pleasure. John Stewart Richards says readers favor useful non fiction while Gallup finds six of ten struggle to finish long stories. November brings Thanksgiving warmth and hints of Christmas ahead.
National Political Review notes farm problem remains large with Benson facing a difficult situation. Inflation fears and calls for more government aid for farmers emerge as key economic concerns for 1956 while diplomats Molotov and Dulles weigh German reunification amid Cold War tensions. Britain’s Macmillan doubts unification until the Cold War wanes as events unfold in the East with Israel Egypt conflict and Russian arms support drawing global attention.
Town residents praise a calm Halloween with no vandalism, though some windows were soap-washed afterward. The writer reflects on past pranks and notes social anxieties about international tensions and President Eisenhower's health, with hints of 1950s era political optimism.
The Saddle Pals gathered at John Folsom's home Saturday the 5th. He gave each member money for one movie as thanks for cooperation. Attendees included Wayne Smith, Tam Ra, and Billy Mae Bigelow. Louise Lauriski delivered a dance review. she teaches at Carbon College and in Green River on Thursdays.
Inquiries with several leading politicians indicate Adlai Stevenson could take an early and strong lead if he enters the Minnesota primaries. Rumors tie Carmen DeSapio to party interests, potentially affecting Harriman and Kefauver prospects while Stevenson remains ahead.
Public forum notes praise Green River for its new school building. Board accepts the facility with minor adjustments planned. Attendance improves post deer hunting holiday and a Northwest Accrediting Association team visits, signaling standards progress.
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