Utah Liquor Monopoly Funds State Coffers and Policy
In 1956 Utah's Liquor Commission posted a profit of 4,166,545 from wine and spirits sales as state revenues rely on a 2 percent sales levy and a special 4 percent tax earmarked for schools and other programs. Revenues also come from liquor and beer licenses, permits, and federal-state funds, with distribution to counties and the general fund. The piece examines enforcement, public drunkenness data, and the social costs of alcoholism, noting a one-year transition after repeal of Prohibition and ongoing debates over public consumption and enforcement efficiency.
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Frank Wetzel
Salty Lake City
Utah
Utah Squar Commission
Ulal
State
Peweral Fund
Svenue
Helo
Latter-day Saints
Mormon
Alabama
Liquor Commission
Paul V. Kelly
Commission
Nevada
Gayevpa
Utah Senate
Ural Safety Council
Utah State Board
Stah Alcoholism Foundation
Alcoholics Anonymous
Ulat
Oklahoma Solons Sponsor Measure To Aid Education
Washington reports Senator Mike Monroney and colleagues sponsor a bill to fund 10 million dollars annually for vocational education to bolster scientific study. They argue a trained physics or chemistry teacher can be hired, speeding results and avoiding reliance on general educators. The plan mirrors successful prior programs in agriculture and trades to advance scientific education nationwide.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Mike Monroney
D-Okin
Monroney
Sen
Robert §. Kerr
Dokla
McNamara
Dmidh
Monraney
Ocal
Schol
Monrones
Senate
Coronato: a laxative claimed to reshape the colon
An advertising copy touts Coronato as a superior laxative that moistens a dry thrifty colon to reestablish normal urge and bowel movement. It promises overnight relief, no bloating, vitamin absorption unaffected, and hospital safety claims, offering introductory capsules for 98 cents.
Funeral Rites Set for Woodhouse Aged Rochester Man
Woodhouse Falcon Woodhouse died at 1 p.m. Sunday after a stroke. He was born September 11 1890 in Iowa and had lived the last 20 years with his sister Mrs Johnnie Exhyareds at 101? 28rd. Surviving: father Falcon Woodhouse of a local rest home two sons Fredery and Lawrence both of Rochester a brother Wit Woodhouse of Sacramento California and four grandchildren. Services pending at Becket Funeral Home.
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Lawrence
Rochester
Wit Woodhouse
Sacramento
Calif
Serviers
Becket Funeral Home
Mrs J W Wint rites held for Elgin resident
Services were held at 2 30 p m Sunday in the Elgin Baptist church for Mrs J W Wink 72 long time Elgin resident who died Thursday at her home Rev Don Bergeron pastor officiated Assisting was Rev Melvin E Moody pastor Fletcher Baptist Bearers were Roy Slavens Donald Miller Homer Hise Hershel Bridges Harry Leonara and Kenneth Fraley all of Elgin Honorary bearers were Charlie Collin Dr C M Martin R F Myers Scott Walling Charlie Eads Mac Harrison Jim Hensley Dick Herschler Lyman Hayes George Ezell and Henry Hansen Beck all of Elgin T J Van Varis Apache and Frank Gold Lawton Burial was in the Elgin cemetery under direction of Becker Funeral home
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Elgin Baptist Church
J. W. Wink
Elgin
Don Bergeron
Melvin E. Moody
Fletcher Baptist Church
Roy Slavens
Donald Miller
Homer Hise
Hershel Bridges
Harry Leonara
Kenneth Fraley
Charlie Collin
C. M. Martin
R. F. Myers
Scott Walling
Charlie Eads
Mac Harrison
Jim Hensley
Dick Herschler
Lyman Hayes
George Ezelland
Henry Hansenbeck
T. J. van Varis
Apache
Frank Gold
Lawton
Elgin Cemenery
Becker Funeral Home
The Thirty Years War Begins in Germany in 1618
The Thirty Years War starts in 1618 as Catholic and Protestant forces clash in Germany. The conflict marks a defining struggle over religion and power in Early Modern Europe.
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Germany
Altus Father and Daughters Found Dead in Lake Altus
In Jackson County, Lionel Boswell, 42, and daughters Zelda Boswell, 2, and Vickey Boswell, 9 months, were found drowned in Altus Reservoir after a high speed water entry. Witnesses say Boswell appeared despondent after leaving a grill. car recovered 12 feet deep. Michael Boswell was at school.
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Altus
Alvus
Lionél Qdell Boswell
Zzeldin Boswell
Vickey Boswell
Jackson County
Louie Criswell
Criswell
Bostwell
Allus
Boswell
Nell
Michael
Insurance Firm to Face Inquiry Over Oklahoma Securities
Oklahoma City officials order Pyramid Life Insurance Co. to explain its brief holding of Oklahoma securities claimed for a state premium tax exemption. President L. N. Jacobsen and secretary N. C. Dunham must appear before Insurance Commissioner Joe B. Hunt to defend the exemption, with evidence that securities were bought in December and sold in January.
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Oklahoma City
Pyramid Life Insurance Co
Kansas City
Joe B. Hunt
Oklahoma Securities
L. N. Jacobsen
N. C. Dunham
Hunt
Pyramid
Bandits Hold Up Tulsa Medical Pharmacy
Tulsa police search for two gunmen who robbed Ranch Acres Medical Center pharmacy Sunday night and fled with more than $2,000 in narcotics and about $300 in cash. Pharmacist Ralph Jefry 44 says one bandit masked his face while the other emptied trays of narcotics and cash register with checks left behind. Pharmacist his son and a woman customer were held during the robbery.
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Tulsa
Ranch Acres Medical Center
Ralph Jefry
Lancaster Returns After Appendectomy Recovery
Burt Lancaster has checked out of a hospital after an appendectomy and declares he is mean and healthy as ever. He plans to return to work in about a week.
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Lancaster
Hollywood
Burt Lancaster
Insurance hearings set for January 28 in Texas
A sequence of hearings concluded last month for Reserve Life Insurance Co of Dallas. The third hearing for American Security Life Insurance Co of Marshall, Texas is scheduled for January 28.
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Ing
Reserve Life Insurance Co
Dallas
American Security Life Insurance Co
Marshall, Tex
Science Shrinks Piles New Way Without Surgery Finds Healing Substance
New York report details Bio-Dyne a new healing substance that shrinks hemorrhoids stops itching and relieves pain without surgery. Doctors observed rapid pain relief and actual shrinking over months in many cases some 10 to 20 years longstanding. The product Preparation H comes as suppositories or ointment with applicator sold nationwide with satisfaction guaranteed.
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New York
N. Y
U.S
Square Dancing Festival Is Set in St Marys Gym
The Souma Central district Square Dance festival will be held Feb. 22 in St Marys gymnasium. Delegates to the state federation in Oklahoma City elected new officers and named area participants including Oscar Chandler Bob Yates Ray Henry and Mr and Mrs Reece Kalle. State officers include Art Cosgrove president Jack Watling first vice president Paul Allison second vice president Rolla Vinn third vice president Chet Ferguson treasurer Mauvine Byerling.
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St. Mary's
Oklahoma City
Oscar Chandler
Bob Yates
Lawton
Ray Henry
Duncan
Reece Kalle
Cyril
Art Cosgrove
Jack Watling
Tulsa
Paul Allison
Rolla Vinn
Stiltwater
Chet Ferguson
Mauvine Byerling
Okahoma City
Sec
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