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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1958
Page
9
The Uintah Community Concerts Ing launches a membership drive to back a community program bringing national performers to a remote area. Officials praise the Basin residents for securing quality cultural attractions while criticizing modern commercial music and praising the chance to improve taste and listening time.
Big Orders Western Farm Life magazine reprints an official from a leading meat packing concern predicting strong years ahead. Agriculture estimates back the view with 46 percent more hogs, 27 percent more cattle and calves, and 12 percent more sheep and lambs by 1975. Consumer surveys show demand for beef with less fat yet full flavor and juiciness. The industry faces the task of meeting rising demand while avoiding greater government controls.
A Soviet government article attacks vodka as Russia’s public enemy number one and proposes an Alcoholics Anonymous style movement to curb drinking. The Tuarsian press notes alcoholism fuels 70 percent of epidemics and 50 percent of accidents, portraying vodka as a national crisis.
Rising farm prices push toward five year high with 7 percent gain since December and 11 percent year over year. Eisenhower demands new legislation while most congressmen resist changing course. Political battle looms through election year as propaganda fuels farmer resentments and broader food industry impact involving 21 million on farms and 42 million in processing, transport, and retail roles.
The article argues sixty cents deducted as service costs from 409 go to producers with 3 cents for labor and operating costs left. It notes average wages under 50 cents per hour, higher food prices, and argues processing and distribution costs push prices up. It compares wage and food cost trends from 1947 to 1957 and historical milk and wheat prices and government parity supports.
Barbara Harmen recounts a perilous detour from Myton to Wellington via a 72 mile dirt shortcut on State Route 53. A flash flood roared down Gateway Canyon as warnings from Ver nal proved prescient, with Harmen and her husband and two sons narrowly escaping danger in Desert Magazine's May issue.
Dr Bohstedt of Salt Toatiute invites readers to send letters about local feeding problems to the address 343 North Lasalle Street Chicago 2 Ill. The notice appears in connection with livestock management guidance and community support.
Neighbor reports cows refuse stored forage then head to manure and eat seeds alfalfa hay and concentrates. Likely salt deficiency suspected. advise adding one percent salt to grain and providing free access to bone or black salt. Cornell studies note salt shortage triggers craving for urine dirt or other substances until salt is supplied.
An article explains how mineral deficiencies, especially phosphorus and cobalt, reduce appetite in dairy and beef cattle. It notes cows and even sheep may crave bones to obtain minerals, warns against broad salt overfeeding, and advises calcium phosphorus supplements and trace minerals. It also mentions salt inclusion to control intake and the need for ample water during high salt use.
Uintah County health officials report two cases of influenza like illness and strep infections along with two cases of chickenpox for the week ending April 11, per the Utah State Department of Health. The county health board notes the figures reflect available reports and emphasize continued preventive measures.
Comedian Babylope comments on a joke about a woman wearing a poek dress. He jokes it’s acceptable to dress a woman in such attire but questions where she is and claims it would be better to have known where she is. The remark reflects stage banter and dated gender humor.
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