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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1959
Page
9
Legislation would extend federal minimum wage to retailers with annual sales over 750000 and to those under 70000 when interstate commerce is involved. President Meany questions whether any main street retailer escapes coverage, signaling broad inflation and state rights tensions.
The Washington Star reports officials hint that a Khrushchev visit to the United States could be favorable at the proper time and conditions. President Eisenhower is described as cautious, suggesting a summit would require progress at Geneva and noting current foreign minister discussions.
Vernal man 25, William Williamson, was granted parole by the Utah State Board of Pardons after serving one year of a 1 to 20 year sentence for burglary. Parole date set for March 29, 1960, with supervision terms and a note about a prior offense.
Senator Magnuson warns that a financial collapse could erase the economy and empower communists. He urges expanding the Securities and Exchange Commission to protect investors, prevent fraud, and secure capital for growth, highlighting rising registrations, assets, and the SEC as a key defense against a financial crisis.
Denver official Grant Bloodgood and Mrs Bloodgood visited Flaming Gorge Dam on July 24 25 to inspect dam and powerplant construction and review future plans. Alfred Golze from Washington DC also inspected July 26 before heading to Salt Lake City for the Bureau of Reclamation conference July 27 33.
A 1950 Youth Conservation Camp for young men aged 18 through 28, organized by Utah Soil Conservation Districts and Utah State University Extension Service, runs Aug 3 to 7 at Tony Grove Forestry Camp Logan Canyon. It covers salt management flood control weed control timber and grazing management and career opportunities in conservation.
The Utah Department of Game and Fish announces grouse permit applications will run August 3 through 8. A $300 fee is required with a license number, name, address, unit choice, and one application per person. A public drawing at 9:00 am on August 21 in the State Capitol will allocate permits for 15 hunting units with units listed and totals by county.
Mr and Mrs Therron Johnstun from Rainier Oregon visited a week with Mrs Johns tun s uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Darrell Johnstun. The two families toured Yellowstone National Park for several days. Also visiting recently were Mrs Lila Nae Stoker and her Newport Oregon children, and Mrs Stoker with Lola Simpér in Salt Lake City.
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