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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1958
Page
11
Christmas season kicks off with record gift buying in Vernal as merchants report strong home shopping campaigns. Stores are stocked for the holidays, layaway rises, and carloads of merchandise arrive, boosting shopper confidence and prompting ads urging locals to shop at home.
An editorial in Facts of Life Farm Journal argues Congress shows progress on farm legislation by favoring price guidance over federal control. It notes farmers and livestock operators dislike government programs and want independence, citing the meat industry as a prime free enterprise example delivering high service standards.
A boy visiting the ballet for the first time watches dancers on their toes and asks his mother why they do not simply use taller girls. The playful question captures a child’s innocent confusion about performance art and stage technique.
Retired General Albert Wedemeyer argues a firm stance against Communist China is essential to avoid war and defend Formosa. He warns that weakness invites invasion, noting China’s land reforms and the totalitarian regime. The piece weighs public opinion, diplomacy, and the U.S. resolve needed to back up any policy.
Babson Park Mass comments on postwar politics and the 4 4% Eisenhower national vote. He recalls a personal aid to Cordell Hull and warns that the GOP is not dead, predicting a potential landslide if a disillusioned 10% voters shift back. He notes inflation risks and labor tensions shaping voters’ views.
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