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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1960
Page
11
A reader condemns a four year old crippled girl’s treatment at a Christmas matinee. The letter argues the writer should have signed their name rather than hide as “A Disgusted Human.” It urges Boy Scouts or Cub Scouts to provide protection and seating for vulnerable attendees at public events.
The Midvale Sentinel notes Utah promotion rose 14 percent in literature distribution and 98 197 information requests last year. It argues for a larger Tourist and Publicity Council budget, criticizing a 118 000 total with 100 000 for advertising and 18 000 for administration, and cites private groups in Arizona California and Colorado as effective models.
Utah Power and Light Co offers free electricity to install holiday lights in 100 plus Utah Idaho and Wyoming towns. The program runs from dusk to midnight December 1 to 1 and includes wiring support. Last year about 300000 kWh lit roughly 5000 bulbs across 141 communities including central and southeastern Utah.
The United States elite production record is highlighted as a Cold War advantage with farmers providing ample food per capita. Officials say crop output could rise 20 to 25 percent if needed. Food surpluses are seen as a tool to bolster the West and win allies in Asia Africa and South America.
The Wyoming Supreme Court sustains a 1959 law banning trading stamps. It says the lure is evil and the Legislature may suppress it, upholding District Judge Pearsons ruling that the act is constitutional. Four stamp firms faced a ban and plan to study the decision through the Department’s license files.
The Publicity Group asks Vianna and Utah organizers planning public events for 1961 to send details to the State Tourist and Publicity Council at the State Capitol. D James Cannon notes up to 100000 event calendars are distributed yearly and used by magazines and newspapers.
Officials note that further court action may be pursued after evaluating current proceedings. No timetable is set, and parties await next steps from the court authorities.
Duchesne High School announces three athletic lettermen on its varsity basketball team Steve Lott Earl Anderton and Ned Anderton. The roster includes juniors seniors and a sophomore with junior varsity members listed. Pre league games begin December with upcoming league contests and fundraising doubleheaders at Altamont and Duchesne.
About 40 000 game harvest questionnaires are being mailed by the Utah Department of Fish and Game. Ten thousand go to upland game bird hunters and 30 900 to deer hunters. Respondents are urged to answer accurately and return promptly to aid annual harvest estimates and future management policy. Names are selected randomly each year.
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