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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1958
Page
11
A reader complaint lampoons drivers with weak vehicle tops used as makeshift signals. The piece mocks motorists who hold up tops while steering and signaling poorly, calling for enforcement and noting the gender bias in driver stereotypes. The article portrays the man who drives one handed with a mock salute as a hazard on all roads.
The piece notes nearly half of Almere residents do not read books despite many near public libraries. It discusses mass production of books, questionable value, partisan works, and readers’ difficulty in choosing authoritative titles. It suggests libraries and publishers could create advisory services to aid readers.
In Washington this week Clinton Davidson reports the expected clash over the fiscal 1960 budget. Spending estimates exceed income, risking an eight to ten billion dollar debt rise. Key figures Len Mayden and Clarence Cannon lead the House and Senate Appropriations, with both parties resisting big spending cuts while signaling a push for economy.
Lynn Mecham of Maeser won about 175 acres of farmland near Rupert Idaho in a Bureau of Reclamation land drawing. Only 34 of 5000 applicants succeeded. The Mechams will move to the farm in spring after visiting the property with Mr and Mrs Shirley Richards.
The column urges young couples to prepare financially against inflation with a year of earnings in cash reserves, affordable life and health insurance, home ownership in appreciating areas, and a stock investment plan guided by a financial counselor. It argues debt and easy spending fuel inflation and stresses productivity and prudent government policy for long term prosperity.
Vernal Post Office urges clear addresses and return labels for fast delivery. Postmaster Frank G Slough notes many letters reach dead letter offices and stresses legible writing, proper addressing, and early mailing to avoid late arrivals during the holidays.
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