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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1945
Page
3
The column references resumed wage talks following President Truman's bid for anti strike legislation. It notes the broader political climate and public opinion as events unfold, with commentary on how policymakers respond to labor disputes and legislative pressure.
Maj Gen Patrick Hurley told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that certain State Department officials aided Chinese communists by backing a stabilized Asia under a controlled Japanese empire. He cited George Atcheson Jr and John S Service as career dissenters and said the officials leaked war plans to the Reds to boost their advance toward projected landing sites.
President Truman proposed a federal fact finding body to speed industrial dispute settlements. GM and UAW agreed to resume bargaining over a 9.30 percent wage demand. Meanwhile CIO unions eyed wage disputes at US Steel and Westinghouse/G E, signaling broad resistance to the plan.
General Marshall testified before a congressional committee that Pearl Harbor defenses were adequate but warned the Hawaiian commander's alert was limited to sabotage, not a broader threat. He noted spies sent fleet movements to Tokyo and discussed Allied plans focusing on Germany rather than Japan.
General Tomoyuki Yamashita faced a landmark conviction as the first Axis war crimes figure judged by a US military tribunal. The case hinged on whether the commission had authority and whether Supreme Court review could alter the outcome. Yamashita, not charged with direct atrocities, was accused of enabling them and praised the U S legal defense for its brilliance and fairness amid defeat.
Grand champion Tomahawk Bleek Shorthorn steer raised by Carl A. Henkel of Mason City Iowa and Joseph Duea of Belmond Iowa sold for 11100 to John R. Thompson Chicago restaurateur. The steer weighed about 1100 pounds, matching top per pound, with owners earning 115 per pound and 10 40 per pound. Prices across stock champions remained high as 4H showcased gains. 4H convention awarded roughly 32000 in student scholarships and 14600 in travel expenses as 1200 delegates gathered in Chicago. Secretary Anderson urged youth on farms to seek diversified work due to mechanization.
Charles M Upham, director of the American Road Builders association, says only about 3.33 percent of the nation’s 333000 miles of primary rural highways have more than two lanes. In 1943 just 2879 miles were multi lane, with 14661 three lanes. Few states exceed 1000 miles in two or more lane roads, led by Texas and New York with limited three lane mileage. Kansas Minnesota Nebraska New York and Texas show the bulk of three lane routes, while rural surfaces are generally poor.
Twenty trappers will share a total bounty of 1068 dollars as payment for their service. The distribution details indicate pay per trapper and the overall funding source for the award.
A historical summary notes calls for three federal payments to aid farmers in depressed regions, compensate for industrial lows, and uphold price supports postwar. It covers a reexamination of parity, RepublicanPlatform proposals for 1846, and GOP stands on collective bargaining, UN involvement, aid to war-torn areas, and scientific research for modern weapons.
Mrs Weston endures a tense holiday scene as Harvey’s Christmas toy Puppo returns to memory. The family debates war news, Christmas cheer, and the empty absence of Harvey abroad. A passing stranger offers quiet comfort while Mrs Weston clings to fragile hope amid festive chaos.
Mrs John Preece is a patient at the hospital. Reneur reports surgery for December 12 by Aliec Jenkins and Lapoint. Irvin Eaton received medical attention for a cut on his left hand. Vernam Kelly is not a patient this week. Lester Robbins of Wiley’s Resort suffered severe bruises when a trailer house fell on him. James Lo Hackett of Parker Drilling Co is being treated at Basin Hospital for a bruised foot.
Six crack shots from Kings Peak Gun Club Roosevelt faced six top marksmen from Vernal Gun Club at Roosevelt Sunday. The local group defeated their rivals, showcasing solid trap shooting.
The article reports Hermann Goering leading a cohort of twenty top Nazis facing war crimes charges in Nueroberg. It notes his diversionary behavior during earlier days and his insistence on national socialism while resisting blame. The piece highlights British prosecution pursuing principals for violations of international treaties.
The Truman administration agreed to a 4.4 billion loan to Britain to resume foreign commerce. The loan spans 50 years at 2 percent, first payment in 1951, with no outright grant. Britain will settle wartime debts by shipping finished goods while maintaining imports and aims to curb tariffs and quotas on world trade.
Thirty two American troop ships with a combined capacity of about 183000 men are slated to depart from the Atlantic to the Pacific, pass through the Panama Canal by December, en route to the Philippines. Seventeen ships are troop carriers, including the former US passenger liner, while the remaining 38 vessels are converted ships.
Lt and Mrs Herbert Kaczmarek welcome a boy born December 12. Mrs Kaczmarek is the former Marie Havens. This is Havens’ first grandson. Mr and Mrs George Berg announce a boy born December 9. Mr and Mrs Hugh Smith report a girl born December 13. Mr and Mrs Howard Collett announce a girl born December 12.
County officials examined 165 coyote pelts and 13 calves as part of a wildlife handling tally. The session focused on inventory accuracy and potential implications for regional fur and livestock programs.
Mrs J P Hacking returned home Wednesday after attending the wedding of her niece Mazie Hall to Benjamin Sinfield at the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Mazie, daughter of Mark M Hall, was honored at a reception in the evening. Accompanied by Grace Kimbill, Hugh W Colton, Mrs George Adams, and Alice Binghman, Mrs Hacking traveled to Vel.
June Hacking, who embarked for overseas duty about a month ago, is at Nurnberg Germany. Leo Hacking, formerly at Manila, has been in the infantry a year. Mr and Mrs Francis Byrnes made a two day trip to Salt Lake last Thursday. Fili Steitigham and son Mark and Mr and Mrs Neldon Richengale took a trip to Oregon and returned Saturday.
Notes from 35 years ago report a new bridge project and ongoing Green River ferry service at Jensen as winter conditions delay closure. A birthday party honored W S Henderson, while Mr and Mrs George Slaugh welcomed twins, marking a rare winter birth.
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