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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1952
Page
9
A safety expert links reducing traffic deaths to enforcement and education noting that when law enforcement is consistent and thorough, accidents decline. The piece argues more police and penalties motivate drivers, and stresses that traffic tickets can affect lives, including the ticket writer’s.
The author argues that liberties in the first ten amendments remain vital amid stress from war, crime, and political expediency. While rights are not absolute and abuses occur, society must resist eroding freedoms and remember past tyrannies that threatened liberty.
Idaho native Benson wins top post in Eisenhower administration bringing long experience in agricultural marketing and farming. He is praised by industry leaders for strong economic and administrative background. Others note shifts in price and wage controls as Putman and Woods move within the administration.
Nellie Perank, 30, sustained cuts bruises and mild shock when her car ran off U S Highway 40 near the Colorado Utah border last Thursday night. Passenger Art Wells, Hangely, was unhurt. Perank was cited for excessive speed and driving while license revoked. fined 125 dollars and given a six month suspended sentence. Investigating Officer R M Helm noted the car was totally damaged.
Dr L E Wiko announces Briton L Weisenmann will lead Utah Heart Association Heart Fund Drive in February. Weisenmann, Salt Lake County General Hospital assistant superintendent, is a Democrat leader, Lions Club member, University of Utah graduate, and LDS Church educator with four children. He cites heart disease as a leading U S disability and death cause with about 10 million sufferers nationwide, incl 500000 children, and urges strong Utah support for education research and rehabilitation.
Eve Ashton, president of the American Legion Auxiliary in Vernal, warns veterans groups and parents to guard against Communist recruitment of American youths. She cites Cleveland Press exposure and Rusty Brown stories as evidence and links Moscow to increased fifth column activity in juvenile delinquency concerns.
The weekly note lists servicemen home for holidays including Robby Powell from Mountain Home Idaho Walter Kloepell from Warren airbase Cheyenne Wyo and Harry Kidd from Smokey Arlis base Salina Kan. Local Relief Society held a Christmas party with gifts games and homemade candy. Several families hosted visitors and attended church activities. Santa distributed candy and nuts at a Primary program.
A garbled description hints at a man observing distant details amid urban traffic. Vague references to a trim ankle and a large seat resembling a school point to a surreal, disjointed urban moment with unclear subject and setting.
Birney Farnsworth chairing the 1952 Crate committee advances plans for the anticipated event. Expected funding totals about 150,000 dollars with strong support from Haha affiliates to back the seat.
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