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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1947
Page
3
fragmented OCR text reports Americans spent large sums on lotteries and sweepstakes from 1905 to 1940, with about two thirds going to losers. It notes many tickets were counterfeit, with over 40 percent of tickets on fake drawings and 35 percent of real tickets sold in counterfeit schemes. A cited incident mentions an Irish Hospital Sweep being destroyed and funds pocketed.
The ad advocates mixing Sunkist lemon juice with water as a morning drink to “keep regular.” It touts citrus vitamins C and B, energy, and immunity, urging daily use on an empty stomach and promising improved digestion and vitality.
The article discusses President Truman's State of the Union stand urging curbs on monopoly and economic power. It notes Senate action led by Wayne Morse and others proposing antimonopoly measures, including postal and railroad reforms, enforcement tightening, and credit support for new firms while warning Congress to act or risk undermining private enterprise.
A reader asks about pension eligibility for a veteran with service-connected and non service-connected disabilities. Guidance explains applying through regional Veterans Administration offices, potential monthly pensions for total disability, and allowances for dependents and educational needs.
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