Editorial Predatory Government Warns of Economic Decline
Asa V Call of the Life Insurance Association of America argues that 78 million policyholders face losses under current social security and deficit spending policies. He warns inflation erodes savings and calls for officials to expose taxation and debt as threats to opportunity and promised security. Public officials and leaders should confront government excesses before national bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sound Economica
Asa V Call
Life Insurance Association of America
Wildcat Drilling Drives Oil Growth Yet Carries High Risk
The American Petroleum Institute notes a record 7 250 wildcat wells drilled in a year, fueling discoveries and boosting proved reserves to about 27 billion barrels. Yet four of five wildcat wells fail as dry holes, with last year’s drilling costs exceeding 350 000 and total exploration costs past 1 billion dollars in 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amierican Petroleuma Institute
Scienco
World War II Bond Drive and Rationing Sentiment
The piece reflects on Americans' wartime efforts and sacrifices during World War II including buying government bonds and enduring rationing. It notes public frustration over shortages of sugar meat butter liquor and cigarettes while praising economic participation and patriotic duty.
Budget controversy clips Truman program as Congress balks
The 80th Congress defeated an $80 million appropriation for the south Korean government set up by the United States, while hearings on spending cutbacks continue. Frank Pace Jr. argued for a broad, long term federal role, stressing national obligations and the need for balanced budgets in the face of defense and domestic needs. Observers weigh Brannan plan revival amid farmer support and cross continental maneuvers in the Caribbean and Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Congress
Truman
House of* Representatives
United States
Frank Pace, Jr
Bureau of the Budget
Raleigh
North Carolina
Pace
Department of Agriculture
George Washington
Colorado
Honor Night at Ashley Ward recognizes 100 percent attenders
Ashley LDS girls held an Honor Night in their ward chapel with addresses by Dean Freestone and Mrs May Freestone. Nila Haslem and LaRse Collett performed, and each girl received a rose bud. Archibald Johnson handed out awards for perfect attendance and a book to those meeting the year’s 100 percent attendance. Leaders Mary Preece Anna Morison Exma Collett Lucille Swett received tokens of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Ward
Ward
Dean Freestone
Duct
Frenna Anderson
Dores Preece
Nila Haslem
Dorothy Winn
May Freestone
Lane
LaRse Collett
Venina Andersen
Vera, van Luren
Archie Johnson
Doon Freestone
Nila
Norman Haslem
Adoree Preece
Mary A. Preece
Anna Morison
Exma Collett
Lucille Swett
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William
Wallis
Vernal
Utah
Mumaer Volt
Wureau
Ninghis
Uintah County
Editorial
Phi Bets Kappa
Anita
Vernal Express
Reac Caer
Brannan Jong Range
Brannan
Caribbean
Alaska
Ashley
Hoy Scouts of America
Elbert K. Fretwell
Ved
Insurance and Fidelity and
Martin W. Curtis
Uintah State Bank
Vernal, Utah
1950
Mercury
Showalter Motor Co
East Main
Phanae
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