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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1949
Page
6
The Sons of Utah Pioneers started Know Your Utah Week three years ago to educate Utahns about their state. In Uintah county the observance emphasizes statewide facts, history, current status, and future possibilities to foster pride and informed citizenship through meetings, broadcasts, school programs, and displays.
Parity figures show December prices received by farmers at the lowest since February 1947 with the parity ratio dropping from 110 to 109. Wheat gains a cent while barley and oats stay steady. eggs and meat prices offset gains in oranges rice and truck crops. The year closes with a 24 point drop from the October 1946 peak as overall purchasing power for farmers weakens. A new chemical car spray promises apples remain on trees longer than normal.
Political observers note President Truman commands broad Democratic support while factions debate the scope of his civil rights program. Southern delegates resist bold measures as House rules shift to curb Eugene Cox’s influence, and lobby figures challenge housing figures while the CEO endorses stable tax policy and balanced budgets amid inflation and deflation. Federal aid to education remains a fiercely contested issue with groups divided on public versus private school funding.
Mrs Wiley Collett left for Granger Wyoming to visit her daughter and family Mrs Charles Robbins. Mrs Elmer Swett spent Friday and Saturday in Salt Lake City with Mr and Mrs Glenn Davidson and baby. H E Seeley returned from Salt Lake City on business. Mr and Mrs Niles Haslem and daughter Nila visited Salt Lake City. LaVell Manwaring and Ronald Preece spoke at Sacrament meeting Sunday night. Barbara Preece played a piano solo. Edith Winn and family returned from Sacramento after holidays with relatives. Paul Watkins of Rangely visited Johnnie Rham. Nila Lewis returned to American Fork after holidays with grandparents John and Jane Harrison.
A brief note reflects on the enduring danger of radium in medical use, warning that neglecting past lessons risks repeating dangerous mistakes. It underscores a 682,000 year half life as a stark reminder of long-lasting radioactive hazards.
A new waxy chemical stick has been developed to remove stains from grass and ink. It offers a portable, easy to use solution for cleaning fabrics and surfaces.
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