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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1961
Page
5
A Wall Street Journal report describes a map of union workers and officials at a plant that makes electrical equipment for autos and boats. High costs nearly closed the plant, but an incentive pay program kept wages steady while boosting productivity, nearly unanimous union approval, and the plant will stay open with increased output and preserved jobs.
The piece traces how American industry moved from home spun goods to mill woven fabrics since 1760, highlighting wool production at 265 million pounds this year and export growth to England, while criticizing buyers chasing inferior imported bargains and noting the US leadership in technology and quality appliances. It argues for buying American as the best choice today and in the future.
The National Chamber of Commerce reports that Americans spent $15.5 billion on public school education in the 1959-60 year, with about $389 spent per child, a new record after adjusting for inflation. Enrollment rose 42 percent over 30 years as communities and states increased funding.
A Christian leader asks Kennedy to view his oath as a test for freedom and faith. The piece paints Communism as an atheistic threat to Christianity, arguing the president will guide a vast, diverse Christian world through a dangerous era. It warns of disaster if the Free World errs and frames Kennedy’s presidency as pivotal for global religion and peace.
The National Chamber reports a 571 percent increase in annual education expenditures over the last decade, noting tripled spending, construction of over 500000 classrooms, and reductions in both teacher numbers and salaries.
Funeral services for Flora Bell Jones Kidd eighty seventy seven were held in Vernal First Ward Chapel with music, prayers, and speakers. Burial followed in Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery. Born December 13 1883 in White Post Indiana she married Alexander Carson Kidd December 17 1902 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Elmer Lind of Maeser left Sunday for Salt Lake City to serve as doorman in the State Senate during the upcoming legislative session. Lind and State Senator Leland Sowards drove out together.
Surviving her are her husband and children including Mrs Lester I lene Martin Mrs William Mamie Morrison Mrs Dry ant Marcella Roper Alfred C Vernal Mrs John lor ence Mayfield LaJara Cole Mrs Lawrence Gladys Atwood Eldon E Ogden. 34 grandchildren 46 great grandchildren one brother and three sisters also listed William R Tones Salt Lake City Mrs Emme Jomes Phoenix Ariz Mrs Bessie Snodgrass Los Angeles Calif Mrs Ure Johnson Albuquerque NM
Frontier Airlines reports 1960 totals of 834000 passengers and 88021000 passenger miles across its West and Midwest routes. Passenger counts rise 32 percent over 1950 and mileage up 15 percent, with average passenger distance up nine percent. Growth linked to regional expansion, military programs, and new dam projects driving travel demand.
A representative from the Salt Lake City Social Security office will be at the Vernal fieldhouse from 9 a.m. Thursday January 19. The visit aims to assist residents with Social Security inquiries and benefits information.
The passage notes that Mr. Lind and State Sen. Sowards have been ran chers and stockmen in the Vernal area, highlighting their roles in local ranching and livestock management.
More than 2,609 stockmen from 40 states will gather in Salt Lake City on January 24 for one of the beef cattle industry’s largest conventions. The American National Cattlemen’s Association reports its 4th annual meeting runs January 26 to 28 with allied meetings adding two extra days. Headquarters at the Hotel Utah list speakers on western problems and beef marketing. The event includes meetings of the American National Cow Belles and Junior American National Cattlemen’s Association, plus sessions with the National Brand Conference and the National Live Stock and Meat Board.
The article notes a convention kickoff in Salt Lake City with a special concert by the Tabernacle Choir, a social hour, buffet supper, banquet, and ball. Stockmen will stay in Salt Lake City for meetings tied to the American Society of Range Management January 29 to February 3.
Ulotah County's week ending December 30 shows four hepatitis cases and three strep infections. Influenza adds one case for a total of eight reported illnesses. Utah Department of Health data reflects the count and spread of illnesses in the county.
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