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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1964
Page
7
A columnist recalls a refugee who kisses American soil and warns that indifference to government invites subjugation. The piece argues vigilance is needed to prevent power-hungry groups from seizing control and turning government into a bureaucratic yoke.
A historical fundraising piece urges January campaigns by the March of Dimes. It notes the shift from polio to birth defects, highlights research centers in over 60 medical schools, the Salk Institute, and hopes for a universal vaccine while detailing 11 million arthritis and rheumatism cases. It ends with a plea to donate.
The article cites the American Medical Association noting about 26 000 Americans die at home and four million are injured annually with falls as the main cause, especially among the elderly. It urges safety checklists for rugs handrails chairs lighting and other simple precautions to prevent aging related accidents.
Babson Park, Mass notes that independents offer sound profits beyond blue chip picks. Small, local enterprises have sparked major innovations from penicillin to instant coffee and home radios. Investing in local independents or regional phone utilities is advised, with AT&T as long distance option.
Services were conducted at the Boy Scout House on Jat North and East, with attendees paying respects and participating in a brief ceremony. The gathering honored community leaders and scouts, reflecting on service and local youth involvement.
The text urges care for older adults by advising a moment on the bed edge before standing and pausing to regain balance to prevent dizziness. It also stresses maintaining a clean, orderly home with few tripping hazards for safer living for all ages.
Alvin G. Green reports at Vernal Rotary as Don Lloyd of Associated Food Stores says the wholesale and retail food business is the largest in the nation and highly competitive. Lloyd cites per capita grocery costs and contrasts U S productivity with global underfeeding while noting store consolidations and rising processing methods.
The author notes expansion in this field as population grows and innovations yield more efficient service and convenience. Independents serve nearly twice as many communities, are locally owned, and boost regional welfare with a unique district monopoly. Investment urges caution and thorough investigation before action.
In the armory the bantam basketball schedule was discussed. Ray E. Nash presented a framed 4-Way Test to Kelly Goodrich Jr Rotarian for December. Dale Lee was named Jr Rotarian for January and praised for outstanding athletics and scholarship plus singing. Guests included J M Hogard, Cal Dee Reynolds, Capt S A Hunter, Jack Starg, Mark Pope, Frank Wright, Glenn Copp len, Jack E Parkinson and Billie.
A representative from the Salt Lake City Social Security office will be at Vernafield house this Thursday January 23 from 9 a.m. to dusk to discuss any problems involving social security.
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