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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1960
Page
5
A Utah Safety Council message outlines simple, practical acts to prevent traffic deaths in 1960. Drivers slow for pedestrians, prepare tire chains, check windshield wipers, and avoid drinking to keep roads safer. The piece urges all readers to cultivate this lifesaving habit.
Senator Jom L McClellan of Arkansas warns at the Ameritat Farm Bureau Federation convention that a determined effort will push to knockout moderate labor reform. He says forces oppose reform are active and militant and may repeal or weaken bills unless supporters speak up. He cites rising production costs and jobs moving overseas as evidence that American manufacturers struggle against foreign competition.
In 1960 dairy industry optimism rises as Richard J. Werner of the Milk Foundation notes per capita consumption climbing, with 1958 and 1959 figures showing strong growth. He forecasts a retail sales record above $7.1 billion and healthier income for dairy farmers as consumer demand for cottage cheese and related milk products soars.
Heaton Babson Park Mass reflects on Russia and Christianity. He notes Moscow churches fill with worshipers who deny Jesus as the Son of God, contrasts communist aims with Jesus Sermon on the Mount, and urges voluntary reforms and compassion rather than force. He questions Khrushchev's claimed respect for Christian teachings.
Mr Werner cites rising labor, equipment, supply and plant costs offset by growing efficiency. He notes real milk prices have fallen over time with real purchasing power. in 1929 a worker could buy four quarts with an hour’s pay, by 1960 slightly more than nine quarts. Dairy prices show a five percent drop since 1949 and ten percent since 1939 in relation to other foods.
Mrs Alvin Smith returned Saturday on the plane after a month’s visit in Rock Springs Wyoming with her daughter Mr and Mrs Lex Dorman and a grandson Donald Stevens and family. Twelve young folks met at Lewia Freestone Jr home Saturday night games were played and lunch was served. Mr and Mrs Floyd Wall and daughter of Salt Lake City spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Ivan Datty. Mrs Milea Batty entertained at a family dinner Sunday for her husband’s birthday. Speakers at meeting Sunday evening were President Archie Johnson and his son Merlin who filled a rolasion in Old Mexico. A duet Evening Prayer was sung by Wilma Davidson and Niles Maslem. Mr and Mrs Henry Hil and family have moved into the Fred Anderson home. Two firesides were held in the ward Sunday one at Tomiad E Kidd home and the other at the Davis Merkley home. Time was spent listening to records for the youth program. A dessert luncheon was served. Mrs 11 E Seeley was an overnight medical patient at the Vernall capital Tuesday. Mr and Mrs L C Holt visited on Bluebell Sunday with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Claude Matthews and her great grandmother Verona Winkler. Mr Joseph accompanied Mr and Mrs J C Molt to Bluebell Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs Cilsta Cook. Mrs Ruth Sowards has employment at the Uintah County Hospital.
J C Haws school superintendent warns youths about smoking and its harm to athletic peak performance. AMA committee on Medical Aspects of Sports concludes that young men with sports ambitions should not start or continue smoking. Tobacco can raise carbon monoxide absorption, lowering blood oxygen temporarily.
The AMA Committee cites digestive disturbances and distress from habitual smoking on an empty stomach, irritability of the nervous system in youth, and vascular constriction raising circulatory disease risk. Smoking may irritate throat and lungs, causing cigarette cough and infection susceptibility, potentially affecting athletic performance and linking to lung cancer and heart disease. Early nonhabitual smokers avoid this problem.
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