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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1960
Page
7
Felix Morley argues in Nation's Business that public education will improve as the century opens with firmer discipline and precise instruction. He warns against federal funding and control, asserting local knowledge best guides needs and costs, and stresses taxpayer support for quality public education while cutting frills and unwarranted courses.
A survey of thinkers including Relman Morin and George Kennan warns that material gains of the 1950s mask a drift in national purpose. They stress character, sacrifice, and discipline as essential to sustaining a strong society against complacency and fragmentation.
Editorial from the Ontario Oregon paper quotes Louise Humphrey of Portland arguing taxpayers must vote to curb rising expenditures. She faults apathy and notes major decisions pass with little citizen comment. She urges challenging unnecessary items and warns against rule by minority.
The piece describes booming mobile houses in Florida Texas California and the Pacific Coast with 35 foot units costing about 100 per foot and larger 40 to 50 foot models. It notes daily life benefits and cautions on buying property across states. It envisions mobile factories aiding young entrepreneurs with low union impact and predicts strong growth in the coming decades.
A lively dispute erupts as teens push buttons to control lights while parents switch them on. The scene centers on a family stand off where youths try to darken the area and adults seek illumination amid the contention.
The Scouts State Graduate Dept announced a new graduate division within the Uintah District Leadership Training program to begin February 1 8 and 15 1960 at Glines Ward chapel. Courses include Basic Cub Boy and Explorer, Den Meeting Den Mother relations and outdoor training with additional sessions on February 8 and a final third session planned.
This Washington feature salutes Rep Sam Rayburn of Bonham Texas on his 70th birthday noting his 47 years in the House and role as Speaker for 17 sessions. It highlights his loyalty, wide friendship network, and key laws including the REA and Farm to Market program.
Funeral services were conducted January 16 at 1 30 pm in the 81st Ward chapel Salt Lake City for Tendrik Poelman 95 who died January 14 in a local hospital of a heart ailment He had been serving on the High Council of the Park Stake Elder Mark E Peterson spoke Survivors include his widow two daughters and four sons Ronald E Palto Alto Calif Carol M Feltch Vernal B Lloyd Stuart L Keith A and Maryan all of Salt Lake City
The document details a three night Basic Explorer course, plus Troop and Pack Committee trainings and a 50 cent training fee per participant. It explains certificates issued for attending all three Basic nights and for each graduate night. Eligible attendees include parents of boys aged 8 to 16, all adult leaders in cub scouting, boy scouting and exploring, and other interested leaders, concluded Mr Farnsworth.
The profile portrays Sam Rayburn as a traditional, bachelor congressman who shuns publicity and rarely travels abroad. He lives modestly in Washington, walks two miles daily, eats temperately, and hates waste. Known for candor, he repeats prompts to tell the truth and be just, with a core aim to protect savings and national resources.
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