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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1948
Page
2
Israel announces a cease fire on all Palestine fronts in line with a U N request as Jerusalem battle enters its sixth day. Arabs face a deadline with no agreed halt and risk UN economic sanctions if fighting continues, while Israel seeks to preserve sovereignty gains.
President Truman urged Congress to overhaul and broaden social security with a five point program aimed at easing the plight of the aged and needy during inflation. He sought a 50 percent increase in old age and survivors insurance benefits, extended coverage to more workers, disability insurance, and higher federal matching for aid to dependents and the needy. Congress had previously pushed back on similar requests as adjournment loomed.
Prices rise steadily while wages begin to level off as the Commerce Department reports inflation trends. The survey notes a potential business recession risk and hints at lower prices ahead after aid programs and military preparedness moved into place in March.
John L Lewis leads a UMW dispute as he blocks Southern Coal Producers representation and signals a 1948 wage fight. The pension walkout has depleted coal reserves, and June 30 contract expiry looms with potential injunctions and Taft Hartley actions possible. European food prospects look brighter with expected larger bread grain crops across Europe and the Soviet Union.
An air force B-36 superbomber flew an unprecedented 8,000 miles nonstop with a five ton dummy bomb load. The mission lasted about a day and a half, and the aircraft landed with roughly 1,200 gallons of fuel remaining, enough for another two to three hours of flight if needed.
The U S dairy industry promotes its 12th annual June Dairy Month to boost sales of milk butter cheese and ice cream while warning of a looming supply crunch. Analysts trace the problem to rising population hunger inflation high beef prices and shrinking herds. If trends continue into 1952 rationing could be imposed in dairy producing regions.
In July a 114 foot high and 210 foot wide sign will flash the name of a major product along 1.5 miles of Lake Shore Drive. Neon testing will illuminate letters from 38 to 58 feet high signaling the advertising push. Oregon's presidential primary produced a more optimistic Dewey view, while Stassen faced another setback as he failed to gain momentum toward the June 21 convention with about 200 delegates pledged on first ballot. A total of 548 convention votes are needed for nomination.
Headline notes George W Harvey fined five dollars for slow driving in Richmond while Princess Margaret contracts measles in London. Postmaster Please Wright appointed in Oceana West Virginia. In New York Magistrate Giaccone hears ten deaf mutes plead guilty to loud conduct and fines them a dollar each. Somerset Pennsylvania store advertises straw hats as spring weather falters.
Healthy plants resist pests and disease better than undernourished ones. Proper soil condition and organic matter support root strength and sturdy growth. Through good management, nitrogen phosphate and potash fertilization, deep rooted legumes in rotation, and returning manure, soil fertility and crop yields increase.
About a third of the American farmer's cash income last year came from meat animal sales. Meat packers paid out almost 10 billion dollars for live stock. From the total cash income, livestock producers spent large sums for stock, feed, help and higher operating costs.
The term grass silage now includes all ensiled crops except corn and sorgos. It differs from them in requiring special precautions for best preservation. Grass silage can be made from legumes such as alfalfa clovers and peas, cereals like oats wheat rye and barley, and grasses including timothy sudan grass canary grass and orchard grass. Purdue University illustration shows a method of dumping silage to save labor and maintain quality.
Activated charcoal powder is dusted onto the roots before planting to shield young rooted crops from 24D herbicide injury. This pre-planting treatment greatly reduces loss by preventing chemical damage to delicate plants.
The paperlike covering on a leg of lamb should remain on to keep the meat juicy and help it roast faster. It also helps the roast hold its shape. For sewing, thread several needles before starting to save time and avoid frequent interruptions.
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