More Camp Grounds for Tourists Near Split Mountain Gorge
A new large camping area connected with Dinosaur Land opens to the public, becoming a popular stop for campers near Split Mountain. Across states, overcrowded sites, scarce attendants, and limited ice and fuel were reported by Colby after an 8,240 mile camping tour. He praises National Park Service staff and urges campers to lobby for more funding to ease the shortage.
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Outdoor Life
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Washington
Power of Advertising Shapes Romney Career Story
A biographical portrait traces George Romney from a stenographer job in Senator Walsh’s office to head of American Motors. It notes Romney’s heavy newspaper advertising, the company’s 1959 auto success with profits of 26 million on 4.3 million ad spend, and 1960s ad budget growth to over 8.5 million.
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Washi
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Tom Mahongy
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Senate
David Ts. Walsh
Massachusetts
American Motors Corp
American Motors
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Farm Prices Rise Slightly After Years Of Decline
In Washington this week farmers express cautious optimism as farm prices and incomes show a modest uptick after years of declines. The USDA forecast from last fall warned of a potential billion dollar income drop, with 1960 outlooks turning bleak, though national commodity prices began rising about one percent monthly since year start.
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Department of Agriculture
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Farm income and parity rise in 1960 amid price shifts
The article notes a drop in farm income from 13 billion in 1958 to 11 billion in 1959 and early 1960, with the parity ratio at 11 percent of parity. Production costs consumed 70 cents of every dollar. Prices then began a slow rise from January to April, reaching 80 percent of parity by spring, with hog prices surging 425 percent.
Newspaper as source for vital information and local addresses
The text argues that in important life moments like seeking a job or buying a car people rely on newspapers for essential information. It notes newspapers provide information in black and white and often include a local address for business. The emphasis is on the newspaper’s role in guiding local commerce and decision making.
Indian Summer Camp Draws 60 Children to White Rocks Canyon
Kay M Waws and Merikay Bound attended camp with parents Mr and Mrs Morris A and Mr and Mrs George Johnston. The Indian Summer Camp, started last year, in White Rocks Canyon, anticipated 45 attendees but 60 children joined this year. Pete Couch of the University of Utah directs with assistants Mr Flaws and Francis McKinlay aiding, alongside Ute Tribe community facility director.
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Pete Couch
University of Utah
Mr Flaws
Francis McKinlay
Farm prices rise but fear for year end
From an average of 12 dollars in January to 16 dollars per hundred pounds in April hog prices climbed while other livestock rose more slowly. Economists remain hopeful yet cautious as Department of Agriculture officials sense farmers may have escaped a disaster this year, avoiding widespread bankruptcy.
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Department of Agriculture
Funeral Services Weld in Wyo
Nonald M Gary of Gallatin Getaway Wyoming former resident of Vale died May 19 in Bozeman. Born October 4 1908 she grew up in Vernal and Uintah counties, taught at Vernal Central School, attended the Univ of Utah and Univ of Chicago, lived in Chicago Joliet Elmhurst and Monrovia. Survivors include her husband Robert D Gary Gateway son, father Andrew King Vernal mother and two sisters. Burial was at Sun East Mile Cemetery with family in attendance.
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