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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1948
Page
2
A mangled OCR fragment mentions sending 2c in coins for each pat tern tos, but its meaning and context are unclear. The text resembles a puzzle or typographic error from a historical page. No identifiable people or organizations are present.
A weekly news analysis notes President Truman's touring effort dubbed non political breaks precedent, faces friction in the Senate as aid cuts are challenged. The column reflects editor notes and Union analysts’ views on the political maneuvering.
President Truman toured the Midwest delivering speeches framed as non political but attacking GOP inaction. In Omaha he spoke at Ak Sar Ben Coliseum to a sparsely attended crowd, then left for broader campaign efforts. The trip drew scrutiny over White House guidance to Omaha Democrats to avoid political rhetoric, impacting turnout and perceived support.
As Congress nears adjournment the Senate moves to revive the military draft for ages 19 to 25 to boost armed forces toward authorized strength. The plan allows 18 year olds to volunteer for a year’s training, ending universal military service talk. The bill would last five years with annual adjustments, and drafted men must serve in reserve five years after two years of active duty, with options to extend or volunteer for longer service.
The army air force is developing a new long range jet bomber named the XB-52. The experimental aircraft seeks to overcome jet bomber fuel consumption and range limits while keeping high speed. Jet driven propellers could offer partial improvement.
Sen. Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan denounces the House for slicing nearly a million dollars from Europe Asia aid in the foreign aid bill. He had championed the Marshall plan and warns that the cut jeopardizes the broader world recovery program. The House approved a total foreign aid expenditure of 5.99 billion dollars to be distributed across regions.
Scientists push to unveil the universe using the 200 inch telescope atop Mount Palomar California. The mirror nearly 17 feet across will extend the visible reach and may address long standing questions about Mars.
In the latest round of 1948 49 coal talks UMW leader John L. Lewis faced a fresh snag as he insisted on welfare aid guarantees for distressed miners before signing a new contract. A federal injunction compelled bargaining with the Southern Coal Producers Association, ending the first negotiating round without agreement.
Furacin shows promise against coccidiosis in chickens, matching sulfa drugs in reducing losses while being less toxic and allowing faster growth. Though scarce and expensive now, small doses suffice to control infections, with future wider availability expected for poultry producers.
A 1 percent DDT emulsion sprayed on poultry manure two days before removal achieved complete fly control at the Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station. Application was one pint per 20 square feet. Adding lime twice weekly reduced odor and moisture and lowered fly numbers but appeared to lessen DDT effectiveness.
A four year old Holstein named Bess Skylark Orme achieves an all time record milking three times daily. The scene features three generations, G F Walters of Waterloo Yowa, Harald Walters and Robert Walters, examining the milestone on the last day of the 365 day record.
2 4 D itself is insoluble in water and is made soluble by chemical treatment. This creates formulations classified as ester, amine or sodium salt sprays. Ester and amine sprays are liquid, sodium salt sprays are powders and the salts and “eens” appear as dusts. 2 4 D is used extensively as a weed killer.
Ten year tests at Indiana indicate wire with less than a half ounce of zinc coating per square foot rusted completely. Samples with more than one ounce of zinc coating showed no rusting, while stainless steel and copper clad samples showed no rusting. Lead clad samples showed a different rate of rusting.
Blooming spring fashions offer a smart shirtwaister and three lovely blouses each needing only one yard of fabric. Pattern No. 1763 size 12 14 18 20 with 39 inch fabric. Includes free directions and patterns printed inside the book. Ideal with cotton skirts or optional rayon or taffeta for dress-up looks.
Prepare the surface by sanding smoothly with fine paper and steel wool, then wipe with turpentine. For orange maple, apply two coats of pure orange shellac Thinned with denatured alcohol for the first coat. Use oil stain for other shades from a color card and finish with two coats of quick drying varnish.
Arvin Roush of Clifton and Middleport operates the Clifton Middleport ferry across the Ohio River, traveling about 15000 miles yearly yet remaining within three quarters of a mile of home. He is part of the dwindling hardy ferry operators who still handle ferries by hand as bridges replace toll-free crossings.
A humorous dialogue shows a father recounting his childhood and a modern son asking when he began speaking. The exchange highlights child and parent perspectives with a playful tone about age and growth.
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