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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1932
Page
4
A second class mail notice printed in the Vernal Utah publication identifies the paper and editor manager WATCIS with publisher Doughty at London Lugland address, noting entry under the 1875 act on March 13 1969.
Advertisement outlines subscription plans with 256 bin months in advance and a $1.50 rate for three months. The text emphasizes advance payment and pricing details for ongoing service.
The passage discusses industry gains in motor fuel efficiency and cost reductions while criticizing high gas taxes. It emphasizes impact on consumers and mentions broader regulatory or fiscal pressures without attributing to a specific event or date. The tone remains analytical and policy-focused.
Gas has shown steady growth since the turn of the century. Despite electricity rising as a heating medium forecasts of gas decline proved wrong as gas appliances like gas stoves refrigerators and central heating systems gain millions of users in thousands of operations.
The notice explains how to handle subscription expiration dates when payment is made and receipts issued. It directs readers to notify the office if the date on the label or wrapper is not updated within three weeks after payment and to report missing EXPRESS delivery.
A local political figure emphasizes optimism and broader goals for Uintah County. Affiliated with the Utah State Press Association and a member of the National Editorial Association, the person projects a proactive stance and commitment to regional development.
Leonard P Ayers argues rigid economy cures the low mood as war debt and postwar borrowing created artificial prosperity. He urges balanced budgets for individuals families businesses and governments to escape chaos and avoid repeating inflationary excess.
A writer claims electric utilities secretly push public demand through prize fights and late bridge games to boost revenue in New York. He urges stronger regulation citing load-building schemes and the octopus-like industry steering consumer behavior for higher bills.
The article notes gasoline price trends from 1826 to 1932, showing fuel price declines before taxes and rising state taxes eroding consumer savings. It cites 1826 averages near 30 cents with 0.9 cents tax and 1932 totals at 17 cents with 4 cents tax, indicating over 30 percent of the cost going to state revenue.
On New Year's morning the Washington post office began selling Bicentennial stamps. Over 1,000,000 stamps sold generating more than 3.1 million dollars as 40,000 people bought stamps. Washington citizens rushed to purchase as the office opened a day before others and first day order cancellations were not filled. The issue includes twelve stamps featuring a likeness of the Father of his County. Government printed 2.5 billion stamps in the first series. anticipated sales reach 14 billion in 1932. Senator Fess and Representative Bloom were among the first purchasers.
Farmers in Uintail County rush to submit CnoPr loan applications as the program moves through regional offices. Regional directors, legal and agricultural departments review files with state representatives. Applications are mailed from Washington as the process advances.
LeRoy Goodrich and daughters Oral and Ailldred left for Salt Lake City Friday and returned Sunday. The Blake presidency hosted a ward hall party with St Patrick color theme, puzzles, dancing, punch wafers and ice cream. Primary conference Sunday evening featured a pageant with Mrs Leo Young present. People visiting included Mr and Mrs Arvil Stone of Provo and Mr and Mrs John H Cook. Mendenhall of the state board of lands and Arthur Wickscomb were in the area. Mr and Mrs O N Jensen from Duchesne made a brief call. The Ritchs moved from Wise place to the Gease farm for summer rental.
Mary Dudley returned Saturday from Price after several months visiting. BHP Kelly came back Wednesday from Denver, Colorado, where he was.
Orson Vernon left for Provo to begin spring work on his farm. Clyde Vernon will leave March 7 for his home in Louisville. Clyde has spent twenty six months in the mission field. Mrs Audrey Richens recovering from flu staying with her parents Mr and Mrs George Merkley. June Hacking accompanied Tom Sfatch to Provo for a visit. Mr and Mrs Joshua Haslem returned from an extended visit with children in Salt Lake City. Mr and Mrs Dallas Bodily moved from Gusher to Robert Bodily's house. Chris Bodily helped move them. Mrs Morley Jones ill with flu. Mrs Joseph Hacking learned her daughter Mrs LaMar Bird of Hollywood was chosen stake chorister. John G. Hacking of Gusher visited his mother Aunt Ann Hacking. Mrs Frank Peters of Ashley and Mrs Bay Hatch of Vernal visited Mrs Thomas Caldwell and family. A potential fire at Will Vernon's home was averted.
A pamphlet outlines how county committees handle pre production loan applications. It details access points from the central offices to regional offices and the path to applying for loans through the county committee system.
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