Humorous Christmas Tale Sparks a Thrush and Blackbird Mixup
A short anecdote from "Live a New Life" recounts Pat and Mary arguing once over a thrush mistaken for a blackbird during Christmas dinner in 1700. The tale pivots to Mary’s claim and Pat’s cool reply, then to a long digression on Indians, bureaucracy, and quotes from Westbrook Pegler and Drew Pearson about U.N. Brooklyn and government waste.
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David G. Powera
Pat
Mary
Anahe
Congress
Indian Affairs Committee
Truman
Omebody
Westbrook Pegler
Franklin Roosevelt
Eleanor
F.D.R
U.N
Brooklyn
Texas
Drew Pearson
Hoover Commission
Washington
Apabemian
Indian Affairs Bureau
Pentagon
Enlistments Open in Army's Mountain Regimental Team
Enlistments are open in the Army's 14th Regimental Combat Team based at Camp Carson Colorado. Eligible men aged 18 to 34 with or without prior service may enlist for initial assignments to the 14th RCT. The unit near Colorado Springs specializes in mountain climbing ski training swimming and outdoor activities. It includes mountain climbing instructors with experience from the Army and Allied forces in Europe.
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14Th
Camp Carson
Colo
Colorado Springs
Penn
Rockies
14Th Rct
U.S. Army
Allied Armes
Europe
Washing Eggs Cleaned By Washing Rules
Instructions state dirty eggs must be washed using water heated to a range of 140 to 160 degrees. The guidance emphasizes proper temperature to ensure effective cleaning without damaging the eggs.
Civil Service Openings Announced at Vernal Post Office
Civil service openings for accounting and assistant positions pay 3450 dollars a year and for construction, aide, and valuation aide roles pay 2875 dollars a year. Competitors face a written test and experience requirements. Applications must be received by May 8.
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Jesse Haws
Thecre
Board of
U. S. Civil Serviceers
Vernal Post Office
Mr. Haws
Remembering Old Washing and Packing Practices
From Jackson Michigan Mrs Nestle Vanderwerker recalls the first washing machine a wooden tub with a sheet soap and a hand crank. Mrs John Blartin of Rumford recalls using old brown butcher paper and later paper bags for wrapping groceries and the social sting of returning bags. Mrs Vera Eiefel of Norweed notes fashion norms a woman wearing high buttoned boots and short hair faced social shaming as times changed.
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Nestle J. Vanderwerker
Jackson
Mich
Moor
John B. Blartin
Rumford
Mre
Wilton
Jane
Vera Eiefel
Norweed
Successful Parenthood and the Growth of a Child Brain
A parental guide argues children learn by using their whole body to think not just by memorizing. Describe experiences to the child before travel, prepare them with images, and encourage decision making and responsibility to develop thought and reduce fear.
Accidents Cause Massive U.S. Worker Deaths and Injuries
National Safety Council reports 1948 deaths total 42 000 with 16 900 on the job and 21 500 off the job. Injuries reach about 4 580 000. Total time lost about 410 000 000 man days, equal to plant shutdowns of 1 350 000 workers.
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National Safety Council
Planta
Sawyer forecasts second half business outlook excellent
Sawyer projects a strong second half as he cites improving demand, healthy order books, and favorable market conditions. He says the outlook is excellent for growth, with firms expanding capacity and hiring to meet expected demand.
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Sawyer
Dr and Mrs Marrs Attend Confab in Salt Lake City
Dr and Mrs H W Marra of Vernal attended Utah Chiropractic Assn annual spring convention in Salt Lake City. The event opened with 9 am registration and a 3:30 pm business session reporting on industrial relations by Dr George F Parker. A banquet in the hotel closed the day as about 85 chiropractors from across Utah heard Dr Galen R Price of Palmer School of Chiropractic speak.
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H. W. Marra
Vernal
Utah ‘Airopractic Assn
George F. Parker
Salt Lake
Galen R. Price
Davenport, In
Palmer School of Chiropractis
Salvation Arts aid to discharged prisoners tops 1947 work
In 1947 the Salvation Arts assisted and placed over 6,000 discharged prisoners in employment and about 3,000 were paroled to its care.
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United States
The
Salvation Arts
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Daecarnegie
Ay Brown Lee. Yates
Standard of California
I, Sander
Utah
Mth
Freeman Cleaners Vernal
William Grown
Chesapeake
Norfolk
Pakistan
Ae Conrad Pheet Ts
Lear Lees Gu SL
Jimmy
Dolores
Joe Sumararo
Buffalo
New York
Mrs. Marrs
Confab
Salt Lake City
Vernal Express
Riviera Sedon
Buick
Thore
Fisse
Fisher
Roadmaster
Slur
J. Tal
Vernal Motor Sales
Vernal Ave
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