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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1962
Page
9
The article urges Uintah and Union High School seniors to pursue specialized training and higher education for better job prospects. It stresses sacrifice for college, the value of freedom, and commends students, leaders, and instructors for their dedication as graduation approaches.
The Committee for Economic Development calls for a national program to boost economic literacy, focusing on high school economics and a television course for teachers and students. It cites poor understanding of the American economy, urges timely action amid Cold War ideological battles, and notes few high school social studies teachers are adequately prepared to teach the subject.
Company A Vernal participated in Exercise Mesa Drive at Ft Lewis from May 7 to May 21 as part of a 6000 man aggressor force. The unit built camps and roads, drilled as engineers, and served as fire and support detachments near Ellensburg, Washington, while a Wisconsin 32nd Division fought as Friendly Forces.
Babson discusses investor behavior shifting away from railroad shares to armament and other sectors. He highlights Bangor & Aroostook and Kansas City Southern as examples of diversification through new corporate structures. He notes labor influence, government contracts, and the potential for railroads to adapt via non-rail ventures.
About five thousand people visited the new Gambles Store in Vernal during the grand opening held Friday and Saturday. Gambles owner-manager K. D. Patltz reported attendance. company officials Ulric Suntner Bert Burns Rogansen Cole attended from Fremont and Denver. The event also noted store officials and merchandising staff in attendance. Mrs Alfred Patriette to lead Fort Duchesne Women's Club for 1962 63 term following election. Other officers include Mrs Lon Logan Mrs Hyrum Olney Mrs Everett Pruitt and Mrs Mex Cook.
Stone Berger in Grand Junction hosts a bean counting contest with prizes including a transistor radio for Rodney Erlekson and Mrs Storey who guessed near 675 and 2108 for registrations. Other winners include Mrs Clyde Leroy Burns, Cherry Britt, and Phyliss Luck who win a rocking chair and a sewing machine.
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