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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1946
Page
2
Army engineers advance the Fort Peck spillway and tunnels to tame the Missouri River's flood. A concrete channel with 16 lift gates and a 66 foot wide highway atop the spillway stands ready to divert extreme flows, supported by testing, cameras, and instrumentation to monitor performance.
London reports from Moscow radio describing a 105 pound scopter called a motor racooter. It would travel 830 miles per gallon of gasoline at speeds up to 80 mph, with a 1.5 gallon fuel tank. Inventor Alexander Vostokhin says it suits daily transport, rural mail delivery, and factory use with a trailer, performing on poor roads and in bad weather while being cheap to build and operate.
Mia Junge rushed to Moorhead hoping to buy meat sugar soap and lice but thieves broke into her home while she was away. They stole her cooking supplies including tea coffee and other scarce items.
A bull fatally gored 70 year old Frenk Hofman during a farm visit near Shippensburg Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on the farm of Gephart where the victim was found in a pasture with the bull, trailing officials to the scene and prompting animal control response.
Salt Lake City manager Lilenquist of Ir e land Freleht Lines says the Interstate Commerce Commission has authorized temporary aversion of Sterling Transportation and Eastern Utah Transportation to allow a stock purchase. Both companies operate in eastern Utah from Salt Lake City. Board action will determine final approval. Lilenquist has begun freight depot construction on Main Street at about 800 West to serve the new operations.
Chicago reports an infantile paralysis expert saying science cannot prevent a single case but could save about 75 percent from long-term handicap. He notes no confirmed insect transmission and cites Stanford work nearing 60 percent virus purification, with early treatment aiding recovery.
The United States Army extends its enlistment push this week to attract men with specialized training and MOS ratings. Command officials emphasize rapid processing and opportunities for advanced training, citing improved enlistment incentives and career paths within the service.
The Juneau climate record shows only 53 warm days in 33 years with the coldest day at US degree below zero. This unusual tally highlights the capital’s rare warmth in a long term span despite Alaska’s chilly reputation.
Generalissimo Chiang Kal-shek completed a Chinese translation project begun two years ago, editing a new Chinese Bible edition with a translation of both Psalms and the New Testament. Dr John Wu, a Chinese jurist and possible first minister to the Vatican, awaited ratification. The Psalms arrived July 143 and the New Testament in November 44, totaling over 200000 Chinese characters.
The British zone plans to send iron and steel to the Soviet zone in exchange for grain fuel and other products. Officials say this Berlin fuel use will cut transport needs for Ruhr coal. American occupation authorities were informed of the development.
Army enlistment rules broaden to include qualified clerks typists stenographers musicians and airplane engine mechanics plus a special path for former GIs to join the Regular Army Recruiting Service at home. The phase of enlistment emphasizes civilian recruitment with high type public relations salesmen to build a premier peacetime army.
Vernal’s OPA price control board office closes on November 3 after over four years of activity. Rent control remains open locally, with the Salt Lake district office still operating. Affected Vernal staff include June Baker and Orvis Alfred, while Dorr Finleam oversees rent control. All price control personnel will receive 30 day termination notices by November 12 to finish remaining work.
The Maeser ward Junior girls formed the Rose Bouquet after achieving full participation. The event, held at Gayla Tacking's home, featured formal gowns, soft music, and readings. The bouquet was presented to MIA president Thelma Oaksby, with Mrs A C Tchews as Junior leader.
A review finds about 200000 free incidents in ponies last year with most traced to defective chimneys sparks and inflammable roots defective heating equipment careless smoking and fuse of matches volatile liquids electrical detectors and related causes are listed in the report
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