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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1948
Page
2
A historic public notice argues defective steering wheels tires and lights cause fatalities and urges mandatory periodic motor vehicle inspections. It outlines risk signs from wear, lists essential safety parts, cites states with inspections, and highlights benefits including improved condition and retained value.
Uintah County remained free of portable diseases over the weekend while state figures show a rise from 83 to 104 cases statewide. Diphtheria cases jumped with seven counties reporting increases. officials urged immunization of infants by six months and prior to school entry.
Colorado state highway department issued a call for bids on the third project to grade and surface 9.2 miles of state highway 64 from Rangely to Meeker at an estimated cost of 492 824 dollars. Bids are to be opened in Denver on October 13.
The text highlights that highway safety rests with individuals and urges public backing to create and enforce sensible traffic laws. It notes that registration certificates assist law enforcement, improve garage workmanship, and inform drivers about car conditions and safety responsibilities year round.
Navy announces 2300 candidates will be selected for 1040 college scholarships under the NROTC program. Four year government subsidized education covers tuition, books, meals, and $15 per month living allowance. Applications due November 15 at Navy recruiting stations.
Roberto Zacchini 24 shot from a $40,000 aluminum cannon with sister Sylvana 19, both fired into a safety net. He crashed to a concrete floor after a mild concussion and jaw cuts. Sylvana landed safely. crowd watched in stunned silence as net safety failed to elicit applause.
Cuba bought 738 million pounds of U S rice in 1947 about 78 percent of U S rice exports and 32 percent of domestic rice crop. Louisiana Texas Arkansas California supply most U S rice. Stillbirths rise in 1942 study notes 79 000 deaths 28 per thousand live births. Isle Royale aerial count estimates 614 moose in 1947 up from 510 in 1845 with balsam fir and aspen decline due to overbrowsing.
A curious Secretary Bird description explains its tall crest and crane like body. The piece then highlights Dade County Florida where Miami sits as the state’s top tomato producer and second in white potato cultivation.
New York reports pork as the leading meat on the American table with per capita consumption higher than beef. The piece notes pork is tastier cooked, mentions vitamins, and references historical figures from Cicero to Da Vinci in a light dietary history tone.
Anna Mae Jares reports Artelia students with several absences including Joann Lane and Steve Fullunchter. High honors go to many pupils while one hundred percent spelling honor rolls are planned. Activities include choir practice, a weiner roast, and revisions to the annual as eighth graders discuss editing.
Promoting the 1948 Fireball engine, the ad proclaims a complete power package from carburetor to clutch. It emphasizes immediate availability in shops, high engine output, and prewar Buick leadership, urging readers to act now due to factory production limits.
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