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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1977
Page
2
The Vernal Express a weekly paper published Thursdays by Vernal Expenses Publishing Co at 54 No Vernal Ave, Vernal Utah. Editors include Jack R Wallis and Dorothy L Peltier with News Editor duties noted.
A police perspective rejects the image of officers as isolated cynics, arguing most are active community members with families and public service roles. The piece notes police outreach through Lions, Shriners, scouting, and youth programs, while acknowledging the profession faces societal tension and risks but remains committed to service.
The California water situation highlights that even without drought a community may face shortfalls due to low rainfall. Practical tips include shorter showers, turning off water while soaping, placing bricks in toilet tanks to save water, using spray cleaners to avoid rinsing, and ensuring clothes are washed with full loads.
The guidance advises saving water by adjusting load size in washing machines to water-saving settings for the laundry. It also recommends washing dishes by hand using two basins for washing and rinsing, and keeping the faucet off to avoid running water.
The piece compares the space shuttle to a fifteenth century monopoly, arguing the United States can influence space commerce and security while inviting international participation. It highlights possibilities like perfect space-borne ball bearings, superior crystal growth, and solar power beamed to Earth, plus medical and meteorological advances enabled by heavier payloads and reliable orbit.
The piece surveys summer recreation trends and rising spending on gear and travel. It highlights camping, boating, hiking, and motorized campers, noting 7.5 million motor homes by 1978 and shifting emphasis toward sailing. Babson's Research notes AMP Inc and Coleman Co as key leisure stock picks, advising purchases for investors with reserves.
The column argues against handing over U S control of the Panama Canal to Panama by 2000. It criticizes President Carter and the State Department, warns of defense burdens and potential Soviet trade, and likens the plan to blackmail. It emphasizes U S responsibilities and questions Panamanian leadership.
The Express invites readers to submit letters about any topic related to the Wirtah Kaasin. Letters must include the writer’s full name signature and address and may be withheld for reasons if requested. All letters are subject to condensation.
Draden Foster Randlett of Randlett Utah urges Uintah County voters to vote No on September 13. He cites reports of a $400,000 deficit and a daily loss of about $300 at the present hospital, questioning whether a new, more expensive facility would improve finances. He claims commissioners and the county clerk have not answered his letters seeking financial details.
The piece argues productivity fears come from coercion and job loss. Ford defined productivity as using intelligence imagination and capital well. Employees can boost productivity by refining methods and reducing wasted motions. Automation may reduce jobs, but higher output can raise demand and employment. The National Center notes industry leaders must support efforts, value workers, set clear goals with valid measurements, and improve productivity without harming job security.
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