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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1950
Page
13
In Vienna Illinois Mr and Mrs John W Carlton tied the knot in a horse drawn buggy at the middle of the road during their late spouse funeral ceremony The couple cited happiness in that setting as about 100 funeral attendees watched the marriage taking place outside the church where they first wed sixty years ago
Grassland farming spreads across the United States as a model of mechanized farm labor. Farmers switch to grass for low seed costs, soil conservation, higher yields, and easier harvests. Since 1901, grasslands have grown with more machinery, boosting hay and silage production and reducing labor costs. The Selа forage harvester exemplifies progress, capable of chopping 15 tons of hay per hour and adapting to corn at up to 20 tons per hour.
Most of the drip in milk production in late summer and fall can be prevented by good planting and management. Good permanent pastures supplemented by temporary pastures of sudan grass or similar drought resistant forage help meet land and climate conditions. Even if summer pastures look good, dairymen should feed a balanced grain ration to avoid the seasonal slump and keep cows producing well into fall and winter.
A simple two end gate design is described with no hinges or hardware. Each end features a 7 by 4 inch component extending about two inches above the gatepost and inserting into a hole at the base. A top board on the gatepost includes a two inch hole while the opposite post has a one by three inch hole chiseled in.
Extension entomologists recommend pyrenone as effective control of horse flies on cattle during hot months. Though costly it lasts about a week and is prepared as one part pyrenone to nine parts water with about two pints per cow.
The week’s report outlines eight Truman points supporting the United Nations and freedom in East Asia, while warning against general war and condemning Soviet aggression. North Korea’s forces breach UN defenses near Taegu as UN troops hold elsewhere. air and naval units conduct heavy strikes across fronts. John L. Lewis blasts AFL leader Willem Green over wartime labor pledges, asserting no-strike assurances will not bind miners.
Ford ends unexpired contract with United Automobile Workers and grants immediate wage hike while Chrysler makes a voluntary 10 cent rise. White House says AFL switchmen dispute with 10 western railroads is settled with a 23 cent hourly boost. Economists warn these raises may push prices and trigger broader wage increases, signaling possible government controls. Johnson refuses resignation amid attacks, says defense department work stands, compares to Forrestal crisis, and defends record under Truman.
The Department of Commerce reports a peak in United States employment with more than 62 million people at work. The only decline is in farm workers, down about 2.04 million to 8.16 million, while August totals exceed July’s record by 752,000.
The defense department lists 1,896 total casualties in the Korean War as the conflict enters its third month. The figures include 443 killed in action and 682 wounded with 2,436 missing in action. 8 wounded have been returned to duty, excluding casualties from the latest Communist push.
Washington scientist Dr. Konrad Kreutzer proposes using a water field powered by an electrode in a net to emit electric pulses that lure fish into capture. He argues larger fish require fewer pulses and that electrical shocks could synchronize with fish movement to boost catches.
A long-winded note on a new green vegetable from Java named Florida spinach, touted as high in vitamins and oxalic acid free, to be sold frozen or canned in limited early marketing across the United States.
The article highlights Meshed as a wartime east Tranian link between India and Soviet Central Asia. It notes truck convoys carrying Russian aid moving along a transformed camel trail now a motor highway from Zahidan to Meshed and onward to the Boviet border, marking a strategic supply corridor.
Instruction advises adding two teaspoons of salt per quart of water to rinse, then rinse in clear cold water before packing. Mentions an ascorbic acid preparation named Vitamin C tablet now available.
A public appeal promotes purchasing U S Savings Bonds as a prudent step for future financial security. The notice highlights government-backed savings as a safe long term option and encourages individual investment.
Hot weather raises poultry storage issues notably preserving eye quality. C O Dossin, extension poultry specialist at Pennsylvania State College, advises keeping storage room temperature near 9 degrees and maintaining moist air. Gather eggs three times daily.
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