Pledge of Allegiance Amended to Include Under God
The article notes a 1954 Joint Resolution adding the words Under God to the Pledge of Allegiance signed by President Eisenhower on Flag Day. It recalls the original 1892 author Francis Bellamy and includes a devotional tribute by Rear Admiral John W. W. Cumming, praising the flag and nation.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Francis Bellamy
John W. W. Cumming
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Harvest Losses in Utah Alfalfa Seed Profits
A Utah study notes half or more alfalfa seed is lost during and before harvest, with wind, storms, and handling as main causes. Pre harvest defoliation speeds curing and reduces losses, while proper combine adjustments and seed catch pans improve germination and profits.
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Utah
Utah State Agricultural College
California
Free Market In Wool Set Up Under Bill
The wool market will shift to a free system next year with buyers and sellers negotiating prices. Production payments will be issued to growers to ensure a fair return, while the government ends wool purchases under the former support program. The bill, awaiting President Eisenhower’s signature, sets April 1 as the wool payment program start with eligibility for wool produced after January 1. Secretary of Agriculture Benson can adjust payments and support prices within specified ranges to boost annual wool output toward 366 million pounds.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
Utah Horse Population Shows Drop Across Decade
Utah horse numbers have fallen from 139000 in 1936 to about 40000 this year. The live stock report notes a nearly 4,000 yearly decline over the past decade and a 1053’s 43000 figure, with wild horses remaining in southeastern and western deserts. Wrangler drives require county permits, and total 1954 horse value is listed at 2,080,000 versus 2,256,000 last year.
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Utah
Alden K Barton
Deseret News
Applicants Disqualified for Regulation Violations in Draw
Nine applicants were disqualified after a public draw on September 10 for failing to meet regulations. Envelopes of successful entrants were opened while disqualifications were noted for nonresidents and other infractions. Officials returned the disqualified entries and awarded permits to compliant sportsmen following the 1859 draw.
Window Type Cartons May Help Sell Eggs
Tests in the East show window type egg cartons increase sales as housewives prefer visible eggs. Three carton designs with varying window space were tested in supermarkets, and the largest windows correlated with the highest egg sales. About 18 percent of customers handled closed cartons by weighing tops or viewing eggs before deciding.
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Salon
Publicity circulars clutter the mall and mail
Blake Clark rails against blanket advertising and political circulars flooding mailboxes. He notes Postmaster General Order No 55337 expanded anonymous mailing to all letter carriers routes, letting advertisers and candidates flood homes for 14 cents a pound, burdening carriers with junk mail.
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Suraace
Politiians
Blake Clark
Oil Firm to Announce Utoco 10-30 Motor Oil
The Salt Lake division of Utah Oil Refining Co announces a new product Utoco 10-30 motor oil. Public announcement planned October 1 through a newspaper advertising campaign led by A J Badger, vice president in charge of market research.
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Salt Lake
Utah Oil Refining Co
Utoco
A.J Badger
Marketra
Cooperation would solve many problems today
A fragmented quotation from the A. F. P. noting cooperation could improve conditions, suggesting freckles could become a tan with unity. The line emphasizes collective effort as a solution.
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Inxtance
Postal reform debate over junk mail burden on the USPS
Clark argues available evidence does not support the claim that junk mail is profitable for the Post Office Department. First year junk mail volume rose by 368 700,000 pieces with overtime up about one million dollars. Postal workers resent the burden, while a national association leader condemns the policy as harmful. Clark urges advertisers boycotts and political pressure to halt what he calls abuse of the mails.
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Post Office Department
Clark
Poatal
Itional Assn
Jettercanis
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