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Show I Utah Ranks Fortieth Among States in Liquor Uses 463 Million Jons Utah ranks 40th among the 48 states in the apparent per capita consumption of distilled spirits by its adult population, according to a report just issued by Utah it Foundation, the governmental research agency. The Foundation report shows that Utahns drank 617,571 gallons of liquor in 1957, which amount was equivalent to 1.37 gallons for each adult resident of the state. The apparent consumption of liquor throughout the' nation last year amounted to 2.06 gallons per Of Coal Seen non-prof- Rates Expert Rifleman Army Private Ellis L. Pierce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Pierce, Wellington, qualified as expert in firing the M-- l rifle at Fort Ord, adult. The term "apparent con- residents is an important factor sumption is used to designate the in the high figures listed for the consumption of legally vended and District of Columbia and Nevada. , . reported liquor stocks. Foundation analysis hasten to Announces New point tween out that comparisons be- states may be misleading because of illegal liquor sales. Six of the eight states ranking lower than Utah in per capita liquor consumption were southern states, where traffic in illegal liquor is generally known to be relatively heavy. Reports of the Bureau of Internal Revenue of indicate that more than 90 the illegal liquor seizures by revenue agents are in the eleven southeastern states. According to the study, the highest apparent per capita consumption of liquor was found in the District of Columbia (6.83 gallons per adult), followed by Nevada (5.40 gallons per adult), Connecticut (3.41 gallons per adult) and New Hampshire (3.33 gallons per adult). Foundation officials California, where he recently completed basic training. Pierce scored 230 out of a possible 250 points. Before entering the Army last May, he'attended Carbon high and was employed to W. J. Anderson serve that consumption Company, Price. , by non Navy Plan for Former Members of Service Albert F. Simmons, petty officer in charge of the Navy Recruiting Branch Station, announced news of interest to former Navy men that was received recently to the effect man who has that any been out of the Navy less than two years can get back on the Navy pay roll and get 30 days advance leave immediately, can get paid while on leave, and also draw advance travel money. If he has been out less than 90 days he may draw as much as $1000 shipping-over money and still be eligible for shore duty under the seashore rotation program. An man is also guaranteed a school in the field of his ex-Na- ex-Na- choice upon t In it Smokey bays: Page Five THE THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 1958. SUN-ADVOCA- A wife is somebody who wants A guy we know found parking space; his trouble is, he cant f:nd you to stay close to her at parties so she can ignore you better, a car. SS SS Little Mary insisted that she be Encouragement allowed to serve the tea when her Dont be nervous," whispered mother was entertaining one after- the fight manager, cheerily. Renoon. Mother, with crossed fingers, member if he was he any good consented. However, she became wouldnt be fighting you." and annoyed with the long delay SS asked Why did you take so long, A lonely young man in a big child? city inserted this ad in the local I couldnt find the paper: answered Mary. Young man, 25 years old, would so it did strain how you Then, like to meet Christian girl; object well? matrimony. Have steady job and "I used the fly swatter! apartment." SS The next day he received a Visitor on the campus : Whats phone call from a young lady who the name of this school? : Student : Sorry, Im just a foot- inquired Is the apartment heated? ball player here. Current Year Bituminous coal production in the United States is expected to total 463 million tons in the 12 months starting July 1, the National Coal Association has estimated. The forecast represented an increase of 30 million tons from the 12 months now ending. The prediction was based on an expected gradual upturn in industrial production in the last half of 1958 and continuing Into 1959. Coal production is closely tied to the general level of industrial actiProtect your investment Prevent Forest Fire vity and has been hurt by the current depression. For calendar 1958, NCAs Committee on Coal Economics and Local Students Await Statistics predicted production of 420 million tons, contrasted with 490 million tons last year. The Degrees committee, revising an earlier pre- BYU Commencement diction of 443 million tons for this year, said consumers have conBrigham Young University totinued to lower their stockpiles, day announced the names of 495 mainly because of the depression. students who will receive degrees In the revised estimate for 1958, at commencement exercises Auelectric utilities were still the gust 22 at a service in the George biggest users of coal, but their Albert Smith fieldhouse. The masconsumption was expected to de- ters degree will be conferred on cline slightly, for the first time 79, and the bachelors degree will since 1949, to 155 million tons. be awarded to 416. They used 157.4 million tons in Among those who will receive 1957. The decline was blamed on will be Glenn A. masters extraordinary water supplies for Hackwell degrees of Helper, master of increased power, hydroelectric science. availability of natural gas and Students from this area who heavy fuel oil, and use of more will receive bachelors degrees are efficient equipment. Duane Jensen, Cleveland; Carlos The committee anticipated that the recent upturn in steel produc- LaNora Olsen Hilton, Emery; Hal tion would continue, with an esti- LaVell Johnson, Ferron; Kay mated 85 million tons of coal used Broadbent Stubbs, Helper; Gregg to produce coke this year, and an- Perry Wakefield, Huntington;" other seven million tons consumed Maudeen P. Gardner, Clarissa NelVivian Pritchett by steel and rolling mills. The ce- son Benjamin, ment industry is expected to use Smith and Ellis Clayton Worthen, eight million tons, and the retail Price. users, 80 million tons, railroads, four million tons, and the retail market, 33 million tons. Shipment of coal to Canada this year is forecast at 14 million tons, and overseas exports are expected to total 39 million tons. tea-strain- at Vt i - The great bourbon of the Old West coal-burni- BY NATIONAL STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY OLD SUNNY BROOK COMPANY, LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRIBUTED DISTILLERS PRODUCTS COMPANY, KENTUCKY 4 Here's your chance girls fo rent a brand NEW Wellington Second Ward Bishop, Family Moving Away Bishop Lorenzo E. Peterson of the Wellington Second ward has resigned his ward position and is moving his family to American Fork. Bishop Peterson has presided over the Wellington Second ward since it was divided from the First ward seven and years ago, and prior to that served as counsellor to Bishop Grant Gerber in the old Wellington ward. Bishop Petersons wife, Wanda S. Peterson, has taught school in Wellington for nineteen years, the last sixteen in the first grade. She will be teaching a second grade in American Fork this coming year. Mrs. Peterson has also been correspondent for the and ever since the the Sun joined forces, and prior to that was reporter for both of the old papers. The Petersons were feted at a party Friday evening of last week with friends from both wpirds in attendance to wish them well in their new home. All members of the family expressed their regrets in leaving their friends in Wellington and Carbon county. Olcftttfcia because Guarantee A one-ha- lf te News-Advoca- A Complete Line of Womens and Childrens Wear laddie 40 West Main its i 3 times better m with 3 months rental may be applied' on purchase price. v High trade-i- n allowance on te your old Typewriter and liberal WE'LL CREDIT THE FIRST terms on any balance. RENT ON PURCHASE PRICE. Portable Typewriters ... Wholesale Kansas is a famous wheat producing state, everyone knows. It also produced 1,350,000 tons of coal in 1953, latest year for which statistics are available. Coal will be the only fuel burned in 75 percent of the new steam generating capacity the electric S&afc Price, Utah utility industry expects to install in 1955, 1956 and 1957. VOTE FOR JOHN BENE for County Surveyor Licensed Engineer and Land Surveyor A Native of Carbon County Experienced - Efficient - Friendly BUY WHERE YOU CAN SEE AND TRY THEM ALL HAVE US SHOW YOU OUR COMPLETE Democratic Party Primary September 9, 1958 Y-TRAINED WITH FACTOR- Prices Subject to Change Without Notice. . . . OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. 58 East Main i PERSONNEL SERVICE DEPARTMENT Phone M E 7-23- 53 PRICE |