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Water rights and irrigation projects vie in Wyoming debate
A Wyoming debate defends state water rights and reclamation projects amid attacks by the Toomerang and Leader. Officials recount federal support for dams, ditches, and the Carey act, while noting delays due to processing and state adjustments. The piece covers Mondell’s leadership on western land matters and the ongoing Path Finder reservoir developments. It also reports a bandit pursuit near Park City and security measures by Sheriff Sharp and Salt Lake police.
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Toomerang
Wyoming
Warren
Laramie
Joan
Congress
Reclamation Service
Colorado
Laramie Plains
Wheatland Colony
Carey
Wheatland Project
United States
Pathfinders
Nebraska
French Creek
Saratoga Valleys
Interior Department
Snake River
Goshen Hole
Lowline Ditch
Whalen Dam
Guernsey
Whalen Canal
Wilson
Land Office
Laramie Republicas
Wyoming Central Project
Secretary of the Interior
Caray
Hopkins
State Land Board
State Lad Board
Park City
Dalton
Sheriff Sharp
Salt Lake
Groteher Aml van Fos‘sen
Parley’s Canyon