Utah Leaders Debate Federalization of Basin Rights
The piece laments Utah’s water rights amid plans to federalize the Uintah basin and export Colorado River water to Arizona and California. It criticizes California and Arizona energy and water schemes, defends Utah control, and urges local organization to protect state interests and avoid loss of rights. Governor Dern and Senator Auerbach are praised for opposing overreach.
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Utah
Congress
Arizona
California
Dern
Auerbach
Ainm‘bers
Departure of Mr and Mrs E C Robbins to California coast
Mr and Mrs E C Robbins announce a two month west coast trip starting Friday. They came to Duchesne seven years ago. he once cashiered at Bank of Duchesne and later oversaw closures of two banks. They seek new employment and a favorable location, leaving many Uintah basin friends.
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Ibis
E. C. Robbins
Moffat Road Assessment Nears One Million Dollars
Colorado’s assessment of Moffat Road has risen to 3,347,280 dollars, with 2,425,590 dollars attributed to the previous year. The change reflects ongoing valuation updates by the commission.
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Moffat
Colorado
Moffat Road
Utah Faces Small Bonded Indebtedness Per Capita
A nationwide Bank of America survey shows Utah has two bonded debts totaling 9.66 million dollars, equating to about 18.80 per person. The report notes U S state debts total 1.846 billion, with highway and bridge bonds accounting for 45.2 percent, soldiers bonuses 14.7 percent, and education only 1.9 percent. New York leads in total debt. per capita leaders include South Dakota and Oregon, while some states report no bonded debt.
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Utah
Bank’ of America
New York
United States
Banks of America
New York State
North Carolina
Florida
Nebraska
Kentucky
Wisconsin
Union
South Dakota
Oregon
North Dakota
Delaware
Pacific Group
Wahlington
California
Bank of America
New Egland
Iowa
Missouri
North ‘Dakota
Souths Dakota
Kansaskaa
South Atlantic
Mountain
Steps Taken to Check Hog Cholera at Helper
A visit by state veterinarian Dr W H Hendricks led to actions against hog cholera at Helper. The outbreak was found in a single location with 38 hogs dead and many more exposed or infected. Disease linked to feeding restaurant garbage to unvaccinated hogs. one vet warned the outbreak could spread unless containment improves.
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Tielper
Ex Service Men Offered Last Chance to Reinstate Insurance
Salt Lake United States Veteran Bureau offices will offer extended hours during the final week of the sale to assist ex service men in reinstating or converting wartime insurance. Dr L J Paul regional director says offices open 9 am to 230 pm and 3 pm to 10 pm with Saturday peak. Over $1 000 000 in new insurance expected by July 2 and 250 applications last week. The plan allows back premiums to be deducted from the policy face amount for temporarily disabled men. Veteran groups urge timely action before July 2.
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Salt Lake
Napa
Paul
Lion
Utah Woolgrowers to Discuss Lamb Marketing at Cedar City Meeting
The Utah Woolgrowers Association will meet in Cedar City on July 12 to consider widening lamb markets to sustain profitable sheepraising as the industry grows. Secretary Jenica Hoover notes plans for advertising campaigns to boost demand and cooperation with other states. discussions will also cover wool marketing and potential storage warehousing.
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Utah
Utah A Woolgrowers’ Association
Cedar City
Jenica A. Hoover
Utah Sheepinch
Middle
California
Qranges
Executive Committee Meeting Called for July 3
A notice states the executive committee of the USTC is called for Friday July 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Ft. Duelegne. The meeting will discuss the printing of the prodvidum vouchers for different committeemen and related items.
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Ft. Duelegne
Vernal Piuempe les Sues to Recover Taxes
Vernal Ward company doing business as Woodward Curry Furniture sues James W. Anderson, Internal Revenue collector, in U S district court to recover 1989.62 claiming a 1917 tax audit was accurate and an additional assessment was levied after the period. The suit notes payment after threats of distraint and amendment seeking abatements and compromises.
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Jamesw. Anderson
Internal Revenue
L. H. Woodward Company
Vernal
United States District Court
Woodward-Curry Furniture Company
Internal Avenue Bureau
Furniture Company
Anderson
Colorado River Conference May Be Held in Salt Lake
Governor George H. Dern moved steps toward a Colorado river basin conference in Salt Lake around August 10. He sent letters to Governors Emerson of Wyoming Adams of Colorado and Dillon of New Mexico proposing a meeting to discuss river problems and potential cooperation among the seven states. Some governors welcomed the idea while a few remained skeptical.
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Colorado River Basin
Salt Lake
George H. Dern
Upper Basin
Dern
Frank ©. Emerson
Wyoming
W. JH. Adams
Colorado
R. C. Dillon
New Mexico
Colorado’ River
Jte
Richfield Firm Submits Low Bid on Duchesne Road
A Richfield firm A. G. Young & Co submitted the low bid of 12 2045.62 to build 9.25 miles of federal aid highway from Duchesne to Dead Ox. Engineers estimated 9 097.40 with gravel surface. 175 working days to complete. Next bids opened July 5 for Price Canyon road. Uintah to Morgan county line bid date also announced.
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Dead Ox
A. G. Young & Co
Richfield
State Road Commission
Wae da 7
Road Commission
Price Canyon
Uintah
Morgan County
Railway Extension Work Advances to Open Gilsonite Mines
A survey for a United Railway extension near Rainbow has progressed with two miles of railroad laid and new trackage installed to ease mine output. A large crew and sixteen teams work on the line along the Rainbow gileonita route, with completion expected within four weeks.
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United Railway
Gilson ‘Sphaltum Company
Rainbow Las
Jontgh
Hainbow
Rainbow Gileonita
Anish
Legion prepares elaborate 4th of July celebration
The American Legion coordinates a large 4th of July program with plans for an elaborate event. A big crowd from surrounding towns is expected as Duchesne extends a hearty welcome to all to enjoy the day.
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American Legion
Duchesne
Water rights dispute tops Duchesne court term
Judge Parker resumed sessions at Duchesne with most matters continued. The key case involved Antelope creek water rights with Tom Jones L A Hollenbeck and Abe Liddell seeking to enjoin others from diverting water during shortages. decision postponed. Other cases included Lyons Construction monies claim and a foreclosure suit by Continental Building and Loan.
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Parker
Duchesne
Antelope Creek
Tom Jones
L. A. Hollenbeck
Abe Liddell
MM. 3B. Pope
B. W. Dalton
Price
Henry Rugeerf
Helper
Stuart P. Dobbs Erme
Ogden
Lyons Construction Company
Mylon- Roosevelt Road
Dobbs
Continental Building and Loan Company
Superintendent Paxton to Attend Convention
Superintendent W. A. Paxton and family of Duchesne visited relatives last week. They left Sunday for Seattle to attend the National Education Association convention during the first week of July. They plan to return via Oregon and California for a few weeks of visiting points of interest.
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W. A. Paxton
Duchesne
Owith
William.Paxton
Cand
G. W. Watts
Hanahee Fawhdays
Seattle
Pasion
National Education, Association, Convention
Oregon
California
Victory Park Pool Opens Early July 2
The Victory Park swimming pool will open Saturday afternoon July 2, two days earlier than planned, offering private dressing rooms and rental suits and towels. It will be open daily 1 PM to 10 30 PM including Sundays, with Saturday night dances and a July 4 special Monday event starting at 9 PM.
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Victory Park
Heavy Rains Benefit Uintah District Rangelands
Early week rains boosted vegetation on public ranges in Uintah district after over two months of drought. The heaviest showers reached pastures and ranges, aiding par dens and grazing lands, with rainfall around three inches to date and improving conditions for cattle and wildlife.
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Uintah Bassit
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