Hoover Commission Highlights Waste Cutting Achievements
The New Hoover Commission outlines reforms that cut federal waste and saved money across agencies. It notes 4 million dollars saved by eliminating obsolete records and reports on military unification, privatized Alaska assets, and the dismantling of loss-making panels and enterprises. The piece argues for ongoing vigilance against redundant programs and excessive federal bureaucracy.
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U. S
Hoover Vt
Whandise Mart
Chicago
Empire Building
Hoover Commission
Congress
Executive
Oregon
Roy
United States
Uncle Sam
Atlantic
Federal
Weber Family Olds Reunion Near Price Utah
The Weber family held their annual reunion in Price Utah on a Saturday for a day of visiting. 34 family members attended with photos of children enjoying the Price Jimming Pool and a picnic dinner before Rodeo activities. Attendees traveled from Salt Lake City, Bicknell, Teasdale, Green River, and other towns, with grandchildren Hinie and Alan Harris among those visiting from Salt Lake City. The children returned home Monday Aug 8.
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Weber
Kin Price
Utah
Uening
Albert Weber
Wmon Weber
Herbert Wher
Sim
Stewart Wyilie| Ie
Bicknell
Phyllis Ombs
Teasdale
Ha Christensen
Wield
Justice
Weberght
Hinie
Alan Harris
Salt ¢ City
Green River
Art Club Meeting at Mrs Howland's Elgin Home
The Art Club gathered at Mrs William Howland's Elgin home where Mrs Mamie Mays reported Hart news about the State Fair wing of member pictures for Salt Lake City this fall. Mrs Howland led a sketch lesson and described the prize, a bottle of fame, awarded to Mrs Redhill for the best sketch.
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Art Club
William Howland
Elgin
Mamie Mays
Hart
Salt Ke City
Property accident injures child near Green River home
A late afternoon crash near August 2 in front of Johnson home involved Alfred Forsman age 11 of Green River. His vehicle caused about 50 dollars damage to Johnson’s 1953 Mercury and Weber suffered about 75 dollars in damage. Marshal Harmon Weber reported the incident.
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Alfred B. Forsman
Green River
Ford Johnson
Cafe Owner Hurts Back At Arbon Cafe
Mrs. Charles P. Tasker of the Arbon Cafe spent August 1 to August 5 in Price Hospital after straining back muscles while cleaning the walk in cooler. She lifted a case of milk and was taken home by Mr. Tasker, now resting at home and hopes to return to work when able.
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Charles P. Tasker
Arbon Cafe
Honest Man Pays Fine Year Late
John E Keogh of Moab sent a $10 check to Green River Utah Justice of the Peace for a red light traffic fine incurred Sept 30 1954. Justice O K Anderson fined him but let him go with promise to pay. Albert Weber later accepted the payment in 1959 calling him a credit to America.
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Albert Weber
John E. Keogh
Moab
Read Wena
Green River
Marshal Weber
Mr. Keogh
O. K. Anderson
Anderson
City of
Utah
Justice of the Peace
Lin
John FE
Keogh
America
The Old Prospector Advises Buddy System At Swim
Dear Baltor offers simple safety tips for swimming emphasizing the buddy system used by Boy Scouts. He warns drowning can happen quickly in deep water with no help and urges pairs or triads to stay together and monitor each other.
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Baltor
Rae
Boy Scouts
Three Draw Fines For Traffic Violations
Justice Albert Weber disposed of traffic violation cases last week. Donald Whitt, 19, from Green foyer, was arrested at 1:40 p.m. July 26 for operating a motor vehicle without a license and speeding in Green River. fined $25. Lynn D. Brady, 43, of Salt Lake City, was fined $10 for running a stop sign in Green River on August 4 at 8:15 p.m. Edward E. Eyetoo, 38, Indian from Towaoe, Colorado, was fined $10 for speeding 75 mph two miles east of Green River. picked up at 6:30 p.m. driving a Plymouth sedan.
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Albert Weber
Donald Whitt
Af Green Foyer
Marshal Harmon Weber
Claude Williams
Green River
Whitt
Weber
Lynn D
Justice Weber
Petty Theft Strikes River Va Drivers Theater
A break in at the River Va Drivers Theater occurred overnight on August 7 with entry between 2:00 and 6:00 a.m. Footprints from the refreshment stand point toward Elgin. Only candy, pop, hot dogs, and buns were taken by youths. River Vu is operated by Eugene Hunt Jay Vetere Alma Scoville and Lewis Allen of Green River. Earlier a mail truck accident near Gary Air Force Base involved a service man. Several town fights were reported with no arrests.
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River Va Drivers
Marshal Weber
Old Highway
Elgin
Eugene Hunt
Jay Vetere
Alma Scoville
Lewis Allen
Green River
Charlie Hanks
Gary Air Force Base
Texas
Ground Observer Corps Organizes Local Unit Meeting
Salt Lake City speakers visit Green River on August 24 to urge civilian volunteers for two hours weekly duty. A public meeting in the Midland Hotel basement at 8:00 pm invites everyone to join the Ground Observer Corps and help guard the nation during the Cold War.
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Salt Lake City
Green River
Ground Observer Corps
Midland Hotel
U. S
Dwight Fisenhower
The
United States
Sky Watch Volunteers Needed Tonight To Guard Our Skies
Citizens nationwide serve as civilian plane spotters in the Ground Observer Corps. Tonight many areas seek more help for a few hours weekly to monitor for hostile aircraft and warn authorities, ensuring a broader radar defense.
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Sky Watch
Ground Observer Corps
Football Star Tackles Youth Program Here
Green River hosts Alva J. Opdyke a Westminster College student and football star who assisted the Presbyterian Community Church this summer. He urges a permanent pastor and notes the church may rely on Westminster Deputation Teams to conduct Sunday services if a full-time minister cannot be secured. Opdyke, born in California, worked as ranch hand carpenter and lumber handler before choosing ministry and hopes for an athletic scholarship upon returning to college. He lived with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wilson during his Green River visit.
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Green River Journal
Alvap
Opdyke
Westminster College
Community Presbyterian Church
Green River
Presbyterian Community Church
Alva J. Opdyke
Salt Lake City
California
Salt Lake
Utah
Sam Wilson
Man Bitten by Snake Dies No, Not in Oregon
Earl J. Thornton of Green River was bitten by a rattlesnake while building a rock monument. He killed the snake, applied Mercury Chrome to the bite, and remained unfazed, returning to work about nine miles from town. Officials report no serious illness.
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Sy Marcia Thornton
Utah
Oregon
Earl J. Thornton
Green River
Mr. Thornton
Mercures
RO Niles
Hullinger Construction Co Opens in Green River
Salt Lake City developer Roland Hullinger brings Hullinger Construction Co to Green River with office space at Frank Hoss Auto Station. The firm will handle remodeling and new builds including homes and business structures using FHA loans up to 2500 with three year terms. Hullinger plans to relocate family once a residence is secured.
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Jearnea
Green River
Roland Hullinger
Salt Lake City
Frank Hoss
Atoco
Hullinger
Continental Bank
Hullinger Construction Co
Mrs. Hullinger
Bicyclist Hurt On Highway As Wind Causes Crash
A 12 year old girl named Alice Fae Madsen was riding a bicycle when a gust during a Sunday storm caused her to lose control on the highway in front of Howland Motel. She was struck by a car driven by Isaac Stott and taken to Price Hospital for examination. marshal reports she was not seriously injured.
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Gant
Alice Fae Madsen
Garney Madsen
Howland Motel
Isaac Stott
Green River
Price Hospital
Marshal Weber
Mrs. Madsen
Mr. Stott
American Legion To Sponsor Melon Day
The American Legion plans Melon Day in Green River with a meeting on Monday Aug 5 at the Midland Hotel basement. Members are urged to attend to help formulate plans for the citys famed Melo Days and boost the celebration amid rapid growth.
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American Legion
Midland
Green River
Legionnaires
Fatal Crashes Involving Millions Of U S Drivers
The 1955 Accident Facts yearbook reports that 72 million licensed drivers in the United States were involved in fatal motor vehicle wrecks last year, with 36 thousand deaths. It also shows 1.35 million drivers involved in nonfatal injury crashes.
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Amilago
United States
National Safety Council
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