Giant open pit copper mine fuels Utah economy
At Bingham Utah the Kennecott copper mine spans 1.75 miles and 2210 feet deep and yields about 13 billion pounds annually, 30 percent of U.S. production. The operation employs about 3220 workers with ore processed to 30 percent copper concentrate and 99.96 percent refined copper.
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Bingham
Utah
Frank Wetzel Bingham
Texas
Nevada
Kennecott Obper, Corp
Utah Copper Division
Glock
Itg
Daniel C. Jacklir Bi
V.¢Kling
Arthur and Magna
Great
Salt ,Lake
Garfield
Utah Copper Divi
Sion
Kennecott
Transport Is Vital Key For Food Business
Transportation dominates food marketing costs reflecting a 13 percent share of farm marketing expenses in 1955. US figures show transport costs rose two to three times since 1945 while all food costs grew about 90 percent. Increased movement of food and longer distances drive these higher rates.
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USDA
US. D.A. Agricultural Marketing Service
U. S
Hereford Association Sets March 11 Bull Sale in Alliance
The Western Nebraska Hereford Breeders Association will hold its semi annual registered bull sale at Alliance Livestock Commission Company on March 11. Dr Von Tour announced a large selection of rugged range bulls is expected amid a local shortage. All cattle will be judged by Wad Hinman of Yampa Colorado on March 10 with breeders committee selecting the offerings prior to sale. The event is moved up a month from last year’s December sale.
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Hereford Assn
Alliance
Western Nebraska Hereford Breeders Association
Alliance Livestock Commission Company
von Tour
Wad Hinman
Yampa
Colo
Kimball County Historical Society Forming Meet
An organizational meeting to found a Kimball County Historical Society will be held at the Courthouse Monday Jan 28 at 7 30 p m. Sponsored by Plains Rock and Mineral Club Dix and Bushnell are asked to send a representative. Temporary officers will be chosen and committees named. The group aims to finance a museum for pioneer relics from the pageant and displays.
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al Ninisall Kimball
Kimball County Historical Society
Plains Rock and Mineral Club
Kimball
Dix
Bushnell
Tarzan Themed Youth Burglar Arrested in Alexandria
A 14 year old boy was arrested in Alexandria for looting food and clothing stores valued at about 690 dollars. He stored the goods in tree huts and caves and reportedly planned to live a Tarzan like life.
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Tarzan
Alexandria
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Fine Foods, Inc
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