First Flight to Vernal Airmail Push Launch Nears
Vernal airport runway near completion as Challenger Air Lines plans the first airmail flight. Postmaster Pontha Calder urges residents to prepare first flight covers and letters to publicize the event, inviting friends and relatives to Vernal for the July Homecoming and celebrating improved mail service in the Uintah basin.
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Homecoming Clean-Up Rally Engulfs Vernal Community
Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce kicks off a city wide clean up campaign with contests, radio stunts and broadcasts to spotlight Homecoming Year. LDS church urges cooperation as thousands of former residents return for July 22 weekend including dedication of three chapels and Uintah County hospital opening.
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Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce
Vernal
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Jaycees
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Uintah County
Peope
Houga
Dangers of kerosene and fuel oil sparks
Weekly reminder warns that kerosene and fuel oil can explode when placed in closed containers near fires Fumes form and ignite Children may burn themselves and their homes Editorial urges vigilance and prevention rather than complacency.
Congress in gridlock tints Truman program aims
The article critiques Congress for shifting control to Southern Democrats and Northern Republicans, alleging a nonmandated stance by President Truman. It cites Taft opposing a coalition, filibusters, and costs to taxpayers. It discusses ECA debates, whether it serves European or American recovery, and Hoffman's stance on limiting special-interest provisions. Florida notes about 10,600 known insect species.
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Senate
Robert Taft
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John McCormack
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