Echo Park Dam sparks unity among Utah sportsmen
At its annual convention Utah Wildlife Federation members supported Echo Park dam on the Green River near the Colorado border arguing it would create new recreational value. The opposing Washington-based Wildlife Management Institute warned the project would flood scenic formations, end wildlife habitat, and threaten future park development, prompting a debate on the dam’s true impact.
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Utah Wildlife Federation
En Enortamenty Banes
Echo Bare Dam
Utahy
Colorado
Echo Park
Wildlife Management Institute
Washington
Institute
The
Park Service
Echo Park Debate Stirs Utah Colorado Sportsmen
The Tribune notes ongoing contention over Echo Park contamination and dam plans. It questions whether construction would affect fishing and recreation while citing the Institute’s opposition and calls for alternate sites to be explored. The piece argues Echo Park may still offer recreational value despite critics.
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Institute
Echo Park
Utah
Colorado
Tribune
Naples Notes Reach From Porto Rico And Local Visitors
Leon Powell returns from Porto Rico while Ada Openshaw and family visit. Mrs. Harry Miller of Los Angeles visits her mother Mrs. Marlon Manwaring. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Thomas return from Oregon. Bonnie Lee Allred is back at school after appendicitis. Alva Duvall and son visit James Duvall. the Caldwell and Goodrich families take a trip to East Lake City and Portland. A large crowd enjoys square dancing at the chapel Friday. Ashel Manwaring leaves Tuesday.
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Harry Miller
Los Angeles
Cal
Marlon Manwaring
H. A. Thomas
Oregon
Bonnie Lee Allred
Alva Duvall
Salt Lake City
James Duvall
Orvil. Merrett
Salt Lake
Erord Goudeteh
A Jy Clifford Caldwell
East Lake City
Goodrich
Caldwells
Portland
Ore
Ashel Manwaring
Powell Heads State Farmers Co op and Board
Owen Powell was named president of the State Farmers Co op with a slate of directors including Ai DeMorr Dudley Orson C Nielsen Wardle and C P Ruppe to fill 111 vacancies. The local mill at Uintah county was renovated into a first class operation supplying flour dairy feed and chicken turkey stock products with aims to expand membership to 400.
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Owen Powell
Farmers Co-op
Lorin
McKee
W. Leo C
Heckind
Reader
Star Farmers Cooperative
Hele
Owen, Powell
Ai DeMorr Dudley
Orson C. Nielsen
and. Austin
Wardle
C. P. Ruppe
Powell
L. H., Black
Cap
F Coop
Uintah
Lapoint
Tridel
Driver Of Car Involved In Recent Crash Ditect For Speeding
Nyle Merkley one of the drivers in a two car collision Sunday March 26 at the Fifth West intersection. He was speeding 50 in an 80 mile zone and driving a car with a beginners permit. Jesse A Haws Vernal assistant postmaster was taken to Intah County Hospital with a fractured neck vertebrae severe brain concussion and scalp laceration. He is reported in very good condition.
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Nyle
Merkley
Fifth West
Sam Hatch
Jesse .A. Haws
Intah County
Wildlife Institute notes rising small game populations
Reports from the Wildlife Management Institute indicate small-game populations across most sections are on an upward swing in their periodic cycles. The finding suggests improved hunting prospects and reflects broader wildlife trends nationwide.
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Sma Gane
The
Wildlife Management Institute
Washin g C. man returns home from Moses Lake job
Clifton Nickell arrived home Saturday after a two month stint in Moses Lake Washington. His wife and family met him in Salt Lake City where they spent three days.
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Clifton Nickell
Moses Lake
Washington
Salt Lake City
Cattle Group Seeks Increased Elk Permits in Forest Meeting
The Ashley Forest Cattle Group, representing about 176 members from 10 associations in Utah and Wyoming, met in Vernal on March 24 to discuss administrative needs and cooperation with stock groups. Proposals included increasing elk permits, fencing improvements, watershed protection, and continued use of 9-1 range funds, with emphasis on preventing rustling and theft.
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Ashley Forest
Utah
Wyoming
Forest Office
Vernal
J. Floyd Perry
Ong A. Hartson
Harerion
State Fish and Ame Department
Water and Agers Pguccies
Rotec
U S Petroleum Industry Economic Impact Revealed
Analysis of 1948 financials shows 31.4 cents of every income dollar redistributed as payrolls, purchases, taxes and dividends. Reinvested income totaled 10.2 cents while depreciation and depletion charges accounted for 3.3 cents.
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U.S
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Standard of California
I. Sander
Vernal, Utah
Wing’s Store
Ft. Duchesne
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Gilly
Black Canyon
Ambeusta
Boulder
Naples
Leon Powell
Porto Rico
Ada Openshaw
Far
Forest Service
Pereaster
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