Uintah County considers combined city county fire unit
Uintah County plans to receive a 400 to 500 gallon capacity fire engine suitable for both rural and urban fires. Engineer William B. Hayes of the Board of Fire Underwriters advocates merging Vernal city forces with county crews into a single efficient department. He cites cost savings, unified training, and the ability to respond to city and county fires with one alarm. Examples in Cedar City and Parowan are highlighted as successful models.
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Uintah County
William B. Hayes
Board of Fire Underwriters
Vernal
Uintah
Mr. Hayes
Utah
Cedar City
Parowan
Salvation Army assist of discharged prisoners and parolees
The Salvation Army aided over 8,000 discharged prisoners in the United States, providing employment and care. In 1997 about 3,000 were paroled to its custody, reflecting ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts. The text also mentions the Indiana Indians of the Americas and various crops.
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United States
Salvation Arm
Congress Hikes Mortgage Insurance While Scrapping Coop Housing Plan
Senate passed S 2246 removing administration backed billion dollar cooperative housing feature. Bricker led the amendment, outcome 43 38 amid hopes for a two billion mortgage insurance package plus funds for multifamily loans and veterans housing. FDIC deposit insurance raised to ten thousand under a separate administration backed bill. Debate centered on oil and gas regulation, interstate commerce, and a cotton potato bill compromise setting minimum acreage allotments for cotton.
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Senate
John W. Bricker
Ohio
National Association of ‘Real Estate Boards
Herbert A. Nelson
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC
James P. Ker
Kerr Maintsims
House
House Defeats Bill for 240 Million Strategic Metals Pay
Senate discussion in play for next year uses strict controls and shifts to withhold low-grade potato price supports this year while offering free potato transport to charities. The House rejected a 240 million dollar incentive plan to spur exploration and development of strategic metals, 144 to 166, after wartime subsidies faced calls to continue. Western lawmakers argued for national security and stockpiling of vital raw materials amid basing point dispute moves.
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Senate
House
Supreme Court
1947 Forest Fires Cost to Battle Losses
Federal and state governments spent over 17 million dollars in 1947 to reduce forest losses as damage to timber resources exceeded 3 million dollars nationwide.
Local Merchant Fined for Illegal Sale to Minor
A local merchant was fined 25 dollars after being found guilty of selling cigarettes to a minor. Judge F M Al Inmuthamarlatgs noted the duty to enforce laws against underage sales and urged Vernal merchants to cooperate with juvenile authorities.
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Inmuthamarlatgs
Alder
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