New Laws of 1961 Explained by Sen. Sowards Here
The 1961 Utah legislature enacted 233 bills. Sen. Leland Sowards outlined key measures at a Vernal Rotary Club meeting, including raised official salaries, a driver license point system, local licensing of TV sets, higher motor vehicle liability insurance, new sales tax rules, and a property tax shift. He warned against heavy property taxes hindering industry and noted impacts on schools and water projects.
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Sen. Sowards
Leland Sowards
Vernal Rotary Club
Agricultural and Irrigation Committee
Len Sowards
Uintah County
Vernal City
Alvin Kay
Conservancy District
Car Demolished East of Jensen After Skid
A 1954 Oldsmobile was demolished Saturday at 1 15 am six miles east of Jensen on US 40 when driver Charles Leon Kenney 23 of Vernal lost control He swerved to avoid a rabbit skidded 93 feet then 07 feet on the shoulder rolled 1 ½ times and rested upside down He was cited for driving under the influence arraigned before Justice Earl G Freeman with trial set for April 2 Officer Trooper J M Helm Utah Highway Patrol investigated
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Jensen
US. 40
Highway Patrol
Kenney
Justice of the Peace
Earl G. Freeman
Justice Court
J. M. Helm
Utah Highway Patrol
Voters Urged to Support Bond Issue
The appeal calls on all qualified voters to vote in favor of the bond issue, arguing the current system is very inadequate and needs funding to improve it.
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Maeser
Maeser Town
Thinning Helps County Growers Get Big Apples
Uintah County fruit growers are urged to invest in quality apple production through soil and moisture management, proper pruning, irrigation, and pest control. The note highlights the need for dormant spray for mites and scales, post bloom worm control, and timely pruning to allow sun exposure and prevent overly high tree growth. Extension Circular No. 288 offers full insect control guidance.
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Utah
River Project Funds Sought for Utah Reclamation
Representative M Blaine Peterson Utah seeks 166 million for the Presidents fiscal year 1962 budget to Congress for reclamation projects already under construction during the Easter recess in Utah The request targets ongoing river improvement works and related federal funding.
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M. Blaine Peterson
Utah
Congress
Utah Congressmen announce total $179 million for projects
Congressman Peterson outlined a $16.61 million budget request adding to $13 million earlier plan funding, bringing total to $179 million. The Weber Basin Project would receive $8.404 million, Vernal Unit $1.033 million, and Flaming Gorge Unit $7.202 million plus $4 million from 1961 for the River Storage Project.
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Essional
Utah
Peterson
Weber Basin
Vernal
Uteh
Flaming Gorge
Pruning Fruit Trees Shown By Extension Horticulturist
In the photo Professor Anson Call, US Extension Service Horticulturist, finishes pruning a tree at the Lee Bennion place. He has opened the interior of the tree but not headed back any branches. For more pruning details contact your county agent. See next week’s paper for ornamental shrubs pruning.
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Anson Call
Center
USA
Extension Service
Les Bennion’s
Ben Lindsay
Harold Davis
Extension Service Horticulturist
Lee Bennion Place
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Mr. Lee
Lela Hacking
Judy Gilbert
Jane Williams
Marilyn Felter
Connie Cook
Ann Pack
James Pollard
Byron Goodrich
Bob Sywards
Lorin Price
Vickie Peterson
Adrianna Raines
Uinish
Dana Price
Susan Bennett
Cheryl Holley
The
Sparks
Pat Punches
Maurine Brown
Dorothy Morse
Provo
Nice
Aycock
B. H. Stringham
State Legislative Council
Farron Harrison
John Beaglin
George D. Clyde
Beaslin
Maeser Fairview Cemetery
Maeser Town Board
Vernal City Water
Rea
Russell Hatch
Sandy Holmes
Shirley Bowden
Curtis Griggs
Randy Morrison
Pandaxe
Jen
Ce Griver
Staff Pho
Hild Equipment
Charles Leon Kenney
Wr. F. Farnsworth
Big Spring Farm
Valley Tractor Sales
Maeser Road
S.T.M. Nylons
FORD
General
Cal & Jack’s
Fleet Tire Service
Saa 600 East Main
Security Insurance Agency, Inc
East Main Street
National, Association. OF Insurance Agents
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