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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1954

Page

11

Ground breaking marks Uintah Basin high school milestone

Historic ground breaking occurred on the Nelson Mor kley homestead site as heavy equipment began moving soil for Utahs most modern high school. The project is seen as a future cornerstone for education in Uintah County and a testament to local effort and pride.

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Maestro's Rio debut marks start of famed career

A touring opera company conductor in Rio do Tanero on June 25 1886 led a performance of Aida at the pit. In New York Carnegie Hall on June 28 1954 the baton faded from memory as Tyas Atturo Toscanini stepped down. The arc of a great career began in 1886 and ended in 1954, ending a legendary era.

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Late House Debates on Wire Tap and Communist Party Proposals

House debates wire tapping to bar evidence against subversives while a Judiciary subcommittee travels to outlaw the Communist party. Simon W. Gorson of the New York Communist Party calls it slander to label Commies as bad boys, claiming treason or violence are not their aims. Justice Musmanno argues jailing all Communists would help, urging Congress to move quickly.

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Tax Reduction Affects Vernal Telephone Users

M O Borwell, manager of The Mountain Boats Telephone and Telegraph Company, says the April 1 excise tax rate cut will lower charges for Vernal customers. A regular long distance user at $2.00 monthly would save 45 cents monthly, over 3.00 annually, with other rates reduced proportionally.

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Sunday Elders forum and local notices in Naples

The report lists church and community happenings including the Secondary forum of Elders wan and Sunday services led by Hugh L. Richens. It notes MIA members and speakers such as Lee Walker Loretta Bowden and Patriarch Byron Goodrich, with special music by Orlo Goodrich and family. Also mentions travel, birthday dinners, visitors, moves, and residents from Pleasant Grove to Provo and back.

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Hugh Richens Elected Head of County Republicans

Hugh Richens was elected county Republican chairman at the county convention last Friday evening, serving two years. Other officers chosen were Mrs. Kenneth Stringham vice chairwoman, Homer Watkins secretary, and Mrs. G. Samuels treasurer. Fifteen delegates were named including Richens, Samete Hacking, Stringham, Hopkins, Turner, Eskelgon, Jensen, Henderson, Colton, Christensen, Reader, Hammond, Todd, Preece, and Dudley. The first state convention is May 8 with another in August. Outgoing officers were Eskelson, vice chair, Samuels secretary, and Bazelbush treasurer. Special guests included O. J. Wilkinson, Mrs. Wilkinson, Lloyd Cooney, Jay Stevens, Dick Ellis, and G. T. Hansen. Waltney D. Hammond chaired the meeting.

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Bingo Party Nets $70 for Project

The American Legion and Auxiliary hosted a bingo party Friday evening at Joe Haslem's home with a large crowd. Grand prizes included a Gorge painting by Ruth Hasler and four silver necklaces donated by Elsie Engen, won by Lillian and Ernest Helen Sever. Proceeds totaling about $70 will fund sending a girl and boy to State this summer. Several Vernal couples attended.

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Trees of America: About 650 Species Noted

The United States hosts roughly 650 tree species per the National Arborist Association. This figure reflects broad diversity across regions and includes both native and introduced species thriving in varied climates and landscapes.

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