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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1977
Page
2
Editor Jack R Wallis and News Editor Dorothy L Peltier are listed for the Vernal Express with a Thursday issue, publishing company details, and subscription rates. It shows the firm’s address in Vernal Utah and a phone number, along with pricing for in and out of state subscriptions.
As part of a broad water resources policy study, officials stress there is no advocate role for federal water rights or interbasin transfers. Nine hearings in July and August gathered wide public input, with a 90 day deadline extension to January 1978 to broaden discussion with states, Congress, and federal agencies.
The Express invites reader letters on any Uintah Asia topic. Letters must be submitted to press with the writer’s full name signature or may be withheld for valid reasons upon request.
Uintah High School District Board of Education discusses adding a Truant Officer to curb delinquency. They compare costs of keeping students in district schools against sending them to Juvenile Detention in Ogden. Estimates show $969 per student with 4 922 average daily attendance next year versus $15 000 yearly per student in detention.
A flurry of family visits and travels fills the Maeser area. Serena and Stacey Fletcher visited with relatives in Denver. The Vernons welcomed a new baby boy, David Andrew, born August 1 at Uintah County Hospital with grandparents noted. Numerous relatives traveled between Salt Lake City, Provo, Anchorage, and Vernal for reunions and weekend gatherings.
The aerospace industry faces strong defense spending with projected 1977 total outlays near 110 billion and 1978 around 112 to 125 billion. Commercial jet makers expect orders rebounding, space sales rise, and Lear Siegler advised as a speculative buy while most contractors hold.
A concise take on George C. Wallace’s Stand Up For America. The reviewer praises the intimate life story, especially the Wallace and Lurleen romance, Bremer's assassination attempt, and Wallace’s comeback drive. The book is described as personal, direct, and not a mere political loudmouth diatribe, with a vivid portrayal of courage and resilience.
President Carter promotes fiscal responsibility while critics warn Public Financing of Senate General Elections could cost Utah and the nation billions. Proponents argue for transparency, but opponents say it infringes free speech, entrenches incumbents, and pressures voters. Senator Tower calls the plan constitutionally repugnant.
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Simmons and family completed a two week visit to California, Oregon, Washington and Canada. They stayed with friends in Raymond, Washington, and rode the ferry to Vancouver. Also noted, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Merrell moved to Tridel from Verna, occupying the former Merrell home with ties to the Goodrich families of Othello and Forrest Goodrich.
Maxine McKee traveled to Salt Lake City for her roommate's temple marriage. Lawrence Morrill visited from Stillwater. Isola Haslem took her son Wade to Salt Lake City for knee surgery at St Marks Hospital. Bob Simmons class held a Sunday School party at Whiterocks Canyon. Eliza Bigler and family dined with Mr and Mrs W K Harvey. Esther Harvey honored at a birthday dinner and reunion in Neola.
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