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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1949
Page
4
The text warns of a long running scam where a gullible US citizen is lured to Mexico with money to retrieve baggage and then fleeced of $100,000 or more, often by force. It stresses reporting ghost letters to authorities, cooperation with Mexican officials, and staying wary since any single target keeps the swindle alive.
Uintah county ends a remarkable summer of recreation with widespread involvement across ages. Dancing classes led by Shirley Gall at Imperial Wall, tennis tournaments for girls and boys, and a men’s tennis tourney showcased the season. Jaycees and local clubs expanded baseball, softball, and junior programs, with a new concrete tennis court and plans for a Vernal Municipal swimming pool.
As the 81st Congress nears adjournment several major issues may be set aside including highway funding and airline status. A Truman report warns more than 11 billion dollars are needed for highways over 20 years while current appropriations fall short and states raise gas taxes to match federal grants. The highways proposal would require about 500 million annually over two decades plus 150 million yearly for secondary roads, with urban and rural needs outlined. Airlines face heavy subsidies and mail payments amid debate on separating payments and subsidies. a minimum wage bill appears unlikely to pass this session.
An arms hunter named George F. Strahl offers basic guidance for refinishing a stock. Remove the stock from the action and scrape away old finish with a razor blade while protecting surfaces that fit the action. Do not worry about varnish in the wood pores. Sand the stock with garnet paper, then raise the grain by dampening and briefly applying heat to dry it.
Miss Call has organized girls activities while Uintah county school district funds Mr Woodbury’s salary and high school and Central school tennis courts. recreation council Vernal Jaycees and many others backed activities this year and in years past. The community owes them much for their efforts and credit.
One case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever was reported in Intah county during the week ending. Aug. 1844 was revealed by the state board of health. Other cases were noted in Duchesne and Salt Lake City. Total notifiable diseases in the state were 102, up from 84 the prior week and 223 the year before. Two whooping cough cases were reported in the week ending July 20.
A historical note records the first wheat produced in the United States being planted in Virginia in 1611. The event marks an early agricultural milestone tied to colonial endeavors and settler farming.
The National Forests open all lands for recreation with visitors free to roam and stay as long as desired. Exceptions include certain areas within the forest reserved for special purposes and areas of high fire danger that may be closed during danger periods. In busy areas camping may be limited to a week or two to permit others a chance.
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