Oil Boom Vision Cautions Vernal Lenders On Boom Risks
N M Hobb notes Vernal once 25 000, now 3 000, with expanded facilities and heavy taxes. V E Peterson of Equity Oil Co warns oil workers are migratory, urging careful field planning while noting Echo Park dam could bring permanent residents, more land under cultivation, power for phosphates, and vast recreation opportunities alongside agriculture as the region’s backbone.
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Hobb, N. M
V. SE. Peterson
Equity Oil Co
Vernal
Ashley
Texas
Oklahoma
Wyoming
Peterson
Echo Park Dam
Uintah Basin
One-Cent Sales Tax Proposed To Aid Local Governments
A Utah movement seeks a state law for a one-cent municipal and county sales tax to cover local government expenses. If enacted, retailers would collect three cents per dollar, with the state tax commission handling the funds and one-third returned to city and state governments. Vernal and Uintah officials favor the plan, noting tax burdens fall on landowners while workers and tourists benefit from services. They argue tax relief should come through broader funding, diluting property tax reliance and sharing costs among residents and visitors.
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Vernal and Uintah County
State Tax Commission
Corn and Barley Advance in Pest Week Report
Corn and barley have advanced during pest week along with concentrates. Western range is reported not too good, indicating heavy feeding of cattle and sheep. Future in feed species is likely to rise.
New Congress Seen As Pro Agriculture For Farmers
Observers expect a pro agriculture Congress with broad price support and farm programs. Harold D. Cooley and Elmer Thomas back parity pricing, while farm groups argue over ratio and conservation. National Grange and Farm Bureau differ on extension service control. County-level data shows varying membership between Grange and Farm Bureau across states. Executive secretary John W. Davis notes a trend toward checks on price systems and expanded farm credits, irrigation, and rural development. The aim is long-term stability to protect farmers and national food supplies.
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New
Federation
National Grange
Farmers Union
Extension
Grange
Farm Bureau
New York
Michigan
Ohio
California
Council of Farm Cooperatives
John W. Davis
Bmiseourihorn Ji
Farm Credit Administration
Commodity Credt Corporation
Newt Congress
CCC
Gleaner Girls and Mueen Stage One Act Plays
Randlett MNants Jarmas reports a Tuesday evening performance by the Gleaner Girls and the Mueen featuring two one act plays Sally Takes A Bow directed by Lewis and Passport to Romerice directed by Mrs Ruth Chandler. Afterward attendees danced and bought popcorn. The event touched on themes of economic stability tied to farmer security.
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Gleaner Girls
Mueen
Sally
Lewis
Ruth ‘Chandler
Gleaner Feature Recaps Local Social Notes
Fragmented notes describe a school event, a California trip by Mr and Mrs Jensen, and residents in the Valley reacting to developments. Mentions of a party, a turkey dish, and a family home visit appear amid jumbled lines about a railroad or power project and local figures such as Jack Young.
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J Jensen
California
Jack Young
Colleens
Rob Hak
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