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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1953
Page
12
Local water leaders voiced unwavering resolve after Secretary McKay backed the Upper Colorado storage project. They urged Congress to pass the plan, stressing economic benefits in industry, agriculture, and recreation. Utah leaders cited hearings in January and pledged strong participation to secure the dam and related water developments for Uintah and Vernal areas.
James ML Barger, longtime Vernal resident, died at his home in Orofino Idaho on December 32. He moved to Ashley Valley in 1919 from Wyoming and lived there until 1943 when he relocated to Idaho. He is survived by his wife LaVaughn and two sons Dale of Silver Springs Maryland and Lester of Orofino Idaho, three daughters Dorothy White of Orofino Nora Price of Salt Lake City and Bettie Meyenberg of Salinas California, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Most coal supplying the Fontana California steel plant is hauled from Utah, with smaller amounts sourced from Arkansas and Oklahoma. In U S surface coal mines the count of power shovels and draglines in use has more than tripled over the last decade.
Utah's Central Utah Project, described as vital for state growth and water supply, would bring 48,000 acre feet for municipal use and 3.2 billion kilowatt hours annually. It includes the Strawberry aqueduct and reservoir expansion, with hearings set in January and a forecast to more than double Utah’s population if approved.
Funeral services for Wanda LaRose Taylor were held at the LDS ward chapel in Whiteroecks. The service featured opening and closing hymns sung by local choirs, an invocation by James Harvey, and remarks from Ivat Ross and Albert Harris. Burial followed at Ft Duchesne cemetery with grave dedication by President James Bacon. Attending from outside points included Grandma Christiansen and daughter Millie Higgies of California, Leona Jensen of Salt Lake City, and Marion Christensen of Montana.
Utah lawmakers welcomed Interior Secretary McKay's approval of the Upper Colorado storage project as a major step for Intermountain West development. Senator Watkins called it the best Interior program, urging Congress to authorize it. Rep. Dawson said hearings are set for January 18. The Bennett and Rowley parties noted supporting action, while a side note mentions a Vernal rabbit litter and local visits to Salt Lake City LDS Temple.
Workers in U S bituminous coal surface mines produce an average of one ton per man.
Senate Watkins urges rapid Colorado River Basin development including Echo Park and Central Utah projects. He cites Interior and McKay support, cites plans to survey Utah school lands, and vows Park Service cooperation with the Bureau of Reclamation despite concerns over Dinosaur National Monument.
In 1800 to present, the US has produced about 531 percent billion tons of coal with roughly a third classified as bituminous. The figure reflects long term energy output and shifts in coal quality across eras.
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