Vernal Leaders Vote Gas Tax Raise For Road Improvement
In Salt Lake City the Associated Club board discussed Utah road needs and a proposed two cent gas tax increase to fund standards upgrades over at least 15 years. The Highway Users committee backs a one cent gas tax and a 30 percent truck license fee rise based on gross road use. A bill to merge highway funds and distribute 77 percent to state and federal highways and 23 percent to local roads was noted, with Vernal leaders backing state maintenance of all secondary roads and endorsement of a new State Water Law appointing the state engineer.
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Utah
Execuive
Associated Club Clubs
Southern
Salt Lake Cit
Tom Jensen
Legislative Council
Buf
Stringham of
Vernal
Mrs Don Walker Recovers From Road Mishap Concnasion
Mrs Don Walker suffered a light brain concussion when her car overturned on a road stretch three miles near Ducheane. The accident occurred while en route to Salt Lake for a Young Farmers state convention. Mr Walker was unhurt and escorted his wife to Vernal for care at the home of Mrs Frank Walker, a registered nurse, where she is recuperating.
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Don Walker
Laat
Ducheane
Mra Walker
Salt Lake
Walker
Vernal
Frank Walker
Fishing season opens June 16 says Utah commission
The Utah Commission announces the 941 fishing season will open June 16 with boat opening planned on major lakes and streams. Utah Lake opens to channel cat fishing for the first time in years, while larger Uintah lakes may see restricted openings. Five lakes will keep 42 fish per day or seven pounds, with a possible later rule change. The commission notes ongoing surveys, trash fish landings, and a Midway hatchery cooker to reduce costs. more than 60 inquiries yielded 38 responses from sport clubs.
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Page Wy
Millard County
Gunnizon
Gunnicon Ben
Utah Lake
Utah
Uintah
Andy
Ibho
Tdaho
Mackinaw
Parry
Midway Hatchery
Colorado
Egan
BLM schedules grazing data collection for permit transfers
The Bureau of Land Management outlines steps for permittees to transfer land privileges and submit land descriptions by February 1 1952. Local BLM offices will handle the process with data collection on Tuesdays and Fridays as noted by officials Nextor I and Naylor.
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Bureau of Land Management
Nextor
Wold
Naylor
Drury resignation boosts Echo Park dam push
Vernon Chamber of Commerce told the New York Times that the National Park Service head’s departure would speed approval and construction of the Echo Park dam in Utah. The project would aid Dinosaur National Monument’s access and provide water and power for Utah and Upper Basin states. Drury said he was surprised by Chapman’s request to quit and gave no reason. The resignation takes effect April 1 with Arthur Demary to succeed him.
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Utah
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
New York Times
National Park Service
Echo Park Dam
Dinosaur National Monument
Newton B. Drury
Chapman
The
Park Service
Arthur E. Demary
Service
Mr. Drury
Oil Drill Notes From Duchesne Ute Tribal No 1 Progress
Oil field updates report Ute Tribal No 1 in Duchesne progressing at 1771 feet with a drill stem test from 1660 to 1872 feet showing initial gas oil flow and good pressure readings. Neal No 2 Govt near Vernal finishes wetting 236 feet of surface pipe and will drill plug Friday while Roy M Johnsons Oil Fee No 1 east of Bonanza continues cement plug at 1850 feet.
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Duchesne
Carter
Cse
Neal No
Johnson
Vernat
Roy M. Johnson
Bonanza
White River
Hell's Hole Canyon
Utah Poultry Meet Slated This Weekend
Utah poultrymen and farmers from across the state and northern Idaho will attend the 28th annual Utah Poultry and Farmers Cooperative convention at Hotel Utah in Salt Lake City on Friday and Saturday. Speakers include D. Brooks of Atlanta, Louis L. Madsen, and John Schenk, with Clyde C. Edmonds reporting on 1942 operations exceeding 20 million dollars in business and patronage. The event opens with the women's auxiliary led by Mrs. Lena Steele and closes Saturday with a banquet and dance in the Lafayette Ballroom.
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Utah
Nouthern Idaho
Utah Poultry and Farmers Cooperative
Salt Lake City
Clyde C Edmonds
D. Brooks
National Council of Farmers Cooperative
Atlanta
Georgia
Louis L. Madsen
Utah State Agricultural College
John Schenk
Utah State Farm Bureau
J Arza Adams
Utah Turkey Federation
Clyde C. Edmonds
Women's Auxiliary
Lena Steele
Delta
Alton 3. Gadd
Utah Poultry
Lafayette
Hotel
Kenneth Sowards Wins Utah Junior Chamber Service Award
Kenneth H. Sowards of Vernal, state Jaycee president, named one of three winners of Utah Junior Chamber distinguished service awards. He was honored for polio fund drives in Uintah County, Republican work, Chamber membership, and civil defense committee service. Other recipients: Douglas R. Stringflow of Ogden and Perry H. Burnham of Salt Lake City.
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Utah
Lynn Slaugh Named Head Of Y Group At BYU
Lynn Slaugh, a BYU junior majoring in chemistry and mathematics, was elected president of the student affiliates of the American Chemical Society. TheACS supports chemists nationwide and highlights the value of land water and forests to a prosperous country.
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Lynn Slaugh
Y. Group
Richard Slaugh
Lynn
BYU
American Chemical Society
Electric Lights and Oil Drive Lapoint Growth
Lapoint benefits from electric lights water systems and improved roads boosting land values and mortgage payments. Oil drilling by Carter Stanolin Phillips and California Co expands, with wildcat and offset wells nearby. Residents remodel homes buy machinery and livestock as rural telephone and highway improvements reduce isolation and foster a growing, self-respecting community.
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Lapoint
All
Oil Comppanies
Roosevelt
Carter, Stanolin
Phillips
Hes
California Co
Tanoint
Abegglen
Carterel Company
Maeser Lapoint
Stanolin Company
Maeser
Utah
Gusher
Lavolnt
Tridel
Indirect column cites old humor manual and radio tease
A fragmented column references a humor book Practical Ways To Laugh and a Jack Benny tease. It discusses inducing merriment through tongue in cheek steps while noting caution about vulgar explosiveness and social security linkage.
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Renee Rane
Rae
Jack Benny
Ashley Seeks Water Connection to Vernal City
Ashley Water Co delegation asked Vernal City Council Monday for a water connection at Fifth North and Fifth West and plans a $90,000 system to Ashley Word area. Delegation includes M D Tanilan Farm Service Administrator adviser, Leland Dalley, Arnold Taylor, Lee Sewards, Alvin Gardiner, and Alma Preece. Ashley to supply its own water. Vernal weighs system capacity for new road needs.
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Vernal City Council
Ashley Water Co
Fifth North
Fifth West
Ashley Word
M.d.tanilan
Farm, Home Administration
Leland Dalley
Arnold Taylor
FHA
Lee Sewards
Alvin Gardiner
Alma Preece
Ashley
Wing's Dept Store Grand Opening Draws Shoppers
Shoppers mob Wing's Department Store opening as Mayor Wenderson cuts the ribbon. Eloise Nielaen wins first purchase prize, Chinese vases given, and flowers sent to the local hospital. Red Couture leads trophy donations for Legion Mall displays. Leo M. Davies visits from Salt Lake City to inspect the new store.
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New Wing
C. Ro Wenderson
Eloise Nielaen Whoa
Wong Wing
Leo M. Davies
Ycmi Wholesale Department
Salt Lake City
Echo Park Wonders Seen Through Wildlife Survey
Fragmented report notes fish, wildlife and plant survey with expenditures totaling 111000 and 377000 for excavations of historic objects. Proposes spending 40 at terminus of approach road 212600 in first year plus ten-year plan and related fire and canyon access work valued at 1800.
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BLM
Drury
Kenneth Sowards
Entertainment Club
Minnesota
Axid
Ale Lute Naer
Steve Xrisek
Mgr
Brown Lee Yates
Vernal City Water
Wing's Dept Store
Legionnaires
Legion Hall
Wisbeck
American Legion
Legion Mall
Legion
Red Couture
Don Young
National Service Ife
June Hacking
Harry Wilson
Tooele
Echo Park
Split MT
Seley
O. P. Skagg
Margarine Sun Valley
Alfred
Ise
Rome
Arizona
Aerset
HAM
Leon Monty - Shoulder
Skaggs
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