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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1944

Page

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Armed Forces Update and Local Servicemen News

The article reviews Navy, Army, and Marine training and postings of servicemen including Don Grekson stationed at Livermore California, Bruce L Kelley serving in England, Cpl Richardson leaving for overseas, and Lance Corporal Larth Thorne at Camp Roberts. It notes training at San Diego boot camp, Alaska postings, pilot training, and various education programs plus a railroad accident involving Ralph Kennard near Ogden with prior Navy service and boot training at Ferragut.

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Former Naples Teacher Survives Arizona Bomber Crash

Lt Melvin Clare Nowell, a former Naples teacher, was the sole survivor of a bomber crash that hit Willan School grounds in Pheaby, Arizona, on January 28. None of the 1500 students were seriously hurt as the plane struck the rear of the building, while several hundred staff evacuated. Nowell, 26, a student officer, unbuckled and escaped after the crash. the pilot attempted a forced landing but the aircraft struck a power line and nosed into a pole. Continued on Page Five.

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Snowslide Traps Workers. One Dead, Two Found

David H. Curry narrowly escaped a fatal snowslide near Tehsyphaim Canyon while part of a Copperton engineering crew. He, Milton J. Lancaster, Sam Edward Geager and others were at mid day on the job when the slide trapped them. Curry was found about 1:00 pm. the bodies of Bes Ger and Rasmussen were recovered about 11:39 pm. a lead worker, Romero, was killed instantly. Curry, son of Mrs. W Curry of Vernal, has worked as an engineer in Copperton for years.

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First Elk Load to Be Planted This Week End

Henry Slaugh and Ernest Caldwell left for Fountain Green to plant the first elk on a mountain road north of Vern a this year. The initial load will number eight to ten head, with plans to introduce around 30 if weather allows. Lack of sufficient snow hampers trapping the elk.

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Russian Musicians Coming to Vernal Soon

Jan and Michel Cherievsky renowned Russian pianist and violoncellist will give a joint recital in Vernal on Thursday March 18. The brothers, born near Kiev, have toured Europe and performed with major orchestras under famed conductors. They previously appeared in Vernal with the Intermountain tour, directed by GC Graham of Salt Lake City, and report light snow in the mountains nearby.

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Evan Woolley Breaks Physical Fitness Record

Evan Woolley son of H Walter Woolley wins a physical fitness record in Tucson Arizona. He sets a chin up record of 30 reps amid a field of at least 200 competitors. He credits clean living and army conditioning for his achievement. Woolley completed primary training with a favorable mark and received preliminary training at UBAC aviation school in Lowan Ninthing in September.

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Imperial Dance Raises 300 For New Chapel

A Saturday evening event at Imperial Hall raised funds for a new chapel. Organizers and sponsors supported the cause amid a modest crowd, contributing to a final tally of about 300 dollars.

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Honor Man At Farragut

KEARRAGUT IDAHO Homer W Robertson 31 of Vernal named loner man of his recruiting training company in the second largest U S Naval Training Station. Former Akron resident served in a Civilian Conservation Corps camp where he met his wife and settled in Vernal. Attended East High School and Hower Trade School, active in softball and baseball. Worked at Basin Laundry Vernal four years and Remington Arms Lake City before becoming custodian of Central School Vernal. Played third base for the Vernal baseball team and active in Junior Chamber of Commerce bass clubs.

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Jones addresses wool policy and market hold up

In Washington Utah Jones discusses wool policy and government stock. He notes government holds a two year wool supply and calls for a definite plan to manage wool sales through a centralized agency. The remarks reference three point proposals and concerns about delaying sales.

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Utes Top Duchesne 26 19 in Friday Game

Friday night the Utes defeated Duchesne 26 to 19 on local floor. Roberts led with points while Barton had high marks for the Duchesne team amid a season of mixed results. Earlier, Duchesne beat Uintah 19 to 28 on Duchesne’s floor, with both squads showing improvement as locals praised the exhibition. The Utes head to Tablons next Friday to challenge for first in the region, then meet Altamont the following week.

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Supposed Genaen Rancher Sought by Authorities

Police pursue Eugene Richards Jr also known as Robert Manning after a Marshalltown woman was defrauded of funds in a scheme linked to a Circle Three Bar ranch claim. Richards, described as 30, 5 ft 8 in, 209 pounds with blue eyes and a scarred smile, registered with a Columbus, Ohio investigative board in November 1940.

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War era factors raise juvenile delinquency concerns

The report notes a rise in juvenile offenses during the 1963 period, with Judge Semper and Judge Terry discussing factors like war-time stresses and parental influence. They argue increased leniency would not worsen delinquency and emphasize community cooperation to guide youths.

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Navy Hero Survives Sea Peril After Alert Engagement

Navy man active in the Atlantic survived a near-miss when a plane attacked his ship near Salerno. A torpedo narrowly missed, denting the hull by concussion as the vessel rode a near miss. Enlistee Wayne Simmons served since 1942 with training in gunnery and fought in Sicily and Italy invasions. His brother, Wayne Simmons, visited with family amid prolonged leave after intense service.

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Local Farm Bureau votes on county committee arm plan

Amid tangled text, farmers vote to elect county officers and form committees under a national program. The article notes leaders of the Farm Bureau emphasizing coordination with government agrarian policy and the need for organized action to safeguard agriculture against political interference.

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