Uintah Basin paper history and local focus
The Vernal Express grew from the Uintah Papoose amid early chaos, then stabilized with Basin growth driven by agriculture. It reports local triumphs and disasters in words and pictures, aims to reflect every creed and politics, and uses neighborhood news and advertising as lifeblood while its small staff bases hours on community cadence.
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Express
Uintah Papoose
Uintah Basin
Vernal Express
Balles
Trence
Fall Snows Continued on Page One
Livestock counting is a vital part of managing land resources. Annual inventory ties forage consumption to winter livestock numbers to judge range use. Spring vegetation counts inform grazing impact and deer wintering figures, guiding range condition assessments. Bureau counters are Larry Oldroyd Cliff Yardley and Gerald Quinn of Vernal. Assessor's Office count is Lorin Hatch.
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Bureau of Land Management
Larry Oldroyd
Cliff Yardley
Gerald Quinn
Vernal
Lorln Hatch, Macser
Press plant outlook in Utah Basin sparks optimism
Newspapers note unusually high sensitivity to markets and developments around the Express plant. The mood in the Uintah Basin is one of strong optimism and excitement about the near future.
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Renda
Express
Ulnetah Basin
Lion Hunter Says Cat Cornered Under Ledge
Record details a mountain lion encounter where a hunter named Carbone claimed the animal fled under a ledge and a scuffle followed. He reported hearing shots, a fatal head hit, and that two other lions and 160 bobcats had been killed in eight years. He predicted extinction of mountain lions in ten years.
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Mr. Carbone
Dinosaurs to grace Vernal museum grounds garden
Mr Ans termann notes four lifelike dinosaur groups recovered from the quarry at Dinosaur National Monument will adorn the museum grounds and form the Dot Hunter Dinosaur Garden. The project elevates Vernal State Park to a national attraction within Utah’s park system. The Dulany Hunter Foundation plans headquarters in Vernal as Capt Hunter’s endowment funds the fieldhouse and community, with Ashley Valley property to be his permanent home.
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Dinosaur National Monument
Anstermann
Dot’ Hunter
Vernal State Park
Utah
Dulany Hunter
Legion Holiday Party Slated by American Legion
The Witbeck Post No. 11 and Auxiliary Unit No. 11 announce a Saturday night Holiday Party at the Legion Hall. Social hour starts at 7 p.m. with a potluck dinner at 8 followed by a movie bingo and dancing. Legionnaires auxiliary members and partners are invited.
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American Legion Witbeck Post No. 11
American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 11
Legion Hall
AM Legionnaires
Belco completes White River No 6 well in Uintah County
Belco Petroleum Corp reports completion of its No 6 White River well in Uintah County as an extension of Red Wash field. The 80 acre offset sits in Section 4 Township 8 South Range 22 East with production likely under Calco Red Wash Unit. Projected rate up to 265 barrels daily from Green River sand level between 5,598 and 5,633 feet.
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Belco
Red Wash
Belco Petroleum Corp
White River
Uintah County
Township 8
Range 22
California Ol Co
Delco
Nto
Calco
California
Green River
Beleo
Former Stars Of Union and Uintah Schedule Charity Game
Former basketball stars of Uintah and Union will play a special game Saturday night at 8 p.m. in the Uintah High School gym. Public invited to attend as season tickets do not apply. Proceeds support other activities during the year. Uintah High School Student Council sponsors event.
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Stars of Union
Uintah
Uintah and
Union
Uintah High School
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Ohio State
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Record Lion
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Ham Hocks
del Monte
Freestone
Libby
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Ellis With
KRAFT
Miracle
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Birdseye
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