Woolgrowers say foreign competition squeezes Utah industry
Utah woolgrowers and other livestock interests report that cheap foreign wool and meat imports plus high operating costs have forced price squeezes. Leaders urge protective tariffs and stronger marketing to stabilize lamb and wool, noting lamb prices dropped about 50 percent and wool 75 percent. midland profits and sales efforts are under scrutiny as stock sheep totals fall from 49 million in 1942 to 2 million in 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malicote
Winder
River Bill Fate Continues in House Fight Over National Park Plan
In a deferred page 3 discussion, Upper Basin representatives clash over a river bill linked to National Park Service divisions. Some applaud possible support, others fear it undermines the National Parks System. House opposition, led by Reps Saylor and Wesmer, pursues steps to bar the bill from the Interior Committee. Wayne Aspinall chairs the irrigation sub committee and backs the measure. Washington sentiment regrets lost recess time to local disputes as eastern and northern California members may need persuasion for flood control funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Park
Ty Ivagion
National Parks
Upper Basin House
House
John P Saylor
Pat
Craig Wesmer
Calif
Wayne N Aspinall
D Cole
Washington
East
Midwest
East Coast
California
Colorado
Rabbit Recipes Headlines From Outdoor Writer Erwin Bauer
Two favored rabbit dishes are shared Fried Rabbit and Rabbit Pie with step by step parboiling, coating, frying, and baking tips. The column notes rabbit’s popularity among game recipes and mentions Woodrow White visiting his father in Provo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Bauer
Woodrow White
Bi Te
Provo
White Rocks Obberhansleys Stranded in Strawberry Valley
Local notes recount Duane Oberhansley and wife stranded in a wind and snow storm near Strawberry Valley during a Salt Lake trip, receiving help after about ninety minutes. Various regional visits, family events, and holiday gatherings are listed, including weddings, temple work, Christmas programs, and New Year’s activities across Vernal, Salt Lake, Provo, and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DT Wiadema Britte
Duane Oberhansley
Salt Lake
Oberhansley
Strawberry Valley
Dallas Murrays
Provo
Clarence
Howard
Dallas Murray
Kenneth Manson
Lapoint
Mesangen
Ramona Marrson
Elbert Smith
Esther Harvey
Shirlene
GN Hoopes
Gilbert Ellingford
Duane Price
Barney Sessions
Rupert
Idaho
Bruce Watkins
Erma Sessions
Vernal
Mttlda Mooseman
Ivan Ross
Little Bonanza
Matilda Mooseman
Mink Ranch Continues Pelt Packing Under Dalton
The Mink Ranch reports Dalton completed pelting in December with peak season kills reaching about one hundred mink daily. Pelts are dried in a warm room and stretched on racks holding 32 boards. The operation uses moble casters, a hardy mink stock, and relief workers including Edward Colton, Bud Powell, Charles Crow, Wilson Freestone, Ferran Wacking, and E. J. Pack assisting Colton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Itar
Mr. Colton
Edward Colton
W. S
Bud) Powell
Charles Crow
Wilson Freestone
Woolgrowers to name two directors at meeting
Utah Woolgrowers discuss plans for make it yourself with wool fashion show January 9 at Lafayette Ballroom with top winners earning expense paid trips to the National Wool Growers Association convention January 23 in Fort Worth Texas. Don Clyde Heber City association president will present annual report and future suggestions. January 10 features the annual dinner with Yogi Yorgesson as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolgrowers Association
Lafayette
Wool Growers Assa
Fort Worth
Texas
Wool Growers
Hooper
Don Clyde
Heber City
Yogi Yorgesson
Knife & Fork. The life of the people and world
The piece profiles a well known radio figure who has observed leaders and citizens across many lands. It notes his global reach from Karachi to Waterloo Iowa and London broadcasts. It mentions extensive tours in all forty eight states India and the Far East and lists his published books They Shall Not Perish Into Exile and Man from Syria with two more forthcoming.
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Commonwealth
Karachi
Kansay City
Waterloo
Iowa
Waterloo Station
London
United States
Bb.c
India
Far East
Hughes
Syria
Winter driving safety message from Utah Safety Council
The Utah Safety Council joins the National Safety Council urging drivers to winterize vehicles and driving habits. A ward house event featured the MIA Trawlings orchestra from Roosevelt providing music for a Turkey Dance at the gym Saturday. Mrs Elsio Simmons and son Merlin of Orem visited Danlata Simmons Friday. The bishopric made ward visits Wednesday and Thursday. Veda Forakls and children from Salt Lake helped care for her mother at the Eldon Anderton home. The Tonald Ekaund family from Nenla visited the Eldon Arid lerton home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Safety Council
National Safety Council
Ward House
MIA
Af Roosevelt
Elsio Simmons
Merlin of
Orem
Lata Simmons
Java
Veda Forakls
Salt Lake
Eldon Anderton
Tonald Ekaund
Nenla
Eldon Aridlerton
Livestock Permit Peril Seen From State Land Grab
Chamber of Commerce directors warned that continuing state takeover of grazing land could strip sheep and cattlemen of permits. They also discussed enlarging Dinosaur National Monument and noted Colorado’s strong tourism year with 3.14 million visitors spending $202.6 million. Opposition grew to a proposed 16 million highway toll tunnel under the Continental Divide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Dinosaur National Monument
Denver Post
Colorado
University of Colorado
Bureau of Business Research
Continental Divide
Wasatch Chemical Co Wins 1954 City Chlorine Bid
The Wasatch Chemical Co of Salt Lake City was the successful bidder to furnish chlorine for the city water supply in 1954. Dan Price Dale Jensen and Fred Washburn are cited as involved parties. The city warns residents about new year special improvement project applications at the city office. Public reminders note parking meter fines range from team to $30 per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Price
Dale Jensen
Fred Washburn
Wasatch Chemical Co
Salt Lake
Colorado River Project aims gain national support
The Grass Roots executive committee approved plans to publicize the Colorado River Project across the United States and coordinate lobbying in Washington. D. W Evans and Associates will draft letters and speeches with Upper Basin representatives while soliciting support from citizens, organizations, and officials. The four state effort targets Republican officials, with key meetings and a breakfast with United County Colorado River Committee members to strategize for the upcoming Congressional session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado River Commission
Santa Fe
Grass Roots Executive Committee
Washington
Colorao River
United States
Newssapers
Ete
Snarr
D. W Evans
Asociates
Upper Basin
Colorado River Upper Basin Commission
Bolack
Stringham
Colton
Siddeway
Bojack
Coury
United County
Colorado River Committee
Moluck
Dugan
Shar
C D Chidley
Uintah County Board of Commissioners
J. A. Cheney
L. P Christensen
Leland Sowards
Hugh W. Colton
City council urged to improve facilities and finances
A city report urges constructing a county jail annex, speeding sewage projects, and modernizing the financial statement with department salary breakdowns, outstanding bonds, and funding sources. It calls for accounting in city offices to cut costs, expanded dog control, prudent rest room budgeting, and continued oversight of expenditures by approved groups.
Leases Filed on Large Block in West Part of Basin
Ray L Tallant and partners from Santa Barbara and Los Angeles filed nearly 109000 acres of Federal and State oil and gas leases in the center of the Uintah Basin. The filings cover 42 applications surrounding Antelope Creek Unit in Duchesne and Carbon counties, with total acreage of 5918 on Federal lands. Tallant is a consultant geologist who previously worked with Tide Water Associated Oil Company.
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Uintah Basin
Ray L .Tallant
Santa Barbara
Los Angeles
California
Utah Oil
Duchesne
Carbon
Antelope Creek
Osrees
Carbon County
Utah
iCalifornia Company
Standard Oil Company of California
Welle
Uiita Special Meridian
Duchesne County
Uinta
Green River
Wasatch
Group of
Ray L. Tallant
Rocky Mountain
Williston Basin
Tide Water Associated
O1l Company
Carter Oil Abandons Deep Test No. 1 at Uintah Basin
Carter Oil Co abandons the No 1 Milton State well in Uintah Basin Utah after spudding on June 24 1955 and completing on December 24 1995. The well drilled to TD 12 897 feet showing no significant oil or gas. The unit covers 28 412 acres of federal state and Indian lands with formations including Mesaverde Mancos Dakota Morrison and Navajo among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Oil Co
Carter Oil. Co
Miltom State
Hill Creek
Uintah Basin
Uintah County
Utah
Fun Creek
Carter
Uintah
Mesaverde
Mancos
Frontier
Dakota
Morrison
Entrada
Navajo
Shinarump
Weber
Uintah County Oil Tests Yield Long List of Wells
Oil field notes from Uintah County detail multiple tests and locations including Red Wash units 39, 42, 49 and Wasatch tests. References include Standard Oil of California, Kerr McGee Drilling Co., Gulf Oil Corp, and Teasdale contractors. Notable sites: Green River area, South Horseshoe Bend, and North Utah fields with depths around 2,000 to 9,500 feet and test rates around tens to hundreds of barrels per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New World Ol, Ltd
Ale
Ah County
Powder Springs
Ares
Minton Slate Carter Ol Co
Hill Creek
Standard Oil Co
Cal
Red Wash
Charles M Jameson
North Quray
Uintah County
Uinta
Gulf Oil Corp
Anderson
Horseshoe Bend
South Horseshoe Bend
P & A Holding
Watson
Phillips Petroleum Covenon
Johnson- Bunn
Wasatch
Standard Oil Co. of
California
Wasatch Fest
T. D
Callocation
Agate
Grand County
United County
Brennan Bottoms
Jaren Loratlon
Green River
Brennan Federal Roads
Willspud
Lee
Uintah
Brazel & Wrather
Greeniriver
Rod and Gun Club to Elect Directors Monday
Vernal Rod and Gun club invites all interested in wildlife conservation to a Monday meeting at 9 pm in the courthouse. The main purpose is to elect four new two year directors and the current directors listed are Alvin Kay BM Thomas Jim Lube and Jim Sutton with depth noted as 12 297 though the top of granite was not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Kay
BM Thomas
Dim Lube
Jim Sutton
Funeral services for Clara Price held here Monday
Funeral services for Clara Hudlle Price, 61, Uintah County resident since 1921, were conducted Monday at 10:30 a.m. in St Pauls Episcopal Church under Rev Richard E Lundberg. Price died Friday in a Vernal hospital after a special service at Vernal Mortuary. Burial followed at Vernal Memorial Park. Price was born July 15, 1974 in Versailles Missouri, daughter of Mitchell and Heather Duff. She moved to Dragon, Uintah County in 1921 and to Vernal in 1942.
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Clara Hudlle Price
Uintah County
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Price
Richard E Lundberg
Ih Vernal Memorial Park
Mel Price
Versailles
Missouri
Mitchell and
Heater Duff
Dragon
Vernal
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