Bids Expected On Power Lines Of Dam Project
The Bureau of Reclamation invites bids by Feb 28 for 84 miles of 198000-volt transmission from Flaming Gorge switchyard in Daggett County to Vernal substation in Uintah County and Rangely substation near Rangely Colorado. The first leg was previously bid and rejected as too high. the new invitation requires similar qualifications for the 85 mile stretch.
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Colorado
Bureau of Reclamation
Flanting Gorge
Linwood
Daggett County
Uintah County
Rangely
Colo
Salt Lake City
Hareaur
Flaming Gorge
Vernal
Indian Summer Fades As Cold Temps Return In Utah
Vernal notes the first subzero temperatures of the season signaling an end to Indian summer. The report recalls past extremes around 1950 with days about 15 below zero and mentions Utah water experts cautioning it may take three normal rainfall seasons to recover water supplies from prior dryness.
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Vernal
Utah
Jensen Man Dies in Suicide at Home
Francis Erie Stewart, 75, of Jensen, died instantly Wednesday at 8:15 am from a pistol shot to the head. His wife Rebecca and a three year old granddaughter witnessed. Sheriff Norman Fletcher and County Attorney Ray E. Nash investigated. no inquest. Survived by widow, two sons Percy and George, daughter Mrs. B. M. (June) Stewart, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. health had declined prior to retirement from farming and ranching.Location details mention Salt Lake City and Arizona in survivors.
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Jensen
Francis Erie Stewart
Rebecca
Larnee
Stewart
Percy
George
Salt Lake City
B. M
Arizona
Coyote Trap Injures Scout Near Stanaker Dam
A 17 year old Boy Scout named Richard Walker was treated after a cyanide coyote trap hidden in a pipe exploded in his face at Coyote Canyon five miles north of Stanaker Dam. He suffered a cut finger and eye discomfort. the group of youths had tied a rope to the pipe, the rope pulled free, and the trap detonated.
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Coyote Canyon
Stanaker Dam
Richard Walker
Frank R. Walker
Richard
Bix
Uintah
Stanaker
Stuart Omprich
Andrew McConkle
Nile Merkley
Dala Thacker
Ralph Olsen
Kim Duke
Red Springs
Flint and Steel
Tom Levy
Ed Horton
Larson Caldwell
Glade M.sowards
Jerry Anderson
High School Seniors Say Business Is Bad for Country
A survey of United States high school seniors conducted by America's Future Inc found many view business as weak for national prosperity. About half blame rich redistribution by government, 60 percent support government press censorship, and 73 percent of boys versus 33 percent of girls favor government controls on basic industries. The letter criticizes school textbooks and discusses Operation Textbook to study and correct high school social studies texts.
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United States High
Atudenta
America’s Future, Inc
Hugh W. Dalton
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Uintah
Chamber of Commerce
Christmas Lighting Winners Told in Vernal
Vernal Jaycees announced the Christmas lighting contest winners this week. First place went to Dr Dan Q. Price of 470 South 2nd West. Religious theme winner Dean Voorhles of 323 West 2nd South. Runners up included Dick Attord C Drian O'Neil George Johnston and Echo Park Lodge. Honorable mentions listed. judging emphasized originality effort and appearance. judges were not Jaycees members.
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Vernal Jayceen
Dan Q. Price
West
Dean Voorhles
Dick Attord
C. Drian O'Neil
George
Johnston
Echo Park
Lodge
Max Stewart
C. P. Pederson
Paul Batty
Dri T. Mr Seager
Uintah Packing Company Owner Announces Closure
Larell Anderson, owner of Uintah Packing Company, announced this week that he plans to close the business due to unspecified pressures. The move follows months of financial strain and fluctuating demand in the regional meat market.
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Larell Anderson
Uintah Packing Company
Hopkins Named Utah State Finance Commissioner
Clair R. Hopkins, longtime Vernal businessman, was appointed by Governor Clyde to the Utah State Finance Commission. He plans to stay in Vernal through the current school year, then move to Salt Lake City. Hopkins has served in the state legislature, Vernal city government, and civic groups, with a background in teaching, agriculture loans, and hospitality.
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R. Hopkins
Utah State Finance Commission
George D. Clyde
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture Loans Division
Hopkins
Vernal City Council
Lalso
Vernal Lionas Club
Uintah County Disabled Veterans Benefit Totals for 1960
George L. Carey National Service Officer reports Uintah County disabled veterans and survivors received 3256 in 1960. Utah state total benefits reached 243552. The figures cover original awards maintenance and related benefits while operations at a plant continue as before.
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Uintah County
George L. Carey
National Service Officer
Utah
Carey
Jy Eomeningeal
Uintah Utes Fall Twice After Tough Doubleheader
Uintah Utes fight hard but drop two games in a Thursday Friday doubleheader. Thursday they led Judge Memorial before losing 52 to 44 amid flu sidelining center Gayle McKeachnie. Friday night Cyprus Pirates overloaded Uintah with hot shooting to seal a tougher defeat.
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Uintah Utes
Fight and Desire
Uintah
Utes
Judge Memorial
Bulldogs
Tassainer
Gayle McKeachnie
Trace
Jim Yerkovitch
Pirates
Cyprus
Pirates defeat Utes in close arena clash at Cyprus
In a tight first half Cyprus led 26 20, then the Pirates surged to a 43 33 third quarter lead. Utah struggled to match the hot shooting as Cyprus built a decisive 61 48 margin. Vernal area unemployment and job data show agriculture and government top local employers with 2 030 and 1 090 positions respectively. Public notices include bid openings for Stanaker Service Canal and power line links, with local officials forecasting a strong Vernal economy ahead. President Harold McKee announced new Uintah County Commissioners Rulon S. Hacking and Herbert M. Snyder, pledging collaboration with the Chamber.
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Pirates
Cyprus
Utes
Uintah
Duchesne
Daggett
Uintah Basin
Utah State
Eemployment Ment
Tri County
Agricultural
Vernal
Chamber of Commerce
Eurange
Mana! i L.Y
Siddoway
Stanaker
Forest Service
Sheep Creek
Southam
Colorado
Harold McKee
Uintah County
Rulon S. Hacking
Herbert M. Snyder
McKee
Chamber
Hacking
Snyder
Tanch
Benefit Dance to Aid Mecham Family at Armory
A benefit dance is planned for Saturday at the Armory Curtis t 9 pm for the Mecham family. Mecham was seriously injured December 19 when he slipped and fell into a circular saw at Randle.
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Armory Curtist
Mecham
Randle
Dance Group Plans Program at BYU
A Brigham Young University dancing troupe will present a folk and modern dancing program on Thursday January 12 at 8 p.m. in the stake center. The concert is free and sponsored by Ashley and Uintah LDS stakes. The group performs 25 dances.
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Brigham Young Universsity
Stake Center
Ashley and Uintah Lds Stakes
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Exrol
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IniBasin
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Brush Creek
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