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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1962
Page
12
Forester Tom Owen notes record fuel wood cutting in the Book Cliffs Verna District of the Bureau of Land Management. Strong demand and high prices for fireplace wood in Salt Lake City spur activity, despite loggers hauling wood up to 250 miles by truck, cutting into profits but signaling development potential in the area.
Marine Pic Hyrum J Mecham of Ashley serves with the First Marine Aircraft Wing at Iwakuni Japan. Pinon pine is identified as ideal firewood in Utah due to high pitch content and bright slow burn. The BLM offers wood for sale at nominal price with free-use permits. Contact Vernal District Office for winter supply details.
The article discusses Caesar Abolished the lunar year and the civil year by a 6644 day cycle. It notes Pope Gregory XI in 1582 removing ten days to realign the calendar. It explains the equinox return and the long-term drift of the calendar by seconds per year, projecting cumulative errors over millennia.
The Richens family met at the Doyle Harrison home for a New Year weekend gathering. A Sunday dinner served to 41 attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Glen Ashby and relatives from Ralston and nearby areas in a warm family reunion.
Ashley National Forest saw a record 221 600 visitors spending 426 800 days in 1961. Fishing led with 75 000 visits, followed by general enjoyment and sightseeing, 51 900, with other activities including picnicking, hunting, camping, hiking, and wilderness travel. The rise reflects a national recreation trend and prompts expanded facilities and better access. Taxpayer participation in maintenance is urged.
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