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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1956
Page
12
California seeks review of the December ruling that excluded four Upper Colorado Basin states from major party status in the California Arizona water dispute. The petition argues the federal government should be heard, and questions whether Indian water claims apply to the entire Colorado River system.
Utah taxpayers are reminded by IRS District Director Chase Fox that the 1955 estimated tax payments are due January 16. The regular deadline falls on a Sunday, providing an extra day of grace.
Oklahoma City hosts an interview with Ro Blame Dixon of Merrill Nar Scalp Consultants. He promotes a private 20 to 30 minute examination and a thirty day guarantee for a home hair growth treatment, urging immediate attention to early balding signs.
Representatives from Utah Colorado New Mexico and Wyoming in Sama Pe disclose agreement on three amendments to the Upper Colorado River Project bill. The changes allocate power revenues by state with Colorado 46 percent Utah 214 percent New Mexico 17 percent and Wyoming 155 percent. Another amendment keeps Central Utah project revenues separate for its payments rather than pool them. The Navajo Dam and reservoir in northwestern New Mexico would join a new reimbursable Navajo project instead of the Upper Colorado project. Clyde says unity and equity among the four states guided the votes.
District director Charles T Fox of Utah urges taxpayers to secure all W-2 withholding statements from every employer before filing. Employers must provide two copies by January 31, and if missing, employees should contact the employer, not the IRS. Fox says prepare returns using the IRS instructions mailed to taxpayers.
The note explains steps to amend a prior declaration of estimated tax to prevent penalties from underestimation. It outlines filing adjustments, potential interest implications, and recommended timely submission to align with tax obligations.
A statewide drive led by Sherman Munter and the Salt Lake City Association of Insurance Agents with auto dealers garages and law enforcement aims to curb hub cap thefts. Officials report rising insurance costs tied to undetected thefts as the motive shifts to identifying marks such as engraved license numbers and dates to deter future losses.
The report suggests recovering many stolen hub caps could reduce thefts and lower insurance costs. It notes bank robbers began with hub cap thefts, a crime trend troubling Utah residents for years, and implies broader crime reduction if this link is tackled.
Vernal City firemen start a fundraising effort to service and refill extinguishers locally. The new C2 compressor allows on site servicing, preventing delays and empty units. Residents needing service should contact any fireman for assistance.
A brief notice urges vehicle owners to place proper identification on the inside of hub caps and fender skirts to aid law enforcement. Dealers offer service to apply the marking and remove accessories as needed. The message emphasizes reducing insurance losses through improved owner identification.
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