UPREA COLORADO HEARING CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
Richard M. Leonard calls for factual data and common sense in the ongoing debate over the dam project. He cites differing views within conservation groups and quotes a Sterra Club member skeptical of the broader conservation stance. Predictions mention possible new developments and a wary public mood.
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UPREA
Colorado
Richard M. Leonard
Thia “Mustrates
Starra ‘Club
Sterra Club
Vernal
Io Fari
More Favorable By DB H Silingham On River Project Hearings
As the time nears for Congressional hearings on the Upper Colorado River Project the outlook appears increasingly favorable to the United States.
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H. Silingham
Colorado River
No Substitute for Water in Utah's Development
A fragmentary editorial argues water is essential for Utah and Uintah Basin municipal supply and future development. It urges Congress to authorize a Colorado River project to unlock resources and spur progress beyond current expectations.
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H. W
Utah
Congress
Colorado River
Pat
Biche Park
West Development Drive by Utah Leaders Echo River Plan
The Utah State push for Echo Park Central Utah projects is framed as part of a broader West river development program. Officials say continued support will turn the plan into reality, ensuring the West prospers and elevates its role in agriculture, recreation, and industry nationwide.
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West
C. BR
Henderson
Utah
Central
United States
Echo Park Dam Fight Advances With Washington Visit
L. Y. Bittaway reports the Echo Park Dam push reaches a pivotal stage as the Vernal Chamber of Commerce seeks a fair congressional hearing in Washington. Advocates credit Senator B. H. Etringham, C. R. Henderson, and Hugh W. Colton for their dedicated support in promoting this Colorado River Storage project milestone.
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Echo Park
L.Y. Bittaway
Walington
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Colorado River
B. H. Etringham
C. R. Henderson
Ilugh W. Colton
Agent to be here Hartley D Lampshire in Vernal
Field representative of the Salt Lake City District Social Security Administration will be at the Vernal City office at 11 00 am on January 20 to answer questions and help eligible applicants file claims for retirement or survivors insurance under the Federal Old Age and Survivors Insurance system.
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Hartley D. Lampshire
Salt Lake City
Social Security Administration
Vernal City
Baie T Lake
Palstriet Attica
Uintah Wool Growers Meet Saturday in Vernal
Woolgrowers hold their annual meeting at a Vernal Hotel this Saturday with Utah Woolgrowers Association president Don Clyde as main speaker. Morning session includes officer elections and other business. Afternoon features outside speakers, evening banquet, wool fashion show and program. Florence Wigmne and Oli McCoy lead the program with other committees handling decorations and menu. Roy Showalter serves as president of the Big local woolgrowers association.
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Alright
Woolgrowers
Don Clyde
Utah Woolgrowers Association
Uintah Woolgrowers Association
Florence Wiigmne
Mre Oli McCoy
Loma Stringham
Opal Showalter
Raymond Siddoway
Arletta Jones
Mitch Jones
Edith Montgomery
Stella Karren
Verley Stringham
Roy Showalter
Woslgrowers Associat On
Upper Colorado River hearings highlight Echo Park debate
A Utah hearing on the Upper Colorado River Storage Project features government witnesses led by Larson and William Henry Harrison. Proponents include George D. Clyde and E. N. Callister Jr. The session aims to wrap in a week with a full slate of input from proponents and opponents.
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Larson
Salt Lake City
Bureau of Reclamation
William Henry Harrison
Wyo
George D. Clyde
Utah
Upper
Colorado River Commission
E. N. Callister Jr
Colorado River
Echo Park
Pres
Dwight D. Eisenhower
State of the Union
Colorado
Wallace BE
Bennett
Arthur W. Watkins
West
Jen. Watkins
Secretary of Interior
Secord
Echo Park area debate tied to Dinosaur Monument plan
A 1946 National Park Service memo discusses reclamation withdrawals near Echo Park and possible impacts on the Echo Park Dam project. It cites Oscar Chapman’s approval decision, then covers affidavits by David H. Madsen and meetings in Utah and Colorado, noting grazing and power irrigation questions tied to monument development and future area plans.
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William A. Dawson
Echo Park
Congress
Utah
Teg. Dawson
Salt Lake
Dorsey Hager
Charles W. Vursell III
Mager
Arizona
California
Colorado
Salt Lake Tribune
Howard J. Smith
Richard M. Leonard
The
Sierra Club
Washington
Trewer Basin
National Park Service
Dinosaur National Monument
Frederick P. Champ
Logan Banker
Enarmen
Nl Public Lands
United Chamber of Commerce
Jects Mponi
Newton B. Drury
J. E. Broaddus
Dinossatit
Rome
Wie
Oscar Chapman
Echo Park Dam
Len Stringham
David H. Madan
Sen. Stringham
Vernal
Craig
Mr. Madsen
Split Mountain
Salt Lake Sunday
Funeral for J. P. Prince to Be Held in Wash
James Blaine Prince known as the Watkins Man in Uintah County died Tuesday morning at the Veterans Hospital in Salt Lake City after a stroke. He will be buried in Washington state. He was born in Lawrence County Kentucky around 1880. Survived by wife Amanda Prince three sons James Blaine Prince Jr Vivian Prince Jay Prince two daughters Mamie Prince Virginia Anderson all in Washington state a daughter Erma Prince of Columbus Ohio a half sister Lora Byrington of Louisa Kentucky a half brother Jennings Cordle of Columbus Ohio and an uncle Andrew J Vernon of Vernal. The family will travel to Washington for the funeral.
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James Blaine Prince
Uintah County
Watkins Man
Veteran's
Washington
Blaine
Vivian Prince
Virginia Anderson
Mr. Prince i
Amanda Prince
James Blaine Prince Jr
Jay Prince
Mamie Prince
Washington State
Erma Prince
Columbus
Ohio
Slater
Lora Byrington
Louisa
Kentucky
Jennings Cordle
Andrew J Vernon
Vernal
Whiterocks Man Injured In North County Crash
Dorland John, 31, of Whiterocks, injured when a 1953 pickup failed to turn near the Vernal City Dump. Willis Thompson, 16, Ouray, cited for reckless driving. John treated for a shoulder injury at Uintah County Hospital. two others uninjured. Truck damage estimated at $300.
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Whiterocks
Dorland John
Vernal City
Willis Jompson
Ouray
Ue P
Ma Ole
John
Uintah County Hospital
Clyde Tabbee
Glen Coconuts
Sammy Hatch
Utah
New York
Inez
Rhoine
L.D
Roddy Ainge Recovering From Fractured Skull
Roddy Ainge was injured in a fall from a horse while en route to the Leon Ainge and Martin Evans ranch on Brush Creek. He suffered multiple fractures including broken ribs and a fractured skull, and was hospitalized after being found unconscious later that day. He returned home after treatment in Vernal.
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Jensen Mix
Howard
White
Roddy
Vernal
Leon Ainge
Martin Fvans
Brush Creek
Cancer education session in Vernal Utah draws eighty attendees
About eighty people attended a cancer education event in Vernal as speakers stressed that no home remedy cures cancer, cancer is not contagious or hereditary, and emphasized nonmedical care. Mayor Ralph Siddoway and County Commissioner Orvel Swain spoke at a noon luncheon at Hotel Vernal. An afternoon lecture used charts by Mr Toronto, Mra M B Pexton, and LaVerda Miegr, with Louise Hatch chairing the county cancer committee.
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Utah
Yy Whigs
Hotel Vernal
Ralph Siddoway
Orvel Swain
Toronto
Mra. M
Pexton
LaVerda
Marriage Licenses in Vernal and Nearby Towns
Don Linford Batty aged 15 weds Norlene Clark 16 of Vernal on January 6. Lawrence Cope 30 and Irene Dougherty 22 of Vernal on January 6. Dale Ross 19 and Carillon Searle 18 of Vernal on January 7. Boyd Young 23 of Lapoint wed Darbarn Anderson 16 of Altonah on January 6. Noel Weeks and Rosa and Bodily move to California for Shell Oil employment.
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Don Linford Batty
Norlene Clark
Vernal
Lawrence Cope
Irene Dougherty
Dale Ross
Carillon Searle
Boyd Young
Lapoint
Darbarn Anderson
Altonah
Noel Weeks
Dalo Rosa
Vanco Bodily
California
Shell Oil Company
Funeral Held for Lulu P Warby in Maeser Ward
Lulu P Pitt Warby, 62, died Sunday of cerebral hemorrhage at a Vernal hospital. Born November 22, 1891 in Kamas Utah to Moroni and Catherine Pitt, she married William Warby Sept 24 1929 in Vernal. A longtime LDS member and Relief Society teacher, she is survived by her husband two brothers nineteen nieces and twenty three nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Maeser chapel with Bishopric officialdom presiding and organist Mrs Roberts. Interment followed in Maeser cemetery under Vernal Mortuary direction.
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Maeser
Luluniah PF. Warby
Kamas
Utah
Moroni
Catherine Picton Pitt
William Warby
Vernal
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Warby
Maeser Second
Heller Society
Lorin Pitt
Melvin Pitt
Salt Lake City
Maeser Chapel
Alton Vernon
S Glenn Oaks
Margaret Roberts
Alton J Vernon
George Davis
Lola May Litster
Francis Southam
Mark M. Hall
Mrs. Roberts
Maeser Flock Point
Vernal Mortuary
Floyd Campbell
Niles Southam
Dale Jensen
Don Pitt
Lyle Pitt
Dez Pitt
bin McCurdy
Stake MIA Squares Dance Night Highlights Social Calendar
The Stake MIA schedules a Stake Square Dance for Saturday January 29 at 8:00 p.m at the Stake Center. Mr and Mrs Grant Hacking direct the event with teens urged to join. Opportunity opens doors but hard work keeps you on the certain path.
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Stake Mia
Grant Hacking
Bonanza Postmaster Job Opens for Applications
An examination for postmaster at Bonanza will be open for receipt of applications until February 2, 1954, per a telegram from Sen. Wallace. The test follows revised eligibility standards by the U S Civil Service Commission and the Post Office. Forms must reach the Civil Service Commission in Washington DC by February 2. Salary set at 2883 dollars.
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Bonanza
Sen. Wallace
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Pst Office
T Ail
Exac
Vernal Post Office
US Civil Service Commission
Washington
Sakry
Dance and Basklball Fundraiser Details for March of Dimes
Smuin Frank Jaramillo Billy Walker Dan Collier and Ward Shiner headline a community fundraiser. Proceeds support the March of Dimes county quota with one third to the National headquarters and the remainder split 60 percent for the local chapter and 50 percent for research professional aid and emergency aid to chapters.
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Smuin
Frank Jaramillo
Billy Walker
Dan Collier
Ward Shiner
Debate Over Monument Expansion Faces Grazing and Adjacency Concerns
The passage notes in 1998 the belief that enlarging Dinosaur National Monument would not affect future grazing and reclamation around Echo Park. Opponents fear dam construction sets a precedent for invading other monuments while supporters cite articles, proclamations, letters, and a 1998 affidavit by David H. Madsen to argue it is an exception and won’t endanger other parks.
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Echo Park
Dinosaur National Monument
David H. Madsen
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