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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1947
Page
16
Renowned river guide Aipy predicts spring attempt to sail upriver from Lees Ferry to Hite against current and winds. He argues it would be natural that strong updrafts could move a light craft, citing Lewis and Clark canoes and dugouts with sails on the Missouri in 1804 as precedent.
Utah Utes pursue recovery of land sale profits from 1880s Colorado-Colorado lands disputed in 625000 acres. Ernest Wilkinson leads suit seeking accounting and interest, with potential large payout if favorable ruling. European tourism bids and Colorado River projects noted in broader regional highlights.
A note describes a river journey from Hile in Garfield County down the Colorado to Lees Ferry Arizona totaling 162 miles. The route offers noted scenery and is claimed to be not dangerous. The author mentions Harry Aleson as part of the discussion.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions birds and a Tate Irda item with scattered words about protection. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or actions to summarize further.
A brief from the era notes widespread fires causing extensive damage across unconfirmed areas with reports of many fires and large arson concerns. Officials urge caution as communities struggle to contain blazes and assess losses while investigators examine origins.
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