Storms Bring Heavy Snow to Uintah Basin Area
Storms saturated the Uintah Basin with deep snow across the high country and valleys. Elevations report two to five feet of new snow, with five feet on ridgelines near McKee Dean and roads buried to the bone. Forest service notes four to five feet on the Vernal Manila range and two feet at Arcendale, Dry Park, and surrounding areas. Residents anticipate a strong crop and livestock year as mountains stay capped with snow.
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A. J. McConkie
Forest Service
Billions For What We Spend On Foreign Aid
A readers letter from John Fisher questions U S foreign aid policy as the U B blasts a 40th anniversary Reader's Digest piece. The writer cites Yugoslavia Poland and NATO funding stressing that much aid seems counter to American interests and urges accountability and reduced military spending to support taxpayer money.
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Reader’ Digest
John Fischer
Harper's
Fowler Hamillon
United States
Yugoslavia
Poland
Khrushchev
Kono
NATO
Pischer
Fish and Game Arrests Reported for 1961 Violations
The Utah Department of Fish and Game reports 1412 arrests in 1961 for violations of fish and game laws. Courts imposed 36,243.50 in fines, with 10,037.50 suspended. final gross fines total 26,020.00. Dismissals reached 42, not guilty verdicts 4, committments to work 34 totaling 54 hours, and three 27 day sentences. 212 arrestees were under 18. Some defendants were required to complete gun safety training or attend wildlife meetings.
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Focal Wildlife Federation
Red Cloud Meat Makers Plan January Meeting in Maeser
Leader Noland Merkley reports the group met December 28 at Brent Felich home in Maeser. They traveled to Calder's pond then returned to Felich home for chili and hot chocolate. Next gathering is planned for January 24 at Blanche Smith's home in Maeser.
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RED Cloud Meat Makers
Noland
Violations Report Highlight Fishing and Game Code Breaches
The document lists 267 arrests for failure to tag game and 193 for carrying a loaded weapon in a vehicle. Other frequent violations include 100 for fishing without a license, 1 for fishing in closed waters, and 49 for shooting migratory birds without proper plug in guns. Additional breaches include after hours migratory waterfowl shooting, overlimits of fish, illegal possession of game, and hunting without a license.
Aerial Survey of Utah Big Game Continues
The annual winter aerial survey of Utahs big game is ongoing with clear calm weather and snow cover improving animal condition. Pilots and field personnel in Price Salt Lake City and Tremonton report 88 moose counted on northern Uintas and note 14 units remain, with data used to guide future management and hunting plans.
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Utah
Uintas
Bear River
Whiterocks
Vernal
Daggett
Department of
Tremonton
Cach
Babson Forecast Sees 1962 Retail Boom and Rising Earnings
Babson Park forecast predicts record retail trade in 1962 as workers earnings rise and prices stay moderate. It notes a 4 percent hourly and 7 percent weekly earnings gain over twelve months, while consumer prices increase only about 1 percent. Hiring should expand, unemployment inching down from 6.17 percent, boosting buying confidence for homes and luxuries.
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Babson Park
Mass
Averago
Cam
Labor Department
Vernal Lions Attend Utah Midwinter Conference Meet
A midwinter Utah Lions Conference was held January 22 at the Murray Allen Blind Center in Salt Lake City from 2 to 4 pm. Utah Lions Council chairman Dr. Francis N. Mortenson announced committee reports and accomplishments. Vernal delegates included Mr. and Mrs. Martin W. Curtis and several other couples. District governor candidates were announced. A post conference banquet at Terrace followed the conference with remarks by Lions International Immediate Past President Finish. An estimated 2,000 Lions were present.
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Utah Lions Club
Murray , Allen
Balt Lake City
Francis’ N. Mortenson
Utah Lions Council
Vernal
Martin W. Curtis
Harold Sargent
Glade Sowards
Jack A. Seltz
Rulon Hacking
Larson Caldwell
Alvin Works
Davis
Kentucky
Lions International
Lions
Road Markers To Aid Hunters In Book Cliffs
Road signs will guide travelers in the Book Cliffs area as dozens of markers are produced and placed on main junctions. The LAT Vernal Office aims to post nearly all roads, prioritizing heavily used routes, to support oil and gas exploration and improve access to distant lands. The initiative reduces reliance on guesswork for hunters and visitors.
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Hunter
Nightseer
Vernal
BLM
Signs to Aid Night Travelers Reach Readable Rusty Signs
The text describes signs with a dark brown background and large white letters to assist night travelers. They will be posted at locations so readers can comfortably read them, aiming to benefit both parties when installed, despite the author’s frustration at a distant goal.
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Plexed
Wallace Calder Visit Ties Winnemucca to Vernal Ties
Dr and Mrs Wallace S Calder of Winnemucca Nevada spent the past week in Vernal visiting his brother Ed Calder and family and sister Mrs Louis Abegglen and family with other relatives and friends The Wallaces are former Vernal residents.
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Wallace S. Calder
Winnemucca
Nevada
Vernal
Ed Calder
Asister
Louis Abegglen
Wallace Calders
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