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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1953
Page
2
Snow coverage trails last year as water storage shows below normal in the East Portal and Strawberry Divide basins. Strawberry Reservoir holds over 210,000 acre feet available for irrigation, boosted by carryover but offset by October usage and a dry autumn.
County Agricultural Agent Clair Acord urges grass pastures on Uintah County farms to rotate crops with grass, noting soil structure benefits, improved water retention, drought protection, and quality forage. He explains how dense grass reduces erosion from raindrop impact and slows runoff, aiding soil conservation. December rainfall totals show 2.05 inches versus last year’s average.
Safety points urge warming tractors in open spaces to prevent carbon monoxide buildup and advise ventilated indoors with windows open. Clair R. Acord warns CO is undetectable by odor. Clear footing, remove ice, check gear, and keep away from drives. Follow traffic rules, use low gear downhill, and avoid soft shoulders.
The Utah Division of Dental Health urges fluoridation of public water to reduce tooth decay and dental costs. It cites safety, low cost, and support from national health groups, noting about 450 Utah towns already fluoridate and many more planning installations. Local communities are urged to inquire and consider adding fluoride to drinking water.
Johnathen Murray 70, Naples farmer, died at home from heart ailment at 8:45 am last Wednesday. Funeral held Saturday at 1 pm in the Naples LDS ward chapel with Bishop J. Ross Merrett officiating. Hymns included In the Garden and The Old Rugged Cross. Survivors include his widow and numerous children and in laws. burial at Maeser Fairview Cemetery. Born November 1882 in Spanish Fork, he lived in Vernal since childhood and married Burlie Stewart in 1909. previously married to Emma Wilkins.
The passage laments a powerful destructive force in Russia and a dangerous cloud over the world. It urges a new government to purge traitors, prevent murder of citizens, and strike down Communist influence. It notes Spain as a critical European defense point and echoes Whittaker Chambers against Communism.
A satirical column reflecting on political change and critique of Bolshevik influence. It laments a world war toll and financial debt, notes widespread oppression, and questions future prospects as the author warns against unchecked machinery and Red leadership. The piece presents a hazy, era-specific voice about societal shifts and upheaval.
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