California Would Turn Colorado Water For N. W. Supply
The Christian Science Monitor essay by Kimmall Hendrick proposes new angles for meeting California and as yet unmet needs of the Colorado River region. It argues that vast western water could support urban growth with careful planning and regional cooperation among the Pacific Northwest and arid states.
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Kimmall Hendrick
Christian Science Monitor
California
Colorado
American West
Missouri
Columbia
Pacific Ocean
Rolles
Arly West
United States Bureau of Reclamation
Wee
Pie Rock
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Seattle
Oscar Chapman
Douglas McKay
Pacific Northwest
Juvenile Court Offices to Be Moved Here
Reported by the judge the juvenile court offices will be moved here to support district operations. The transfer aims to standardize facilities for juvenile cases and improve court access for youths and families.
Chuck Wagon Dinner To Raise Funds For Vernal Seminary
Proceeds from a Chuck Wagon Dinner at the Stake Center on Friday July 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. will fund a new Vernal seminary near the high school. The event features a full evening of entertainment with square dancing, mingled activities, and old fashioned hospitality. Lynn Murdock heads the committee, with Frank Welker and Lewis Fite in charge of entertainment and S Antergor overseeing cooking. tickets are sold through stake wards and nearby interested individuals.
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Stake Center
Alfa of the New
Stake
Lynn Murdock
Rank Welker
Lewis Fite
S Antergor
Fire Danger Extreme in Ashley National Forest warns
Forest officials issue extreme fire danger after 25 rainless days with hi winds and warm nights. Allery and Forest Service crews urge public help, noting an unattended fire near Weyman Lakes burned timber before control. Readers told to extinguish all fires and follow campfire rules and cigarette safety.
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Ashley National Forest
Weyman
Forest Service
Water levels drop as heat boosts dangers in river basin
Temperatures reached near 97 degrees in the region while water supplies fell to dangerous lows. The High Plains Basin faces weeks without reliable water, threatening irrigation and grain harvests as low water runs challenge recovery. Geological survey notes stream flow well below ten year averages and forecasts continued low availability, with potential spill risks and drought pressure across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiennessey
Haher
Suaty
Deane
Italia
Leo
New Lions Club Officers Installed
The Verial Lions Club installed new officers at a Wednesday meeting. Elected president was Dr. Jay Spendlave. vice presidents included Jan Johnson and Harold Sargent. secretary J. C. Anderson. other roles filled by George pst, Archie, and Frank Walkers with Choral duties by Cooksey and Dudley.
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Verial Lions Club
Tegular
Vera
Mette
Acord
Uintah Conety Agricultural Agent
Pivaldert
Chi
Wae Hurst
George i
Rae
Jay Spendlave
DeMar Dudley
Frank Nie
Archie
Ray Gondiendee
Museum Visitors See Stronger Attendance Through July
Museum visitors have risen by 4 137 from last year through July. G E Untermann notes 1982 totals reach 23 008 after 19 448 up to July 1. June open evenings drew 12 172 versus 11 403 last June, with 9 285 daytime and 2 987 evening visits. Evening hours through June to August boost turnout and offer leisurely viewing.
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Untermann
Vernal Visit Spotlights Local Figures Over Holiday Weekend
A short note from Vernal recounts local visits by residents including Jacoksa of Salt Lake City and the Caldwell family along with mentions of Forest Ranger and County Sheriff roles. The message emphasizes fire safety with the reminder Only you can prevent forest fires.
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Jacoksa
Salt Lake City
Vernal
Jacobsone Rarer
Meg
Ellis
Ernest Caldwell
Pipeline Okeh Would Start Drilling Boom in Uintah Basin
The Uintah Basin area faces a potential drilling boom as oil and gas development accelerates. Federal action looms on approvals for a vast Pacific Northwest gas pipeline complex linking San Juan Basin to Oregon and Washington, with spur lines to Denver and Seattle. The story notes extensive planning by operators and notes fires in Ashley National Forest and scout jamboree preparations in Vernal.
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Pipline Okeh
Uintah Basin
Rocky Mountain States
Rocky Mountain OL
Federal Power Commission
Ares
San Juan Basin
New Mexico
Weste Trn
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Oregon
Washington
Rock Springs
Denver
Aelfic Northwest Pipeline Corporation
New México
Seattle
Wash
Colorado Interstate Gag Company
Rock Spring
Mario
Tallinn
Joltara
Pacific Northwest
Vernal Amateur Rodeo Dates Set for July 17 and 18
The Vernal Amateur Rodeo, sponsored by the Vernal Roping Club, will be held July 17 and 18 at Uintah Fairgrounds. Events include calf roping bareback bronc and saddle bronc riding plus a young Brahma bull riding for riders under 16 with parental consent. Participants come from Uintah and Duchesne counties to compete in this annual event that draws local interest.
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Vernal
Uintah Fairgrounds
Vernal Roping Club
Young Braham
Uintah
Duchesne
Hove
Oil Imports Spur Basin Interest Amid California Willing Wells
The article notes rising oil imports while California remains an active producer. It cites that in earlier years wells numbered over 10,000 and now about 20,100 are producing. It discusses a shift as California faces potential demand and supply changes, with imports from Arabia not signaling an end to local production.
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San Francisco
Etna
Deerey
Beret Litornia
Colorado Fish And Game River Trip Plans Grow
Bus Hatch leads river trips for Sierra Club and Colorado Fish and Game as 199 members completed journeys on the Yampa and Green rivers this past month. A five day excursion with state officials and Governor Dan Thorten is reported to follow, aiming to exceed 250 participants by summer.
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Split Boutin
Gorke
Sierra Club
Hatch
Colorado State
Goma and Fish Department
Colorado
Dan Thorten
Yampa
Ton
Ted
Notable Texas Return After Salt Lake City Visit
The article notes Day Vinket the ee tor and Sire Whittey D. Saunier Suds from Dalian Vere left Tuesday for Salt Lake Wist Store and are returning to their home in Texas.
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Eetor
Ober
Whittey D
Saunier Suds
Dalian Vere
Salt Lake Wist
Texas
School Building Plans Review at Ukntal District
Officials examine sketches for new school building plans in Higaon wy bee bet Ei iene Sear tlsese periment. Director Fowter and 4d Specialists from Industrial Won and home economics chief Eirene Trekyon assess proposals while awaiting district board recommendations.
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Higaon
Sateen
Paliaine Fanning
Ders
Amelia Yeager Dies at Jensen
Amelia Yeager died at Jensen AeA Hall after a long illness. She lived in Pine Valley and Water at Pine Valley. She married De Deane in 1683 at Pat Suen. She came to Jensen in 1897 and lived there about 20 years before death.
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Aea
Bulb
Bbeneen
Vearvites al Oe
Pine Valley
Than
Lydia Sane Yen
de Deane Ie
Pat Suen
Jensen
Nen
Tie Indian Reservation
Vernal Chamber Board to Visit Dinosaur Monument Area
Vernal Chamber of Commerce directors will meet next Wednesday along the Vernal Manila highway as guests of Ashley National Forest Service. They depart Vernal, visit Dinosaur National Monument, view a reseeding project, lunch at no cost, then tour timber camps and road prospects along the Vernal Manila highway.
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Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Manila Highway
Ashley National Forest Service
Dinosaur National Monument
Forest Service
Diamond Mountain Road
Noot
Manila
Red Cloug
Dry Fork Mountain
Caldwell
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