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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1977
Page
3
Vernal Express prints staff contacts and area correspondents with assignments for Ballard Dutch John Davis Naples Randlett Tridfell Whiterocks Manila and Manila listed. Subscription rates shown for one year in advance as six dollars and seven fifty for other terms.
Senator Jake Gara credits Utah citizens and Central Utah Water Conservancy District officials for strong backing of the Bonneville Unit within the Central Utah Project. The approved fiscal year 1978 plan earmarks 31.965 million dollars for Alpine aqueduct Vat Tunnel Stillwater Tunnel Provo Reservoir Canal work and related preconstruction efforts as the project advances toward a presidential bill.
FBI Director Clarence M. Kelley urges practical crime resistance rules for families. The piece emphasizes teaching children never to accept candy or rides from strangers, not to admit being home alone, designating trusted adults for emergencies, and establishing sanctuary neighbors with contact numbers. It urges parents to involve neighbors, monitor suspicious activity, and assist lost or troubled children while informing police when needed.
Britain’s Jubilee Year promotion offers a 1977 Open to View Ticket costing 10 dollars for free entry to about 630 sites across England Scotland and Wales. The pass covers castles palaces mansions and ruins including Tower of London Windsor Castle Edinburgh Castle Caernarvon Castle and many garden estates. It includes a guidebook and allows entry to stone circles prehistoric sites and major stately homes.
The Clamshell Alliance staged a major anti nuclear protest at Seabrook N H where fourteen hundred demonstrators were arrested amid debate over the nation's looming energy needs. Projections show energy demand tripling by 2000 with nuclear power seen as essential to avoid a shortfall despite safety concerns.
Joseph Roberts argues for broader use of wind, solar, and other energy sources. He cites costs and payback, noting solar for hot water can be affordable. He highlights Elliott Bayly’s windmill powered station KFMU F M in Colorado and the potential for combined solar and wind systems to reduce bills and reliance on gas and oil.
An eye witness letter to Vernal Express alleges the July 4 crash facts were omitted. It claims the car owner was Bob Turner’s son, occupants were drunk, beer cans were present, the driver fled, and witnesses stress weaving before impact while urging full disclosure and accountability.
The Express invites readers to send letters on any subject with full name signature and address. Political letters may have names withheld for good reasons if requested. Submissions are subjected to condensation and exclusive publication by the newspaper.
A reader named Charles Gray Randlett from Utah criticizes the school budget plan. He argues that aggressive cuts target many roles, including “Fat Cat” positions, while essential staff in direct student contact should stay. He urges the Board of Education to refocus on core student support.
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