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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1953
Page
3
Geologists estimate abundant oil in the Western Hemisphere with ongoing exploration efforts. The United States leads global exploration with about half a million producing wells, while 15,000 wells exist elsewhere in the Americas. A group of experienced engineers questioned optimism about completing profitable oil discovery.
Robert W. Lazear, head of Wyoming Hereford, Bench, Cheyenne, received an honorary LLD from the University of Wyoming. He judged the Vernal Junior Livestock Show and praised the 4‑H youth and calves sired by WHR Evident Std. He penned thanks to Virtus McCorkle and the show leaders for a memorable experience and the Pennies and names from the Mereford Bank presentation.
The National Industrial Conference Board reports a 1 percent drop in the April consumer price index from March. It notes prices fell despite decontrol and argues that the end of OPS did not trigger inflationary pressure. Purchasing power of the dollar stood at 58.5 cents in April 1953 versus 55.4 cents in April 1952.
Box Elder County reports widespread tomato damage from 2 4 D weed spray. Dr Green of USDA identifies 2 4 D injury causing stunted disfigured tomato plants in commercial fields. Authorities warn against spraying near tomatoes and advise washing equipment with ammonia before reuse.
Ada Winder of Vernal won a contest with a 1833 dated essay on Intermountain trade goods selected for In The Vernal Express and carried to about eighty dailies in Idaho Nevada and Wyoming. Local notices cover births marriages and travel with multiple Vernal figures.
Fragments indicate magnetometers were used from World War II to locate enemy submarines and later to find hidden mineral deposits for American needs. The text notes their evolving role in detection and resource gathering.
Fragmentary text describes instruments called Tunghetoeters used to survey large territories. They track minerals and record increments in the plane. The equipment aids oil companies by enabling efficient detection and savings in exploration efforts.
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