Labor Strikes Among Recruits Echo MacArthur War Strain
A historical commentary questions the idea of strikes by large military units on the eve of deployment. It parallels labor union demands with soldiers drafted for General MacArthur in the Philippines, arguing such actions could cripple war efforts and defense industries. The piece suggests public opinion debates the ethics of wartime labor actions and hints at continued discussion on page eight.
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Anny
MacArthur
Philippine
Sol
Funeral for Nellie Glines Held In Second Ward
Funeral services for Nellie Dean Glines 43 wife of E Frank Glines were held Monday at 2 00 pm in the Vernal Second Ward chapel with Bishop Owen G Slaugh officiating H e opening song and a soprano solo by Meda Walker followed by prayers and musical selections Speakers included George A Slaugh and A G Goodrich The service was noted to have concluded with closing remarks by Bishop Slaugh before the page ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Dean
Glines
E. Frank Glines
Falon
Nevada
Kullstones
Second Ward
Owen G. Slaugh
Udrden
Meda Walker
E. d. Winder
Luche Caldar
Josepl Tacking
George A. Slaugh
A. G. Goodrich
Bishop Slaugh
Registration for Sugar Rationing Books March 17
Registration for sugar rationing books under the National Rationing Sugar program is tentatively set for March 7-20 at local schools under county and local rationing boards and the school board. Applicants must be standard on one family per household. others must file separate applications. Trade outlets registrations follow separate instructions. Health Richardson returned to Salt Lake City after visiting his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W. Studebaker
US Commisssioner of Education
Washingarton
D.C
Brothers Earn War Bravery Honors for Pacific Service
Dale Barger and his brother Tester Barger of Vernal have been cited by the Navy for meritorious service in the Pacific. Dale, a Marine radio operator who joined in 1940, rode out Pearl Harbor and a dogfight over Hawaii, his plane damaged but he refused to abandon ship as Utaha sustained minor injuries. Lester Barger, stationed at Wake Island, was cited for bravery in defense of the island and listed as a prisoner of war by the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Barger
Tester & Barger
Vernal
Pacific
James M. Barfees
Navy Department
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Utaha
Lester Barger
Wakeland
War Department
City Plans Start On Huge Reservoir Near Vernal
Engineers and contractors plan a 500000 gallon circular water storage reservoir northeast of the city along the main line. Work begins April 1 with concrete, cement, and steel orders placed. completion targeted in three months at about 10000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Panels Felich
City Waterworks Committee
Andrew Veron
Maerser
Ashley Central Canal
Former Jensen Youth among Jap Prisoners in World War II
Navy reports 1010 U S officers and enlisted personnel, serving in China and Pacific posts, presumed prisoners of war after the December 7 1941 attack. About 1200 Wake and Guam Island civilians, workers on defense projects, are also listed as apparent Japanese prisoners. Hoyle E Chew of Vernal Idaho noted as son of Mrs Albert Smith, likely captured at Wake Island where he served as a marine.
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Amun
Amyy wWliw
Japan
Hoyle E. Chew
Albert Smith
Vernal
Hoyle
Wake Island
Marines
Craig
Colorado
Navy
Marine Corps
China
Pacific
Navy Department
Wake
Guam
Uintah County Commissioners Hold Meeting Sat
Uintah County commissioners met Saturday with various agenda items. About 1000 acres were leased for forty one years to Allan Pearce of Jensen. Residents John WJ McMaugutén and others sought land purchases. Andrew Vernon was reappointed bee inspector for east Uintah. Delbert Horrocks urged Deen Creek bridge repairs and Louie Hal and A Parker asked roadway fixes for school access. American Legion post commander requested aid for a veteran’s daughter hospital admission. A special meeting is set for March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Allan Pearce
Jensen
John Wj. McMaugutén
Wan
Ouglas Bryant
Earl Winn
William Ferguson
Wayne Pickup
LaRue Fickap
Andrew Vernon
East Sac
Uintah County
Choy Curler
Justice of the Peace
J. J. Jones
Delbert Horrocks
Deen Creek
Louie Hal
A Parker
W. R. Hazelbush
American Legion
Vernal City approves license revenue boost and park plans
City Council meeting led to a boost in license revenues as Vernal will charge quarterly fees to previously license free businesses. The annual city financial report was ordered published for the first time in eight years amid beautification goals for Vernal Memorial Park and the cemetery. Mayor Stringham and council members discussed Naples water supply and city water system changes, with Campbell Litster seeking interconnection from Naples. The session ended with continued discussion on water expansion and related improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tly
Hatch
Mark F. Caldwell
J. Emery Johnson
Campbell Litster
Naples
Roosevelt Wins District Title at Duchesne Monday
Roosevelt Roughriders edged Uintah Utes in a tough Duchesne game to clinch the Uintah district title and earn a Region 1 round robin berth in Moab starting Thursday. Ayres led scorers with 4 foul pitches. Williams and Oaks contributed multiple field goals as Roosevelt built and held the lead through the second half.
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Roosevelt Roughriders
Utes
Uintah
Duchesne
Moab
Earl Fergusons
Toughiriders
Ayres
Bircher c
Roughriders
Polnia
Moyshi
Johnson
Taylor
Davis
Gardner
LeGrande
Tra
Williams
Oaks
Fowler
Manwaring
Walker
Nelals
Beheuller
Sutter
Carbon
Roosevelt
Monticello
Central
Alterra
Onchesme
Uintah Hac Williams
Oka
Luck
Thome
Reader
Stevens
Wardle
Alfred
E. O'Neil
Atléira
Local Grazing Service Organized to Aid Aircraft
L Wayne Larson announces a new emergency grazing district in Duchesne District No 8 ready to assist pilots in case of forced landings or crashes. Ranchers and stockmen will supply trails, pack outfits and saddle horses to reach downed aircraft and guard planes and instruments from trespassers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Wayne Larson
Duchesne
Larson
Craig Steamboat Springs Favor Echo Park Power Site
Vernal Lions Echo Park power site committee chaired by J. D. Jones and members J A Che ney Leon P Christensen and Chas Carter met Craig and Steamboat springs Lions Club committees in Craig for a luncheon. They voiced strong support for Echo Park power on the Green River at the Yampa and Green. U S Senator Ed was briefed as the visit continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Lions
U. S
Sixteen Boys to Leave Sunday for Service in Army
Sixteen boys to report for army induction Sunday after passing final exams February 10. Names listed include Bryce Erickson, Jesse Lynn Clark, Eldridge J. Hatch, Lowe Goodrich, Claude N. Hatch, Willard McMullin, Arthur Rich, Harvey Lee, Claudia Banks, Clade Bowden, Perry Bascom, Ivan Blaugh, Morse Lee, Leo Providence, Lawrence Caldwell, and Andrew Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Forces
Bryce Erickson
Jesse Lynn Clark
Eldridge J. Hatch
Lowe Goodrich
Claude N. Hatch
Willard Claude McMullin
Arthur Rich
Harvey LeRoy Lee
Claudia’ Alya Banks
Clade W Bowden
Perry Dewellyn Bascom
Ivan Richard Blaugh
Morse Willem Lee
Leo Washington
Providence
Lawrence
Bert Caldwell
Andrew Williams
Garbage collections to be made twice monthly
Vernal City announces twice monthly garbage pickups starting Saturday morning March 21. Collections occur on the first and third Saturdays at 5:00 a.m. Place nonfood waste in curbside bins. food waste is not collected. Mayor Stringham urges civic improvements and private cleaning efforts.
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Vernal City
Ciizens
Stringham
Howard Oslder Enrolls in Utah State Dairy School
Howard Oslder attends an eight week dairy training course at Utah State Agricultural College in Logan. The program runs from Monday to Friday, with Reed Foote and Dallas Ames accompanying him.
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Howard Oslder
Logan
Utah State Agricultural College
Reed Foote
Dallas Ames
Reverend Hailwood Speaks at Henry N Funk Funeral
Henry Nickles Funk of Myton, 72, longtime civic leader, was honored at a largely attended funeral service held at the Myton schoolhouse. Masonic rites were by Thomas Karren and 22 brethren. music by Mrs. L A Babcock and Mrs. E M Hallwood. Reverend J W Hallwood delivered the eulogy, praising Funk as a Mason, patriot, and friend, with the tomb inscription cited. Interment followed in Myton cemetery with Masons dedicating the grave.
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Henry Nickles Funk
Myton
Thomas Karren
W. M
L. A. Babcock
Charles J. Neal
Utah
E M. Hallwood
Thor
Hyman
J. W. Hallwood
Punk
Jesus
George Washington
Henry Funk
Myton Cemetery
Immediate Induction Plan for Eligible Registrants
War department instructs selective service to induct all registrants at the time of the army physical exam. Immediate induction replaces pre induction screening with two required exams, local physician then army board, while appeals and appearance rights remain. Notices must be accurately counted to avoid violations of selective service law.
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War Department
National Headquarters
Selective Service System
Willon Uing
Mauer Army Examining Board
Faiure
Basin Meeting to hear large Basin development projects
Governor I B Maw and the Industrial Development and Publicity committee will discuss Basin plans in Roosevelt on Saturday. Proposed projects include Exho Canyon power on Green River, rock asphalt deposits, feeder roads to Vernal Roosevelt and Duchesne, reservoirs, a fire box factory, lumber plants, an Indian village along US 40, and fish and game development. Local solicitation seeks defense work for Basin businesses and weed control, with alien laws to be decided by the governor. Continuous coverage on page may.
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Uin
I. B. Maw
Hta Industries Development and Publicity
Mittee
Roosevelt
Conaista
H. J. Plumpaff
Ora Bundy
Exho Canyon
Green River
Vernal
Duchesne
Poartion
The
Besin
Sister of J. E. Campbell Dies Suddenly in St Louis
Alyalster Mrs H Broer 76 died in her sleep Saturday in St Louis Missouri from apoplexy. J E Campbell will fly from Vernal to attend the funeral. Survived by husband, two daughters Edna and Edith Broer, sister Mrs Jose Potter, and brother J E Campbell. Interment in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Campbell
Edna Broer
St. Louis
Alyalster
Don L. McConkie To Speak at P T Monday
Don L. McConkie will address Uintah High and Central about the Parent-Teacher association meeting Monday evening. J O. Jones, president, announced the event in the band room of the old building at 7 20 o’clock with special musical numbers and the usual program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bturlentas
Uintah High
Parent-Teachers Association
Sehoa
J. 0. Jones
Utah Guard Reform Into Triangle Units
The Utah National Guard is reorganized into triangular divisions across western posts as part of a broad 400 division troop reallocation. One unit of the 145th Field Artillery and one of the 222d Field Artillery gain new battalions, while remaining units form the three bases for each triangular group. Army officials stress state identity will endure and reassignments revert to states after the war.
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Utah
War Department
Artory
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By J. G. Wendell
Nellie Glines
Helth Richardson
Salt Lake
Wmrs Lafe Richardson
Hotel Waldorf-Astoria
New York
Will H. Hays
Associated Motion Picture Advertisers
Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts of America
America
Ty Juliette Gordon Low
Savannah
Alan Ho Means
Salt Lake City
Gir Scouts
Treasury
Cards
New York Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Petersburg
Fla
Florida
Baseball Writers of America
Sergt
Hank Greenberg
Detroit Tigers
Jos DiMaggio
New York Yanks
Mel Otto
New York Giants
Steamboat’ Springs
Rev. Hailwood
Henry N. Funk
Don L. McConkie
P.T
Mr. Newcome
Utah Guard
Triangle
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