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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1940
Page
6
Readable fragments indicate a discussion of direct primary operations in the county election with mentions of dates and party actions. Details are unclear. key terms include direct primary, county election, and tentative scheduling for primary or general events.
The article outlines proposed state wide landscape improvements and political reforms in Utah. It details the 1997 direct primary election plan, broadening from county level to include state offices, and emphasizes beautification of public spaces, fence removal, and improving views around public buildings. It notes candidates for various state posts and the aim to present presentable appearances for the 1940 election cycle.
Fragmentary OCR lists names, birth and death details, and burial notes at Vernal Memorial Park with multiple individuals and, among scattered lines, mentions of grave sites and a Pack Allan mine. The text shows ages, causes, and associations to various families, miners, and local figures, reflecting a cemetery record or memorial compilation.
The fragment describes Jensen family mentions, Mrs Pearce and Mr Harvey, and local school activities. It references relatives visiting, a trip to Colorado, a sale site plan, and community gatherings. Names include Jensen, Pearce, Harvey, and others with scattered hints of March events and neighborhood errands.
Census officials plan an April start with 800 workers in Utah to count every resident. Heber Meth, area manager, notes rural and incorporated areas will be covered, with a nationwide effort stressing accuracy and cooperation for state aid and civic patriotism.
The AAA chairman announces a wheat payment rate to farmers in Utah County, set at 10 cents per bushel. Payments for 1940 are based on the 1940 allotments to adjust income from the wheat crop, balancing the need for price support with farm purchase and sale requirements.
The 1939 wool clip report from Utah notes large receipts and rising prices, with figures around 4083.000 and 300 000 cited. It discusses yearly totals and projections, mentioning Frank Andrews as author and referencing state outputs, fleece weights, and regional estimates to illustrate market activity and distribution of information.
The AAA farm program offers incentives for farmers to plant forest trees and windbreaks to reduce erosion on steep land. It notes benefits such as improved moisture, wildlife habitat, and potential fuel and fencing materials, with provisions encouraging three year participation and soil conservation.
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