Man's genius saves highway bridge by overflow channel
The Winsor flood control method diverts water under a bridge through a constructed channel and upstream dike, widening and deepening the spillway system to carry debris and floodwaters away from the crest. Officials praised the design, noting prior channel closings caused rock buildup and risk to the structure.
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Maurice Housecroft
Ray Gillis
Paul Innis
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For Sale five room house with farm buildings and water rights
Vintage classified listing offering a five room modern house on 3 acres with farm buildings two miles from town full water right and complete furnishings including Westinghouse range and refrigerator Charles of London living room set walnut bedroom set chrome dinette set and automatic hot water heater. Priced to sell with terms. Reply by telephone 01-12 M26 to reach owner for a few days. Also for sale a 38 model Hartley-Davidson motorcycle size 45 priced at $225 and a lawn mower $8 with a banpee jack $5 call 141-J Mrs. E for more details.
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Westinghouse
Charles of London
J. Donald Fektch
E. Fo
Gun Accident Victim Dies At Roosevelt
Darwin Thomas 14 of Duchesne dies at Roosevelt hospital after a hunting accident near the county courthouse. The rifle discharged while unloading, striking him in the midsection. He was born October 16, 1933, attended Duchesne Elementary, and would have graduated in June. Survivors include his parents, brother Elwyn, grandmother Elizabeth Thomas, and two great grandmothers. Burial in Duchesne Cemetery Friday at 2 p.m.
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Darwin Thomas
Duchesne
Roosevelt Hospital
David Thomas
Conrad Hollenbeck
David
Hollenbeck
Darwin
Duchesne Elementa School
Elwyn
Elizabeth Thomas
Mary
Ann Mayer
Heber
Aldura Merkley
Reburial of Pogrom Victims in U S Ceremony
In New York a Beth Zion ceremony laid to rest ashes from mass graves at Oswiecim Poland, representing six million Jews lost to Nazi persecution. Interred with the ashes were soap pieces marked RJ5, a grim Nazi symbol.
Nickel Deposits and Telephone Inventions From the Era
The text notes nickel deposits developed in Norway after 1840 and nickel mines opened on New Caledonia in 1877, remaining major supply sources through the late 19th century. It also highlights the 1875 telephone invention and claims over 18,000 further inventions contributing to telephone development.
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Norway
New Caledonia
South Seas
Telephone Improvementa
Legends Persist Of Cursed Gems In Storied Jewels
A Romeo suicide and a suicide of another princess linked to the Black Orloff gem fuel legends of deadly gems. The article surveys cursed stones like the Hope diamond, tracing thefts in 1792 Paris and the gem’s later history through owners such as Tavernier, Louis XIV, Henry Hope, and Evalyn McLean, noting deaths and misfortune tied to the lore.
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New York
Nadia Vyegin Orloff
Rome
Orloff
India
Tavernier
Diamant
Louis, XIV
France
Louia XVI
Marie Antonette
National Treasury
Paris
Coriea
Henry Thomas Hope
Edward McLean
Washington
Hope
McLean
Evalyn Walsh McLean
Shadow Boxing With Worry: One Step At A Time
The piece warns that worry harms energy and health, likening it to futile shadow boxing. It cites Jim Corbett’s training, contrasts practical action with repetitive fear, and ends with Cardinal Newman’s line One step at a time is enough for me.
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Jim Corbett
John L. Sullivan
Corbett
Cardinal Newman
Fireproof Walls Brick and Tile Cavity Construction
Brick and tile cavity wall construction provides complete fire protection. Bricks and tiles are produced in kilns at temperatures far above typical fire heat, making them inherently fire resistant.
Proved His Invention Manby Saves Elizabeth Crew
George W Manby, inventor of life saving apparatus in 1808, proved his invention by rescuing the brig Elizabeth crew. The feat demonstrated the device’s effectiveness in peril at sea, marking a milestone in nautical safety.
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George W. Manby
Elizabeth
Building Permits Issued by Vernal City
Vernal City recently issued permits for a Baptist church at 1st South and 3rd East two story. residences and additions for Ida Dake W D Kempton L L Pack Morris Haws W M Willis Karl Swain. Showalter Motor 100 East Main garage. Hotel Service 91 West Main service station. A A Rigby duplex. Koyle Sundquist and West residence. business building next to Vernal Pool Room. City Manager LeRoy Taylor explains permit basics and the need for licensed plumbers and electricians for work needing permits.
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Vernal City
Baptist Church
Ida Dake
W. D. Kempton
Lloyd Shulmmin
West Main
L. L. Pack
Showalter Motor
East Main
Gus L. Hatch
Morris Haws
Vernol Avenue
W. .M. Willis
B. H. Stringham
A. A Rigby
Koyle Sundquist
Karl Swain
Vernal Avenue
Vernal Pool Room
LeRoy Taylor
Vernal
Taylor
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London
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Holloway Road
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