Echo Park Reservoirs Threaten Dinosaur National Park
Utah geologist Boe Untermann outlines Echo Park and Split Mountain dam plans within Dinosaur National Monument. The projects would flood canyons on Green and Yampa rivers, raise water storage by millions of acre feet, disrupt wilderness areas, yet promise irrigation and electric power for southeast Utah and northwest Colorado.
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Utah
Echo, Park
Dinosaur National Park
Acien
Echo Park
Colorado
National Park Service
Untermann
Field House of Natural History
Vernal
Parks Service
Colorado Basin
Park Service
Yampa River
U.S. Reclamation Service
Dinosaur National Monument
Green River
Yampa
Split Mountain
Mr. Untermann
First Wood electric auto tested on Chicago streets
The first Wood electric automobile was tested on Chicago streets in 1893, drawing considerable excitement along the route.
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Chicago
Abundant Harvest Reported in Uintah County
Uintah County agent William C. Whitaker reports above average yields for grain corn and alfalfa aided by warm weather and early rain. About 95 percent of corn harvested for silos before frost. Squash not major but good for those who grew it. Fruit poor this year. honey crop outstanding and garden returns good.
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William C. Whitaker
Uintah
Real Estate Transfers and Quit Claims Listed
Maud P. Smith of Sanford Colorado grants a quit claim to Lloyd Stewart for 40 acres in section 31 township 4 south range 23 west of the San Luis Valley. Lynn Richens and Nelle Richens sell to Forrest M. Ross for 700 dollars a parcel of land in section 23 township 4 south range 21 east. Paul Robb and Dorothy Robb of Whiterocks sell to Warren A. Robb of Whiterocks for 2000 dollars a 35.22 acre tract in section 2 township 21 north range west, U.S.M. Donald R. Rasmussen and Betty A. Rasmussen buy 40 acres with water rights for 2100 dollars, reserving half of all oil and minerals. George Nyberg and Della Nyberg of Lapoint sell to Barbara Nyberg for 50 dollars a tract in section 12 township 15 range 1 east, U.S.M. Togther with oil and gas mineral reservations. Togther with 40 shares of Indian water. Togther with half of all oil gas and other minerals. Togther with water rights. Togther with mineral reservations. Togther with 40 acres. Togther with rights to survivorship not tenants for 40 acres. Togther with bees 12 township 15 range 1 east. Togther with US Mi tog land. Togther with 80 acres in section 15 township 8 south range 21.
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Maud P. Smith
Sanford
Colo
Lloyd Stewart
S.L.M
Paul Robb
Dorothy Robb
Whiterocks
Warren A. ‘Robb
R. W
U. S.M
Donald R. Rasmussen
Betty A. Rasmussen
U.S.M
George Nyberg
Della Nyberg
Lapoint
Barbara Nyberg
Mi Tog
McAndrews Sprague
Los Angeles
Lucian M. Sprague
Promise Ramie Makers Pick Cheaper Market
A new decorticating invention may open Ramie as a cheaper farm crop. Ramie, touted as eight times stronger than silk or cotton and four times as strong as Unen, has been limited by processing costs to luxury uses. Ramie thrives in the southern regions and could expand cultivation.
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South
Vision Care Urged for Half of US Population
AOA reports seventy million Americans lack proper vision and need professional care. Most vision issues are non pathological and correctable with modern optometry through corrective devices and training. Regular eye exams are essential to maintain efficiency for work, study, and daily tasks.
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American Optometric Association
John B. O'Shea
Northampton
Mass
O'Shea
First plywood prefab house built in Madison in 1835
Engineers at the U S Forest Products Laboratory in Madison Wisconsin built the first plywood prefabricated house in 1835. The achievement sparked architects engineers and builders toward shop built houses featuring fir plywood.
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U. S. Forest Products Laboratory
Madison
Wis
Utah CAP Officers Learn Their Peace Time Roles
Utah Civil Air Patrol units across the state will again serve as part of the national defense and preparedness drive. Ten Utah wing members attended a Washington conference with Air Force leaders, learning procedures as the CAP expands with up-to-date methods. A C-47 flight carried Utah officers to the nation’s capital for the two day session, which wrapped up with plans to implement the program locally. Col. Joe Gergin leads the Utah wing as officials assess impact on Vernal and other areas.
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Utah
Civil Air Patrol
Air ‘Force
Air Forces
Air Force
Washington
Salt Lake City
Joe Gergin
U. S. Birth Statistics From 1942 Reported
A Twentieth Century Ford survey notes more than 79,000 stillbirths in 1942 with a birth rate of 28 per 1000. The report states over 2.8 million babies were born alive that year, about 35,000 died the first day of life and 72,000 died before reaching one month.
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U. 8
Ford
Ife
Vernal to Inspect Airport Facilities and Confer With Airmen
Vernal officials plan an inspection of airport facilities and a meeting with local airmen to discuss operations and safety. The visit aims to review hangar spaces runway conditions and air service coordination with regional aviation groups.
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Vernal
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Echo Dam
Utah Mining Association
Mendaco
Uintah County
Lynn Richens
Nelle Richens
Forrest M. Ross
NEW Life
Mrs
James Chivers
Vernal Ave
Auer
of Texaco
Ken’s
Texaco Service
Lynn Richardson
Ken Richardson
West Main
Conoco
Bai
Ramet Ak
Continental Oil Company
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