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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1946
Page
4
The Rangely field in Colorado shows oil in two zones with a thick shale layer and seven to thirteen feet intervals. US Geological survey estimates vary and the field is described as potentially large with plans to unify the area for regularity and conservation, though exact ultimate recovery remains uncertain.
Geologists describe a large Weber sand oil field in Rangely with 117 wells and a 29 000 barrel daily pipeline capacity. Officials note price rollbacks and closures linked to OPA, with Bay area operators like Standard Oil of California and Richmond Petroleum planning adjustments amid wartime demand and postwar markets.
Meeker cowboys excel in the Western Slope Rodeo Association contest, taking top spots and sharing in $409 extra prize money. Scotty, owned by John Kers and trained by Ben Anderson, led, with Karl Allen of Vernal placing second and R. A. Mock’s steed finishing third. Strong next year’s special prizes are anticipated.
Casper Company to drill in Utah near Boulder within county land near the reserve. First well drilled years ago reached a salt depth of 3232 feet before abandonment. Spittnagel and Bill Hing represent Hawg in discussions about redrilling the old circle reach. A tip by pack mules suggests potential rerun of the old well near Circle Clift valley.
The Colorado Restaurant Association would first seek an injunction against it and if that failed would recommend that its members close. The action signals a bold tactic amid a brewing dispute, underscoring potential disruption for local eateries.
Conroy of the Denver realty board notes current and future trends in home building. He says costs may drop over three years, though a new bungalow would still fetch high prices and use lower quality materials if built now.
Report on Shinarump sand discoveries at Road No 2 and 3 wells west edge Rangery field. Continental Oil aims to convert pump to deliver, with prewar costs and market pressures noted. Observers see potential for a new productive sand amid Weber Rangely activity. New York LaGuardia Airport project cost 15 million dollars.
Deputy Sheriff reports the wounded person, identified as Gdahot Wound Victim, is improving at the hospital. No charges yet filed, but authorities say charges may be pressed once the victim can leave the hospital.
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