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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1958
Page
10
The piece outlines the long predrilling efforts in oil exploration, noting the one in nine chance of finding oil or gas in undeveloped areas and the high costs of wildcat wells. It details the massive capital and material needs, including a $500000 rig, thousands of feet of pipe and casing, drilling mud, water, fuel, and substantial manpower.
Utah's per capita personal income was 1694 last year, well below the 2027 national average, placing Utah 30th among 49 states. The Utah Foundation notes government payments remained the largest income source, totaling 31 million dollars in 1957, up 6.17 percent since 1950.
The plan cites about 134 men involved, with some employed full time and the remainder part time.
The Foundation officials report manufacturing and construction are increasing in Utah while agriculture declines. Last year manufacturing income reached 198 million dollars, about 128 percent of Utah's personal income. construction 70 billion, 64 percent. agriculture 77 million, 63 percent. National manufacturing income stood at 251 percent of personal income, vs Utah at 135 percent, showing Utah's manufacturing is rising but still below the national pace.
A long list of residents from Dova Orem Uintah and nearby towns attended the opening social at the chapel led by President Openshaw with performances by tap dance piano and mime. Guests included Mrs Mary Josie Mr and Mrs Crank Josie and Bruce of Weber Mrs Jim Campbell and family from Salt Lake City and many others. The event featured dancing refreshments and a small program before ninety guests.
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