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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1950
Page
16
A historic overview notes that Oil Progress Week promotes conserving U S crude supply. It explains lessons from early drilling, underground storage, and improved production rates, citing geologists and engineers who optimized spacing and in-ground storage since 1899 Texas steps, with ongoing nationwide impact.
Uintah High School students signed the Freedom Scroll as part of the Cr usade for Freedom led by General Lucius D. Clay. Signers pledge to resist tyranny and hope for freedom, with the scroll to be enshrined at the Freedom Bell in Berlin on United Nations Day October 24.
A Kansas farm hosts the world’s smallest oil field with three shallow wells that yield four barrels daily. Drilled with a post-hole digger, the pumps are two-inch water devices powered by washing machine motors. Production stops in dry weather, and theories about origin vary. The contractor calls the venture “fun” though not profitable.
Utah Governor J Bracken Lee urges cutting income tax schedules. A Utah report compares state taxes with Idaho Minnesota and others, showing Utah taxes a two thousand dollar income couple with two children while many states levy more. The report details varying outcomes for incomes of 3 000 and 5 000 and 50 000, including corporate taxes, highlighting Utah’s 3 percent rate and how it ranks against western states.
The Finist playing cards are treated for durability and ease of care. A clear finish provides longer card life and allows cleaning with a damp cloth while preserving the deck’s usability.
Standard Oil of California announced a new 10 million dollar catalytic cracking plant at North Salt Lake would start operations in late November. C E Finley, president of Salt Lake Pipeline and Salt Lake Refining, said imports via the firm would rise from 22,000 to 30,000 barrels. Oil comes from Rangely field, Colorado, along an 182 mile line to the North Salt Lake plant, disclosed at a luncheon for mountain news and radio commentators at Hotel Utah in Salt Lake City. The event opened Oil Progress Week on Oct 21. Newsmen toured Rangely field and Salt Lake area aboard United Air Lines aircraft.
Dr F G Eskelson addressed Vernal Lions Club on Wednesday night warning that government controlled medical service and hospital care would replicate England and Russia, eroding democracy. He opposed compulsory health insurance backed by AMA and many groups. The luncheon at Hotel Vernal featured Lions ideals and fire prevention notes, with initiation for four new members.
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