$215 Million Spent For River Projects
By mid 1961 five years after authorisation of the Upper Colorado River Project construction will begin on all four storage units and six of 41 participating projects. By the end of June 1981 approximately $215 million will have been expended. The Utah Committee for the Development of the Colorado River reports progress on units including Glen Canyon Dam and Flaming Gorge power plans. It highlights Central Utah Project gains, Vernal and Paonia unit starts, and Ashley Creek storage. Project benefits include thousands of irrigated acres, municipal water, and hundreds of megawatts of hydroelectric capacity in Utah and surrounding states.
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Colorado River
Colorado River News Report
Utah Committee For
State Capitol
Glen Canyon Dam
Flaming Gorge Dam
Central Utah
Utah
Paonia
Colorado
Smith Fork
Hammond
New Mexico
Florida
Wyoming
Ashley Creek
Stanaker Dam
Fort Thornburgh
Stanaker Service Canal
Wasatch Mountain
Donneville Basin
Diamond Fork
Missionaries to Russia and India Seen By LDS Authority
Ashley stake meeting hears Presiding Bishop Joseph L Wirthlin forecast more missionaries needed to spread gospel in Russia and India as leaders voice optimism despite current leadership constraints. Three returning missionaries report on work and stake officers praise contributions. sermons urge stronger family and meeting emphasis on missionary service.
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Russia
India
LDS
Ashley Lds Stoke
Joseph L Wirthlin
Wirthlin
Ashley Blake
Wm DB
Ton! Goodrich
Orgentat
Donnell E Wardle
Lila Thacker
Melba Eaton
Ferron Simper
Gliney
MHS
Betty Hein
Wallis
Ife
Roger Jacking
Great Lakes
Errol Burns
North German Mission
Clayton Huber
West Central States
Clyde Hall
Maeser
Ye Elders of
Israel
Gail McKeachnie
Glines Ward
Mra Wirthim
Vernal Switch Ceremony Inaugurates New Power Source
The Vernal area will switch from local diesel and hydro to Utah Power and Light’s interconnected system, delivering about 20 times more electricity. A 138,000-volt line from Castle Gate to Ashley substation will cut costs with a 22 percent overall rate reduction. The Monday ceremony at 10:30 am, hosted by the Vernal Chamber of Commerce, features public hot dogs and speakers from UP&L and partner firms.
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Vernal
Utah Power & Light Co
Ashley
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Utah Power & Light
Whitney Tammond
W. J O Connor
Salt Lake
Independent Coal and Coke Company
D L King
G T Parkinson
Ap&l
Lester
Miracle
J E Cushman
P A Blanchard
DL Broussard
Inc
Utah Power
Itz
Uiitel
Deer Hunt Seen Very Successful In Utah
Utah's general deer season ends Tuesday with indications of a highly successful hunt across most of the 62 herd units. Mild weather and accessible country boosted effort, especially near Vernal, Taylor, and Diamond Mountain areas, where hunters reported success. The extended season remains for regular license and tag holders who did not bag a deer, contingent on area boundaries.
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Utah
Department of Fish and Game
Russian Schools Panel Slated ALUS Friday
Uintah High School Auditorium hosts a panel on Russia and Russian education as part of American Education Week events. Speakers include Dr J C Moffitt, Dr Antoine Romney, and Allan West. The session uses slides and marks the Utah Education Association Leadership School in Vernal this weekend. Public invitation extended.
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ALUS
Russia
Uintah High School
Apm
Uirtah
Utah
J C Moffitt
Provo City
Antoine Romney
Brigham Young University
Allan West
Utah Education Association
Tussia
Vernal
Pheasant Unit at Randlett Closed for Season
Utah Fish and Game officials announced that the Randlett posted pheasant unit will be closed for this season. The action affects hunters planning on the area and follows regulatory procedures from the department. Authorized access and season details will be released by the agency.
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Utah Fish and Game Dept
Randlett
Uintah Basin Meter Readings Policy Upheld by Utah Power
Commercial and industrial customers in the Uintah Basin will have readings taken on or after November 20 as outlined by Mr. Parkinson. The instruction applies to Lal, farm, and other Utah Power & Light customers affected by the change.
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Lal
Utah Power & Light
Uintah Basin
Parkinson
Bullets and Vehicles Cause Multiple Fatalities in Vernal Area
A string of shooting, highway, and construction accidents in the Vernal region last week left three dead, two seriously injured, and several others hurt. Among the deceased were Bruce Caldwell and Bruce’s son, a 7 largest, plus John A Phillips who died of a heart attack while deer hunting near Vernal.
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Bruce Archie Caldwell
Gimes
Ticharé Vo Mard
Bountiful
Vernal
John A Phillips
Price Cafe
Caldwell
Vince D
Bud) Caldwell
Giles
Norman R Fletcher
Sheriff Fletcher
Withdrawal of 3.74 Acres Proposed For Ouray Refuge
A proposed withdrawal of about 3 744 acres of public land near Ouray Utah for the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge was announced by Wal B Richman Utah State Supervisor for the Bureau of Land Management. The plan aims to withdraw land from location or entry under public land laws while preserving existing rights and pending Interior Department action.
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Ouray, National Wildlife Refuge
Wal B Richman
Utah
Bureau of Land Management
Salt Lake City
Bureau of Sports Fishers Ples and Wildlife
U. 8 Fish and Wildlife Service
East Lake City
Department of the Interior
POQ
Green River
Ouray
Ouray National Wildlife Refuge
Green and
Colorado River
Big Demo Rally Set Wednesday At Local Armory
County Democratic rally announced for Wednesday at 8 pm in Vernal Armory. Speaker to be named, likely from Salt Lake City. Door prizes include a $90 shotgun. Governor candidate Wim A Batlocker to meet groups 10 am to 4 pm. Luncheon at 711 Cafe at noon with address by Batlocker and a Q A. Evening program to feature candidates introductions and music.
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Democratic Party
Aker
Tounty
Vernal Armory
Orvel Mullinger
Salt Lake City
Wallinger
Wim A
Bui) Batlocker
Hulinger
Barlocker
Hullinger
Basin Women Launch Mental Wealth Week Campaign
Basin Women designate November 11 to 18 as Uintah Basin Mental Wealth Week by Federated Womens Clubs to raise funds for the Eastern Utah Mental Health Center. Nine Basin clubs will drive donations, climaxing with a Bell Ringers march on November 17. Mrs C N Memmott chairs the drive. The center runs clinics in Vernal and Duchesne, aiding local psychiatric needs and expansion.
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Uintah Basin
Federated Womens Clubs
Jack R. Wallis
Eastern Utah
C N Memmott
Vernal
Duchesne
Expan Sion
Mra Wallis
Uintah County appoints temporary road foreman at meeting
At Uintah County Commissioners meeting Monday Arden Hacking was named temporary road foreman to replace Joe Merkley who resigned. The commissioners decided to keep the road patrol in use while roads remained workable. Various tax adjustments were made.
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Uintah County
Arden Hacking
Joe Merkley
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Stanaker
Mr Hard
Honard Powell
Raymond Yerrington
The
Highway Patrol
Brush Creek
Western Knapp Engineering
Robert G Conlan
Bob Mullins
Murray
Gary Snow
Corwin Snow
Jensen
Blue Mountain
Tie
Rangely
Colo
NEW School
Lyle Stefans
Tingéy
Lamond Tullis
Ouray Natl
Basin Women Set Mental Wealth Fund Campaign
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