Echo Park Dam debated by Vernal visitors and Denver writers
Two Denver Post writers join a Vernal journey to Echo Park to report on the controversial dam. The piece contrasts conservationist opposition with locals who defend the project as vital water development in the Upper Colorado River basin, highlighting regional tensions and the trip’s rugged, exploratory nature.
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Echo Park
Wates
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
Colorado River
New Mexico
California
Upper Basin
Lake Mead
Denver
Salt Lake City
Vernal
Northwestern
Dindsaur National Monument
Nature Boys
Gurges
G E Untermann
Utah Field House of Natural History
Jensen
Mecca
Pat's
Eas
Deadline Nov 5 For Mailing Xmas Parcels Overseas
Christmas appeals for all types of our armed forces serving outside the continental United States. Parcels for remote areas should be mailed immediately. all others must be mailed before November 5. Air Parcel Post limited to 40 inches depth and girth and two pounds weight. Parcels must be in strong boxes sealed and tied with cord. For more information contact the Vernal Post Office.
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Armid
Ccontinetal United
Rylers
Arid
God Thes
Vernal Bost
New Atomic Energy Program Denied as Socialist Advance
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States rejects claims that the 1954 Atomic Energy Act hands private firms control of plants or materials. The Act maintains government title, allows only limited civilian use of materials, and preserves private competition shaping economic growth. Gordon Dean argues the program should enable broader ownership of assets already built and paid for.
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Washington
News Atomic Energy Program
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Chamber
Sand Gordon Dean
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Meaning of Competition in Economic Value
The text explains that competition and competence share the Latin root competere meaning to seek and that competent describes respected professionals. It notes competition as vital to the economy while stressing human values are involved. It ties competens to striving together and being qualified in business and craft.
Driver Backs Car Into Side of Second Veltele
A driver backed a car into the side of a second vehicle in an incident described in incomplete notes. The collision occurred near a Welder car scene with various names, locations, and references to individuals, but the full sequence and identities remain unclear. Further details are not legible in the source.
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Veltele
Uranium Punters File 131 Claims at Tintah County Courthouse
Notices filed Oct 16 to 21 list 131 uranium claims led by Grether 340 and Anelly 4 Johansen Martinsen Collett and Covington among signatories. This week 134 location notices were filed versus 145 last week.
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Tintah County
Hom Grether
Me Anelly
Reneth Martinsen
Clarence Collett
O J Davids
Robert Bo Covington
OR Peterson
CW Mathews
Laurence Box
Pex Davis
Joseph TH Hoenig
H Ryan
L Drake
Lester D Taylor
Bert
Mateh
Hunt success rates similar to previous year across units
Reports show general season hunter success about the same as last year. Salt Lake unit kill rose from 50 percent in 1953 to 67 percent this year while Nebo unit tallied seven percent higher, slight dip from 62 percent in 1984. Mant units pending and hunts at Ashley Dagged Brown's Park Three Corners and Heaston to be notified on or after November.
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Salt Lake
Nebo
Ashley-Dagged
Brown's Park
Three Corners
Heaston
Duchesne High Student Heads Basin Council
The Associated Student Council of Uintah Basin names Dean Young of Duchesne High School as president for 1954 55 He is a senior and son of Mr and Mrs Bert Young of Duchesne Lane Joste Tabiona becomes vice president Ethelene Burton Altamont secretary Sally Burgess Union reporter Virgie Murphy Union High School chosen as faculty advisor
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Duchesne
Uintah Basin
Dean Young
Duchesne High School
Duchesne High
Bert Young
Uintah
Bosen
Lane Joste Tabiona
Ethelene Burton
Altamont
Sally Burgess
Union
Virgie Murphy
Union High School
Union Cougars Claim Region Five Title in Victory
Union Cougars defeated Uintah Utes to clinch the Region 5 title. Packy Ton scored early on a 20 yard run, with Sintah and Denver contributing later as Union anchored the win. Meeker hosted final season game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Cougars
Uintah Utes
Moon
Packy Ton
Wy Store
Denver
Weekend Visit Noted By Ton Helikin And Jean Jobe
Ton Helikin and Jean Jobe were home for the weekend around October 16. The report mentions they retreat or rest at a place called de Prova, with references to Pat Lee and Sage in attendance.
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Ton Helikin
Jean Jobestun
Pat Lee
Prova
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Denver Post
Eve
Tom Watt
Vernet
New Atomic Energy Program
Unitah State Bank
Versal
Lady Inn
Los
Cate
Neuther Dru Wits
HC Ostadidl
Marck Hedin
Edis Rs Pratrat Jr
Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce
Don Millecam
Sidlet Drive
Mi Millecam
LaVar Moffitt Dhuirman
Sre Jaycar
Bob Morrison
Cal Sorensity
Lynn King
Rod Hows
Firestone Z
Hamnwena UY Sale
Firestone de Luxe
America
Sizia
Jet Ind
Firestone
Searle’s Saving Center
Searle
Duchesne High Student Heads Basin Council
Wan
Meeker
Els
Malishiet
Attica
Bes
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