Butane Tanker Fire Damages Truck in Utah Crash
A 5000 gallon butane tanker exploded into flames after a Wyoming driver’s truck overturned on U S Highway 40 east of Vernal Utah. Eugene E Sellers 28 Eden Wyoming suffered burns and head lacerations but was in satisfactory condition at Uintah County Hospital. Frank Tate Jr aided, fire crews allowed the tanker to burn due to gas danger. investigators cited a left front tire blowout as possible cause.
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Wyoming
Vernal
U.S. Highway
Eugene E. Sellers
Eden
Wyo
Mutane Power and Equipment Co
Casper
Sellers
Uintah County Hospital
Frank Tate, Jr
Goering
Neb
Mr. Sellers
Howard D. Powell
Utah Highway Patrol
Utah Highway Patrol Credited Mr. Tate
Vernal Volunteer Fire Department
Fire’ Department
Four Injured in US 40 Crash Near Versnal Bridge
Four people injured when a 1953 Chevrolet sedan and a Peterbilt truck and cattle trailer collide on a narrow bridge ten miles west of Versnal on US Highway 40. Truck overturns, trailer on its side. three cattle killed or injured. six vehicles involved. Driver injuries include facial lacerations and a broken skull. one passenger loses a thumb. Total damage estimated at 14,900 dollars. investigation ongoing.
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Versnal
Highway 40
Livestock Transport, Inc
Greeley
Colo
Howard D. Powell
Harold Cook
Father Dies in Texas Reported in Tyler Funeral Plans
Word arrived Tuesday of the death of J. H. Sucke in Austie Texas. R W Sucke of this city learned of the loss and flew to Texas to arrange the funeral. The burial will be in Tyler Texas.
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R. W. Sucke
J. H. Sucke
Austie
Texas
Mr. Sucke
Tyler
West Junior High Dedication Draws 250 Attendees
West Junior High School dedication drew more than 250 attendees last Thursday. Superintendent Glen C. Oldroyd introduced guests, urged strong education in the Utah School District, and stressed that teachers, not buildings, make learning possible. He pledged to provide top opportunities and equipment for students.
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West Junior High
Glen C. Oldroyd
Uintah
Ife
Thes
Mother and Baby Survive Crash in Vernal Manifold
A mother and her four month old child survived a dramatic rollover on the Vernal Manila Highway 13 miles south of Manila. A 1959 Mercury wagon towing a helicopter trailer lost control on a steep downgrade, hot brakes failed, the car veered off a steep embankment and crashed into a tree while the trailer overturned. Occupants Leslie R. George and Fegsy B. George of Rock Springs and baby Tom McNeil George were not seriously injured. helicopter damage estimated at 15000 dollars. Utah Highway Patrol Trooper Ronald T. Gale investigated.
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Gaby
Manila
Leslie R. George
Fegsy B. George
Tom McNeil George
Rock Springs
Wyo
Ronald T. Galé
Utah Highway Patrol
Car Hits Post Damages $900 In Crash
Charles Duane Dudley twenty two of Jensen was treated for burns and abrasions after his 1969 Mercury sedan totaled in an accident Friday at 1 10 p m He drifted off the right shoulder on U S Highway 40 struck a marker post rolled 273 feet along the shoulder and 100 feet down a steep incline He was cited for driving while intoxicated by Trooper Tonal Ty Gale.
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Charles Duane
Dudley
Jensen
Tonal Ty Gale
Big Republican Rally Attracts 250 in Vernal
A large gathering of 250 people filled the Vernal National Guard armory Monday for a Republican rally the largest local political turnout on record. County chairman Grant Southam led the meeting with speakers including D Blayne Morrill and Wayne Bullock. Several candidates spoke on crime, law enforcement, and district roles, with Laurence Burton noting Utah’s large First District reach and his personal acquaintance with Barry Goldwater.
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Vernal National Guard Armory
Grant Squtham
George MacConkle
Wayne Bullock
Whitney
Nammond
D. Blayne Morrill
Rulon
Hacking
Dan WW. Turner
Glenn 3. Cooper
Senate
Ford R. Paulson
Fourth Judicial District
Utah
Ste
Montana
L. Robert J. Edwards
Liquor Central
Dill
Kee
Ernest L. Wilkinson
U.S
Uintah County
National Guard
Blayne Merrill
Dan W. Turner
Glenn H. Cooper
Laurence J. Burton
Grant Southam
Whitney D. Hammond
Presidential Vote Tuesday Opens Wide In Statewide Race
Political races heat up ahead of Tuesday election with nominees for President Vice President U S Senator U S Representative and state offices. The piece lists polling places and describes contests in Republican and Democratic primaries including George Clyde Rampton Moss Burton Taylor Hane sen and others. It notes constitutional amendments on the ballot and details for nonpartisan judicial selections and local offices.
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U.S
Barry M. Goldwater
William E. Miller
Lyndon B. Johnson
Ernest L. Wilkinson
Frank ©. Moss
Laurence J. Burton
U. S
Willam G
Bill) Bruhn
George
Clyde
Mitchell Melich
Calvin L. Rampton
G. Douglas Taylor
Clyde L. Miller
A. Pratt Kesler
Phil K. Hanesen
L. Robert J. Edwards
Linn C. Baker
Ford TR
Vaulson
Allen B. Sorengen
Bren
Glenn H. Cooper
Leland Sowards
Dan W. Turner
Asher Manwaring
Rulon
Hack Ing
William H. Karten
Will
Serge Bingham Gudmundson
Fourth Judicial District
Joseph E. Nelson
Arnold C. Roylance
Freeport
Ulat
Little Gallery Schedules Creative Photography Exhibit
The Litty Gallery of Arts at 192 South 3rd West announces a November exhibit titled Creative Photography featuring Vernal area photographers. The show ranges from everyday snapshots to unusual compositions with plans for annual photography shows if enough local talent emerges. National Art Week on November 17 prompts daily viewing from 2 to 5 pm, with schools invited to tour.
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Litty Gallery of Arts
South 3Rd ‘West
Vernal
St. W. Patterson
Patterson
Little Gallery of Arts
State Employees Plan Meeting Here Friday
Four new drilling sites announced in Uintah County by Stewart Ashton and Kerr-McGee Drilling. Calfornia Oil Co eyes Horseshoe Bend area for a Wasatch test. Belco Petroleum holds No. 199 Unit in SESW. About 100 internal Utah State Public Employees Assoc members expected for the Vernal dinner and meeting at Hotel Vernal.
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Uintah County
Utah
Stewart L. Ashton
Ashley Valley
Township
Range
Weber
California Oil Co
Horseshoe Bend
W. Morseshoe Bend
Kerr-McGee Drilling Company
Belco Petroleum Corp
Sesw
Inoual
Utah State Public Employees Asso
Vernal
Albert W. Heggen
John Evan Jones
Bessie Anderson
ASPEA
Activty
Robert J. Shaughnessy
Francis T. Mayo
Donald A. Smith
Paul M. Peters
Richard P. Lindsay
USPEA
Heggen
Walker Injured In Auto Rollover Near Mangely Meeker
Frank R. Walker president of Vernal LDS Seminary was injured when his car rolled over about 4 pm Saturday ten miles east of Mangely en route to Meeker for seminary meetings. He suffered a cracked vertebra, skin injuries, and the vehicle sustained heavy damage after a deer crossing the road and loose gravel caused the crash.
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Frank R. Walker
Vernal Lds Seminary
Walker
Mangely
Meeker
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Earl M. Semingsen
Dinosaur W National Monument
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Dinosaur National Monument
Iiue Mountain
Harper's Corner
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Axtresla
Grand Junction
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Ind East
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