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Show The of Moab. Further details on the of a railroad spur on Looking Backward line to the Texas Gulf Sulphur potash plant were released. Engineer Don Sutherland stated that the Through the Files of The Times-lndepende- nt railroad would cross U.S. Highway 160 only once in the 36 miles of line. Sutherland stated the line would Valley cross under a highway overpass near the junction of A Grand County commisthe old Dead Horse Point sioner stated that a great road and the highway. deal of work would be Plans also called for done, including improve- realignment of a sharp curve ment of the entrance road. on the highway near Dalton Plans called for construction Wells and construction of a of a picnic area, camping bridge at Upper Courthouse shelters and charcoal grills Wash. were discussed. 40 Years Ago As part of a promotion Local representatives of effort for the movie Misty the CCC, the Grazing Service which was showing in Moab, and the Vernal Lions Club the Grand Vu Drive-i- n and conducted an inspection of a Millers Super Market spon- proposed highway route sored a contest, with first from Thompson up Thompprize being a free horse. The son Canyon to the summit of horse was won by nine-yethe Book Cliffs and down old Ed Williams, son of Mr. Wagon Ridge to the Uintah and Mrs. Edward Williams County line. The group and the Grand 10 Years Ago that Utah produced some of the best educated people in the nation, despite larger than average class loads and less money per pupil. It was reported that Utah ranked 12th in the nation in the number of entering high crane being used to dismantle an asphalt plant near Moab toppled, landing on a nearby welder, which exploded and burned. The screen section of the hot mix plant, weighing about 15 A 40-to- n tons, was being lowered school students who went on to graduate. The Grand County Hospital Board decided to begin preliminary work aimed at one of the four outrigger pads collapsed. when Moab volunteer firefighters were called to the scene. '"The Grand County Commission increased the county mill, levy by two mills to partially offset a drop in revenue brought about by a reassessment of values at the Texas Gulf Sulphur potash plant. According to County Clerk Bobbie Domenick, the two mills would bring revenues of $36,480, only-abo- ut half of what would be needed converting obstetrics m ed patient care. Four rooms were to be remodeled for an OB facility. 20 Years Ago Although only traces of precipitation fell in Moab Valley, heavy thunderstorms in the area caused Pack Creek to flood. No appreciable damage was reported, although the waters appeared for a time to threaten commercial property along South Main. The Moab City Council passed a resolution reducing the citys mill levy on assessed property from the 1960 figure of 23.75 mills to 20.75 mills for 1961. Total revenues from the reduced levy, however, were almost as much as was raised the previous year, due to an increase in the value of city property. The Grand County Commission met with members of the State Park imd Recreation Commission and representatives of the San Juan to make up the loss, estimated at $65,000. Grand County School the- - wing of the hospital into a 10-bward for long-ter- Su- perintendent C. Robert Sundwall announced that Nov. 12, 1971, had been set aS'the date for dedication of the Moab Area Vocational Crater, in order to make it possible for state and regional officials to participate. Governor Calvin L. Rampton and State School Superintendent Walter D. Talbot weftfe scheduled to speak. Mrs. Earl Stanley of the famed writer, was Smong a boating party which landed at Hite followtrip on the ing a- - five-da- y Green and Colorado Rivers with Canyonlands Expeditions. National Education AsGard-ner.-wi- fe Times ar reported that the highway was feasible and could be built at minimal cost. A Albuquer- was killed in a traffic accident at the foot of Peters Hill, 15 miles north of Monticello. Three days later, the assistant superintendent of que, N.M., woman schools at Minneapolis, Minn., was killed in a Times-lndependen- utionary new streamlined trains which will operate in a jong covering about 25,000 acres were fneci with the overnight schedule between Denver and Salt Lake City via the Moffat the mountains. The days were spent in genuine rest under the pines and in trips over the mountains, while Drilling will soon be in progress near Elgin, and when the first oil flow is struck then get out of the the way for the boom, Grand Valley Times commented. Heavy rains were reported from the Blue Mountains. It was reported that a cloudburst caused a flash flood that drowned over 500 head of sheep of the Nielson flock. Tunnel starting the first an week in September, article in the Aug. 7, 1941 issue of The announced. K. N. Garard, manager of the Vanadium Corporation of Times-lndepende- nt A3 family and Miss Warner, who had sought the cool of Grand County Recorder. ur evenings have been occupied with dancing and other amusements, the letter said. A note in the Times announced, Cooper, Martin & Co. have added a fine cash register to their store fixtures. The Wolf brothers reportAn unidentified miner ed a strike of e working in Miners Basin ore on the north side of died from injuries resulting Miners Basin in the LaSals. from a delayed explosion of a A report from Provo stated charge. The victim was later that a successful test run of identifed as Richard Heffron. an experimental furnace to A letter from Basin City in handle carbonate copper the LaSal Mountains describ- ores was completed. The ed recent social activities. Times commented, The Last week Basin City success of this or any other people were favored with the process that will profitably sand company of some of our handle the Moab friends, including P. carbonate ores means milMaxwell & wife, J. H. Shafer lions of wealth to southeast wife, O. O. Warner & Utah. accident on Highway America, announced that mile west of negotiations were closed for 50, one-haThompson. the purchase of a site for an At a meeting of the Grand ore stockpile at Monticello. County Commission, it was The company also announcreported that operating ex- ed plans to immediately penses for the county hospi- begin purchasing ore. tal during the month of July preparations were were $946.77, with receipts underway for construction of of $852.77. a mill at the site. Local tax levies were set Apparently with assisfor 1941. Grand County and tance from someone outside, Moab City remained the two men escaped from the same at 10.80 and 14 mills, San Juan County jail in respectively, while the counMonticello. A short time ty school levy was raised later, they were recaptured from 11.80 to 12.20. near Verdure. Finishing touches are 80 Years Ago being put on the Denver and During one week, oil locat- Rio Grande Railroads revol- one-c- ar Thursday, August 6, 1981 t, lf high-grad- low-gra- County Commission and firmed plans for further improvement of the Dead sociation survey revealed Horse Point area. Forest planning documents available Impact Statement defines The public is invited to review two Regional plan- seven major public issues, their tentative resolution strategies, and standards ning documents, Regional Forester Jeff Sirmon an- and guidelines for eight key nounced this week. resource management activities. A preferred alternative has also been identified for each. The Draft Intermountain Region Plan distributes re- the two documents will help guide the agency in providing management direction for National Forest lands within the It also outlines e Forest research , n&ds and goals for state and Intermoun-taitfRegio- n. long-rang- source targets to each National Forest in Utah, Nevada, southern Idaho and private forestry programs. The' two documents are the Draft Intermountain Region Plan and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the plan. Copies of both documents are available for western Wyoming. Program emphasis statments are also proposed to support those target distributions. A response form has been prepared to assist the public in commenting on the two review at the Regional Office, Federal Building, documents. Room 4416, 524 25th Street, Ogden, Utah 84401, and in local National Forest Offices. 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