Ringholz, Raye C., authorUtah State University Press, publisher2007-01-032007-01-032002http://hdl.handle.net/10217/87753Includes bibliographical references and index.Revised and expanded editionNow expanded to include the story of nuclear testing and its consequences, Uranium Frenzy has become the classic account of the uranium rush that gripped the Colorado Plateau region in the 1950s. Instigated by the U.S. government's need for uranium to fuel its growing atomic weapons program, stimulated by Charlie Steen's lucrative Mi Vida strike in 1952, manned by rookie prospectors from all walks of life, and driven to a fever pitch by penny stock promotions, the boom created a colorful era in the Four Corners region and Salt Lake City (where the stock frenzy was centered) but ultimately went.The siren call -- The European experience -- The dawn's early light -- Deadly daughters -- Bonanza at Big Indian -- Uranium frenzy -- Dirty Harry -- The burden of proof -- The future of America -- The colossus of cash -- Success and subpoenas -- The bubble bursts -- Leetso the monster that kills -- The American experience -- Senator Steen -- A widow fights back -- Full circle -- A standard is set -- Compassionate compensation -- Aftermath.born digitalbooksengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.All rights reserved. User is responsible for compliance. Please contact University Press of Colorado at https://upcolorado.com/our-books/rights-and-permissions for use information.Uranium industry -- Four Corners Region -- HistoryTextAccess is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University Denver, Regis University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University and Western Colorado University communities only.