19 Aug 1943
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1943
Page
1
A pensive note on choosing when to dream and think with minimal effort. The text hints at scattering bouquets while goals stay lofty, and occasionally igniting a bright spark to observe reactions and progress.
A sergeant asks what is done first when cleaning a rifle. The private answers to check the rifle's number to avoid cleaning one for another person, prompting surprise from the sergeant. The exchange underscores accountability and care in equipment handling.
A Salt Lake Tribune mining feature reports that fluorspar deposits in Utah near the Washington mining district show strong potential for full development. The Cougar Spot mine area has seen drifting and crosscuts since 1941, with ore bodies up to 320 feet long and 40 feet thick in places. Development relies on metallurgical beneficiation to meet steel industry needs.
A white haired teacher in a school where gasoline cartel issues are discussed smiles at a man named John who presents a card, remarks she is glad to finally give him an AM after many years.
Ration notices list Book Two stamps for meats, pats, and sugar. Red stamps T U V W valid through August 31 and X valid from August 22 to October 2. Sugar Stamp 15 becomes valid August 16 for five pounds through November 1. Stamps 15 and Hi (Book One) good for five pounds each for canning through October 31. Stamp 18 for shoes remains valid through October 31. Gasoline Shang No. 7 in Book A allows four gallons through September 26.
Federal Judge Michael Roche sentenced Louis Sanford, 48, of Salt Lake City, to 18 months in federal prison for passing about 2000 dollars in checks without funds. The checks were drawn at Salt Lake City and cashed at locations including the Port Mason post exchange in San Francisco and Los Angeles, with tied incidents in Elko Nevada. Sanford’s earlier Milford activity involved re opening and operating the Lincoln of Corrolling and later purchasing Hotel Milford under contract, with the venture ending in Milford State Bank.
Milford ends weeks of dry spell as steady rain arrives in early afternoon. Downtown area experiences renewed relief from extended dry conditions and associated anxiety.
The Tintie Mining Company and Mutale Enservs company form a compact to supply free concentrate for a period from February 1 to March 1946, amid wartime demand and market expectations. The Tintie operation at Divideral will supply ore and a concentrate, with trials and flotation methods yielding higher tin and copper content.
War time bond promotion spreads through veterans and community groups led by M Wallane and Utah depart mem bond chairman. Appeals urge citizens to buy Invasion Bonds to fund defense, support sons abroad, and prevent enemy gains while banks and post offices handle purchases credited to the war effort.
Milford community Meth od church hosted a Wednesday evening picnic at Rock Corral for about 60 children and adults. The event featured food, games, and afternoon entertainment with Tompatirut Ue staff and local youths, highlighting fellowship and joyful notes from the church party.
Community leaders and merchants unite to promote the Home Front pledge campaign. Volunteers will visit homes to urge women to sign pledges to pay higher prices and accept rationed goods, aiding wartime price and rationing controls and distributing price lists.
A Salt Lake City unit of Reconstruction W alnce corp grants a $5000 preliminary loan to Jmen TD. Wiliam of Los Angeles for mine development and rehabilitation aimed at pumping ore in the Turrington-Hickory district. The operation seeks to develop leadsilver ore.
The text describes a Milford High student facing a draft or service decision as he nears a milestone age. It notes prior failed attempts to join the Army Air Force and mentions plans to pursue hospital work and a potential transfer period.
Three of four Minersville boys prisoner with the fall of Corregidor have sent postcards via mail channels. Royle V Wood Maurice Clothier and George Erickson report health as usual or excellent while detained, with messages signed in their own hand. Private Potter was moved to Mukden prison camp, and the cards carry the French Prisonniers de Guerre line with no dates.
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