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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1944
Page
5
A wartime summary notes government savings from reduced aircraft and weapon costs, with figures showing monthly reductions near $3.1 million and total yearly savings around $3 billion. Production advances include heavy bombers, tanks, rifles, and ships, plus improved tools cutting labor costs, while local notices cover tax levy decisions and civic votes.
The government bonds are advised as a sound, conservative practice for farmers. If debts are current, purchasing bonds helps pay existing loans and preserves cash for future needs, while supporting the war effort and reducing inflation. Even when prices are high or debt exists, investing in bonds offers liquidity and safety for surplus funds.
Utah operators back new OPA regulation to stabilize restaurant prices and require a list of basic items with April 1943 ceiling prices by August 16. Rationing details cover gasoline, tires, butter, turkeys, and transfer certificates for used car sales with filing at local boards.
RATION TIMETABLE details for meats fats and processed foods from Book Four show stamps AS through Z8 and AS through C5 valid indefinitely. Sugar Book Four stamps 30 31 valid indefinitely while No 32 becomes valid today June 16 and all remain good indefinitely. No 40 allows 5 pounds canning sugar and spare stamp No 37 needed for other sugar purchases. Shoes Book Three airplane stamps 1 2 good indefinitely. Gasoline stamps No 12 good for 3 gallons each until September 2.
J Easton Parratt of the state Department of Education announced the third allocation of school lunch funds totaling 118 743 55 dollars from the Stringham Bill. Stringham seeks the Republican nomination for U S Congress in the August 15 run off. The total for the fiscal year reaches 378 552 25 dollars covering 4 503 102 meals at 8 cents each from July 1 1943 to June 1 of this year.
Salt Lake City reports that Auerback Company paid 5600 to the U S Treasury for violating OPA price ceilings on clothing and shoes. Utah OPA totals exceed 30000 with similar ZCMI payment of 645.60. Three locals and visitors donate to support the paper. The hired man's income includes cash wages and board lodging and other benefits.
The Federal Land Bank of Berkeley reports Utah farmers and stockmen in strong financial shape for the year July 1 1943 to July 30 1944. In Utah and three other western states 10 271 loans were paid in full prior to maturity, with total payments over 32 million dollars and a debt reduction of over 26 million in 12 months.
Coal and rock salt offered for sale with contact by phone 2367 or in person with Arthur Evans for arrangements.
A campaign pamphlet argues for Franklin D Roosevelt and Democratic leadership, praising his wartime stance and social policies, while attacking Republican rivals. It urges voters to back Roosevelt and the Democratic slate, framing Dewey as a potential replacement option.
A gardener urges readers to clear away rubbish from and around the garden before beginning work and to maintain a neat, beauty spot that reflects diligent upkeep and order.
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