Tunnel Work Nears Completion Boosting Jobs in Tooele and Bingham
A vast mining tunnel linking Tooele and Bingham progresses toward completion, projected to reduce water in the ore body and raise ore output. The project would employ about 500 mill and mine workers locally, with additional demand for 109 workers in related services, boosting state welfare and regional industry as drilling advances at 43 feet per day toward a 14,500 foot milestone.
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Tooele
Bingham Ty
Elion
Anal
Shen
T le Pre
Tyhe Milne
Mill
Ameiter
Redchats
Bingham
Bigham
Copper Prices and Mining Dependence in Utah Industry
The article explains copper mining in Utah relies on external markets for revenue. It outlines copper price quotations such as Cathode, Connecticut Valley, and Electrolytic prices, set weekly by E. and M. Metal and Mineral Markets. It covers refinery vs. export pricing, transport costs to Connecticut Valley, and wage impact on local industry.
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Utah
Semipipera
Orher
Wewa
Engineering Wd
New York
Thie Journal
Kellera
United Gates
Ilese
Metal
Trelytic
Journal
Avante Seaboard
I New Jersey
Navyland
United States
Connecticut Valley
New England
Vision without lenses would dull science and sight
Historical note explains that without lenses violet and red light would be useless for observing, making cameras, microscopes, telescopes or spectacles impossible and keeping knowledge near its Dark Ages level. It highlights the critical role of lenses in expanding human vision and discovery.
Mechanized farming strains tenant farmers in Iowa
A Farm Security Administration report on Iowa tenant conditions notes rising use of power equipment displacing renters. Some 5,600 tenant families could not secure farms this year while more young farmers seek acreage. The trend appears to shift land use rather than create new farms, with hired labor feeling the impact as tenants lose work opportunities.
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Fred
Farm Security Administration
Iowa
Carmier
Chevrolet
Yale
Oboe and related woodwind instruments history
This passage describes the oboe built in three parts with a conical bore and double reed, noting improvements by Barre and TrieSert. It traces origins from psalters and bowibards, compares it to the bassoon, cites Cambert in Pomone, discusses cor anglais and clarinet differences, and mentions Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, and Wagner in orchestral inclusion.
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Barre
TrieSert
Poromers
Schalmeys
Cambert
Paris
Chicago Daily News
Dvorak
New World
Gluck
Alcester
Glass
Mozart
Haydn
Beethoven
Wagner
Terrible Mouse debut at Field Museum exhibit in Chicago
A rare Peruvian rodent Dinamys or terrible mouse arrives at the Field Museum of Natural History. Curator Colin C. Sanborn notes its slow movement and weak rear protection, as it relies on large teeth for defense. Edmund Heller first reported the species, prepared by taxidermist W. H. Elgsti for display.
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Peru
Field Museum of Natural History
Chie Bec
Colin C. Sanborn
Edmund Heller
Coelots
Tures
Oologista
Muscala
W. H. Elgsti
Eyes and directions guide walking in circles study
A report discusses how eyes help walkers stay on straight lines by watching objects, while blindfolded pedestrians may circle due to lack of directional input. It notes variability in circle size and regularity among people and that handedness does not predict turning direction, with some individuals drawing wider circles than others.
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Better Vision Institute
Latin America and the United States face imperialism debate
The conference of the two republics in Havana opens amid mixed views on Axis threats. U S policy aims to unite hemispheric defense and economics, with three goals: safeguard European possessions, create an inter American trade system, and combat Fifth Column activity. The United States bears most costs as Latin America weighs independence and influence balance.
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Remans
Havana
Secortary Hail
Hult Aise
Rio Grande
Tate
Avis
U. S
Consenston
J. C. Stark
A. Ttman
Hitler
United States
Yaote
Latin America
Ayen
Caple Sar
Hemisphere
Arctic
Notice to Contractors Utah 1940 State Road Commission bids
State of Utah Office of State Road Commission Salt Lake City August 5 1940. Sealed bids due August 20 1940 at 2 p m for 11 952 miles of 1 2 road mix bituminous surface on Federal Aid Project No 217 between Newcastle and Madena Iron County Utah. Minimum wages 80 cents hour for skilled labor 60 cents hour for intermediate labor 50 cents hour unskilled. Plans and specs on file in Salt Lake City and Cedar City. Bid bonds 5 percent cash or cashier’s check required. Right to reject any bids reserved.
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State of
State Road Commission
Salt Lake City
Cedar City
Utsh
State Roail Commission
Acc
Notice to Water Users in Porowan Utah for Permit Change
LeRoy Moore of Porowan Utah seeks to change a water diversion permit from an underground source in Trem county to irrigate 129 acres. The plan shifts storage from four sump wells to a central 12 inch well with perforations, extending casings to the surface, while other casings are plugged. Protests must be filed with State Engineer T. H. Bumphe rys by September 15, 1940, with a $1 filing fee.
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LeRoy Moore
Porowan
Utah
Tron County
Walter
S& Cor
Orth
T. H. Humpherys
Salt Lake City
T. H. Bumpherys
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Industrial News Review
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Ezra C. Knowlton
Finiely
Chevrolet Perochs
Bradshaw Chevrolet Co
Cedar City, Utah
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