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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1939
Page
3
The United States requires about 300,000 mature trees each year to supply the raw timber for manufacturing roughly 287 billion wooden matches. The figure underscores the scale of wood consumption in match production.
The piece notes Angelholm in Sweden as the home of the "Angels" who inspired England's name. It mentions the English-speaking race and references Pope Gregory I's nickname shaping the angelic moniker.
In Sydney Australia, domesties observe a full day out as a general agreement among all involved. The event spans the entire day rather than a shorter period, reflecting shared customs and communal participation.
Lord Davies calls for a world police force as part of a federated Europe, linking a united security framework to a broader world order. Crown Prince Humbert of Italy emerges as a potential nonfascist power center, while Sir Ashley Sparks will lead British war material shipments to Europe from the United States.
In the North Carolina mountains hill folk harvest galax leaves sprays hemlocks holly ivy and other greenery each autumn. The galackers sort pack and ship these greens to communities nationwide for decorating streets windows and public buildings during Christmas week. They earn modest incomes from a brief harvest.
Star Dust reports casting notes for My Son My Son with Edward Small Productions United Artists. Schuyler Standish, twelve-year-old acting prodigy, tests for a young boy part and reveals multi talent in writing painting and radio. Jane Bryan hailed as new motion picture sensation in We Are Not Alone with Paul Muni, while Greta Garbo and Queen Elizabeth news ripple through remake talks. Also mentions Norma Shearer Armistice day footage rerun and Melvyn Douglas in Flesh and the Devil. Al Pearce recalls life from teen insurance sales and radio, plus March of Time Newsfronts film preview and other entertainment tidbits.
The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept promotes a thick-piled crocheted rug pattern number 2001 with square construction and chart guidance. Send 15 cents in coins with name and address to 82 Eighth Ave New York NY for directions and materials list.
A concise restatement of Jefferson’s view that government’s sole legitimate aim is the protection of human life and happiness, not destruction, reflecting Enlightenment liberal ideals in governance. The line emphasizes humanitarian purpose over power or coercion.
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