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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1941
Page
2
A collage of satirical notes from the paper's Girt Friday section mocks wartime politics and media leaks. It references Billy Rose, backstage acts, and jokes about Ukrainian sabotage rumors. The item riffs on Nazi and Nazi-linked themes, mixed with gossip about editors and the press.
An assortment of humorous and perilous underground tales from Nazi occupied Europe. Goering’s quip about workers in a munitions plant yields a defiant 200 percent joke. Paris cafe queues prompt German edicts, alarm clocks, and roving fear. Dutch civilians display carnations as defiance, while razor blades are hidden in blooms. Underground secrecy in Holland relies on misdirection and brave refusals to listen to broadcasts, with one woman jailed for seeking Hitler’s speech pending.
Edward C. Wayne analyzes Soviet strategy as they respond to German advances with scorched earth methods and guerrilla warfare. The piece contrasts this approach with Allied expectations and examines implications for war effort and morale. It also notes a new defense revenue bill that adds taxes to fund wartime expenditures.
A terse note from Western Newspexer Willowt outlines the era of the news and its timing. The message emphasizes evolving reporting approaches and the aim to present events with clarity and focus.
The article analyzes rival Allied and German communiques during the ongoing Russo German War era, noting inconsistent reports, the German plan resembling a giant clutching hand toward Moscow and Leningrad, and partial encirclements. It discusses scorched earth and guerilla tactics, claimed Soviet retreats near Minsk and Riga, and the uncertain trajectory toward key targets.
The congress plans to raise about $3.5 billion in the coming fiscal year through a new income tax framework and additional business levies. Excise taxes would rise on appliances, rubber goods, signs and other items, with various rate changes including a one sixth cent per dot on soft drinks and 10 percent on many goods. Estate and gift taxes add about $118.7 million, placing total revenues under major tax changes.
British reaction mixed as General Sir Archibald Wavell is relieved of command in Africa and the Middle East. He had led a major victory at Cyrenica before setbacks in the Mediterranean, Greece andCrete. Claude Auchinleck replaces him, amid talk of a broader India defense task if Russia falters.
The article notes that all men who reached majority since the last registration day began registering locally. On 0 day deferment was granted to draftees over 27 years old as a temporary measure to keep them out of the armed forces until Congress could amend the Selective Service Act.
Billiard champion Millie Hoppe joins Army Tour as part of the War Department recreation program. Hoppe and Walter Cochran visited a San Diego plane plant as they prepare to tour army camps, aiming to boost morale and morale among servicemen.
Observers doubt OPM plans to split bomber building across plants will meet 1942 targets due to aluminum scrap losses and long supply lines. Meanwhile Secretary Knox’s Boston speech stirs impeachment talk as non interventionists challenge war scope and American naval patrols deny engagements and losses.
A long reflective piece contrasts Franco-American wartime views with later calls for national renewal. It cites Daniel Schuyler and W. Hart urging a revival rooted in Christian responsibility to govern and fellow citizens to restore civilization, urging sacrifice and spiritual awakening. The piece notes leaders frame revival as a path to stronger government and morality. It also touches on postwar attitudes toward France and Britain.
Fragmentary dialogue and garbled names create a murky scene with brief exchanges among characters. The text lacks a clear event, setting, or credible attribution, leaving only disjointed snippets about lectures, babies, and court quarrels.
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