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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1940
Page
3
Industrial diamonds or defective diamonds are the most used in industrial establishments, with substantial quantities consumed for firing grinding wheels mineral boring and the manufacture of wire drawing dies and the sawing of hard stone. They are also used in glass beveling optical and horological works and in machinery for cutting fiber metals and hard compositions.
The 1940 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia named Wendell Willkie for president and Charles L. McNary for vice president after a long, chaotic selection process. Delegates, drawn from diverse factions, converged in a vibrant, street-festival atmosphere, with Stassen and Hoover delivering standout speeches. The platform emphasized war readiness and limited term limits, while Negro delegation presence waned compared with prior conventions.
Harold E Renton chronicles Wendell L Willkie from obscurity to GOP nomination in 1940. The piece traces his varied early life from Indiana farm work to law, his WWI service, Akron legal rise, and the public appeal that propelled him into national prominence. His height, bearing, and populist appeal are noted as key factors in his political ascent.
At the Philadelphia convention the Republican Party named Mary Berkmeier Quinn of Chicago as assistant sergeant at arms, a first for the party. The Taft headquarters reported the largest telephone setup at the event with 120 phones. An expert quipped about convention footwear versus a World's fair. Philadelphia’s ancient Mummers parade, usually on New Year’s, was staged during the convention as a lively all‑inclusive spectacle.
The scene shows President and cabinet hopefuls including Knox, Stimson, Morgenthau, Ickes and Perkins, amid jokes about party labels and roles. Hopkins and Voice join in as humor mingles with talk of assigning Knox to the navy and war posts while the President riffs on staff familiarity.
A fragmented clipping notes pawpaw and Bermuda leaves used in cooking and desserts. It mentions green fruit served with vegetables and ripened fruit as a dessert. The article also references Hollywood razor blade usage and safety practices in studios.
Jimmy Lynch of Sena Souet Michigan, known for flipping cars at speed, escaped injury for years. He recently tripped on a dog and dislocated his shoulder, ending his streak of incidents.
A fragment notes the famous haths of another Rowe lacking a key item. It mentions cleansing the body with water or skin straper, suggesting a ritual or necessity marked by soap absence and archaic wording.
A garbled 1830 reference notes 3,853,552 visits to a New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue. It mentions linen dating to 1252 and manufacture in England by Flemish weavers in 1253. It recalls a 1939 American auction where a first edition Birds of America fetched 931,700 dollars.
Bea notes marine fossils found in the Grand Canyon and Painted Desert indicate northern Arizona once lay beneath a sea. The discoveries point to an arm of the sea covering the area in the geological past, reshaping views of regional ancient environments.
Three U S presidents celebrate Independence Day birthdays Jederaon Adams Monroe and Calvin Coolidge was born on July fourth. Other birthdays include John Adams and Monroe tied to the nation’s founding and July 4 commemorations.
Greenland is the world’s largest island outside Australia. The statement positions Greenland as a massive landmass, noting its island status and global scale relative to Australia.
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