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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1941
Page
4
The piece critiques Hoover and a Montana figure over aid to Russia and stance toward Britain. It contrasts claims about Bolshevik tyranny with calls to support the Soviet fight against Hitler, while warning against political manipulation of energy, oil, and power campaigns and urging sane domestic action.
President Roosevelt told Congress he ordered a Navy force to Teeland to forestall a German pincers movement against the Western Hemisphere. He said occupation of Teeland would threaten North America, Atlantic shipping, and Britain's supplies, and instructed steps to safeguard communications between Iceland and the United States and other strategic posts. He noted Iceland's occupancy aimed to forestall a hostile move considered likely by strategists.
A July 24 program includes public meeting at 103, children's dance at 3 30, horse races and sports at 3, a basketball game between last year’s high school team and the Legion, plus a wrestling bout. Day Farms Co challenges Parowan for baseball, foot race, and trick horse race. A flood near Bear Flat damaged Black Dugway road. campers near the S turn escaped. Miss Erma Skougard and Mr John Averson wed last Sunday. Claude Lewis reappointed county schools superintendent at 3000 salary. Births: Bennett girl Skougard boy Borton girl Bayles boy. Adams sisters visit Enterprise for July 24. Sy A Smith-Rughes club organized with Varian Lowder president.
The Selective Service announces that 21 year olds registered on July 1 will receive draft numbers by national lottery on July 17. OPM warns of conservation controls shaping purchases and daily life for defense. The War Department forms a fully motorized, heavily armed experimental division with increased firepower and anti-tank specialists across large units. Air power grows with 176 military planes delivered in June, and plans for nearly $20 million in new manufacturing facilities. The Air Force establishes its own staff to plan and equip independently.
Seen Around the Town highlights include playwright Robert E. Sherwood halted for autograph so a fan shoves a book under his nose. Phil Spitalny orders 35 hourglass pins for his orchestra. Andrew Kostelanetz and Lily Pons stroll Central Park. Bess Johnson buys mechanical dogs for NBC corridors. slugs steal payphone and subway revenues. Susan and others in daily urban vignettes.
At Hamilton College the Greek language program expands with a new AB degree method that eliminates Greek or Latin requirements. Professor Donald B. Durham notes expected drop in Greek course enrollments but records a rise in student numbers instead.
Wheat marketing quotas are in effect for the 1941 crop. Farmers with 15 acres or less or who stay within their allotment face no new restrictions. Those marketing excess wheat may pay a 49 cent per bushel penalty, store the excess with guarantees, or turn it over to the Secretary of Agriculture. Farmers with excess wheat may obtain an 80 percent loan on their wheat. County AAA offices provide details, as local defense boards coordinate with various USDA agencies.
Sidney J. Neiber, chairman of the Utah State AAA committee, announces agricultural defense boards to be formed in every state and county as defense activity rises, aiming to bolster farmers and farm organizations nationwide.
Miss Kate Davidson of the Utah State Agricultural College Extension outlines compact kitchen ideas to save steps. She suggests placing the stove and sink along adjacent walls to shorten trips and create continuous working surfaces with drop-seal or swivel casters. Doors should confine traffic to one end to avoid through traffic in the center.
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