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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1942
Page
4
The New York Times contrasts Communist activities, favoring Russian front groups over U S-based Communists. It argues implicit support for Moscow’s methods while denouncing domestic anti communist actions, echoing praise for Russia's form of government.
Officials urge consumers to fill coal orders now not waiting for winter to avoid strain on transportation. They claim no coal shortage and the industry can meet war and formal demands, but delays could cause supply issues. call your dealer today.
Cecil Brown notes American industry strides for war while warning optimism risks. Midway, Coral Sea, and Pearl Harbor lessons cited as U S forces coordinate Navy Army and Marines to blunt Japanese advances. Experts differ on timelines for ending the war as 1944 to 1949 projections appear optimistic.
The speaker argues Japan holds air and naval supremacy and wide base networks. American ships damaged at Pearl Harbor are repaired, new vessels join the fleet, and airpower rise. The Allied command vows full effort against Berlin and Tokyo, expecting losses and eventual decisive victory.
Commerce Secretary Jones described a 24 inch pipeline from Longview Texas to Salem to supply up to 300000 barrels a day at an estimated cost of 25000000. The WPB said steel use totals 125900 tons but will not affect Army Navy and Maritime Commission needs and personnel will be supplied by industry.
The Parowan Ward Relief Society reorganized with Mrs. Maude M. Dalton as president and Melinda M. Adams as first counselor after Mr. Luella R. Adams resigned. Several local notes follow including marriages, visits, and community events in Cedar City and surrounding areas.
Florence Horsbaugh became the first woman member of parliament to deliver an address in reply to the king's speech at the opening of parliament.
The fragment notes garlic used historically and praised by Greeks. It cites Pliny the Elder as mentioning garlic for its properties. The text references ancient familiarity and repeated mentions in classical sources.
A garbled dialogue unfolds in a drugstore as a customer asks for concentrated lye while the clerk and another man bumble through misread phrases. The banter touches on camphor cinnamon and ammonia with puzzled wordplay and witty retorts.
An English motorist asks a soldier about his feelings after a gift. The soldier, Tommy Atking, deflects, saying he would have preferred the air force or navy. He adds that his name likely kept him from service.
A fragment quotes a sentiment about peace at any price and a counter thought that it may be wiser to set the price than to pay it. The dialogue hints at skepticism about unconditional peace terms and responsibility for outcomes.
Two girls discuss religious instruction noting one favors the Shorter Catechism while the other boasts progress beyond Original Sin and beyond Redemption, revealing a witty churchyard banter on doctrinal taught topics.
A young lawyer argued hog ownership by noting 24 hogs in the drive, claiming that number equaled twice the count in the jury box. The courtroom moment devolved into confusion as he wondered why he lost his case.
A dialogue fragment shows a guard duty scenario at a powder magazine. The recruit asks what to do if the tung explodes and the sergeant commands to fire a signal shot to raise the alarm. The line captures a brief wartime drill response.
A terse exchange hints at a chilly romance as one speaker questions the warmth of another's feelings. The dialogue turns playful and puzzling, with a quip about casting a chit over his existence and a suggestion of fevered malarial doubt.
During this intense cold weather and owing to the scarcity of car no unnecessary operations will be performed in the hospital. The notice warns patients and staff to conserve resources and limit nonessential procedures amid travel and supply constraints.
A nephew counsels a man to know himself while an aunt urges careful selection of associates, warning against improper company as a matter of personal conduct. The dialogue underscores prudence in social relations and moral self awareness.
A curious wordplay appears where a sister’s baby swallows ink, prompting a quip on indelibility. The exchange swaps edible meaning for lasting mark, turning a moment into a comic linguistic note.
J M Palmer chairman of the Iron county AAA urges farmers to fight noxious weeds hurting production under the Food for Freedom program. He notes 200 acres of weeds threaten yields and outlines payments for weed control by chemicals or approved tillage, with spring cultivation and regular weeders to limit regrowth.
Utah 4-H club members began pheasant rearing after initial shipments from the Utah Fish and Game Department. Chicks hatched at Springville, cared for by youths until eight weeks old, with similar release plans as last year. About 2,500 birds may be released back to fields. members also planted over 5,000 Russian olive trees to provide feed and shelter. They are paid seventy five cents per bird brooded from chick to release.
A report notes weekly efforts in Castler to raise binds and protect soil. It urges erosion control measures using riprap, willows, rocks, and woven wire to stabilize gullies along streams and fields. Farmers are advised to allocate building funds to implement these safeguards.
The Iron of AAA committee announced extensions for crop insurance deadlines. Spring wheat contracts may be written after March 36, 1941, and winter wheat deadlines move from August 30 to September 30. The change allows certain crops to be insured if the written contract is completed before harvest.
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