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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1941
Page
4
An essay reflecting on America’s postwar stance, disarmament myths, and the drift toward war readiness. It questions League of Nations lessons, urges vigilance against tyranny, and warns that alone defense may push the nation into becoming an armed camp while Europe struggles with Nazi aggression.
The article argues that history shows resource scarcity predictions fail as innovation expands supply. It cites coal, oil, and electricity evolving through American invention, predicting new coal uses, synthetic rubber and silk from coal, and a future where coal translates into chemicals, with industry growing despite political opposition.
Gallup poll shows 79 percent oppose sending part of the U S army to Europe in support of Britain while many Washington insiders fear entering combat soon. Despite war hesitation, concerns grow that a lost Balkans Egypt and Mediterranean may force decisive action and risk a full U S declaration of war. Congressional opinion remains against war, though some members push for it. The President maintains aid short of war as the policy stance.
A column of sale ads includes a S year old saddle animal offered by Mrs. David Leigh in Cedar City, plus wood, corl, and rock salt for sale with J A Evang Parowan as contact. Also listed are farm land offerings in Parowan and Berkeley California. An article notes butterflies symbolize immortality in Chinese myth with jade butterfly carvings buried with the dead.
A school park playground with a slide swings tees and a giant stride was installed by the Farm Bureau with help from local townspeople. The piece includes events from April such as the P I 8 Alumni Association banquet and other local happenings.
Fragmentary quotes suggest a dating or marriage question surrounding a man and a woman at a rink. A remark implies a second party’s involvement, while a separate line hints the man questioned her ability to skate solo. The overheard exchange indicates personal dynamics amid a skating setting.
A child resists a doctor visit as the mother urges compliance. The dialogue shows the child pleading to feign illness while the mother pressures admission and the doctor’s involvement remains implied. The exchange highlights tension between perceived health need and reluctance to confront medical scrutiny.
A fragment notes tiny Central American frogs with reddish backs white chests and bluish legs called soldier frogs that live only a few days. It also mentions Tibetan earrings worn by many, based on belief that unpierced earlobes affect rebirth.
The report notes a newborn elephant weighing 200 pounds and standing about three feet tall. It mentions April 1 mill production up five percent from the previous year, the highest for that date, with dairy prices rising sharply and expected to be higher than last year. The U S farm population remains surplus at six to eight million, and AAA administrator R M Bryons says one in four or five families could be taken off the land as modern agriculture could supply all needed foods.
The 160 mile road opens after two years of construction. It showcases two lane divided design wide shoulders and Cloverleaf interchanges to cut traffic friction. Nearly a thousand signs guide speed and safety at tunnels curves and interchanges. Alcohol is banned at service stations and restaurants and pedestrians are forbidden to reduce human error.
Eye arrangement varies widely among species. Humans and apes share near parallel visual axes, while animals diverge up to 170 degrees. Among mammals, hares, rodents, carnivores, and livestock show distinct divergences, with dogs 20 to 59 degrees, pigs 66, cows 104, camels 124, and giraffes 144 degrees.
The roast meter aids cooks by showing exact temperatures for pork lamb and beef using an aluminum skewer and a glass temperature tube. It cleans easily, detaches for washing, and suits brides and career girls starting serious cooking.
Studies plan to employ 290 scientists to expand outlets for surplus crops including tobacco apples vegetables and animal products. Research will explore nicotine uses as an insecticide and stomach poison and develop new apple products such as juice dried apples pectin wax seed oil and pulp residuals.
Sun glasses with blacking lenses in shell frames offer adjustable light intake. A movable behind tab lens lets wearers vary brightness. They prevent eyestrain and headaches in very bright conditions, though currently costly.
J M Palmer chairman of the Iron County AAA committee urged full participation in the 1941 farm program. He noted many sign up but fail to complete soil building practices. With a 10 cent price adjustment and a 5 cent conservation payment he could earn 13 cents a bushel above market for wheat plus crop insurance guarantees.
Dr George F Knowlton Utah State Agricultural professor explains weevil prevention through rotenone dusts cultural control and cleanup measures Dusting with rotenone containing materials is effective when applied at 20 1 pounds per acre Peas should be harvested while green Plains.
The passage discusses timing of dusting during a three day bloom window and the risk if temperatures drop near 88 Fahrenheit. It notes costs of materials at about 1.90 per acre to reduce weevil year to year, and outlines containment and sanitation practices including planting intervals, using good seed, rock, and removing infested peas to aid in controlling the weevil before it becomes adult. It mentions lava fields and cattle, hops, and shthp as part of farming caveats.
A scientist outlines strategies to outworm armyworms affecting crops. He discusses protecting stalk surfaces, delaying paper-like coverings, and using poultry or ropes to capture adults. Moths lay eggs in spring, larvae overwinter, and brown cutworms survive winter, causing widespread damage to fields and pastures.
A 1985 Bureau of AI economics report indicates Amun consumption in the United States will be markedly higher in the next seven years. The analysis highlights significant Army usage and increased civilian demand, driven by strong consumer interest and broader adoption of Amun products.
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