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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1940

Page

4

School Booth Debates Decker Incident Fallout

The paper notes a split over Decker’s dismissal, praising Mr Robinson as sincere while urging calm. It urges rebuilding trust in the high school and supporting a successor, stressing no further public agitation. It suggests Decker may find another role with community support and references a California case.

Recker Desregard Detker Decker Robinson Deezer Br. Decker Deckee Umsett Ato California

Fire destroys $100 million in property in first quarter

The year begins with fires burning $100,459,706 of property and likely claiming over 2,000 lives. The piece rails against human neglect and urges personal prevention to curb destructive blazes.

Priis Perty Belon

Fire Ravages Economy and Lives Cited in Blunt Plea

A stark denunciation decries the vast cost of U.S. fires noting hundreds of billions in property loss and thousands of lives annually. The speaker insists the only plea is guilty as charged and calls for accountability for fire damage and prevention.

Sonal

Be Thankful For Fairs Highlighting Progress Over War

The Industrial News Review urges gratitude for two upcoming educational and amusement fairs in California and New York. It contrasts peaceable exhibitions of industrial and intellectual achievement with war and debt, praising the nation’s progress and urging citizens to value freedom, travel, and intelligent policy over brute force.

New York California America Industrial News Review

Keeping Up With The Times For Utah Farmers

A Utah farming note urges readers to stay current in agriculture by regularly reading available bulletins and extension service helps. It highlights sinp facming Roeveford Hog origins and stresses reading government and state materials to improve practice, time savings, and profits.

Utah

Economic Highlights of a Prolonged War Era

The article argues global economies will shift dramatically if the war persists. It cites U S export losses after the conflict ends, European demand collapse, potential bartering, and a postwar depression. It notes neutrals face turmoil, cites Henry Alberts Phillips on famine risk, and discusses war orders sustaining some industries while peace-time sectors spiral down. It also surveys Roosevelt third-term debate and 1940 political maneuvering.

United States England France Germany Europe American Mercury Henry Alberts Phillips Phillips Les Mr. Phillips Nate Eueope

Mother’s Day Reflections From A Child’s View

A fragmented diary like reflection describes a child’s simple routine with a father at work and a mother’s mood shifting from sternness to smiles. The tattered text hints at daily chores bath time and household cheer as happiness returns. The piece captures a quiet domestic moment and the child’s eye on family rhythms.

Farmers sign 1940 AAA plans in Trans County

About 500 farmers in Trans County signed Farm Plans under the AAA program by May 1, totaling roughly 90 percent of Iron County’s farmers and covering about 35,000 acres. Plans detail acreage allotments, soil building practices, and estimated maximum payments, with signers eligible for 1940 price adjustment payments and possible additional farm payments through product sales.

Trans County J. M. Palmer County Aaa Committee Iron County AAA Committee

Extension Poultryman Reviews Turkey Market Trends

Extension Poultryman Carl Frisch Innecht reports that over ten million paywads of turkey meat moved from cold storage in March, with consumption rising year round. Hatchery data show 11 percent fewer salable poults hatched year over year and April bookings down 42 percent in Mountain and Pacific states, 27 percent nationwide. Prof Frischknecht predicts high feed costs in 1940, urging efficient feeding to boost gains. Also included are aphorisms on patience and opportunity.

Mar Usda Marketing Service Carl Frisch+ Innecht United States Merch Mountain Pacific Coast

Garfield County News Briefs May 12 19

Daily notes from Parowan Kingston and Garfield County include the Dey Adams tunnel tapping the Co op Valley reservoir to water the valley within weeks, a new Garfield County paper the Garfield Cows News edited by Me and Mrs W J Patsge ite, Dan Macfarlane selling property in Parowan for Arch Benson, Dixie Power Co wiring the valley for pumping plants, the death of Mrs Ince Lemmon after an operation, Walter Stubbs song request injury, George Summit holdings disposed, Pratt Bree and Chenry selling holdings, seed potato shortages with prices offered, and local seed buyers seeking per pound.

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