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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1941

Page

4

Defense food drive and naval power in wartime era

Agricultural officials call for expanding defense food production including dairy products and processing crops. Amendments to AAA programs favor tomato, corn, peas, and beans canning and processing. British sea power relies on American navy in looming war, with Admiral Woodward outlining Atlantic and Pacific roles and Hitler seeking to avoid full conflict with the United States.

Claude KR Wickard United States Yue Screlat Department of Agriculture AAA Agricultural Adjustment Administration Utah Jellicar Jutland Germany Europe Britain Italy Keil Hamburg Woodward Atlantic Axis Panama Canal Pacific Singapore Japan Hawaii Hitler England Food For Defense

History showing sea power decides wars in history

Rear Admiral Clark H. Woodward argues decisive wars hinge on sea power. He cites Drake destroying the Spanish Armada, Nelson at Trafalgar, and Japan under Admiral Togo building maritime strength to challenge Russia, framing naval dominance as the key historical factor.

Clark H. Woodward Drake Nelson Trafalger Napoleon Japan Togo Patt

Local News Roundup From Cedar Busoks to Parawan Canyon

Week reports aim to open new Cedar Busoks road to Parawan Canyon by July 1 as a large crew works. Wm Jewel of Modena faces a district court trial after a May 13 shooting at a ranch near Modena, claiming self defense. Scott Mosheson wins gold medal from Sons of the American Revolution for best patriotic address at the University of Utah contest. Miss Pheope Taylor receives a bridal shower hosted by Miss Yelie Hyatt in June. Anna Adams returns home after teaching in Jordan High School. Several newborn boys are reported to Mr and Mrs Benson Holyoak Adams Dalian Durham. Esther Meek Mortensen visits from Wyoming after 21 years away. Ivan Decker and Venice Hopkins marry in Salt Lake City. brides had both graduated from the U of U. Meade Warren injured when a horse ride toppled at Warren jam Bottoms. concussion and other injuries noted. Farewell party June 1 for Amenza topert ham leaving on LDS mission in Paragona ward chapel.

Cedar Busoks Vis Parawan Canyon Wm. Jewel Modena Mr. Wilson District Court

World War II Navy and Draft Changes Discussed

Reports suggest British officials warn that faster entry into the war could double sea power against the Axis. Adm Darlan in Vichy may seize remnants of the French navy, boosting Germany’s prospects. Britain weighs conscription shifts to lower age limits and broader deferments, while Army training improves yet questions remain about civilian to soldier conversion.

Pastor Extends Welcome After Service To Swedish Visitor

A suburban church pastor greeted a Swedish girl at Sunday service and invited her to attend again, offering a home visit during the week. The girl replied that she had a boyfriend. The anecdote highlights cordial hospitality and social norms in a small community setting.

Could Be Worse Johnny Tom Gather Shocked

A father questions his child after a teacher reports the boy is last in a class of twenty. The reply suggests relief that matters could have been worse, with a brief joke about a larger class.

Johnny Tom

Lottery Talk Reflects on Marriage in Old Saying

In a colloquial exchange the speakers question the view that marriage is a lottery. They debate the idea that a man should have three chances in a lottery and how this old saying applies to married life. The tone is informal and reflective on fate and partnership.

Secret Leak From Broad Discussion Between Father and Child

A speaker explains that a secret is anything not broad cast as a child asks what secrets are. The father clarifies that secrets naturally leak out through conversations and happens in everyday family talk.

Easy Money Said the Artist Paints for Pay

A rustic exchange unfolds as the artist offers three dollars to paint the mountaineer. The mountaineer jokes about the ink, noting the challenge of removing the paint, with a sly Plains dialect exchange suggesting lighthearted streetwise humor.

Arist

Perfect Deterrent Mr Smyth and the Doctor's Cure

Mr Smyth recalls his wife’s nerves, once excessive, now calm. Mr Brown explains the doctor diagnosed nervousness as a sign of age and offered reassurance.

Mr. Smyth Mr. Brown

Third eyelid in animals noted by Bet ter Vision institute

The article states that most birds have a third eyelid called the nictitating membrane, which protects and cleans the eye. It notes the membrane is well developed in cats, cows, and rabbits, and mentions a vestigial remnant in humans near the eye corner.

Better Vision Institute

Growers urged to expand bean acreage under food defense program

Farmers increasing Mexican Pinto and Great Northern bean output under USDA food defense measures will avoid deductions from other AAA payments for exceeding soil-depleting allotments. The program seeks a 35 percent rise in dry edible white beans with purchases set near $5.00 per hundred on the Eastern seaboard, yielding local market prices around $4 to $4.25 per hundred after costs.

United States Department of Agriculture Food For Defense J. M. Palmer Iron County AAA Department Eastern Seaboard Mr. Palmer

Officials Outline Problems Confronting New Land Buyers

Officials of the United States Bureau of Reclamation warn that many prospective buyers in Wiah and other states plan to purchase land at the Columbia River Irrigation project in Washington with insufficient knowledge. About half of the 2,500,400 acres are irrigable and land values and types vary greatly, say Bureau officials.

Grand Coulee Dama Trieste Washington Bureau of Matron Conlee Dam Wiah Columbia River Irrigation Project United States Bureau of Reclamation Bureau

Mount Rainier Named After Admiral Rainier by Vancouver

Mount Rainier in Washington state was named for Admiral Peter Rainier of the American Revolution era. The designation was bestowed by Captain George Vancouver, the English navigator and explorer, in 1792. The fragment also mentions a pedestrian and a man with two cars, a wife and a daughter.

Mount Rainier Weshinsisie Peter Rainier Gt Vancouver

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