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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1941
Page
5
A meditation on Columbus and the promise of dawn after darkness, quoting Joaquin Miller and noting the 1422 dawn. The piece then shifts to unrelated notes on Roman numerals, cleaning paint brushes, and pilots carrying rubber boats in parachute packs with life-saving gear.
The Big Horn Hot Springs in Wyoming is described as the largest hot spring known. It reportedly releases about 38,800,000 gallons of water daily at 195 degrees Fahrenheit.
Edward E Henry enjoys a yard full of four leaf clovers discovered while playing badminton. Friends gathered leaves as they left, leaving plenty of clover behind.
Charles Michelson argues the United States faces undeclared war by Hitler powers and defends Roosevelt’s naval policy. He recalls past arms debates, warnings against pacifism, and the need to arm merchant ships and protect Atlantic shipping from German raids and blockades. He cites pirate attacks, sinking of American vessels, and advises decisive action to keep oceans open.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue pledges prosecution of merchants who misrepresent new excise taxes effective Oct 1. Red Cross chairs launch a large scale knitting program for soldiers with vast volunteer support. inflation tax talks urge saving and reducing excess buying. WPA project listings in Utah and Alaska detail funds for streets, water lines, and a power plant. Also notes on Safari meaning and SOS usage.
A first of its kind Roman shower bath trailer was shown that can be hauled to field maneuvers. Soldiers bathe while a shower unit cleans gear and sterilizes uniforms in transit, with no strict crease rules during combat.
In Oregon III, six inmates cut bars with silk and soap to escape a jail. Eight of 24 fall inmates refused to join. Escaped prisoners include Joe Sanders and Kenneth Fs of Tennessee, Danidh Dyer of Chicago, Eugene Hays of Rochelle, Paul Hentz of Mendota, and William Sullivan of Chicago. Swordfish note mentions averages of seven feet and 50 pounds weight, with larger specimens recorded.
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