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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1941
Page
4
In wartime America private enterprise drives production and supply across raw materials, manufacturing, merchandising, and services. The piece praises American private enterprise for sustaining abundance, supporting war needs, and maintaining a high standard of living through a robust defense and economic machine.
Winter brings high fire risk from heating plants and exposed wiring. A licensed repairman should inspect furnaces stoves fireplaces and heat systems to prevent disasters. Ensure electrical cords fixtures and wiring are intact as days shorten and loads rise.
War enters its third year as Allied strength strengthens and Britain gains momentum. The United States acts as the arsenal of democracy, boosting munitions and aircraft, while production accelerates. Yet missteps, red tape, and lack of unified leadership slow aid to Britain, and underground resistance grows in occupied Europe, signaling a broader front against Nazi control.
A qualified expert should handle all repairs and keep a stock of fuses. It warns against risky fixes like replacing a burnt fuse with a penny. The message stresses preparing for winter now, ensuring maximum heat and light safety.
A group of 12 Union Pacific Railroad officials were entertained at a Chamber of Commerce banquet last Saturday. The visitors toured Cedar Breaks via Parowan Canyon the next day. Principal R J Fenton announces fall registration for Parowan High School on Sept 19 and 20 with institute classes beginning Sept 26. Governors and local leaders plan inspections of Cedar Breaks with county commissioners next week.
Anti German activity persists underground, especially in France where French escapees report broad prayer for Allied victory and grim patience against Vichy. On the Russian front Hitler’s campaign treads water as winter looms, while Soviet resolve and civilian courage grow. The text cites dogged Slav resistance and German casualties, suggesting hope as the third year begins and the winter may decide a pivotal moment in world history.
The Civil Aeronautics authority reports the United States increased its airport landing fields and seaplane bases by 204 from January to July this year. By July 1 total facilities reached 2,655.
A historical note explains ocean salt content and the essentials of sea water for aquarium life. It discusses salt as the primary extract from seawater and the feasibility of home made ocean water using a small proportion of real ocean water to sustain saltwater fish and sea plants.
Paper mills now convert waste into profitable chemicals as laws curb dumping. From vanilla flavoring to plastics, by products include waterproofing materials, leather tanning agents, medicines, activated carbon, sugar and beer filters, pine oil for soap, textiles, and mineral flotation. Researchers aim to recover full coal-grade chemical ranges from wood processing.
Dr Emmet K Knott of Seattle demonstrated an ultra violet bath for blood therapy at the American Medical Association gathering in New York. A pint of blood is treated briefly with UV rays then returned to the patient, reported to hasten recovery in serious infections. Dr Linus Pauling of Cal Tech outlined a theory to aid antibody synthesis for disease resistance.
The piece summarizes a debate on potato skins versus flesh. It cites Hiltish Medical Journal and nutrition researcher Mamie Olliver, noting vitamin C is found inside the potato and increases from skin to interior. It highlights iron and vitamin B1 as contributions, praising potatoes for their overall nutrition.
The defense research program has developed a method to treat sandbags to extend their service life for military and civilian use. Preparedness and flood relief demand large reserves, as nations at war need hundreds of millions of sandbags to protect life and property in combat zones.
Output notes describe crop insurance uptake by farmers, 1942 AAA program participation, and a parallel Utah cotton mattress program. It covers 55 counties insured for wheat, insurance terms, payment deferral, and spring wheat deadline. It also notes 15 counties in mattress program, 6375 mattresses completed by September, and details on centers, crews, and total 26090 Utah mattresses planned.
Director Peterson challenged a wide spread article alleging USDA discrimination against Utah dry farmers costing ten million dollars. He cited AAA and Federal Marketing Service data showing limited wheat acreage seeded in 1951 and over a million irrigated cropland. He argued the anti dry farm statements are untrue and that soil conservation efforts bolster fertility and stabilize farm prices. A semi commercial plant for motor fuel production at Peoria regional lab nears completion with a daily capacity of 500 gallons.
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