Debates on Harry Bridges Deportation Prolonged
An Exchange letter questions why deportation proceedings against Harry Bridges, a Pacific Coast labor figure labeled an alien activist, have lingered for years. The writer faults the FBI for exposing activity yet notes no action by the Justice Department and urges resolution of Bridges’ status and the influence of aliens in labor.
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Harry Bridges
Federal Bureau of
Department of Justice
Bridges
FBI
Mr. Bridges
Fire’s Toll Of Life Raises Focus On Child Deaths
National Board of Fire Underwriters reports fire deaths hit children under five hardest, with five deaths yearly in that group and 25 percent of all accidental fatalities. Weekly fatalities include 148 from burns and more from asphyxiation, electric shock, and lightning. Over 10,000 deaths annually nationwide. Since World War I, fire has killed over 230,000 Americans, while 50,000 soldiers died in combat. Modern building codes and prevention ordinances could save many lives. Fire Prevention Week runs Oct 5–11 with emphasis on simple safety laws.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
National Board
Dat
America
Crea
America Must Speed War Aid and Labor Effort Now
Anthony Eden warned that Britain needs more American help and faster war shipments to defeat Hitler swiftly. President Roosevelt said U S production remains below needed levels and urged universal labor effort for democracy. Basil Manly warned of sacrifices to maintain the economy, stressing the urgent arms program and coal supply hindered by labor leaders and a 7 hour day and 35 hour week.
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Anthony Eden
America
Britain
Hitler
Roosevelt
Basil Manly
Federal Power Commission
Walt
Tatteliet
United States
Senate approves toughest tax bill in American history
The Senate moves a sweeping tax bill back to the House, aiming to raise about 367 million more than the House plan. It lowers exemptions to 1500 for married couples and 750 for singles, imposes broad surtaxes, retains normal 4 percent home tax and adds 8 percent on the first 25000 of net income and 7 percent above that. Corporations face higher rates, with 35 percent on the first 20000 excess profits and rising to 40 percent above 500000, plus assorted nuisance taxes including a federal car license fee and higher wine and liquor taxes. The bill could still be altered in the House. war costs loom large.
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Senate
House
Treasury
Roosevelt
House Revenue Committee
Joetal
Congress
Coal Shortage Threatens Arms Production and Labor Limits
A periodical argues that a coal shortage could halt arms production, noting a 40 hour week might prevent shortages while a 35 hour week remains in place. It claims workers are willing to do more, but labor leaders block them, and asserts the pattern applies across fields.
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America
Goat Milk Benefits for Suburban Families
County Agent Willis H. Moyt of Walpole Mass says a goat can produce three to five quarts of milk daily and require only one seventh the feed of two good cows. He notes more people worldwide drink goat milk than any other kind.
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Willis H. Moyt
Walpole
Mass
Economic Motives Behind Fascism and Communism
The piece argues that economic motives drive some toward fascism or communism, but mainly it is practical, ambitious, ruthless leaders who seize power by appealing to mass egotism and conceit, while original doctrine founders appear harmless philosophers focused on human welfare.
District Court term opens in Iron County murder case
The September term of Iron County District Court opens with State of Utah v Win Jewel charged with the murder of Leonard Wilson near Medevia last May. A jury panel includes Taylor, G. Taylor, Ward, Marsden, Brickett and others. Also in local items: Parowan events, fishing in canyon streams, people traveling, and a note on a wig salesman court case.
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District Court For
Iron County
State of Utah
Jewel
Leonard Wilson
Medevia
Trisl
Thomas Taylor
Gen. F. Taylor
Wm. ©. Ward
Nelson Marsden
Edwin Brickett
Morgan B. Edwards
Thos. D. Adkins
R. W. Jones
Joan W. Berry
Peter Y H. Gurr
Frank H. Williamson
S. C. Mortensen
Wood for Sale in Parowan Ad buyers call in Utah
Arthur Robinson of Parowan Utah advertises wood for sale with phone number 2262. A second item lists Corl wood and rock salt for sale from J A Evanx also in Parowan with phone 2367.
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Wood
Arthur Robinson
Parowan
Utah
Corl
Rock Salt
J. A. Evanx
Medieval Shock Therapy for Madness Recalls Grim Past
The piece traces how medieval punishment and devices evolved into early 20th century shock treatments for schizophrenia. It notes how insulin coma therapy and chemical shocks emerged in the 1920s and 1930s, followed by cautious later assessment of their effectiveness and risks.
Silk purse from a son's ear myth fuels synthetic tank lining tale
Engineers developed a new synthetic used to line large acid tanks for steel producers and later adapted it for waterproof cloth. They created a universal ink that adheres to the Koroseal coating, enabling small runs with many designs. Today shower curtains and other items showcase colorful prints in exclusive designer lines.
Ford Camps Teach Boys Self Reliance On Farm Work
Henry Ford created Camp Legion near Dearborn Michigan where 65 boys lived in tents in spring and worked through summer gaining health and self reliance. Ford then funded Camp Willow Run with 130 boys who learned farming with tractors and other implements, produced goods sold for profit, and paid each boy a daily wage with shared-season profits. They governed themselves and had time for recreation after Workday.
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Henry Ford
Legion
Dearborn
Mich
Ford
Willow Run
Airplane Part X rays Reveal Cracks and Bubbles
Navy inspectors report X radiation tests show interior bubbles and cracks in aircraft parts. A destroyer turbine revealed a cracked casting masked by a metal plug and plating. All steam tubing for warships is X-rayed. A massive 89 miles of welds on Boulder Dam penstocks were examined.
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Navy
Boulder Dam
London shopfronts shattered by bombs and posters blast
In London during air raids shop windows are broken and shops partly ruined. Proprietors race to craft posters mocking Nazi raids. One large damaged store displays a poster reading If you think this intact you should see my branch in Berlin highlighting civilian defiance amid destruction.
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Drg
London
Berlin
Farms Enlistment Plans for National Defense In Iron County
Claude R Wickard announced a national defense production program to enlist every farm and ranch in Iron County. J M Palmer led a county committee canvassing farms to set production goals for 1942 and mobilize milk eggs pork and other foods for defense while wheat acreage allotments remain unchanged. Farmers urged to inventory machinery and prepare for nutrition needs of the nation and allies in democracy fights.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture Defense Boards
Claude R. Wickard
J. M. Palmer
Tron County
Usda Defense Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
Salt Lake City
Palmer
Iron County
Specialist Advises Culling Sheep for Breeding Flock
Alma C. Esplin of Utah State Agricultural College urges systematic cutting and selection of ewes before breeding season to boost wool production 10 to 20 percent in a few years. He cites selecting by type health teeth vigor body size production records and weight. cullings go to market and heaviest wool producers should be bred to Rambouillet or Columbia rams. Nutritional gains increase twin and triplet births.
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Alma C. Esplin
Utah State Agricultural College
States
Rambouillet
Columbia
Professor Esplin
Esplin
Surthar
Better Egg Care Urged by Specialist Across States
Specialiste Frischknecht urges improved egg handling and storage to reduce moisture loss and shell breakage. He notes poor market options, high perishability, and the need for proper cabinets and containers to prevent damage. The article also touches on broader agricultural data, farm land, and milk consumption trends.
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Utah
Knecht
Agricul
Frischknecht
America
Proximately the Same Tir y Lambing Next Spring Here
Proximately the same lambing period described with emphasis on timing for feeding and management. Warns about pasture quality, hay and tare needs before and after lambing. Mentions marketing demand for lambs and timing as a key factor in successful ewe care and flock productivity. Credits Professor Ey clades as a source reference.
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Sitex
Eyclades
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Parawan City
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