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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1940
Page
4
The article notes progress in accurate labeling for foods cosmetics and other products driven by federal laws consumer groups and retailers. It contrasts label honesty with defense production bottlenecks and pleads for patriotism over profiteering highlighting the need for transparency and public oversight.
The piece analyzes Wendell Willkie’s position on conscripting industry and wartime profits, tracing contrasts with Roosevelt’s approach and Harding era policy. It notes Republican lawmakers’ resistance to a broad conscription of business, and cites a Ku Klux Klan spokesman aligning with a third-term Roosevelt defeat.
Secretary Wallace argues that blue stamps, usable only for 12 to 15 surplus commodities, boost demand for items in greatest price distress to farmers. He cites a Springfield poultry publication showing egg consumption among stamp users rising about 580 percent and notes the plan should improve farm income as it expands.
Proposal to amend section 18, article 11 of Utah’s constitution to require stockholders of banks to be personally liable for an amount equal to their stock, by law enabling such liability. The amendment, prepared by the 1939 legislature, would take effect January 1, 1941 if approved by voters in the next general election. Secretary of State Monson certifies the copy and seals this document August 14, 1940.
Local notes recount Senator Smoot trip to Cedar Breaks with Wilford Day and Clayton Mitchell, and a two and a half hour auto ride. District court sessions in Parowan, stake conference with Elder Richard Lyman, and several community events including birthdays and hospital appointments. A stock market and employment analysis suggests persistent unemployment despite rising industrial output, with calls for ongoing government relief and a post war mood.
Iron County ranch operators may use the 11 AAA Range Conservation Program to earn full range-building allowances through deferred grazing and supplemental practices. Palmer notes this broad option supports better livestock distribution, erosion control, water development, fire protection, and weathering pests, with additional erosion and water-runoff control methods planned for 1941.
Classified notices advertise cut wood and coal for sale with phone numbers for J A Evans Ancel J Adams and Arthur Robinson all in Parawan Utah. Also mining location notices for sale at the Times office with contact details.
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