Combine sugar, milk, corn syrup, and salt in 2 quart heavy saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil. Then cook without stirring to soft ball stage (234).. Remove from heat; add butter, but do not stir. Let cool til lukewarm (110) Then add vanilla. Beat til mixture thickens and spread is creamy. Add toasted almonds. Then spread about 1/2 inch thick on wax paper lined baking sheet. Cool, break into pieces. Makes about 1 1/2 pounds.