Thirsty Land Irrigation of 5 Million Acres Highlighted
The article outlines the Central Valley project to equalize water resources between northern surplus and southern deficit areas. It details dam storage at Shasta and Folsom, Delta Cross Channel flows, Tracy and Mendota turning water into the Friant Kern system, and the project’s $400 million cost with 87 percent repaid by water and power sales over sixty years. It places the effort in the broader U.S. reclamation program, noting vast irrigation growth, power generation, and national economic benefits from 1903 onward.
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Central Valley
Shasta
Sacramento River
Folsom
American River
Tracy
Mendota Pool
San Joaquin River
San Joaquin
Friant Dam
San Joaquin Valley
Bakersfield
Madera
West
United States
Elevator Romance in a Six Story Building
In a busy department elevator, Tod Davis chooses college over a steady job. He debates marriage with Valerie as the professor observes routine labor versus ambition, culminating in a proposal on the sixth floor amid a crowd.
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Brent Building
Ted Davis
Ted
Valerie
Tod
Valérie
Yop
Red Shoes and Tales of Hoffman Screened By Pressburger
Meric Pressburger and Michael Powell followed Red Shoes with Tales of Hoffman. Heckroth designed sets for a star filled cast with opera and Sadler's Wells ballet. Beecham led the score filmed with a complete soundtrack and dubbing.
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Meric Pressburger
Michael Powell
Hein Heckroth
Mr. Heckroth
Opera
The
Sadlers
Wells Ballet
Thomas Beecham
Pressburger
Grassroots Farmers Prosperity on the Sunny Side of the Farm
Wright A Patterson writes that by 1959 farm prosperity has grown with 6,372,000 farms, lower mortgage foreclosures, and higher farm values. He cites average farm size, investment, and income growth since 1900, noting thrift and industry drive gains, not just parity prices. Farmers enjoy electric power, phone, and urban-level conveniences financed through farm cooperatives.
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National Life Insurance Company
Congress
Washington
Easy Street
Quick Kitchen Substitutes for Fresh Lemons Eggs and Veg
Small lemon juice drops come from piercing the skin with a fork and squeezing the needed amount. A medium grated raw potato can substitute for an egg in meat loaf, binding the mixture. Leftover vegetables regain life when served with browned butter and bread crumbs.
Hadacol Relieves Distress Says Satisfied Consumers
A woman and others report relief from stomach disturbances after using Hadacol. They say improved appetite, vitality, and well being follow continued use. Claims note vitamins B and iron deficiencies addressed by the product, with testimonials from users and reference to a money back guarantee.
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Hada
Badagol
Aney
Vickie
Hadacol
LeBlanc Ia
Corporation
Lafayette
Louisiana
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Harry Cohn
Columbia Pictures
Stanley Kramer
Kramer
Board of Directors
Motion Picture Association
By Wright A. Patterson
Tobacco By-Products & Chemical Corporation
Richmond, Virgina
Leese
Camel
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Guy A. Housley
San Diego
Calif
Sty Reara
Atlanta
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Ian Tle Hadacol
Ana Talon
Mira
Wenan Morton
Murfreesboro
Tena
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Bedford
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