Civil Defense Planning Lags Across States and Cities
Washington reports government experts foresee two years before a permanent nationwide civil defense program is in place. NSRB plans a permanent program by September, with a temporary emergency plan to guide cities using current resources. Only 20 states have civil defense laws. 21 lack laws, while several states have partial actions and appointments.
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Douglas B. Cornell
Washington
Civilian Defense Office
National Security Resources Board
NSRB
Florida
Idaho
Kansas
South Dakota
NLRB
Civil defense council proposal eyed for state action
NLRB officials urge legislatures to pass a law creating a 4n civil defense council with an appointed director. They call for governor and budget funding, and local governments to mirror the state system. The plan aims to mobilize disaster help and run war game style drills this summer in major cities.
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NLRB
Civil Defense Council
Walnut imports hurt Los Angeles walnut producers
American shelled walnut producers in Los Angeles complain that imports from Manchuria are selling in the United States for about one third less, undercutting their business. Globe News Want Ads Get Results.
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Los Angeles
Manchuria
Globe News
Brazil Tackles Power Project
Brazil aims to harness the San Francisco River in a vast hydroelectric scheme. The river valley covers about 230,000 square miles across Sergipe Alagoas Bahia Pernambuco and Minas Gerais. The area is largely undeveloped and contains roughly 10 percent of the nation’s hydro potential. Upon completion power lines will extend from Paulo Afonso Falls through the upper valley.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
San Francisco
Sergipe
Alagoas
Bahia
Pernambuco
Minas Gerais
Great Paulo Afonso Falls
22 Year Old Wenner Heads Town Run
Clark's Summit Pennsylvania reports 22 year old D Richard Wenner leading a town running effort as peers vote for the first time. The article notes his age and early involvement in local civic activity.
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Clark’s Summit, Pa
D. Richard Wenner
Wenner Named Manager of Clark's Summit Borough
Wenner, a 21 year old at his June 1948 Bloomsburg stint, becomes borough manager of Clark's Summit Pennsylvania population 3500. A former farm boy and 1947 UPenn graduate, he previously served in Bloomsburg from 1948 to early 1950s.
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Wenner
Clark’s Summit
Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg High School
University of Pennsylvania
Gainesville Circus enters 21st season in Amarillo shows
The Gainesville Community Circus, in its 21st season, comes to Amarillo for two performances on June 2 and 3 under the South Amarillo Lions Club. Tickets cost 1.80 for reserved seating and 1.20 for general admission, with sales at local drugstores and shops. The troupe, founded in 1930, has performed 261 times across the Southwest before audiences totaling over 500,000.
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Gainesville
Amarillo
South
Fort Worth
Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum
Panther City
William Morris Agency
New York
Atlantic City
Cat Owners Advised On Insect Powders
The American Veterinary Medical Association warns cat owners to read labels carefully when buying insecticides for pets this summer. Many powders harm cats but not dogs, and products should be verified as cat safe with a veterinarian. Keep cats away from indoor and garden insect sprays.
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Chicago
American Veterinary Medical Association
AVMA
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