Barstow's Future Favored by Salt Lake Official Visit
Mr. Fred A Wann traffic manager of the Salt Lake route and Mrs. Wann spent two weeks in Barstow praising the climate as a cure for colds. He envisions Barstow as a growing commercial center with plans for a new county site, expanded freight yards, and a city layout to attract investors and residents. A demonstration train with Utah, Nevada, and California experts will tour stations next spring.
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Fred A.wann
Salt Lake
Wann
Barstow
Colisera 'S
Mojave River
Utah
Nevada
California
Santa Fe
Desert Empire
Brother of Mr Smith Dies in Berkeley Funeral Planned
Mr A G Smith brother of a First National Bank organizer died Monday in Berkeley after his death on the Pacific road. Mr Smith left Monday night and will stay in Berkeley until after the funeral.
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Mr. Smith
A. G. Smith
First National Bank
Sucs
Southern Patelegr den
Berkley
Smith
National Orange Show Opens in San Bernardino February 16 24
The Sixth National Orange Show will open in San Bernardino February 16 24. the event promises to be bigger and better and to advance the citrus industry more than any other effort in the county.
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San Bernardino
Barstow Union High School Christmas Vacation Plans
Barstow Union High School announces a two week Christmas and New Year vacation with school closing today and reopening Monday January 3. Professor Thomas attends a Fresno principals convention December 20 to 22 as required by law. Faculty add Prof. Thomas Jr. as a Christmas gift. mother and child are well.
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Union High School
Thomas
Fresno
Thomas, Jr
Barstow
New Henderson Department Store Under New Management
The Henderson Department store, famed across the Desert Empire and Mojave section, is bought by Geo. Fayles of Good Springs Nevada. FE A Erickson of Los Angeles appointed manager to expand lines and serve Barstow and nearby communities.
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Henderson Department
Desert Empire
Mojave River
Geo. Fayles
Good Springs
Nev
Fayles
FE. A. Erickson
Los Angeles
Erickson
Barstow
Hayes Proposed as Possible U S Senator by California Republicans
U S Senatorial politics heat up as E A Hayes of California's Eighth district emerges as a leading potential Republican candidate. Hayes, in his sixth term, led the insurgent faction that reshaped Cannon rules, boosting member power while remaining a steadfast Republican in voting and caucus participation.
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United States
California
E. A. Hayes
Eighth
House of Representatives
House
Hayes
Congress
Woman freed in murder case with claim of accident
San Bernardino District Attorney Duckworth urged release of Juanita Dowdy who faced a murder charge for shooting W. D. Morrisson in Barstow last August. He argued lack of evidence and consciences against sending her to prison. Dowdy, who sobbed in jail, claimed it was an accident and prepared to return to Oklahoma with her baby on the way.
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Duckworth
San Bernardino
Superior Court
Juanita Dowdy
W. D. Morrisson
Barstow
R. B. Goodsill
Oklahoma
One Cause of High Living Costs: Not Doing Simple Work
A. W. Cours argues the high cost of living stems from inattention to simple tasks. People buy canned goods instead of fresh produce, pay extra handling and freight, and waste food. He urges communities to study costs, buy smart, and cooperate to lower living expenses.
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A. W. Cours
New Motor Laws and Los Angeles Club Crackdown
California motorists face new state motor vehicle act provisions to take effect at midnight. Dimmer headlights or ground-pointed beams are required, and license plates must be visibly clean. LA police pursue a crackdown on social clubs fueling Sunday saloons and related disorder, targeting illicit activity and vice in several districts.
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California
Los Angeles
Teamsters Club
Wade & Butchers
St. Louis Canal Street
First St
Plaza
Dominicker
Cloture Fight Shapes Democratic Caucus Fallout
Washington December 15 Special Why the mass of proposed bills overwhelms Congress and wastes effort. Cloture was defeated in the Democratic caucus after opposition from Christian Science osteopathy and other groups. Wadsworth gains a strong start as Republican caucus secretary and minority whip.
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Washington
Congress
Owen
Oklahoma
Department of Health
Christian Science, Osteopathy
Senate
Wadsworth
Jimmy Wadsworth
New York
Lindbergh and Murray Clash Over Rule Construction
The piece notes Congressmen Lindbergh and Murray debating liberal construction of rules with claims they serve majority interests. It highlights Gardner and Burnett as leaders in the immigration restriction debate, recounting vetoed bills and plans for another push.
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Lindbergh
Minnesota
Murray
Oklahoma
Gardner and
Burnett
Augustus’. Gardner
Alabama
Massachusetts
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U. S
W. D. Morrison
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Eral
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Snively
Arthur W. Dunn
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