Southern Area Bonds Vote Aims to Protect Alameda Water
Alameda County water district seeks a 250000 bond vote on March 28 to finance 17 deep wells from private water companies. A 5 percent interest rate would apply. Cyril Williams Jr. outlined the need as well water levels drop about 40 feet since 1915 amid company pumping. East Bay MUD halted pumping at Roberts Landing, freeing about 4.5 million gallons daily for farms.
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Alameda County
Ater
Cnty
Niles
Centerville
Warmings
Mds
Cyril Williams Jr
T. O. Morrison
Murray Davison
Extension Service
Richard C. Kennedy
Charles Deane
County Farm Bureau
Bureau
Water Investigation Committee
Williams
East Bay
Roberts Landing
Record Ballot To Face Voters Of State Nov 4
Sacramento reports the upcoming November 4 general election ballots will be the largest in California history. Expect 20 constitutional amendments plus numerous state county and judicial races, with two likely ballot toppers permanent voter registration and a six day barber week.
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Sacramento
California
San Francisco
State Assembly
State Senate
Water district eyeing bond to buy Alvarado wells
The district would stop pumping at its Alvarado wells if the bond issue for purchasing them passes. The 13,000,000 gallon daily capacity is aimed for irrigation. A Saturday meeting of water district officials sought to finalize plans for the bond election, with J. C. Shinn of Niles serving as district president.
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Alvarado
J. C. Shinn
Niles
School Yard Digging Traced to Bank Bandit Treasure Rumor
In Santa Rosa on March 3 authorities confronted a rumor that bank bandit Jack Chambers buried stolen gold in a local school yard. Two weeks of digging by treasure seekers disrupted playground use as officials consider halting the fruitless search.
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Santa Rosa
Jack Chambers
Marin Bank
Irregular Bud Growth Pyr Apricot Crop Alarms UC Expert
Dr. W. P. Tufts of the UC pomology department notes irregular blooming in apricot trees statewide. Buds on branch tips start to bloom while other areas remain in earlier stages. Farmers scramble to spray for brown rot as recent rains and a brief freeze raise concerns. Charles S. Long drives four-horse plows through muddy orchards while county adviser reports little fruit damage from a 31 degree low.
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W. P. Tufts
University of California Pomology
Tufts
Charles S. Long
T. O. Morrison
Golfers Menace City Pedestrian Spaces
In Pasadena on March 3 residents report golf balls flying through streets as locals practice in vacant lots and parks. Several people were struck prompting city officials to warn that playing golf outside regular links is illegal and violators will be taken into custody.
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Pasadena
Sterilization Work Continues in California Hospitals
Sterilization work continues in California state hospitals for the insane and feeble minded as part of a broader program. Officials report ongoing efforts to implement procedures and address patient care standards amid scrutiny and policy debates.
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California
Sterilization Operations Reported by State Official
Earl E. Jensen, state director of institutions, refutes rumors of delays and cites 1740 operations in two years with 388 awaiting. Since 1917, the sterilization law has produced 6841 operations to date.
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Earl E. Jensen
Jensen
Dance and Whist At Dania March
Another popular dance and whist party is promised at Dania hall Saturday night. Whist will be in vogue upstairs while Heiser's orchestra pres for dancing downstairs. Good prizes, music, and a good time are in store.
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Dania
Heiser
Ostrich Egg Confusion At Local Poultry Yard
Monterey March 3 George Clark a local poultry raiser found six and half inch eggs in his chicken yard believed laid by two hens he had just bought. He thought an ostrich had strayed into the yard the eggs were said to be of good quality matching smaller eggs.
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Monterey
George Clark
Clark
Come early for a genuinely enjoyable occasion says the programmers
A short, promotional note urges attendees to arrive early for a pleasant event. The statement comes from the organizing committee's programmers emphasizing a smooth, enjoyable experience for guests.
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