Past Winter Not Worst For Calif
In Los Angeles on April 18, officials report Southern California faced its most spectacular winter freeze rather than the worst. The California Fruit Growers Exchange estimates frost damaged about one third of the citrus crop, with specific losses varying by fruit type. Despite severe early estimates, prices rebounded and overall supply is expected to meet consumer demand through fresh sales and by products processing.
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Cold Weather Puts California Crops To The Test In 1948
Frost and cold waves crushed dates in Coachella Valley and damaged spinach peas tomatoes squash and celery in Imperial Valley. Lettuce and potatoes suffered while walnuts grapes and deciduous fruit crops showed potential gains. Heated citrus areas fared better, farmers seek subsidies or loans as 1948 ends with sparse rain and 1949 begins with hopeful moisture.
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Buttering Up The Boss An Odd modern exchange
In this column Hal Boyle notes a reader’s view that bosses seek to please owners more than employees. He mocks the idea with humorous employee tips and suggests a joint psychiatrist session for bosses and employers to rethink workplace power dynamics. The piece ends with doubt about changing the basic arrangement.
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Gangbuster Malone retires after 38 years in Philadelphia police
James H. Malone known as Shooey, famed for catching pickpockets and Capone, quits as director of public safety in Philadelphia due to ill health after 38 years of service. He rose from shoe factory worker and trolley conductor to detective lieutenant leading the Little Mob with partner John J. Creeden and earned Bok Citizens Awards for bravery.
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Peacetime life hazards for war ace editor Scrimsher
CINCINNATI, CO The former war pilot C Fred Scrimsher editor of a Schenley Industries employee publication says civilian life poses greater hazard. In two months he drove a car off a 60 foot embankment suffering head injuries and a dislocated shoulder lost his car radio and spare tire in a robbery collided with another car and ruined a fender.
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German teen impersonates detective to date girl
In Hamburg a 19 year old boy allegedly posed as a detective to take his 19 year old girlfriend on a night outing. He claimed to an uncle he needed to question her. After keeping her out late he returned her home and police report he will be charged with personating a detective.
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Icy Street Slips Result in Knee Sprain and Hand Burn
An incident on an icy street left a person with a knee sprain and a severe hand burn from a flash explosion. Fire crews responded and the injured were treated on scene before transport.
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