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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1969

Page

14

Farmer’s Daughter Enters Rural Hay Loading Contest

Lori Johnson a 15 year old farmer’s daughter competes in the Antelope Valley Rural Olympics Automatic Hay Loading contest near Los Angeles. She faces all male rivals amid sarcasm about a girl entrant while aiming for a $125 prize and to prove a girl can operate the equipment.

Lancaster Lori Johnson Antelope Valley Lori Los Angeles Don Longacre Ray McCormick McCormick Dave Johnson Tom Cissel Chuck Sayre

Smog Alerts and Ozone Levels in Los Angeles County

A discussion of smog trends in Los Angeles County notes this year’s first-stage alert not yet reached, compares ozone thresholds, and recalls past high readings. It cites APCD guidance on driving limits, regional advisories, and a remark about vehicle emissions trends versus expert commentary.

Los Angeles County Air Pollution Control Board San Fernando Valley San Gabriel Valleys Pomona-Walnut Valley Los Angeles APCD Vernon Azura

Out-of-town judge cleans up Philadelphia backlog

Upstate judge Fred Davis visited Philadelphia to handle 75 criminal cases. Of these 72 were postponed, three were heard, and the remaining ones were added to the backlog. The judge remarked he hoped not to return. An unrelated classified ad promises instant cash for sporting goods advertising.

Fred Davis Philadelphia Davis

Gerbil it may seem cute but could threaten California crops

San Diego officials warn that escaped pet gerbils could establish wild populations harming crops and irrigation. The brown, cuddly sand rats, kept only with special permits for science, pose risks to thousands of acres of land and recreational areas if they become established.

San Diego California America James M. Moon Moon

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