Taxes on California's Farm Lands Up Sharply
California farm land taxes rose in 1947 with an average of 1.51 dollars per acre, part of a national rural real estate levy increase. The Agriculture Department report notes higher local government costs and educator pay as key drivers, while Washington showed a rare decline. Oregon and other Pacific states posted smaller gains, contrasting California's jump.
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Russian Espionage Record Shows Them Plagued by Mistakes
In a sweeping look at Cold War spying James Marlow notes multiple blunders by Russian operations. Gouzenko’s Canada case exposed a spy ring with a Canadian parliamentary member involved. Yugoslav splits and Tito letters reveal mixed success for Moscow. In the United States Elizabeth Bentley’s testimony remains unproven by public records. Samarin sought FBI protection after refusing repatriation amid HUAC interest.
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Press-Telegram Want Ad Offers Quick Transactions
Classified notice hints at the newspaper's free Want Ad service for buying selling renting or other requests and promises fast results through the publication.
Power Down in New York Week Electricity Output
Edison Electric Institute reports weekly electric power production declined to 5.319 billion kilowatt hours for the week ended Aug 7 from 5.352 billion the prior week. Output remains 9.1 percent higher than the 4.874 billion kWh in the same week last year.
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