Sea Water Seepage Jeopardizes Orange County Farms
U.S. Geological Survey with Orange County Water District and Flood Control District studies show ocean salt water seeping under coastal farmland in Orange County. Engineer A A Garrett leads researchers, with Lee Dutcher Kei Inouye and Jane Ball assisting, from an office on East Second Street. About 600 acres in the Santa Ana Gap have been underrun since 1944, at 700 to 1000 feet per year, accelerated by low rainfall and higher well demand. Four observation wells have been drilled since 1950, with a color pegs map tracking seepage and soil conditions.
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U.S. Geological Survey
Orange County Water District
Orange County Flood Control District
Orange County
A. A. Garrett
Lee C. Dutcher
Kei Inouye
Jand Laboratory
Jane Ball
Second St
Garrett
Santa Ana Gap
Weils
Geological Survey
Department of the “Interior
Pair Held in Quiz About Cohen Car
Two former El Paso policemen were jailed in a probe of mobster Mickey Cohen linked car theft. John Hartridge testified that Donald Fields robbed him of a 1950 Ford sedan at gunpoint after driving from Los Angeles to El Paso with Hartridge. A .45 caliber pistol and the car’s ownership papers were found in the vehicle.
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el, Paso
Texas
el Paso
Los Angeles
Mickey Cohen
Robert Piekds
John Hartridge
Fields
Hartridge
Sam Farkas
Cohen
Farkas
U. S
Fink's Fabrics Opens New Long Beach Firm
New yardage and drapery store Fink's Fabrics debuts at 132 W Third St near Pine and Pacific Aves in Long Beach. Owners Leo and Mrs. Fink have long involvement in local civic affairs. manager Genevieve Strand is a former teacher offering free assistance on garment assembly color coordination drapery and home sewing projects.
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Long Beach
Fink's Fabrics
Third St
Pine and
Pacific Aves
Leo Fink
Finks
Coro Tecrity
Fink
Genevieve Strand
Addicts Steal and Forge U S Government Checks
Washington Aug 12 The Secret Service reports drug addicts have been stealing and forging government checks to obtain narcotics. In fiscal 1951 at least four cases were found. The Service seized 1 433 436 in counterfeit money with 521 188 passed at retail, plus numerous forgeries of bonds and checks, and کن officials arrested 2288 for bond and check forgery with 92.8 percent convicted.
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Washington
Secret Service
A. F E. Baughman
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Baughman
Water Film Highlights Water's Vital Role
The Standard Dil Co presents a 40 minute sound and color film stressing water's daily importance, shown before the Chamber of Commerce breakfast at the Wilton Hotel. Harold Smith, PR director, will introduce Water-Fountain of Life as Walter Wehner presides, with Water Department officials attending.
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Standard Dil Co
Chamber of Commerce
Wilton Hotel
Harold Smith
Water
Fountain of Life
Walter Wehner
Water Department
U S Philippines Arms Pact Talked
Manila reports indicate a mutual defense pact with the United States may be agreed at the San Francisco peace conference next month. Informants say discussions occurred between U S Ambassador Myron M. Cowen and Philippine foreign affairs secretary Carlos P. Romulo. no official comment was given. The 1946 treaty grants 99 year base rights.
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Manila
Philippines
United States
San Francisco
U.8
Myron M. Cowen
Carlos P. Romulo
U. S
Philipines
Prisoner stabs guard at California Youth Authority
In Lancaster on August 11, 47 year old Raymond L. Messer died after an inmate, Gilbert Hernandez 20, stabbed him with two knives Hernandez was found with the weapons during a routine check at the California Vocational Institute, a state maximum security school. Hernandez is held on suspicion of murder.
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Lancaster
Raymond L. Messer
Gilbert Hernandez
California Vocational Institute
Hernandez
San Diego
Messer
California Youth Authority
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Cedar Creek
Plex
Kanenester
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Rochester
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LSMR
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Icsu Tagg
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Norway Springs
Alexander Shultz
American Ave
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General Electric
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