High Hog Price Captures Top at California Hampshire Sale
In Tulare on August 19 1932 White Oak's Judy a gilt bred by George Hensley of Sanger led the California Hampshire Swine Association sale Tuesday night topping at 350 dollars. A Fresno farm supplies firm purchased the animal marking Hensley’s fourth consecutive top honor at these auctions.
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Tulare
White Oak
George Hensley
Sanger
California Hampshire Swine Association
Hensley
Fresno Farm Supplies
Driver's Life Saved by False Drunk Charge
A routine drunk driving arrest for Dale W. Flora 41 ended up saving his life when a hospital blood test showed he was not intoxicated. Flora’s sugar deficiency caused symptoms like insulin shock, a condition often fatal if untreated, leading to the misinterpretation of his condition as intoxication.
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Iowa
Dale W. Flora
Flora
Five youngsters aim to realize ambition in Huntington
Five young people in Huntington West Virginia prepared to pursue a shared ambition on August 19 as they stepped into a day of plans and prospects.
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Huntington
W. Va
Tragedy at Rail Crossing Ends in Man’s Death
In San Mateo on August 19 a man identified as Peter Zannon, 59, stood on a railroad crossing and was killed when a fast freight train passed. George McLeod, who saw the scene, could not pull him clear before the train struck. Neighbors reported the man had been seen at the crossing on several evenings, seemingly intent on dying.
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San Mateo
George McLeod
Peter Zannon
Weather and a New Jersey parking riddle in one day
Chicago reports August remains steady with most areas dry and hot spots in Blythe California reaching 114. Forecasters note isolated showers in the lower Great Lakes Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic Florida regions. In Newark Patrolman McAllister faces a two-jeep parking mystery as he tickets a space with two vehicles inside the lines.
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Chicago
U. S
Lower Lakes Area
Ohio Valley
mid-Atlantic States
Florida
Rockies
Blythe
Calif
Texas
Newark
Hugh McAllister
Butcher Joins Philadelphia Meat Price Protest
In West Philadelphia about 15 shops display signs supporting a three day housewives buyer strike. The action starts today with stores agreeing to sell no meat Thursday Friday and Saturday to protest high prices. More than 5000 housewives canvassed the area and circulated petitions to gain butcher cooperation.
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Philadelphia
West Philadelphia
Draft Blighting Youths Future Says Educator
Dr. D. D. Darland of Pacific University laments parents and graduates doubt schooling this fall due to the draft law. He says youths fear an uncontrollable future and worry military ads imply the military is replacing higher education in America.
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Rest Grove
Ore
Pacific University
D. D. Darland
City Hall Bat Chase Involving Five Kittens
A resident and five kittens chased a bat through city hall corridors for about 20 minutes. The bat finally found an open window and fled into the night.
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City Hall
Minnie
Bat
Cat
Kits
Gulf and Plains States Warmly Seasonable
The Gulf region and the plains states enjoy unseasonably mild weather with pleasant temperatures and soft conditions across the area. Forecasters note continued gentle warmth extending into the week.
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Gulf
Plains States
Meter Duel Determines Ticket in Strange Parking Lot Rule
A quirky rule states the car closest to the meter and the one farthest away each claim a ticket, leaving drivers unsure which spot earns the penalty. Authorities warn of enforcing confusion and advise following posted limits.
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Linda Lee Davis
Skipper
Peoria
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Carey
Horace Green & Sons
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