Rainmaker Hatfield and the Morena Dam Disaster
The 20th anniversary of Charles M. Hatfield the famed moisture accelerator is recalled as his rainmaking led to massive floods in San Diego after he was hired to fill Morena Dam. He guaranteed payment only if the reservoir filled, and the ensuing deluge caused 15 to 20 deaths and millions in damages. Hatfield left town unpaid and died in 1958 at age 82.
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San Diego
Calif
Nea
California
Charles Mallory Hatfield
Charles Hatfield
Hatfield
Charles M. Hatfield
Los Angeles
Stanislaus County
Fresno
Morena
Paul
Balboa Park
Ctay Lake
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Nixon Joins Loyalists in Washington for Yearend Gathering
In Washington Nixon appeared with a core of loyalists at a informal gathering described as a reunion with old friends. Notable absent were big-name aides still in prison or out of favor, while Rose Mary Woods and Dwight Chapin attended. Nixon, returning from Europe, wished the nation a peaceful New Year and joked about enjoying city time with his wife Christmas shopping.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
Nixon
White House
Haldeman
Mitchell
Ehrlichman
Rose Mary Woods
Ford White House
New York
France
Britain
W. Dewey Clower
East Room
International Harvester Posts Higher Sales But Lower Net Income
In fiscal 1978 International Harvester reports sales up 12 percent to a record 6.7 billion dollars, while net income falls 8 percent to 186.7 million. Earnings are 6.14 per share, down from 6.88. Unusual charges cut net income by 49.5 million, including 29.8 million from weaker dollar effects abroad, 12.2 million from accounting changes, and 7.5 million from work stoppages.
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Chicago
International Harvester
U.S
Public school textbook fee dispute in Peoria
In Peoria Illinois an attorney for Jane Maynard argued that public education should be free and she should not pay a $20 textbook fee for her fourth grade child. The school district and a collection agency pressed for payment while the judge took the case under advisement after two hours of hearings.
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Peoria, Ill
Jane Maynard
Maynard
Peoria
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America
By Tom Tiede
Americas
Hubert H. Humphrey
Dwight Chapin
THE
Morris Daily Herald
Morris Publishing Company
Illinois Corporation
East
Washington Street
Morris
Iinois
Timothy J. West
Herald Office
Illinois
SUN
Liberty St
Off
Gon’ .O . Ae
Bown Your Christmas Store
Hanes
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