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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
7
The Farmer's Corner argues California faces a possibly critical farm labor shortage during the peak harvest due to war. It urges early, practical plans, cooperation among farmers, use of summer help and school programs, and even potential import of workers to avert disruption in August to October harvests.
Governor Culbert Olson urged California civilians to back a house to house bond and stamp pledge drive May 24 to 30. He directed defense volunteers including air raid wardens and nurses to participate, with emphasis on Orange County and Seal Beach canvassing efforts in support of the national war bond program.
Across the country newspapers and speakers rally support for first aiders yet detail less enthusiasm for the armies of junk manipulators salvaging materials. These workers produce ships planes guns and ammunition needed by our fighting forces to win the war.
Winston Churchill states that if Hitler deploys poison gas, he will respond with equally or more deadly quantities. He dismisses Hitler's war prophecies as vague and unreliable.
A Huntington Park man identified as Jesse Clint Summers also known as Ted Summers 29 of 2842 Walnut avenue Huntington Park was pulled ashore near Seventh Place west of the municipal pier after suffering cramps Sunday shortly after 1 pm. Norman Saslow of Long Beach aided with a surfboard while Earl Shea and Don Haley lifeguards assisted. Dr Homer De Sadeteer treated the near drowning victim at 706 Ocean avenue.
City council adopted resolution 462 declaring the annual weed crop a nuisance to be removed. Vacant lots with heavy growth were posted and residents may protest on May 21. Previous methods like cutting and burning were used, while a promising mowing machine awaits price quotes amid a damp spring.
The United States Army will dispose of unexploded or delayed action bombs. Citizens are warned to keep hands off and not seek souvenirs if a bomb lands in their yard or neighborhood. The guidance was shared with Seal Beach officials this week by Kenneth I. Fulton.
In Mr LeClaire's class Wallace Pierce is elected to act as teacher Friday. Geraldine Hussey wins first place in a sixth grade Americanism essay contest on behalf of Seal Beach. Patricia De War and Charles Jockton elected president and vice-president of the sixth grade group.
J L Matthews of the California Employment Commission argues that government recruitment ads flood editors with requests for skilled help that newspapers cannot absorb. He urges directing appeals to employment services and paying for paid space, noting past wartime campaigns and current declines in advertising revenue. The Covina Argus.
Acting executive director of the State Council of Defense instructs citizens to notify air raid wardens of any unexploded bombs. Wardens report to the local control center and army headquarters dispatches experts to dispose of the bomb. Until arrival, rope off the area, keep curiosity seekers away, evacuate buildings within 500 feet, do not stand against walls, and leave windows and doors open.
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