Dairy Feed Shortage Seen in 1946 Hay Crop Outlook
Agricultural Commissioner Lewis A. Burtch reports the 1945 alfalfa and grain hay cleanup was more complete than usual, but dairymen face ongoing winter hand to mouth conditions in Southern California. Demand is high as buyers contract for hay output, while feed concentrates remain scarce and alfalfa meal use rises. Alfalfa mills are grinding more, inflating hay purchases this season.
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Lewis A. Burtch
California
Free Testing of Pressure Cookers in Kern County
Pacific Gas & Electric staff announce a three day free pressure cooker testing drive in Kern County. Bakersfield events April 15 16 9 4 at 20th and P St yards Wasco event April 17 9 12 at the PG&E garage. Dorothy Wilkinson urges testing of new and old models for gauge and safety valve.
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Kern County
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Bakersfield
Wasco
Pacific Gas & Electric
20Th & P Streets
Pacific Gas & Electric Garage
Dorothy Wilkinson
Agricultural Extension Service
Government price controls tighten as veteran housing rush grows
Wilson Wyatt orders strict limits on new construction and repairs to divert materials and labor toward low cost veterans housing. Expenditures over 400 dollars for home improvements require Civilian Production Administration permission, farm building limits set at 1000 dollars. Proposals for subsidies face congress opposition amid inflation fears. Extension of selective service sparks debate on keeping a strong army by voluntary means.
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Wilson Wyatt
Congress
Seed Potato Men Meet Next Week in Kern County
The Kern County Seed Potato Association schedules a field day and annual meeting on April 18 at the Shafter High School farm. Out-of-town speakers will discuss new methods for controlling potato diseases in Kern County. Members include seed potato buyers and producers who should attend.
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Kern County
Seed Potato Association
Shafter High School Farm
Dinner Party Honors Naval Junior Runyon at Shafter Home
A dinner party was held Thursday at Mrs. Irvin Fike’s Shafter home to honor Sea man First Class Junior Runyon of the navy. Runyon served 18 months on Treasugie Island and returned to base in San Pedro on Wednesday hoping for a discharge in June. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Runyon and daughter Mildred, Shirley Ercin, and Mrs. Rose Cerkel of Oildale.
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Runyon
Navy
Irvin Fike
Shafter
Treasugie Island
San Pedro
O. A. Runyon
Mildred
Shirley Ercin
Rose Cerkel
Oildale
No Spud Price Regulation In View
General rise in potato acreage across early states suggests prices may stay stable without federal controls. OPA prepare to suspend new potato price ceiling. officials report favorable talks. April to June could see steady supply easing labor and refrigeration bottlenecks. calls to conserve bread and fat amid global shortages.
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OPA
Office of Price Administration
James Street Office Hours and Contact Phone
The listing at 430 James Street provides a phone number 831 and office hours Monday through Saturday 9 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 5 pm except Wednesday when hours are 2 pm to 5 pm.
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James Street
County
California Ave
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Music Shop
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Mr. Wyatt
Wyatt
Wasco Hardware Co
Europe
Asia
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M. D
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North Shafter
Income Tax Service
L. H. McGrane, O. D
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E. K. Grant
Steinway & Sons
Mason & Hamlin
Chick
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Lester
Schubert
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San Francisco
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O. G. Ohlsson
Osteopath
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Delano
Poulsen & Nardon, Inc
Leonis Blvd
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Otto
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