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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1942
Page
7
Mrs. Carrie Timmons serves as official hostess of the Post Recreation lounge. Her duties aim to make the soldiers feel at home and forget they are far from home. Captain Lee Frankovich selected her for the post. she is described as motherly and popular among the men.
Colonel William L. Tydings, adjutant general of the West Coast Air Force Training Center, urges tougher training for troops. In a circular issued by Major General Cousins, commanders must harden soldiers in mind and body to withstand harsh campaign conditions and prevent weakness in battle readiness.
Lt. Loren A. Stoddard, from Vallejo California and Class 41 H, earned the Silver Cross for gallant action in Honolulu on December 7. He trained at Minter Field before active duty in the Hawaiian Islands.
A new UC bulletin titled Protein Supplements the Feeding of Pigs covers use of casein whey skim milk and other milk products in pig feeding. The study by Hughes and Ittner tested purified dairy feeds with barley using Poland China Duroc Jersey Berkshire and crossbred pigs. Dr Meriam on child education compiled material on 8833 subjects from a 10 year project for elementary schools.
Miss Jean Warren of the University of California Agricultural Extension service predicts a nationwide push to save lard bacon grease and other cooking fats. The recovered fats would be used to produce glycerine, a valuable ingredient for industrial use.
Woodbridge Metcalf of the University of California Extension cautions that rural fire prevention depends largely on hand equipment already used on farms and ranches. He notes that new firefighting gear will be almost unobtainable.
An all time production record was reached in California with pine and redwood forests yielding two and a quarter billion feet. The sustained output underscores strong demand and improved mill efficiency across the state.
New York observers note common blackout mistakes and offer guidance. Lines discuss opaque coverings, drapes, and ventilation, with examples from San Francisco Seattle and Britain. Shifts toward permanent blackout of transoms glass and skylights are described, plus public concern over electricity shortages and flashlight supplies.
Boston reports doctors find mechanical aptitude tops college for war fliers. Rapid heart rate sweating under excitement and keen nervous tension mark promising candidates. Experts say most able air fighters fall into above normal emotional range, with love of hands on work guiding selection.
The 1622 six oared craft by Corne lius van Drebel is cited as the first submarine. It preceded 18th century uses and later the Turtle by David Bushnell in 1776. Dutch crews reportedly sent 24 submarines to the East Indies during WWII.
Dallas report notes chloropicrin treated soils produced larger crops of small grains and sugar beets. Dr J Harvey McLaughlin from State College spoke to botanical scientists about using poison gas as a farming aid, describing soil treatment and yielded gains.
In Moscow the Supreme Soviet ordered wartime mobilization for arms and related industries. Quitting a job is treated as desertion. military courts may sentence deserters from industry to five to eight years in prison.
First wounded to return from the Libyan campaign disclose Axis forces left fountain pens and motion picture cameras filled with explosives. Pens detonated when ends were removed and cameras exploded when cranks turned. Explosive packages were dropped by planes and some acted as land mines or set fires by sticking to wheels.
New York report notes a census expert saying the typical family in 1790 had three children and that by 1980 the average would fall to fewer than one child under 21 per family. Paul C. Glick of the United States Census Bureau spoke to the American Sociological Society.
The Army Air Force introduces a four color emblem with white star red center gold wings and ultramarine blue field. It will replace current unit patches as the Supply Service issues them and units may wear the new distinctive insignia. Farmers and families plan to grow more food this year than since 1929, says a University of Service specialist.
Twenty-Nine Palms Glider School announces new requirements for aviation students. Applicants must be 18 to 32, physically qualified class I, graduate of Civilian Pilot training, hold or have held a private pilot certificate with up to 240 horsepower or 2S rating, and be a glider pilot. Military aircrew members are eligible. Applications await at the School Secretary’s office.
Rome reports drastic reductions in railroad facilities across Italy to meet exigencies of the general interest. All reduced fares for family tickets and season tickets for journeys over 60 miles, along with other fare cuts, are abolished. It follows a decree that already cut passenger trains, notably around Milan.
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