Tristan da Cunha May Open Radio Link to World
A National Geographic assessment notes Tristan da Cunha could host a radio transmitting station as British naval tests show clear reception. The lonely island group faces limited contact, but power from a crater lake and potential connections to Capetown could open daily communication for its 183 residents.
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Washington, D. C
Buenos Aires
Lonely Islands
National Geographic Society
Mediterranean
England
Tristan da Cunha
Islands
Nightingale
Inaccessible
Edin‘burgh
William Glass
Glass
Reverend wears out two Bibles in 40 years at Zion Lutheran
Kalamazoo Michigan Rev Emanuel Mayer has worn out two Bibles in the 40 years he has served as pastor of Zion Lutheran church. His congregation remains steadfast as he continues his pastoral work.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Emanuel Mayer
Zion Lutheran Church
Shafter Meeting Backs Paul Newell For State Assembly
A Shafter open air gathering of business and agricultural leaders pledged support for Paul Newell's state assembly bid. Delano, McFarland, and Bakersfield friends attended as Newell outlined his platform on markets, water conservation, immigration, wildlife, social legislation, highways, and government spending.
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Paul Newell
Shafter
American Legion Hall
Delano
Newell
McFarland
Bakersfield
Shaftermen
Kern County
California
Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross
Kern Herald
Work Expected To Start At Friant Dam Soon
A Friant Dam project letter from John C. Page indicates work will begin in a few weeks or months. He cites unraveling rights of way and water rights as key obstacles being overcome and asks for public patience amid previous delays.
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Friant Dam
Central Valley Water Project
John C. Page
U. S. Commissioner of Reclamation
B. W. Gearhart
Ninth District
Page
Friant
Legionnaires toReceive Pears at California State Fair
American Legion members visiting Legion Day at the 1938 California State Fair on September 4 will receive 150000 ice cold pears. C M Ash, Legion Day chair, announced the pears donated by Robert Muckler, secretary manager of El Dorado Post 119 Placerville, to be given to every legionnaire on entry.
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American Legion
C. M. Ash
Robert Muckler
el Dorado Post No. 119
Placerville
Shafter edges McFarland 5 4 in Friday baseball clash
Shafter beats McFarland 5 to 4 on the local diamond to push their season record to four wins and two losses. Gaede and Neufeld led the offense with timely hits and pitching stifled the visitors after a rough start. McFarland had six safeties, but Neufeld preserved the lead with strong pitching into the late innings.
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Unruh
Campbell
Taylor
Ernest Neufeld
Nabers
Gaede
McFarland
Neufeld
Shafter
Ratekin
AB R H
Ek Neufeld
Notice of Equalization of Assessments Shafter-Wasco District
The assessor has completed the 1938 assessment book and delivered it to the secretary. The Board of Directors, acting as Board of Equalization, will meet on August 29 1938 at 10:00 A M in Shafter California to hear objections and may continue up to ten days excluding Sundays and holidays.
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Shafter-Wasco
Board of Equalization
Shafter
California
New Federal Law Tightens Control of Firearms
A 1938 act tightens gun control, requiring manufacturers and dealers in interstate trade to obtain licenses valid for one year, with fees of 25 dollars for manufacturers and 1 dollar for dealers. It bans shipments to unlicensed recipients and limits orders to licensed dealers, reinforcing the 1934 act. Licenses must be applied for at Col lector Rogan in Los Angeles.
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Rogan
Broadway
Los Angeles
Judges Move Finish Line Stand at State Fair Grounds
The judge's stand and finish line at the California State Fair race track have been moved 80 feet south to improve view from the new add on costing 165000 dollars. The 1926 built stand with 12 years of service and the timer's infield stand were torn down.
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Robert Muckler
Unpleasant “T” Words Echo in Troubling Times
A fragmented admonition lists harsh terms starting with T such as trouble trials tribulations temper taunts terror throes toll tremble treachery tyranny tragedy tears and tombstone, signaling bleak phrasing and emotional weight.
Loyalty and Cleverness a Bande of a Pound of Clever Ness
Anonymous quote on loyalty and cleverness as a measure of worth, noting a playful, paradoxical blend of traits.
Width of Gulf Stream
The Gulf Stream runs northward with a width of about 30 miles as observed in the latest coastal chart. The route carries warm water along the Atlantic, influencing climate and marine patterns off the U.S. and Caribbean shores.
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Gulf Stream
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Robert L. Rutter
University of Washington
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Rae Irrigation
Bert Higgins
Balhae
State Fair Grounds
Sheriff's Office
A. L. Renfro
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Wiley C. Dorris
J. 1. Wagy
Central Service
Western Giants
de Luxe
Penn Supreme
Pennsylvania
Sylvania
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Sailor
Western Pence Sup 8 Co
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