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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1939
Page
2
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G W Garrard leads a survey with the Kern chamber of commerce to gauge public support for a Kern pioneer museum. He seeks to gather local historical material for a central display and educational use for schools and travelers.
Dr. August Piccard, famed for his stratosphere ascent, develops a steel sea balloon to reach depths of five to seven miles. The Belgian physicist aims to explore the ocean floor with a self contained craft, air purification, oxygen reserves, radio signals, depth records and underwater photography. He admits no definite find but treats the challenge like a new frontier beyond pressure of 500 to 600 pounds per square inch.
The Will Rogers Memorial commission established three scholarships totaling 310000 for physically handicapped students at UCLA Oklahoma and Texas. The fund honors Rogers by aiding students with 125000 at UCLA 125000 at Oklahoma and 60000 at Texas. The memorial emphasizes practical support over statues and buildings.
Bei Geddes, a New York road designer, foresees future highways built for safe speeds up to 100 miles per hour. He even suggests it could be scientifically possible to drive with hands off the wheel at that speed.
After Republican wins last November the New Deal’s fate was debated but the House refused to consider the lending bill. Critics say the measure would have increased four billion in spending and steered the nation toward State Socialism, while supporters hail the move as restraint on federal aid and wasteful programs.
By Franklyn Waltman analyzes tax measures for old age pensions and lauds House and Senate for two and a half years of reform fights. He credits Senator Charles L. McNary and Representative Joseph W. Martin Jr. for leading reforms and predicts constructive action after Republicans gain control in January 1941.
A push gains support in Shasta County to name the body of water behind Shasta dam and McColl Lake in honor of the late State Senator John B McColl who died in an automobile accident. Water leaders praised McColl as a dedicated advocate for the Central Valley Project and water development in California.
Secretary Wallace orders a worldwide survey of American farm export markets to obtain reliable data for future trade policy. The move follows an 18 percent drop in exports in the last fiscal year.
A Visalia court convictes five members of a family for organizing a relief fraud that stole nearly 900 from the State Relief Administration. A 57 year old woman is sent to state prison for grand theft and conspiracy. The husband and an adult son receive suspended sentences. another son and a daughter are placed on probation.
The House unexpectedly vetoed the Administration's entire lending program without formal review and then refused to consider the $800 million housing request. The decisive move signals a potential collapse of pump-priming policy and threatens related economic measures linked to it.
Mr and Mrs J H Maurer escaped a fire that started in the kitchen when a kerosene stove exploded around 6 80 am The blaze gutted the kitchen and rear of the house but was saved by a fire extinguisher from T V Little and city supplies Insurance covered the loss Neighbors helped move furniture and belongings to safety. The same item lists community notes on local business and civic events.
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