Roy Woollomes for Kern County supervisor in District 1
A letter endorses Roy Woollomes of Delano for the county board seat in District 1 praising his honesty experience and judgment. It cites his leadership as county board chair, involvement in the county building project on Pacific Avenue, the new nightball diamond, and his willingness to "go to bat" for community needs. It urges northern Kern County voters to support him.
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Roy Woollomes
Delano
Bat
Roy Woollames
Kern County
Pacific Avenue
Bakersfield
Roy Woollames for Northern County Board
In a regional pitch a speaker endorses Roy Woollames as the capable man who understands local angles and has proven ability to serve the north district on the county board.
Willkie Campaign Targeted by Democratic Book Sales Allegations
The piece accuses Wendell Willkie of illustrating leadership while criticizing the Democratic National Committee’s campaign book schemes. It details alleged coercion of corporations to buy convention ads, the DNC’s $1.2 million take, Roosevelt’s autographing of books, and delayed Hatch Act enforcement to aid 1936 influences.
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Wendell Willkie
Democratic National Committee
Willikie
America
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Committee
Congress
Congressional Record
National Committee
John Q. Public
Roosevelt silent on Willkie attack and party drift
The piece notes Roosevelt did not denounce a 25 cent political book charge. Wendell Willkie attacked the plan. Attorney General Jackson and Senator Hatch called it unlawful. Democrats desert in tens of thousands while Roosevelt remains silent on political morality.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Wendell Willkie
Scandal Hinted Over Free Radio Time for Politicians
The Delano Record hints at a major exposure alleging politicians receive free radio time. The piece argues federal law forbids free publicity and questions why radio subsidies differ. It cites editorial voices from The Fresno Bee and Feather River Bulletin on media influence and public notices.
Petition drive seeks recall election of Kern River director
Petitioners canvass a recall election for Kern River Water Storage district Division No. 3 director Arvin Richardson at the Bank of Italy building in Bakersfield. The Farmers Protective Association urges immediate report to the state engineer to abandon the project, questioning feasibility and costs after years of study and hundreds of thousands spent.
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Arvin Richardson
Kern River Water Storage District Board
Bank of Italy
Bakersfield
E. H. White
Richardson
Farmers’ Protective Association
F.A. Chamberlain
A. L. Trowbridge
Kern River
Harding
Buena Visa
Miller
County taxes and road funds amid hard times
A countywide plea urges the Kern county board of supervisors to increase road funding to aid farmers and local businesses during downturns. The article argues for spending now rather than later to stimulate economy and reduce complaints from farmers. It notes Shafter Camp Fire Girls met at Mrs. J. B. Engle’s home led by Miss Jean Maurer.
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Evelyn Jumper
P.T. A
J. B. Henderson
P.T.A
Yosemite
Patty
Jean Maurer
Beulah Engle
Olive Sly
Hettie Pedersen
Dorothy Engle
Ethel Hammer
Jeanette Fluhrer
Kern County
Board of Supervisors
Shafter
J. B. Engle
Irvin Berlin on patriotism in modern times at Hollywood event
Lfordia Speaks and Dr. Joseph D. Catton deliver stark remarks on emotion and violence. Berlin cites patriotism emerging as deep in the blood while Catton warns of rising murderers unless character and society change.
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Irvin Berlin
Hollywood
America
Joseph D. Catton
Stanford
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