Sea Fish Follow Currents In Ocean Investigation
Dr. Harold A. Sverdrup of the Scripps Institution warns that fish distribution off California tracks current patterns. Upwelling brings surface nutrients, fueling abundant plankton and fish. The California sardine dominates catches, totaling 600,000 tons in 1937, with implications for sustainable, rational use of marine productivity.
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California
Harold A. Sverdrup
University of California
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Pacific
United States
Sverdrup
Variety Of Jobs Are Listed Under U S Civil Service
A variety of civil service jobs are listed this week with openings including transportation traffic examiner sorting machine operator machinist shipfitter loftsman lens grinder and instrument maker. Full information is available from John Roskam secretary of the U S civil service board at the Shafter post office.
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United States Civil Service
John Roskam
U. S Civil Service Board of Examiner
Shafter Post Office
Junio
First Aid for the Ailing Summer House
Home renovation guidance covers insulation, sheathing, and heating options for a 23 year old two story summer house. A hot air furnace with ducts is preferred for comfort, with advice on roof removal, architect input, FHA loan routes, and plans for cabins.
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Uestion
FHA
Winter Sports Guide Issued by California COC
The 1940 41 Winter Sports Guide from the California state chamber of commerce rolls off the presses. It covers Southern Central and Northern California with details on elevations accommodations prices facilities and transportation for about 100 localities. It includes a Things you Should Know section on gear driving low fare rates and general tips and lists over 100 major events with dates and locations along with ski club names and secretaries. The guide is free from California State Chamber offices in San Francisco Santa Rosa Sacramento Stockton Fresno and Los Angeles.
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California State Chamber of Commerce
California
San Francisco
Santa Rosa
Sacramento
Stockton
Fresno
Los Angeles
Farmers Problems Before Conference Slated For Stockton
California agricultural leaders will preside over sessions of the California Agricultural Economy conference in the Stockton Civic Auditorium on December 17 and 18. State Director W. B. Parker says the event is organized to give the state's agricultural industry a chance to express concerns ahead of the state legislature.
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Agricultural Leaders of
California
Stockton Civic Auditorium
W. B. Parker
Muslin Sheet Thread Count Test Described
A satisfactory muslin sheet has from 66 to 76 threads that run each way of the material.
Fewer and better wheats predicted by UC scientist
Dr. Fred N. Briggs of the University of California forecasts a halving of wheat varieties in California within a few years due to back cross breeding. He told the American Society of Agronomy that 5 or 6 varieties will replace 11, with Baart and White Federation dominating 80 to 85 percent once bunt and stem rust resistant strains are released. He noted bunt resistance is already available and rust and Hessian fly resistances are under development for key club wheats.
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California
Fred N. Briggs
University of California College Wai Agriculture
American Society of Agronomy
Chicago
Baart and White Federation
Briggs
College of Agriculture
Healthful dry packed fruit praised by UC expert
Dr. W. V. Cruessi, professor of fruit products at the University of California, praises dry packed fruits as a tasty healthful confection. Canned or glass-packed fruits prepared this way are juicier than ordinary dried fruits and ideal between meals.
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W. V. Cruessi
University of California Colleges of Agriculture
Safe Christmas Urged By State Traffic Official
California drivers and pedestrians were urged to stay safe by James M. Carter director of the Department of Motor Vehicles. He warned December is one of the worst months for accidents due to short hours heavy traffic and bad weather.
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California
James M. Carter
Department of Motor Vehicles
Winter Golf Tournaments At Pinehurst Grow
As many as sixteen golf tournaments are held during one winter season at Pinehurst North Carolina a southern golfing center.
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Pinehurst
N. C
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Kern County Associated
W. B. Camp
Bakersfield
San Joaquin Valley
R. F. Schmeiser
A. I. Tucker
Kern County
U. S. Civil Service
the Press
Helen Craig
Johnny Belinda
Miss Craig
Martin Dies
Texas
House
American Activities
Virginia Campbell
Roselyn Reynolds
Mayor Bowron
de Soto
Ann Habrecht
Ain
New York
Peter Fasshenden
Chi
House Committee On UN- American Activities
Roger B. Whitman
WNU Service
West
France
Switzerland
Dave Crockett
Little Rock
Orient
Carter
Yanamid
Bakersfield Implement CO
Shafter, California
Mid-State Chemical Supply
Lindsay, California
America
McCall's Magazi
True Romance:Fact Digest
Screenland
Parents
Magazi
Comfort
Plymouth Rock
Jis Newspaper
American Fruit
Nat Livestock
National Sportsman
Leghorn
American Prtry. Jral
Breeder's Gazette
Rhode Island
Poultry Tribune
Wah
Nature
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