Total Defense Construction Is Subject of Meeting
The 22nd annual Northern California convention of the Associated General Contractors opens at the Fairmont in San Francisco drawing about 1200 contractors engineers and officials. Topics include defense construction military highways labor in defense work and civil defense with plans for a single union agreement and WPA labor training to absorb workers into private industry.
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Associated Ggeneral Contractors of America
Fairmont Hotel
San Francisco
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General Contractors
WPA
Angelo J. Rossi
Harold F. Osborne
9Th Corps Area
Warren T. Hannum
South Pacific
U.S. Army Engineers
C. J. Haggerty
California State Federation of Labor
Gordon Garland
Tahoe Forest Supplies Over 50,000 Christmas Trees
Tahoe National Forest reports supplying more than 50,000 Christmas trees to California during the 1940 season. The effort reflects regional harvests and distribution to state residents.
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Tahoe National Forest
California
First Mennonite Church Service and Meeting Schedule
The First Mennonite Church led by Pastor J. P. Glanzer offers Sunday worship from 10 to 11 with Sunday school 11 to 12 and choir song. a year’s business meeting is at 2 PM. no evening service noted. The text includes a reflection on time and eternity attributed to Thomason.
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First Mennonite Church
J. P. Glanzer
Thomason
Navajo Shepherdess Reproduced On Santa Fe Calendar
Santa Fe railway reproduces Gerald Curtis Delano's Navajo Shepherdess on its 1941 calendar to acquaint Americans with the Navajo, the United States largest Indian tribe. The Navajo reservation spans 16 million acres with government offices at Window Rock. welfare for about 50,000 Navajos is managed there as sheep and rug making thrive. The annual Navajo Tribal Fair at Window Rock in September showcases their craft.
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United States
Santa Fe Railway
Gerald Curtis Delano
Window Rock
Gallup
New Mexico
Canyon de Chelly
Delano
Shasta County Population Surges 106 Percent 1930 to 1940
Shasta county more than doubled its population in the decade 1930 to 1940, leading all California counties in percentage growth at 106.5. The total population now stands at 28,754.
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Shasta County
Shafter City Council Proposes Marango Ave District 2 Improvements
The City of Shafter California resolves to order improvements on Marango Avenue and surrounding streets as Assessment District No 2 under the Improvement Act of 1911. Bonds may be issued to cover unpaid district costs and details of work and plans are described in six plan sheets on file with the City Clerk.
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Marango Avenue
Pete Gummi
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Shafter Assessment District and Bond Provisions Description
The City of Shafter plans an assessment district for a public work described by map approved December 16 1940 with the district to be funded by serial bonds of 25.00 or more due within nine years and interest at 6 percent, with the Works Projects Administration providing an estimated 22800.00 in materials and labor. Public hearing set for January 13 1941 at 7 30 PM in the City Council Chamber. notices to property owners to follow and the Shafter Press designated for publication.
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Shafter City adopts resolution of intention December 16 1940
Public inspection reference ee made for particulars. The City Council of Shafter California passes and adopts the resolution of intention at a regular meeting held December 16 1940. Votes: yes Midgley Lachenmaier Frizzell. no none. absent Nav. City Clerk F G Shaw certifies the action.
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Phil Channeson
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Shafter California
Notice of Intent to Sell Alcohol at Ruths Cafe
December 13 1940 notice that Ruths Cafe located 14 miles south of Shafter Kern County seeks to sell alcoholic beverages On Sale Beer Only transferred from Ralph Cline The State Board of Equalization is the protesting path and Sacramento is the filing point Premises currently hold a license for sale of alcohol
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Shafter
Kern
State Board of Eqnalization
Ralph Cline
State Board of Equalization
Sacramento
California
Christmas visits span towns and relatives in Shafter area
Christmas season brings numerous gatherings as Fuller and Unruh families share holidays in McFarland Wasco and Glendale. The Sly family travels to Pismo Beach Morro Bay while local officials and residents like C L Black and Willard Koop host relatives from Tehachapi Bakersfield and Vallejo for festive dinners and visits. F F Latta addresses Kernfield Historical society on Miller Lux Haggin water rights case.
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Shafter
Kernfieiedy Historical Society
Bakersfield
Miller & Lux Vs
Haggin
Oach
California dairy teams work toward higher quality cheese
The University of California College of Agriculture and the California Cheese Association collaborate to improve cheese quality. Researchers and industry leaders aim to raise standards and share best practices across regional producers.
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University of California College of Agriculture
California Cheese Association
California Building Permits Rise 1940 Nine Months
Building permits in California for the first nine months of 1940 totaled 312,924,000 dollars, up 27 percent from the same period in 1939.
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California
Industrial Concentration in 11 Cities and 7 Counties
Secretary Hopkins notes 25 percent of wage earners work in 11 large cities and a quarter of industrial plants are in seven counties. Counties include New York Chicago Los Angeles Philadelphia Brooklyn Detroit and Boston. The cities listed add Pittsburgh Cleveland Milwaukee St Louis and Providence. The piece cites Jefferson calling large cities cesspools of civilization and mentions a trend toward decentralization of industry.
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Commerce
United States
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Chicago
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Brooklyn
Detroit
Boston
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
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St. Louis
Providence
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Omaha student Angelo Vinic seeks Italian passport to avoid draft
Angelo Vinic, a former Omaha high school student, escaped to Italy last November to avoid Mussolini's draft. He has pressed Italian and Omaha officials for a passport enabling his return home. Representative McLaughlin says the American consul in Palermo is authorized to issue the passport.
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Omaha
Mussolini
Angelo
Italy
McLaughlin
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Neb
Palermo
Cat Named Teddy Returns After Sly Lost Ads
Washington police records officer E. K. O'Brien scans the lost and found column and spots Teddy the missing tomcat. The weary feline enters the room and surrenders, confirming the remarkable coincidence.
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E. K. O'Brien
Police Records Bureau
Washington
Teddy
O'Brien
Time for Robbery Claims of St Joseph Old Timers
A newspaper note recalls Jesse James and asserts many St Joseph locals aged old timers still remember him. The piece mentions about 500 residents claim to have once shot pods with the famous outlaw.
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St. Joseph
Mississippi River Elevation and Origins Described
The Mississippi River rises in the lake and swamp region of northern Minnesota at 1,472 feet above sea level in Lake Hermando de Soto Becker county. It flows to the Gulf of Mexico, whose mean elevation is 500 feet.
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Lake Hermando
de Soto
Becker County
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Gulf
Defrosting Your Refrigerator With Quick Method
Turn off the unit and empty ice trays. Boil water and fill trays, then replace in the freezer. This method defrosts in about 25 to 35 minutes.
Bird's Throat Closes Rage Over Humans
A fragmented note describes a bird’s throat closing in a moment of rage after overfeeding, contrasting with a human throat that keeps accepting food beyond a sane point. The text reflects a nervous reaction and bodily responses in birds versus humans.
Sprinkling the Lawn Early Morning Best for Roots
Early morning watering is most effective for lawns. A thorough wetting promotes deep, healthy roots versus the shallow root system from light sprinkling.
Connecticut Man Invents Snowless Ski Course
A Connecticut inventor unveils a snowless ski course that uses rubber cones on rubber block bases, lubricated with water sprays to allow bending. The system simulates skiing without snow, showcasing an alternative practice surface for racers and enthusiasts.
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Connecticut
Redbud Tree Legend Tells of White Flowers Turning Pink
A legend about the redbud or Judas tree states it once bore white blossoms but changed to pink after Judas Iscariot hanged himself, a sign of shame reflected in the blossoms.
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Judas
Four-Year Hurdle Before Jackson’s Inauguration
Andrew Jackson secured more electoral votes than John Quincy Adams yet did not become president until four years after his election, a delay that shaped the transition period and early political tensions.
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Andrew Jackson
John Quincy Adams
United States tops world in railroad mileage
The United States leads global rail trackage with about 38,500 miles, while Soviet Russia holds the second place spot in the world rankings.
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The
United States
Soviet Russia
Rockefeller Center Mortgage Size Shifts to Met Life
The world's largest mortgage stands at 44.3 million dollars on Rockefeller Center, held by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. The loan underscores the landmark's debt profile and financing arrangement under Met Life's housing loan portfolio.
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Rockefeller Center
The
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Freight Train Tonnage Rises Since 1929
The average freight per train in 1939 exceeded the 1929 level by about fourteen percent, indicating growth in railroad freight transport over the decade.
Early Song Composed On Charlemagne’s Death in 813
One of the earliest known songs was created on the death of Charlemagne in 813. The piece survives in the national library of Paris.
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National
Paris
Green Beans Benefit From Occasional Sulphur Dusting
An agricultural note suggests that occasional application of sulfur dusting to green beans can be beneficial for growth and disease resistance. The guidance emphasizes moderate use and proper timing to avoid plant damage.
Pelican Rookery Tops North in Pimlico Sound
The Rookery of Pelicans Royal Shoals in Pimlico Sound North Carolina stands as the northernmost pelican rookery in the region.
Mariombe’s Struggle with a Voic e Career
The text notes that when he began voice study Mariombe faced the belief he would never succeed as a singer.
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Mariombe
School for Boy Criminals to Open in Japan
A technical school for boy criminals will be established in Japan, aiming to reform youths through structured training and education at a new facility. The plan outlines focused programs, oversight, and expected social impact.
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Japan
Mixed Pheasant Bag Proposal From California Commission
At a San Francisco meeting the California State Fish and Game commission discussed bills to be sponsored in 1941. A mixed pheasant bag may allow one female per day and extend the open season to ten days. Current law permits only males and a six day season. Amendments to sections 481 and 482 of the Fish and Game code were noted.
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California State Fish and Game Commission
San Francisco
Commission
Fish and Game ‘Code
Licensing on Outer Garments Becomes Code Section
The commission regulates pollution related matters and plans to add wearing licenses on outer garments as a new code section. At present this remains a commission regulation pending formal adoption.
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Commission
Reserve balances reach record in Twelfth District banks
Reserve balances reported by Twelfth Federal Reserve district member banks rose to 775.6 million dollars this year, up 147 million from the same period last year, underscoring greater liquidity in the banking system.
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Federal Reserve District
Ferry service to link Martinez and Benicia set to begin
Beginning January 1, the cities of Martinez and Benicia will operate the ferry system connecting the two communities. The joint venture aims to provide a new regional transit option and ease cross-town commutes.
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Martinez
Benicia
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