Growth of Aviation In Kern County Reveals Postwar Expansion
Cecil Meadows of the Kern County Chamber of Commerce outlined postwar aviation growth in Kern County at a Monday meeting. He cited the Naval Ordnance Test Station and Muroc Army Air Base as military anchors, urged feeder airline service, and noted the need for hangars while Wasco airport lands were par-cosed for county use with low annual maintenance costs.
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Cecil
Kern
Kern County
Naval Ordnance Test Station
Muroc Army Air Base
Kern County aviation plans eye air service and marking
Meadows outlined airport developments in Kern County including Inyokern Barnes and Mojave sites, air marking soon at Barnes and Randsburg airports, and Navy reluctance to cede Mojave. He noted Shafter Minter Field as a major facility with ample hangars and planned revenue once deeds are received. The CAB hearings in W December 6 8 featured about 25 officials from Stockton Modesa Madera Sacramento and other places.
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Barnes
Mojave
Meadows
Minter
Kern Field
Maricopa
Bhananen
Baumgarten
Southwest Airways
Bakersfield
Stockton
Modesto
Madera
Sacramento
Porterville
Seconds
Delano
San Francisco
Kern County
Christmas Seal Bond Sale Totals Reported for Kern County
Kern County residents have purchased seven thousand four hundred eighty six dollars in Christmas Seal bonds to date. Kamprath chairs the 1948 Christmas Seal Sale committee, noting the bond total represents early support for the campaign.
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Kern’ County
Tooy Kamprath
Canas
San Joaquin Valley Extension Granted After Local Hearings
Local representatives argued the project would improve service by addressing regional physical and economic conditions. They cited anticipated benefits from the extended service and urged approval of the extension.
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San Joaquin Valley
Christmas Seal Sale Supports 1949 Tuberculosis Program
The Shafter Press reports that county residents and organizations contribute above the average to the Christmas Seal Sale. Bond denominations range from 5 to 1000 dollars, with proceeds aiding the Kern County Tit and Health Association tuberculosis control program for 1949.
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Kamprath
Kern County Tit and Health Association ‘Incorporated
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