Planes safety control aids Chinese flight cadets in Arizona
Chinese aviation cadets at Thunderbird Field Glendale trained like American cadets with Chinese drill. Observers praise their flying skills learned under Lend Lease Act provisions. The control tower at Minter field overseen by Staff Sergeant Grubbs coordinates flight plans and safety operations for incoming and outgoing aircraft.
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J. C. Horton
U. S
Higley
Ariz
China
C. W. Grubbs
Army Air Corps
Air Corps
Sky-Skanners Aots
Bob Morrison
Tex” McMeans
Ken. Napel
Warren Austin
C.W. Grubbs
Minter Field
Irrigation Board Meeting Set For Tuesday in Shafter
A regular monthly meeting of the Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District board of directors will be held Tuesday afternoon starting at 2 o'clock. The gathering takes place at the district office on Santa Fe Way in Shafter.
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Shafter-Wasco ‘Irrigation District Board of Directors
Santa Fe Way
Shafter
Citizens Warned Against Taking Photographs in Western Theater
An announcement from headquarters, Western Defense Command, warns citizens not to photograph army material or activities in the Western Theater of Operations. It asks everyone to avoid sending any graphic material related to civilian contributions to national defense, including transportation facilities, manufacturing plants, and public utilities.
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Western Defense Command
Unis
U.S. Territory
Alaska
Rocky Mountains
California Bee Industry Output Surges in 1941
The total value of California bee industry products in 1941 is estimated at 1.7 million dollars, surpassing 1940 by 680 thousand dollars. The report highlights strong gains in honey and wax production by industry groups and individual producers statewide.
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California
42-D Assumes Officer Duties at Cadet Post
Class 42-D arrived this week and began processing under Cadet First Captain WD Key. Cadet officers lead four companies with F E Eischen, M F Hayes, and F E Schnack as battalion captains and C P Cotton adjutant.
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WD. Key
F. E. Eischen
M. F. Hayes
F. E
F. D. Harris
W. R. Lamborn
J. S. Long
R. E. Nelson
L. F. Peterson
L. N. Trubschenck
J. D. Thomas
O. F. Warrington
M. R. Sullivan
J. H. Cowles
C. A. Johnson
C. P. Sanford
C. F. Smith
Ex-ECA Pilot Credited With First Jap Plane
Lieutenant Edgar E Barr, formerly with the ECA, is credited by the Army Air Corps with shooting down the first Japanese raider over Pearl Harbor on December 7. Barr, born in Plainfield Connecticut, lived in New York City at enlistment in March last year and was then residing in Honolulu with his bride. His wife, evacuated from the islands on December ay, confirmed the report after reading it in the Los Angeles Times.
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Scona
Edgar E Berr
Pearl Harbor
Army Air Corps
Plainfield
Conn
New York City
Barr
Honolulu
Wada
Husband
Los Angeles Times
A C Training Changes Open To Civilian Applicants Now
New aviation cadet rules widen access to Uncle Sam’s air service. Eligibility spans 18 to 26 years, citizenship ten years, and dependents acceptable with support. No formal education required for aircrew. screening test suffices. Ground officer tracks include armament and meteorology with adjusted prerequisites. Eligibility extends to civilians and all Army components.
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U. Ss
Shafter Business Men's Association Meets At Luncheon
Routine matters came before members at a regular Friday luncheon in the Shafter hotel. Attendance and notes from the meeting were recorded for the association’s ongoing business affairs.
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Shafter Business Men's Association
Shafter Hotel
West Point Graduate Leads Lerdo Field Reception Center
Lt. George Y. Jumper born November 2 1913 in Sacramento California commands the Lerdo field reception center after arriving December 20 from Moffet field. He is married with no children, lives in Oildale, enjoys horseback riding and collecting classical music, and says he is happy to be in the state.
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Sacramento
Celif
George Y. Jumper
Lerdo Field
Jumper
Moffetfield
Juniper
Lergofield
Cadet Turned Officer Led Through West Point Training Path
An individual studied civil engineering at Sacramento junior college from 1931 to 1934 before entering USMA at West Point in July 1935. He graduated June 12, 1939, was commissioned in the cavalry, then detailed to the Air Corps Training Center. Basic training at Randolph Field and advanced training at Kelly Field produced class 40 C on June 21, 1940.
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Sacramento
USMA
West Point
N. Y
Cavalry
Air Corps Training Center
Randolph Field
Kelly Field
Pickup and car collision on Santa Fe Way near Bender Avenue
A pickup driven by Joe Neu Tar collided with a car driven by Pete Chavez near Santa Fe Way and Bender Avenue on January 24. Investigator Con stable Blake Witcher reported no injuries. Chavez swerved into the center as Lucille Johnson turned toward Shafter Farm Workers' community, causing Neuman’s pickup to side swipe a telephone pole after clipping Chavez.
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Joe Neu- Tar
Pete Chavez
Santa Fe Way
Bender Avenue
Blake Witcher
Witcher
Chavez
Lucille Johnson
Shafter Farm Workers
Neuman
California population rises by over 443000 in 20 months
The text notes that California's population increased by at least 443 000 during the 20 months since the 1940s census. It presents a rapid mid decade gain and cites the census reference for the period.
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California
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