Elliott's $12 Million Idea Behind Paper Disposal
California Congressman Alfred J. Elliott pushes H R 2943 to streamline federal record disposal saving Uncle Sam about 12 million dollars annually. The bill shifts criteria from permanent value to administrative legal and research value and sets a process with the National Archives to reduce cabinet space and waste.
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Washngton
California
Sam
Alfred J. Elliott
Tulare
Congress
Billiott
District of
Coumbia
Navy Department
General Accounting Office
Elliott
Congressman Elliott
House
Holiday Quiet One In Shafter
The Fifth passed as a quiet day in Shafter with most residents staying home and business houses closed. Flags flew along the main street and in front of homes and shops, but there was no celebration and no cap pistol fire noted.
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Shafter
Pracy
John Ohanneson Enlists in Air Force Training
John Ohanneson, son of Mr and Mrs Phil Ohanneson, recently entered military service at Palo Alto while attending Stanford University and has been sent to Maryland for Air Corps training.
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John Ohanneson
AIR Force
Palo Alto
Stanford University
Phil Ohanneson
Maryland
Air Corps
Fire Threat at Shatter Theatre Sparks Panic and Quick Exit
A fire of mysterious origin threatened the Shatter Theatre last Thursday evening at 11 15 pm. Floyd Cooper of the Shafter Volunteer Fire Department prompted an orderly exit as smoke filled the loge area and then alerted the fire department. The blaze, small and contained between the basement ceiling and loge floor, was investigated with no mouse or match evidence found. Manager Ernest Panero returned about 2 am Friday as smoke subsided.
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Floyd Cooper
Shafter Volunteer Fire Department
Cooper
Wren
Ernest Panero
Panero
Sinetemas
New U Canning Method Aims to Halt Botulinus
Berkeley report outlines acid brine home canning safeguards against botulinus bacillus. University of California Agricultural Extension Service notes cooperation of resident and research departments in perfecting canning for non acid vegetables. Prof W V Cruess and Dr K F Mese approve the circular. Miss Faust highlights care and limits in preparing non acid vegetables.
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Berkeley
Hooper Foundation For Medical Research
Roosevelt Fourth Term Campaign Gains Support Across States
The Roosevelt fourth term campaign proceeds on schedule as F mat Staasio akee Citone and Frank of Jersey City join Guffey of Pennsylvania in declaring they cannot support any candidate without FDR.
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Roosevelt
Mat Staasio
Akee Citone Frank
Jersey City
Guffey
Pennsylvania
High Honor Awarded Sgt Art Hein for China War Service
S/Sgt. Art Hein of Shafter received the ear eo the or eart honor from Lt Gen Stillwell during ceremonies marking the first anniversary of Fourteenth Air Forces in China. Hein, son of Mrs. Katie Hein and brother of Mrs. Ernest Panero, previously worked at Central Market and served in Australia and India before China.
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Art Hein
Hein
Stillwell
Foureenth Air Forces
China
Katie Hein
Ernest Panero
Central Market
Servce
I Lands
Australia
India
California Hogs Increase as Fall Crop Prospects Grow
The report from the federal state crop reporting service notes a 1943 spring pig crop of 570000 head, up 6 percent from last year and 29 percent above the 10 year average. Expansion is broad across the state with emphasis on smaller farms and expectations of a heavier fall pig crop though feed outlooks may temper numbers. Producers are urged to use minimal protein concentrates while maintaining efficiency and guard against relying on last season’s prices as future benchmarks.
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WFA
California
I Pees Valley
USDA
Anteask
Local Ration Board Seeks Volunteers For A Book Renewal
The Local Ration Board urges volunteers to help prepare and distribute the new A books and asks applicants to renew basic mileage rations. Motorists must complete Sections A and B on renewal blanks and mail early to ensure delivery before the July 21 deadline.
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OPA
Ae Sao
Ol Sa
Automobile Cb
California
Automobile Club
Vehicle Code To Be Rigidly Enforced in Kern County
California highway patrolmen in Kern County were instructed to enforce Section 600 of the Vehicle Code prohibiting the lighting of cigars and other burning materials from moving vehicles. Chief E Raymond Cato directed captains to protect potential fire sources amid rural conditions and to act promptly to prevent damage.
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California
Kern County
Galyen
E. Raymond Cato
Past President Presented with a Pecetant's Pin
The club honored its past president with a ceremonial pin during the luncheon. The event highlighted the former leader's service and included key members in attendance.
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Teg” Z Reti
P G and E Moves Offices and Appoints Local Rep
Wm Stoller manager of the Appliance Co will serve as the local representative for the power company following the office relocation. He will act in this role for P G and E.
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Wm, Stoller
the Appliance Co
Richland Budget Plans 1943 44 Maintenance Rate Stable
The Richland School District adopted a tentative budget for 1943-44 totaling 91200 to be raised by district tax. Maintenance funds total last year 95986 with a 60 cent maintenance rate unchanged. The proposed budget sets aside funds for building after the war in a reserve.
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Board of Trustees
Richland
Dissy
Anderson Suffers July Fire Loss At Home Garage
Fire destroyed the garage and a large stock of phonographs records automatic music machines and vending equipment at the home of Al Anderson owner of Anderson Amusements. Fire department arrived quickly but could not save the structure or its contents. This marks the fourth consecutive July loss for Anderson with no insurance coverage on this event.
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Otally
al Anderson
Phon Records
Anderson Amusements
Anderson
Aving Mae
High Tribute To Boy Scouts From Brig. Gen Roosevelt
Brigadier General Theodore Roosevelt, serving on the North African front, sends a message to the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America praising Scout training for men in the armed forces. He notes Scouts’ work aiding officers and front line observation posts as part of wartime service and credits Scout training with developing keen observation and leadership.
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Theodore Roosevelt
National Council of the
Boy Scouts of America
Roosevelt
Yenedare Roosevelt
Oe P
The
Ea Ons
United States
School Board Elects New Chair and Clerk
At a meeting held last Thursday the District 1943 44 school year board elected Orvin Mettler as chairman and A Peter Chanson as clerk C J Vignolo already a third member, elected last May, succeeds Emily who served six years.
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Orvin Mettler
A. Peter Channeson
C. J. Vignolo
Emily
Rail Cars and Potatoes Shipped From Here Top War Efforts
Over 5500 rail cars or potatoes have been billed out of the Santa Fe depot as the greatest shipment in local jet industry history. An estimated 100 cars remain to go with shipments running at July pace. Rail shipments average 360 sacks per car, totaling well over 2,000,000 bags and a return of 5 to 6 million dollars, aiding the war effort and stabilizing workers financially.
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Southland
Sant Sangres
Automobile Club of
Souorhia
Zenss l L. Potter
William M. Jeffers
Potter
West
Standish L. Mitchell
Oneral
Autoub
Washington
Tan
Wat
Pearl Harbor
Rex ‘Rineweeee
Neacly
Santa Fe
Thase
Cawelo
Funeral services for Abraham Siebert 86
Funeral services for Abraham Siebert 86 who died Monday at 2 30 p m were officiated by Elder CL Lendenfelder at Samal hafter Cemetery. A retired rancher born in Russia on December 0 1852 he had lived in Shaf ter 26 years. His wife preceded him in death 11 years earlier. He leaves one daughter Mrs A B Koehn.
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Abraham Siebert
CL Lendenfelder
Samalhafter
Russia
Shafter
A. B. Koehn
Kern County Bean Stock Readiness for 1943 Harvest
Kern county farmers monitor dried bean supplies nationwide with 1943 June 1 stocks showing 1 057 000 bags of dried beans and 3 458 000 in pool storage. Local California Blackeye beans total 79 000 bags in storage, with no dramatic change from the prior year. M A Lindsay, Kern farm advisor, calls the overall supply favorable for the 1943 crop as growers strive to stall beans for national food needs amid military demand.
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Kern County
United States
M. A. Lindsay
Adapting Livestock Products to War Needs
Seventh pamphlet in a series on Food in War issued by the University of California. Authors include Dr. C L Henderson Dr. E L Jack and W C Cole of the dairy industry discuss adapting livestock products to meet wartime needs. The pamphlet is priced at 25 cents.
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Davis
University of California
C. el. T. Henderson
EL. Jack
W. C. Cole
They Still In The Army They Still In The Army
Dick Harris stationed at an Army mule camp in Carson City Nevada was kicked by a mule and suffered a broken leg. He had entered service earlier and worked in Shafter. His brother Charles, employed by Consolidated in San Diego, expects to be called to service soon. Both attended local schools.
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Dick Harris
Carson City
Nevada
Shafter
Ely
San Diego
Charles
Consolidated
Several Shafter Men Answer The Call To Arms
The local draft board announces induction of Shafter men into branches including Army and Navy. Names listed include Elmer Alexander and Liam Edmond Watts, with others such as Chas Archer Williams and assorted surnames among the group.
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Shafter
Op Sehr Iron Rawnond
Fiied Holand
Arye
Adford Leonard Cag
Jack Edward Dia Et
Kem
Void Hiler
Army
Elmer Alexander
Liam Edmond Watts
Navy
Chas, Archer Williams
War Chief Roosevelt Remarks Stir Civilian Boundaries
Se too tam Mr. Roosevelt, Srakaene the sen Chief only of the armed' forces, Not of civilians. The fragment mentions a military leader asserting authority over armed forces, distinguishing from civilian control, within a historical context.
Real Exodus From OPA and OW to the Army Noted
Report notes a mass departure from OPA and OW groups toward Army service, signaling widespread enlistment trends. Officials caution about shifting loyalty and impact on local operations as servicemen depart for training and deployment.
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Palmirts
Opa
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Jeffers
U. C
Sgt
Ration Board
Tod
Boy Scouts
Deacon” Fuller
John D. Lopez
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