Stewart Vindicated and Farm Product Advances Noted
The editorial states Fred E. Stewart was vindicated after a Los Angeles graft case and praises his public service. It also reports on new farm product developments including star beans with ricin and castor oil uses, soybean by products, grapefruit seed oil, and a strong corn stalk lumber substitute, highlighting continued American agricultural progress.
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Fred FE. Stewart
State Board of Equalization
Los Angeles
Fred EB
Stewart
Rafter
California
Fire reporting tips emphasize calm lines to aid firefighters
Local warden Art Craig urges complete, calm fire reports and staying on the line until firefighters can question callers. He notes excitement often leads to vague statements and misdirected locations, while new Shafter Ranger Station dial 678 connects directly to fire crews. Maintain composure to save time and utilize modern fire control equipment.
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NCE
Art Craig
Shafter Ranger Station
Agriculture's Rising Hope From Castor Beans to Grapefruit Seeds
The article notes farming as an expanding industry with progress in agriculture through new soil derived products. It highlights castor bean tree, soybeans, corn stalks, and grapefruit seeds as sources chemists plan to utilize, signaling potential for a fuller, more stable future.
Oven Baked Airplane Development Signals New Plastics Era
A new "oven baked" airplane built by the Timm Aircraft company uses triple laminated spruce plywood with phenol resin to form a nearly fireproof, shock resistant body. The plane, piloted by Vance Breese, suggests mass production potential and uses non strategic materials to avoid war disruptions. The article also cites California ballot issues and quotes Charles R. Hook on economic recovery versus socialistic trends.
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EWEST
Timm Aircraft Company
van Nuys
Vance Breese
America
Timm Company
Whispered fears mark 1940 Democratic convention plans
A column analyzes Democratic whispers that the Republican National Convention might be postponed in Philadelphia, arguing the New Deal seeks to justify delaying its own convention and hints at a Roosevelt renomination by remote media. It cites John O'Donnell and Doris Fleeson on the proposed ticket and a distant nominating acceptance from the White House.
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Democratic National Committee
New Deal Palace
Philadelphia
Rusmors
White House
Wievelt
John O'Donnell
Doris Fleeson
Washington
New Deal
New York Daily News
Mr. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
James Frances Byrnes
Spartansburg
S.C
Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones
Roosevelt
Miss Fleeson
O Donnell
Delegates urged to ship postal JA cards at Chicago convention
Franklyn Waltman argues the Democratic delegates should skip Chicago and vote by postal card marked JA, likening the plan to Hitler style acclamation. He cites the O'Donnell-Fleeson tale of no dissent and questions the need for travel and expense.
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Chicago
Mr. Roosevelt
O'Donnell-Fleeson
Hitler
Californias Hiram W Johnson Urged For Senate Return
The Exeter Sun editorial argues Californians should reelect Senator Hiram W Johnson to the United States Senate, praising his national stature and long service despite occasional disagreements. The piece notes travel optimism and tourism as beneficial, while praising Johnson's abilities and representing the state well.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Roosevelt asks Congress for half billion for rubber development
The president seeks 500 million dollars to advance rubber industry in the western hemisphere, signaling a strategy amid anticipated shifts in congressional support next November.
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Carpinteria
Roosevelt
Congress
Justice Court Moves to New County Building
Sixteenth township Justice court of Judge H. A. Rightmire moved Thursday into the new county building on Pacific avenue. Court business will be conducted there in the future.
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Sixteenth Township Justice Court
H. A. Rightmire
Pacific Avenue
Open competitive exam for instrument makers in federal service
The United States civil service announces an open competition for instrument makers in federal service. Western applicants must file in Washington D C by July 5. Full information is available from John Roskam at the Shafter post office.
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The
United States Civil Service
Federal Service
Washington, D. C
John Roskam
Shafter Post Office
Wasco Shafter Game Preview and Kern County Farming Notes
Shafter’s basketball clash with Wasco Daredevils is set for next Sunday on the Wasco field. The piece also surveys Shafter's rich farms with water, crops, and road conditions, plus fossil bones found near Round Mountain oil field and a light note on Will Rogers’ paint bill.
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Wasco
Fred Borton
Kern County
Farm Bureau
Kern River
Borton
Shafter
Wasco Daredevils
St. Helens
Round Mountain
California Voices Public Figures on Politics and Change
LIEUT GOV ELLIS PATTERSON says he cannot back Earl Browder or Republicans and will stay with Democrats. Rita Hayworth discusses a $12000 fashion budget and versatile wardrobe. Governor Olson supports declaring June a daily month and highlights progress from ancient times. Stella Gibbs encourages energetic women to pursue life insurance careers for permanence and independence. Justus Craemer critiques New Deal spending. Mrs F F Powell reflects on modern youth seeking work opportunities.
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Stella Gibbs
Sacramento Insurance
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Will Rogers
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