Local professor's violin spurs Neuman horses to victory
A Shafter based professor and former university violinist, known as the fiddling professor, trains Neuman’s 12 harness horses, claiming early 1940s California success with wins at Santa Anita and Chicago. He plans July stay in Ohio then moves to Vernon Downs, Roosevelt Track, Hollywood Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neuman
Neil Boardman
Golos Neuman
Netman
Professeur Boardman
Santa Anita
Pasadena
Chicago
Shafter
Ohio
New York
Vernon Downs
Roosevelt
Hollywood Park
Boardman
University of and the Universal
South Dakota
Congressman Defends West Coast Defense Facility Policy
The article reports Air Secretary Harold Talbott stating new aircraft facilities may enter the Valley while the Defense Department aims to disperse manufacturing from Los Angeles and other defense centers. California communities inland seek balanced policy. lawmakers from Fresno Sacramento Stockton Red Bluff and local officials attend the briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lance Valley
Air
Harold Talbott
Air Force
Los Angeles
Hakevehild
Shafter Fire Department Rated Above Average in State Check
The California State Department of Vocational Training judged Shafter's fire equipment and volunteer personnel above average after the annual equipment and firefighter qualification check. Ed Wimpy Bender noted the findings as the department’s local engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Richard Nevins
California State Department of Vocational Training
Ed “Wimpy” Bender
Fire Department
Harness racing crowd roars after a food race
A university professor reflects on changes in rhythm and passion, noting the new thrill of the crowd's roar at harness races in contrast to past days. The piece contrasts personal taste with public spectacle and sports culture.
Defense dispersal urges safe site for aircraft industry
Officials urge dispersal of defense facilities to reduce risk from enemy attack and encourage chambers of commerce to pursue locating aircraft industries in their cities. The plan weighs efficiency against vulnerability and highlights Fresno Bakersfield Hanford as less exposed than Los Angeles, with long range air threats favored over sea incursions.
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Pulare
Chambers of Commerce
Fresno
Bakersfield
Hanford
Sacs
Los Angeles
Detroit
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California
Harmness
Springville
N. Y
Vermillion
S. D
Chestertown
Anderson Hanovers
Norma
Jimmy Wingfield
Robert Neuman
Shafter Farmer
CAL
OuTi
Califor
Pacific Telephone
Dad
Traval
Swank
Catalina Swimwear
Hanes Underwear
Baily
Nunn
Bush
Edlerton
Johnsonian
Esquire
Hemingson
Shafter Mercantile CO
the Friendly Department Store
Sante FE
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