California College in China returns to Berkeley campus
The California College in China resumes operation on the Berkeley campus with cooperation from the University Extension division led by President Robert Gordon Sproul. W. B. Pettus heads the Chinese college legacy, and Peter A. Boodberg chairs Oriental languages. Trustee members include David P. Barrows and James K. Moffitt.
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California College In
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University Library
Berkeley
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Harvard-Yenching Institute
California College In China
Sproul
David P. Barrows
Universty of California Department of Political Science
James K. Moffitt
University
Local Tax Rates Rise in Shafter for 1941 42
A California Taxpayers Association study shows Shafter’s general city taxes for 1941 42 total 8537 vs 7496 in 1940 41, with tax rate at 95 cents per 100 of assessed valuation compared with 93 cents the prior year. The group notes taxes are tied to expenditures and valuations and urges reductions to reverse the upward trend.
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Shafter
California
California Taxpayers’ Association
Association
Taxpayers’ Association
California map charts rural water supplies for war use
Emergency water reserves across rural California are being mapped by the State Council of Defense the State Department of Public Health and the University of California Agricultural Extension Service. The effort aims to identify sources to maintain services in case of bombing or sabotage.
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California
State Council of Defense
State Department of Public Health
University of California Agricultural Extension Service
War Pay and Public Education Reform Echoes
The piece lauds a unanimous Congressional pay raise for service members, noting broad public support. It decries illiteracy among 433,000 deferments and urges literacy programs to empower those lacking the five R's. It foresees renewed emphasis on education as defense and civic strength.
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L. V. Beckley
Palace
San Francisco
Rubber, Roads, and War Drive U S Gas Rationing Debate
The Office of Defense Transportation warns that rubber is tied to national defense as tires on everyday vehicles power war logistics. Gasoline rationing may curb pleasure driving to preserve scarce rubber for military and industrial use, a critical factor in moving troops, supplies, and farm products.
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America
Office of Defense Transportation
China
Heroism on the Home Front at Richmond Shipyard
At a Richmond California shipyard crane operator Sterling Wanda halted a collapsing load to spare 24 workers. He sacrificed his life as the crane cracked under the strain, earning a hero’s place on the Roll of Honor.
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Sterling Wanda
Wanda
Prosperity Sparks Rise in Cigars and Birth Rates
Note says prosperity boosts cigar sales with costs of 20 cents or more increasing 64 percent in April from the previous April. Five cent or less cigars also rise rapidly. A rising birth rate likely contributes, as fathers and wage earners celebrate with smoke.
California posts record state income for 1940 41
State Controller Harry B. Riley in Sacramento announced a new high of 299,612,431 in the 1940-41 fiscal year ending June 30. Revenue rose 11 percent from 1939-40, with an average daily income of 820,856 and per capita revenue of 43.38. Major sources: sales and use tax 109,233,942 and motor fuel taxes plus licenses 54,084,019.
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Harry B. Riley
Sacramento
California
Rlley
Voices and Views from Wartime California Figures
ALICE LA CAVA notes women serving as station attendants in San Francisco. ART COHN cites Oakland pitcher injuries affecting teams. ALFRED J. LUNDBERG stresses merchant marine needs after the war. W. E. CROUCH cites 900000 big game deaths to feed armies. BASIL RATHBONE critiques feminine vocal tenseness.
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Basil -Rathbone
Hollywood
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Sing a Song of Kitchen Thrift War Savings Stamps
The verse urges households to buy War Savings Stamps with thrift and care. It frames savings as patriotic support during a time of national effort and invites families to contribute through small, steady purchases.
Kellogg Arabian Farm Taken Over by War Work Unit
The 750 acre Kellogg Arabian horse farm near Pomona has been acquired by the War Department as a gift from the University of California. Deeded years ago by W. K. Kellogg the farm is no longer open to the public.
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Pomona
Warment
University of California
W. K. Kellogg
National Automobile Club
Mojave Fire Chief Appointed State Deputy Warden
Mel Smith formerly of Mojave Volunteer Fire Department and ex General Petroleum station manager has been named State deputy fire warden for the Mojave area. He will assume duties immediately and wears the state fire badge.
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Mel Smith
General Petroleum
Smith
Arvin Tiler Seeks Completion of Sewer Under Private Contract
The Arvin sanitation sewer project, after WPA labor withdrawal, is slated for completion under a private contract. The Board of Supervisors approved a bid of 5395.10 from Stroud Seabrook Contractors for labor and materials to finish the work. Terra Bella News reports Olive Market data project outlook says 2942 olive crop likely not larger than last year due to bloom loss from cold damp weather. Manzanillas show fair setting and may reach prior yields while Mission crops are short. Queens are very light.
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WPA
Arvin Sanitation
Board of Supervisors
Stroud Seabrook
Terra Bella News
E. A. Reaves
Southern
Tulare
Automobile deaths far exceed wartime bombing losses in the U S
The Automobile Club of California notes that in nine months England suffered about 300,000 bombing fatalities while the United States recorded over 72,000 automobile and other fatalities in the same period, highlighting greater domestic risk from cars.
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Automobile Club of
California
England
Lous
UC expert warns on commercial herd production risks
Harry Butterfield of the University of California Agricultural Extension cautions that despite rising prices, commercial herd production remains a risky venture requiring careful planning and prudent management.
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Harry Butterfield
University of California Agricultural Extension Service
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