Defense Bond Sales Rise With New Earning Feature
Kern County defense bond data for May show a jump to 298 323.46 dollars in E bonds, up from 232 467.21 in April and 216 197.92 in May 1951. Harold A. Witham cites higher interest rates and the new earning features as key drivers, with 1952 year-to-date sales at 1 564 012.05, surpassing 1951. The report also notes statewide and Southern California gains and ongoing strong demand for Series E, J, and K bonds.
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United States
Witham
Defense
Kern County Defense Bond Committee
Messick’s
California
Messick
State Controller reports excess cash for California fund
State Controller Thomas H. Kuchel announced a general fund cash excess of 181.79 million dollars as of May 31 1952, up from April 30 and May 31 1951 figures. Revenues for 11 months reached 694.64 million, while general fund expenditures rose 24.80 million. Taxes rose with Franchise and Income taxes up 22 percent and personal income taxes up 15 percent to 84.33 million.
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Thomas H. Kuchel
Kuchel
Fertilizer Burning Hits Cotton Field Across California
University of California adviser George W. Ferry notes widespread fertilizer burn in cotton fields over two weeks. Injury occurs at various nitrogen rates, correlates with higher soil moisture, and irrigation after application helps reduce damage though outcomes vary. The Mother Lode belt is mentioned as a separate California mineralized region.
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University of California
George W. Ferry
California
Highway Workers Register for Civil Defense Roles
California State Division of Highways maintenance staff in Kern County join Civil Defense, protected under the Workmen's Compensation Act while performing civil defense duties. State officers will provide assistance as needed during extreme emergencies, with praise for the highway department's cooperation and a call for other government workers to register.
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California State Division of Highway
Kern County Civil Defense and Disaster Council
Herman Blane
C. F. Johnson
State Highway Department
Kern County
Johnson
Blane
Junior Leaders to Attend UC Meeting in Davis
Kern county Junior Leaders will attend a training conference at the University of California, Davis from June 28 to July 1. Delegates include Sally Curtis of Panama and Bill Waters of Magunden. The conference aims to provide training for older 4-H Club members, with discussions demonstrations talks and exhibits led by Lois P. Lyman and William B. Hight.
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Kern County
University of California
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