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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1949
Page
2
Astronomers using Palomar Observatory's 200 inch telescope glimpse worlds beyond before unseen. The first photographs reveal no dramatic new bodies, yet the telescope could probe up to a billion light years, with potential to extend to 1.1 billion. The piece reflects on humanity's small place in the cosmos and hints discovery may focus on understanding man.
A collection of remarks from figures in California including Auditor Rolland A. Vandegrift of Sacramento and Herbert Hoover in Palo Alto. Dr. L Henry Garland of San Francisco notes cancer as a leading death cause, while Karl Brandt of Stanford assesses Soviet influence in Western Europe.
The piece reviews a four year span since the armistice, noting Western Europe’s recovery and India’s independence, while acknowledging China as a continuing problem. It suggests whether future years up to 1953 will yield peace and growth, despite Kremlin gains in the Orient.
Secretary Brannan cites 180 million dollar surplus in potato production and argues parity system shortcomings. California farms averaged 8438 in price support. Rhode Island farms paid over 20000. Critics warn higher taxes to cover consumer savings and fear excessive government plant controls resemble collective farms.
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