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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1944
Page
8
The article argues for open discussion of land and water development tied to Kern County Land Company policies in Shafter. It warns time is running out and stresses the need for serious engagement by water interests and politicians to resolve district water problems. It notes the Crimean War as the first war covered by newspaper reporters.
The Northern County Draft Board lists Glen Eugene Neeley of Shafter Mickey Max Jarrell and George Hawkins of Wasco as delinquent and ordered to report to their draft board immediately.
The Board of Shafter Public Utilities and the City Council announce a water use restriction after a fire siren warning. One long blast signals discontinue all water use. Residents are urged to cooperate with this wartime conservation measure.
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