Flu Epidemic Spreads Across California In Decade Peak
California battles a severe influenza wave with 55,000 cases in Los Angeles and 132 influenza and pneumonia deaths in two months. Bakersfield and Kern County report high illness, schools closed in several towns, and doctors, nurses, and teachers show high absenteeism as health officials note the outbreak may be only beginning.
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Los Angeles
California
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Bertram P. Brown
Bakersfield
Kern County
Santa Barbara
Blythe
Palo Verde Valley
San Jose
San Francisco
Brown
Los Angeles County
Mt. Sinai
Los Angeles County Hospital
George Parrish
WPA
Textile Plants Quit Beauty To Make Ugly Army Masks
In Fall River Massachusetts workers shift from embroidery to gas mask production for the U S Army. About 300 workers on the top floor of a former print cloth plant assemble and inspect thousands of masks daily with 15 inspectors ensuring no leakage. The project began in August at Fall River Firestone Rubber and Latex, praised by Maj Gen Walter C Baker for giving many new workers their first jobs and boosting local industry.
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Alex Singleton
Fall River
Mass
Poten
Sam
Fall River Firestone Rubber and Latex Company
Walter C. Baker
Chemical War Service
Training graduates show zeal for soldier protection
An inspection notes trainees finishing their program and continuing work with keen interest, underscoring their belief in delivering the best protection for American soldiers.
Byrd elected city recorder in Yuma race
Ersel Byrd defeated incumbent R. J. Winn 912 to 549 in Yuma's municipal election. Byrd led the only contest and a few votes remained to be counted. Meanwhile in Brisbane pigeons caused noise at a high school graduation prompting a midnight hunt by the town hall caretaker.
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Tory
R. J. Winn
Byrd
Winn
Brisbane
Australia
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