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Weather crisis hits California farmers in March heat and freeze
Unseasonable warmth reaching 90 degrees followed by a sharp freeze battered California's Central Valley. Damage in Fresno County alone estimated at 35 million dollars, statewide losses around 102 million. Gov Reagan declared disaster areas. federal relief unclear, loans at special rates may be available. Farmers and workers face unemployment and economic hardship while seeking assistance.
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Jerry Henry
Fresno
UPI
California
Central Valley
Tom
Fresno County
Ronald Reagan
Gordon Larkin
State
U.S
Earl, Butz
Larkin
Farmer’s Home Administration Office
Nixon
Leo’ Zavala
Office of Economic Opportunity
Federal Office of
B.F. Sisk