Government seeks 80 day delay of West Coast maritime walkout
In San Francisco on June 22 the government called witnesses to support a court order to stall a West Coast maritime strike for 80 days. H T McCoy and Post Office reps testified as the hearing continued. Lloyd C. Fleming warned a shipping breakdown would harm national health and safety and impede restoration of economies of friendly nations.
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San Francisco
H. T. McCoy
Office of Domestic Commerce
Post Office Department
George R. Harris
Lloyd C. Fleming
Pacific Coast
U. S. Maritime Commission
Germex Practical All Around Disinfectant Ad
Germex is promoted for dairies farms and homes. Effective in refrigerators urinals toilets and garbage cans.
Washington Iowa adopts ordinance fixing councilmen pay
Ordinance No 329 sets council members at four dollars per regular or special meeting with an annual cap of 250 dollars, repeals conflicting ordinances, and becomes effective at noon April 4 1949. Official documents show passage June 21 1948 with Mayor G E Mace and City Clerk John J Lowash.
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City OF
Washington
Iowa
Washington, Iowa
City of Washington, Iowa
G. E. Mace
Washington Iowa Motor Trucks Ordinance Passed
The city adopts Ordinance No. 330 regulating motor trucks on streets avenues and boulevards. No truck or bus may use non primary roads except for loading unloading fuel repairs or shelter. Violations bring fines from 1 to 190 dollars and possible jail until fines and costs are paid. The ordinance repeals conflicting ordinances and becomes effective upon publication.
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City OF
Washington
Iowa
ITY Council
Second Street
North Second Avenue
North Avenue B
West Second Street
West Jefferson Street
Jefferson Street
South Second Avenue
G. E. Mace
Octopus in Captivity Eats Its Own Arms
The common octopus in captivity will eat its own arms despite receiving normal food. This behavior suggests self-injury under stress or captivity conditions. Researchers note it may indicate discomfort or abnormal adaptation in dense tank environments.
More Seeds in Lemons After Cold Snap
After a cold snap lemon trees yield lemons with more seeds. The unusual fruiting pattern is noted by growers and horticulture observers, suggesting stress from freezing temperatures may affect seed development.
Navy Seaplanes Set Course For Hawaii Flight
The first Hawaii Frisco flight leg began in San Francisco on August 31, 1925. Commander John Rodgers led one seaplane on a 1730 mile distance record run and was lost at sea for nine days before being found within 15 miles of Kauai after using the plane as a boat.
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Navy
Hawaii
San Francisco
John Rodgers
Kauai Island
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