TERRIBLE HEAT WAVE
WORST FOR 20 YEARS CONDITIONS IN CALIFORNIA FOUR DEAD, MANY IN HOSPITAL (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Sept. 20, 11 a.m.) LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19 The worst heat wave for 22 years entered its 50th day with an early temperature of B’s to 90 degrees. Schools have been closed and water consumption curtailed. Four people are dead and scores have been admitted to hospital. The damage to vine crops, including tomatoes and cantaloupes (musk melons) is estimated at over 1,000,000 dollars. No general rain has fallen since March.
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Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20914, 20 September 1939, Page 9
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92TERRIBLE HEAT WAVE Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20914, 20 September 1939, Page 9
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