The recent increase of people moving to California in search of work has caused a shortage in available jobs. Families, having lost their homes and their jobs, have hope that here they can find work through one of the government programs set up to assist.The Joads are one such family, traveling from the Great Plains to be here in the San Joaquin Valley. Upon arriving, they discovered what so many others have: low wages, not enough work, and slim resources. Perhaps it is a blessing and a curse that the Joad family arrived in California with less members than they set off with. We have an interview with a member of the family, Casy Joad, regarding the labor conditions and his role in working against injustice.continued on page 2
Man Killed After Committing Murder
After the tragic death of Farmer Curley's wife, it seems like her killer has been brought to justice through his own untimely death. Lennie Small, a migrant worker met his end at the hands of his friend George Milton. When briefed, Milton would not give much of an answer, stating only that it was in everyone's best interest. This comes just a few days after Small was said to have had a scuffle with Curley himself, breaking the other man's hand. In investigating Small's past, he and Milton found it difficult to hold a job for a long period of time, as many have seen during these hard times. It is still unclear whether the murder of Curley's wife was intentional or not without cooperation from Milton and the other farmhands. As more details come to light, rest assured that we will relate them to you.
Stories Inside:
Going Inside the San Joaquin Government ProgramsAcross the Pond: Germany Passes the Nuremberg LawsHoover Dam Construction ContinuesWeekly Obituaries
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