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Photograph article dated August 11, 1954 partially reads, "City planning commissioners have promised a decision Aug. 19 on a proposal to rezone a 56-acre Canoga Park tract for use as a site for a new nuclear physics research laboratory and rocket engine factory. The commission conducted a hearing yesterday on an application by North American Aviation to rezone the tract, a corner of the Warner Ranch property, to permit construction of a $10,375,000 operation which would place 3,000 Valley men on a $16,500,000 annual payroll." Photograph caption reads, "Against - Mrs. William H. Wells displays figures she compiled to oppose rezoning of Canoga Park land for proposed nuclear plant. She questioned how soon there would be sidewalks and schools for new children plant would bring to area."; See images #00139154 through #00139156 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
North American Aviation Public speaking--California--Los Angeles Testing laboratories--California--Los Angeles Laboratories--California--Los Angeles Land subdivision--California--Los Angeles Land use--California--Los Angeles City planning--California--Los Angeles Zoning--California--Los Angeles Audiences--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Research--United States Canoga Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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