Let's Look Back

The old farming center of Richland was evacuated and transformed into a modern community designed to eventually house thousands of production workers and their families Erection of plant and village ended; production of plutonium began. Only a handful knew "What", and they were not talking. The village kept its secret well, so well that the nation and the world first learned of its existence only after announcement of the A-bomb. In those pioneering months, with trees few and grass sparse, the desert fought a savage fight against the invasion of highways, water-power, industry and man. "Termination" winds with the accompanying "real-estate" hurried the unsure and unbelieving on their way. But the plucky, the faithful, those who had unbounded belief in the cause, stuck it out. Because of them and what they stand for - what they have built upon these sands - the theme "We're Here to Stay" is a reality, not only for the present but henceforth.

Calendar of Events Western Posse members, roving the streets of Richland, will gallantly assist those not properly bedecked in Western attire to locate the justice of this court WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1948 5:00-6:00 PM - KANGROO COURT ....... Village Square Judge: H.D. "Hank" Middel 8:00-9:30 PM - KANGROO COURT ....... Village Square Judge: L.E. "Lou" Bell Western attire will be the vogue on the streets of Richland. Posse members will be pleased to direct all violators of this ordinance to the attention of the judge "on shift." before this court of "JUSTICE" THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1948 5:00-6:00 PM - KANGROO COURT ....... Village Square Judge: Ted Best Continued on Page 7