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Administration turned the military airfield to civil control during 1947 and 1948. Approximately 39 acres (160,000 m) were deeded on June 20, 1947, to United Date Growers of California. Approximately 40 acres (160,000 m) were deeded on September 2, 1947, to Coachella Valley
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