Each day. even though he is now 80. he still pays the same careful attention to the small details of stories published in the Bees as he did during his first year as editor. This attention to detail. together with the papers publicly oriented philosophy. have helped develop our Central Valley in California Into one of the richest and most productive areas in all of the United States. With the Bee help and Walter Jones stewardship. our valley is nearly flood free. It is developing sufficient water for agricultural purposes. It is solving its pollution problem. Children of migrant farm workers are receiving schooling and medical attention. Walter Jones. Mr.