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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1959
Page
2
Joy Hayden frames 1959 as dominated by three-ply tax pressures from federal to local levels. He warns that broadening the tax base targets low and zero taxpayers, while high-bracket incomes face a limit to revenue gains. He argues the public will bear the burden as spending expands.
The Portland Journal notes Advertising Recognition Week arguing ads make news affordable. Without ads the cost of a single copy would be high and the public would miss a wide range of programs. Ads create demand and lower unit prices, supporting mass production and living.
Secretary Seaton argues kilowatt capacity is not partisan and that a $100 billion program through 1980 requires private and public agencies to cooperate. He warns Congress has not funded such a program and urges private power companies to lead, noting they pay taxes and can be regulated for fair profits and user protection.
A senatorial visit is set for Shafter with a 9 a.m. address on April 4 as part of a community outreach. The report also notes local events including a Junior Talent Show winner and Shafter High School activities such as band programs and sports results.
A bookstore catalog item lists new arrivals including The Great Gatsby by Fitzgerald and The Doomsters by Millar alongside practical guides such as Private Pilot Examination Guide and How to Sell When Selling Is Tough. Also featured are Sylvester and The Visitors in fiction, plus craft and hobby manuals by Wiener and Tillotson.
March Lenten period highlights a dairy fruit and greens blend called Picture Salad. It touts low calories and high energy as a healthy mix using cottage cheese with fruits and leafy vegetables.
The text notes cats held divine status in ancient Egypt and that killing a cat was typically punishable by death. It also mentions dairy products and eggs as common protein sources, though the passage contains disjointed phrases and unrelated lines about food.
Fragmentary report indicates a patient recovering from an appendectomy. Mention of grandchildren and Keith visiting for a week suggests family support during convalescence, with a focus on improving health and rest.
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