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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1960
Page
16
Editorial urges saving on income tax by itemizing and resisting government competition. It cites TVA's Florida tax share of 125,950,000 and notes nearly 100 per family of four, arguing taxpayers should oppose federalized business and political pressure to increase taxes.
Nation's Business notes that total personal income per person is rising to about 1900 dollars annually, yet inflation erodes purchasing power. Over ten years income per person is up about 625 dollars, while real buying power gains only 325 dollars, warning continued inflation could derail growth.
An old article explains how gasoline differs by climate and season with vaporization rates, carburetor icing prevention, and moisture control. The oil industry splits the year into winter spring and fall into four climatic zones and uses additives to suit local conditions.
It's that time of year when fans dream of opening games for Giants at Polo Park Dodgers at the Coliseum or Coast league teams at home. The scene promises nuts popcorn crackerjack and the crack of a bat as springtime love for baseball blooms nationwide.
Community notices include the Wednesdayernoon Club event with floral arrangements and hostesses Mrs George J Harrison and Mrs J Charieson. B and PW Club executive meeting led by Jeanette Wheeler. American Legion Auxiliary Campfire Girls host Martha Johnson addressing life in South America. plus 1950 and 1982 notes on Kiwanis Easter program, dessert bridge, festival queen race entrants, post office construction plans, and Granite Station birthday picnic.
The American Institute of Park Executives opens a general meeting to initiate standardization of water area regulations statewide. Kern Parks and Recreation official Herb Evans notes current rules differ across lakes, causing confusion to boaters. Discussions will cover fee structures and administration for various areas.
California agricultural officials warn cotton growers of bacterial blight spread by surface infected seed. They urge seed treatment, deep plowing of infected fields, and avoiding mixing of sprinkles and cotton at gins. Rotating crops and preventing spread are emphasized to eradicate the disease.
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