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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1962
Page
2
An editorial drawing on Shakespearean line emphasizes broad discussion across topics from commerce to policy. It invites readers to consider shoes and ships and sealing wax as symbols of everyday and national concerns, urging thoughtful public discourse.
A dispute over a Feather River water contract risks denying Kern County any water. a meeting in Buttonwillow is called to discuss actions and sponsored by local chambers and civic groups aiming to address the transport plan through the county.
A garbled excerpt discusses justice and reasoning with phrases about kings and editors. It mentions government, deductions, and a vague debate over support in reason. The legibility is low, with many illegible words and incoherent sentences.
The piece argues several nations lag in growth due to corporate profits and stockholder wealth priorities. It notes tax policy and regional economic strain as core issues, with the U. S. Census and local officials cited as context for broader trends.
A reader letter dated April 5 1962 expresses thanks and acknowledges prior support from the newspaper. The writer mentions collaboration and ongoing efforts, and extends gratitude to readers and staff for their contributions.
The Shafter California notice from April 1962 warns that the pincers movement clause could allow MWD to pick up uncontracted water by December 31 1963. It questions whether pricing will soar and hints at a public discussion in the near term.
A sermon is announced at USC on April 15 at 11 a.m. The Cherab Choir will sing Bless Savior and the dance choir will present the Fifth Word from The Seven Last Words of Christ. Soloists will perform.
In cooperation with the Smor gasbord Mr and Mrs Don Ruggenberg lead second week demonstrations across Shafter High School classrooms showing various topics and activities.
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