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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1949
Page
2
Readers respond to Rev Badgett's critique of school dancing noting square dancing in gym classes, teenage dances, and gym shorts as acceptable recreation. They argue dances can be virtuous and contrast moral concerns with behavior on the way home, urging tolerance and perspective. Names withheld.
A ten year old narrator describes school life with a Blue Hawks team, a planned Friday game vs the Red Squirrels, and a mix of activities including folk dancing. He reflects on moral worries from Ocy about dancing and hell, and his mother easing his fears by emphasizing inner heart and mind.
Rising resentment in California over plans to bury yellow margarine bills prompts the California Consumers’ Committee to warn legislators. The group with about 18 000 members and 2 500 000 voters vows action if the bills are blocked, citing past urban support for rural reapportionment.
A narrator recalls a mother’s teaching on religious freedom in America. She described God as good and inclusive, rejected harsh judgments, and urged listening to her guidance. The narrator values her mother’s supportive wisdom.
Shafter High School students can win scholarships up to several hundred dollars by submitting applications to the Scholarship Committee at Fresno State College. Dr Collins Burnett heads the committee and urges eligible students to apply. The college will award 28 scholarships to new students, 60 to returning students, and 15 special journalism awards.
The article warns single filers with net 3000 or gross 6000 and married filers with net 4500 or gross 6000 in 1948 must file by April 15 and pay at least a quarter of the tax. California rates range from 1 percent to 6 percent with no surtax, and details are available from the Franchise Tax Commissioner in Sacramento or branch offices. Remember the deadline and strict enforcement.
Kern County tax collector J Perry Brite warned taxpayers to pay the second installment of taxes on real and personal property by April 20 at 5 pm to avoid a 6 percent penalty and $1 delinquent roll and list fee. Those who acquired property after the first Monday in March 1948 should contact the County Tax Collector for tax information.
A rebroadcast of Mutual Network's Rent Round-up will be carried locally by Station WAFY at 6 30 p m Tuesday April 12 1949 The program presents on the scene reports of reaction to the new Rent Act from tenants landlords public officials and rent administrators in the West A five minute discussion of new rent act provisions by Ward Cox Regional Housing Expediter from San Francisco is part of the program
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