Wasco council debate on police building plan stirs neighbor responses
Associate Editor notes mayor Atkinson’s proposal to revise planning for a new police department building fuels discussion with Wasco input. He frames a county collaboration, cites costs, and hints jail closure as an economy move, while Easter travel recollections and local reflections end with a page 6 continuation tease.
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Wasco News
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Low Bid Wins Shafter FHA Homes Contract Delay Noted
San Gabriel based W D Foote Construction Co is the low bidder at 1 179 000 for a 50 duplex FHA Farm Homes project in Shafter California. Bid exceeds the 1 125 000 FHA loan limit prompting a delay while officials review alternatives and consider bid materials.
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Shafter
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Harris Construction Company
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Selected Ass Boys State selection announced by Shafter Legion post
Ted Wiedmann a junior at Shafter has been selected by L. Robinson American Legion Post 213. Announcement came from Bill Banks and Leon Morgan of the Shafter Legion post. Wiedmann is the son of Mr and Mrs M L Wiedmann of 401 Cross Street. Selected as alternate. Continued on Page.
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Shafter
L. Robinson American Legion
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Bill Banks
Leon Morgan
Shafter Legion Post
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Shafter Boys State Committee
Kern County
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Shafter Receives High Rating for Water Quality
The city of Shafter earned high commendation from the California Bureau of Sanitary Engineering for a perfect bacteriological record in the domestic water system. This praise notes the city’s ongoing commitment to safe, clean water for residents and supports continued public health standards.
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City lauds water system for meeting bacteriological standards
Edmund S Cary senior sanitary engineer cites London water system in a letter to the city council praising consistent absence of contamination and a well organized sampling program. He notes the achievement reflects competent operation and urges continued compliance with bacteriological standards. Continued on Page 4.
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Probe Death Shafter Man Struck By Car
An investigation continues into the death of a Shafter man struck by a car on Shafter Avenue on the southern outskirts of the city. Kern County sheriff's office and coroner's staff are handling the probe as details remain incomplete.
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Weather Report From Shafter Shows Spring Temperatures
The Shafter readings from the UV. S. Cotton Research Station show a mild spring week with a high of 84 on April 6 and overnight lows near 40 on April 8. Daytime highs mostly 63 to 64, with 56 as the overnight low on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Los Angeles
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Incumbents Retained and One New Councilman Elected
In Shafter the vote brought back three incumbents and elected one new councilman. Grundy and Banks won four year terms joining Johnston as city clerk and Ware as city areas. The council seats were decided despite light issues and average turnout with 1055 total council votes. Banks led the field for the two seats, Grundy secured reelection into a sixth term, and Johnston defeated Dick Zenk for city clerk.
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Ben) Grundy
Bill) Banks
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Bill
Banks
Kern County
Grundy
J. C. Atkinson
Atkinson
Kern County Building Inspection Department
Bob Lewis Shafter
Ee Walker
Alex
Betty Elizabeth) Poznoff
Johnston
Allen
Dick) Zenk
Johnston Leads City Treasurer Contest In Local Election
In Shafter the vote favored Johnston 628 to 422 for city treasurer. Ware, like Johnston, has held his post 16 years, beating Mrs. John Branner 726 to 6 to 2. Holdover councilmen Bill Ildebrand Richard Larson and Carl Moyer have terms extending beyond this year.
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Johnston
Ware
John
Helen) Branner
Bill Ildebrand
Richard Larson
Carl Moyer
Wasco Council Re-elected. Clerk Loses. Salary Proposal Rejected
Wasco voters re-elected two council members with Mayor Dave Bridge leading the six candidates. Incumbent Dr. G Hallock also won, others trailed. City Clerk Vince Steinberg was seated, City Treasurer James Bray unopposed. Residents rejected a proposal to pay council members 75 dollars monthly. council members will serve without pay.
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Dave Bridge
G. Hallock
Larry Banta
Steve Alderete
Roy Johnson
Richard Towse
Vince Stein
Berg
James Bray
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