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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1963
Page
7
In April 22 to 26 Public Schools Week is observed in California with special programs. Shafter Press reports copper school officials promote community involvement and inform the public about school efforts during the 1960s era.
The discussion centers on environmental and constitutional questions as scholars argue over nationalized treaties and local governance. Proponents demand autonomy and resist external dictates while academics emphasize legal frameworks and rights protections.
In a weekly briefing Burns and Unruh discuss budget growth and tax needs, with talk of a possible new tax. A biennial push for capital punishment reform moves, while water policy battles unfold over DuPont GMC tax treatment and northern California runoff. Bond sales hit low rates, judges demand pay raises, and state agencies reshuffle boards as hunting seasons and Oroville Dam construction ceremonies advance amid flood delays.
State Controller Alan Cranston reiterates opposition to the withholding tax on California businesses and labor. He argues it would rake in taxes early and fail to permanently solve state financing, urging study of finances instead. The governor pushes tax reform but faces broad opposition from both parties and business groups.
A Shafter Press reader in Shafter California commends editorials praising private enterprise and warns against government encroachment on business. The letter thanks editor Frank Wisner for highlighting the industry’s role and its impact on the economy and national well being.
Workers fear a governor appointed tax commission may urge a state withholding system. If adopted during the 1964 budget session, it could increase government take from paychecks while potentially reducing sales tax revenue, signaling further erosion of the economy.
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