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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1940
Page
2
The veteran Democrat denounces the current administration for subsidies and dissents, urging a return to normal business activity to cure national distress. He cautions against costly handouts to appease factions and predicts prosperity only if business leads a genuine revival.
The piece argues the New Deal undermines free enterprise and pushes government control, while noting the FCC’s cautious stance on commercial television. It cites Roosevelt’s Commonwealth Club speech and the seven year slowdown, contrasted with private invention in television and the FCC’s two orders in 1940 to begin and then pause sales of TV sets.
Franklyn Waltman quotes T A M Craven arguing the FCC should not suspend research in television. He notes that a ban would hinder innovation and that scientific progress thrives in a free democracy with proper incentives. Craven warns government action can confuse and slow private enterprise.
The thirty fourth anniversary of the San Francisco earthquake marked by immense destruction. The catastrophe left an estimated 105 million dollars in building losses and about 500 million in total losses. 28 188 buildings were leveled across 497 city blocks. Five hundred people died and up to 250 000 residents camped in parks with thousands elsewhere. Public funds and aid poured in as martial law and looting incidents shaped the period.
The piece argues that democracy thrives when education fosters critical inquiry and intellectual integrity. It cites Algo D. Henderson of Antioch College, who says teachers should express convictions without imposing them and students must form their own opinions through study.
The piece argues that democracy is endangered by hidden facts and propaganda. It emphasizes schools must progress with the times and encourage students to think through open discussion of controversial issues.
McFarland players present Sweetwater Trail a three act comedy featuring Canadian Mounted police under Leslie L. Robinson Post 213 American Legion in Shafter on Thursday. The event serves as an exchange of courtesies with a large attendance urged to support the cast.
Farm fires are estimated to kill 3,500 people annually and cause about 150 million dollars in property damage. Strathmore postmaster W. C. Boulden and Mrs. Boul den and Mrs. Wrench hosted Sunday visitors Mr. and Mrs. Casey, longtime Los Angeles county neighbors. Edna and Edith Grant with Fred Weis and G. Whitmeyer visited Mrs. Allen White in Santa Paula last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Walker of Burbank visited Mr. and Mrs. Midgley in Shafter. Jacob Nikkel of Shafter is recovering health at Cayucos. Schwaub of Schwaub Bros. Produce Co. visited Shafter early this week.
SPEAKS SPEAKS! BEN OSTERMAN of Santa Ana announces a May Day celebration with patriotic themes. He critiques public life and views on women while other voices from Oakland and Forest Riley discuss hospital commerce and farm labor prudence.
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