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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1962
Page
2
An editorial riffs on the famous refrain with a playful nod to footwear travel and nautical topics as a cultural aside. The piece uses literary allusion to frame a broader reflection on contemporary concerns and everyday items.
Dr. Harley Lutz argues against common budget myths, noting 1963 outlays of 92.5 billion while revenues lag by 25 billion. He questions claims of public demand and need for more federal spending and asserts higher taxes curb private spending without reducing overall government outlays.
The article quotes Senator Jackson criticizing the United Nations arguing that peace with justice does not lie in the UN and that true security depends on national decision making. He contends the UN ideal has lost practicality and calls for direct diplomacy within the Atlantic alliance.
A damaged legal notice records a business address listing under a firm name and signatures of Wayne Wood and WP Whcad. The document notes a sworn statement before a Notary Public on February 9, 1962, in a state jurisdiction and references Elm Street, Vintage, and Shafter locations.
Mrs Gene Guenther was entertained at a birthday barbecue Saturday at the Wesley Gorsching home on Pacific street. A birthday cake in the shape of an Easter egg finished the menu and gifts were presented. The party noted the address 18600 Shafter Ave Shafter Kern.
A historical sketch explains how grand juries are formed from county populations and how jurors are chosen to ensure independence. The court annually draws 25 to 30 jurors in the presence of the court, administers oaths, and instructs them to diligently inquire into public offenses while maintaining a full panel of 19 members.
Fragmentary crossword item shows scattered letters and partial clues across a grid. Names and positions are unreadable, leaving an incomplete entry for how to combine a man's name and navigation terms possibly via vie. The readable parts hint at a small puzzle snippet in a late edition.
On May 15, 1962, at 10:00 AM, at the front entrance of Kern County Title Company Bakersfield California, trustee will sell lots 9 10 11 and 12 in a certain parcel. The trust involves unpaid interest and principal totaling $440000.00. Dated April 16 1962 and published May 2 1962.
Local Brethren and Shafter Mennonite Brethren churches will hold joint Friday services at the Brethren Church on Kern and California Streets. The event includes two 30 minute sessions starting 12:15 p.m. with speakers from Shafter Mennonite Brethren and Rev Kenneth Ross scheduled for the second 30 minute slot.
The notice outlines grounds for filling vacancies by the Crownings From Grandes. Causes include death change of residence from the county or origin, physical or mental incapacity, malfeasance convictions or any felony or high crime. The third article will discuss the Grand Jury’s function.
The Ebenezer Reformed Church will hold a Good Friday worship at 11 a.m. The sermon titled The Exalted Lord will focus on John 10 11 and 15. A choral group will sing a sacred anthem and the public is invited to attend.
Edmonston warned a new canal path east of Buena Vista lake would threaten Taft area costs and urged the state to consider local agency cost increases beyond the aqueduct price. Ogilvie outlined Kern County Water Agency’s six months of activity, noting organizing work, conference talks with twenty districts, and negotiations for a water service contract with the state.
Signups are high for three different classes of the Our American Heritage program. The largest enrollment to date is for the three percent hour session, drawing the most students among the offerings.
The first world’s fair in Seattle runs from April 29 to May 5 highlighting space and technology. The Bell System exhibit invites visitors to explore new telephone service innovations as part of the Invest in America initiative.
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