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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1976
Page
7
Readers weigh conflicting reports on Richland District to assess student progress. Critics say tests bias results toward reading math and language, neglecting overall development. Supporters argue a broad approach yields better long term outcomes beyond standardized scores.
The annual Cancer crusade in Shafter invites residents to donate to the American Cancer Society and to volunteer. ACS Shafter chairman Cathy Prout says a neighborly approach will spread educational material and envelopes house to house, engaging neighbors in the fight against cancer.
In April 1971 Shafter reports note looser sparkler rules after city ordinances. Shafter mermen beat Wasco in a league game while Shafter High fell to Wasco in track. New Richland School board members are Dr. Richard Garber and Thomas L. Almberg. The Rev. Lloyd Hastings becomes Pentecostal Church of God pastor from Lansing Michigan.
The death of Howard Hughes could disrupt Hughes empire projects in Pentagon work and affect contracts with Justice Interior NASA FAA and CIA. Analysts warn liquidating assets over inheritance taxes could delay vital defense production while Hughes firms remain active.
Paul Harvey notes the Florida primary contest and the noisy primaries of Reagan and Ford era figures. Hubert Humphrey's blunt style is highlighted while questioning whether modern voters respond to blunt rhetoric or understated leadership. A stark forecast follows for post convention campaigning.
A letter from Ben Grundy General Chairman praises the Queen's Pageant as a pacesetter for Shafter's Bicentennial festival and thanks attendees and organizers. Other letters urge appreciation for police wives and defend satire on hunting and fishing coverage, noting context and editor responses.
The Shafter area developed after the San Joaquin Valley Railroad corridor connected Fresno to Bakersfield in 1898. The Kern County Land Company built a hotel and water works as settlers arrived, forming a town around Central Avenue and James Street. By 1916 the Richland Santa Fe School completed, with early settlers including N. E. Vandem and Henry A. Jastro helping establish the community.
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