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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1942
Page
6
A religious lesson sketches the final week of Jesus Christ, focusing on his humble entry into Jerusalem, the crowd's shifting praise, and his sorrow for the city. It urges faithful obedience, compassion for souls, and warns against spiritual complacency amid popularity.
The California Railroad Commission today acted to halt rising sabotage of bridges and property by stopping hobo transportation in the state. The commission urged law enforcement and railroads to cooperate to curb the practice and restore safety on lines.
Justus F. Craemer, president of the California Railroad Commission, issued a letter blaming saboteurs posing as hoboes for recent acts of railway arson in southern California. He urged law enforcement to view trespassers with extreme suspicion and to remove all individuals occupying rail property. The letter emphasizes the railroads’ role in the war effort and calls for vigilant enforcement across cities and counties.
Kern County council announces a joint summer camping trip with Ventura County at Three Falls Scout Reservation in Lockwood Valley. Camp near Lebec features a modern set up, 5350 foot elevation, back country hikes, burro trips, and a 64 scout capacity with weekly fees of 3 dollars plus 1.5 dollars transport. Registration opens soon with bulletins mailed to scouts.
Dr J M Tinley of the Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics at the University of California argues that World War I farm price trends offer little light for today. He notes shifts toward poultry dairy fruits and vegetables, different supply dynamics, and price control plans. The key issue is whether Congress will pass anti inflation measures before inflation accelerates.
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