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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1935
Page
4
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The article urges preserving fertile earth as the foundation of civilization, citing drought and resource exhaustion as weakening empires. It highlights California’s proactive water projects including the San Joaquin and Sacramento valleys, All-American Canal, Owens River aqueduct, Boulder Dam, and Hetch Hetchy to safeguard future supplies and national well being.
The article surveys Democratic and Republican origins from 1832 onward, notes the Whig split and rise of the Progressive and Theodore Roosevelt ticket, and recalls the cartoonist Nast's symbols the donkey and elephant with the adage that elephants never forget.
Ten years have passed since the death of William Jennings Bryan, veteran Democratic leader and famed orator. The article recalls his decades of public service and his influential role within the party, noting his enduring impact on American politics and his landmark presidential campaigns in 1896 and 1900.
The record notes the cabinet tenure under President Wilson, focusing on arbitration treaties with multiple nations and efforts toward peace, led by the Secretary of State who negotiated and advanced diplomatic pacts.
On July 3 1943 the British flag was lowered and the Hawaiian flag raised in a ceremony restoring the sovereignty of the islands and King Kamehameha III. The event was commemorated yesterday at a tablet dedication for the 92nd anniversary amid notes about Britannica status and earlier British control in February 1943.
Babe Ruth, iconic Sultan of Swat, fades from the diamond after two decades of record home runs and drawing power. Physical infirmities prompt industry leaders to retire him, ending a storied career while leaving him with a modest fortune and comfortable retirement ahead.
The piece discusses California’s legislative process with assembly and senate bills, the governor Merriam’s signature or veto, and the pocket veto effect. It notes 3919 proposed and 1125 passed bills, 251 dying by veto, and hints at referendums and upcoming special elections for a bond issue. It reflects on initiative and direct democracy within the state.
The federal power commission report shows Glendale and Pasadena residents pay among the lowest rates in cities over 25 000, with San Diego highest for 1 65 per kilowatt hour and 100 kilowatt hour uses. Rates vary widely by city and consumption level, with Culver City the cheapest for certain small-population brackets and Needles showing extreme differences in 25 kWh bills.
The 1934 to 1935 effort tested 8 866 cattle in Kern County and 663 404 statewide. Of those tested, 82 634 reacted and were eliminated from 10 285 herds. Dr. C A Duckworth said 25 counties are included in the state plan with funding tied to a 1935 deadline.
State Public Works Director Mark Lee Kelly awarded 13 contracts totaling 219,606 to a Southern California firm. The work covers two bridges and paving along the Coast Highway in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, benefiting Contra Costa, Sacramento, and Shasta as well.
A $130000 loan for the Glendora Independent Water Company in Los Angeles county will refinance its 6 percent bond issue callable now. The loan supports the 199 citrus grower cooperative system with extensive pipelines and a 3 million gallon reservoir. F M Arbuthnot is president and R P Grant is general manager.
The Modesto Cooperative Winery, a group of twenty grape growers led by Geo Bare, secured a $75,000 commitment from the Bank for Cooperatives. Of this, $30,000 refinances a recently purchased Modesto winery and $45,000 is for operating funds. The winery, with a 6000 ton capacity, will produce sweet wines.
Fire prevention work by the U S Forest Service and favorable weather cut California fires by more than half through July 10 versus last year. Reginal Forester S B Show notes 296 man caused blazes across 18 national forests, with 74 percent of fires preventable. Main causes include smokers, debris burning, and lightning.
Nineteen convicted murderers are at San Quentin and Folsom prisons waiting for execution. Eleven of the cases are currently on appeal.
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