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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1940

Page

2

Pass a Miracle government analysis attacks fascist threat

National editorial critiques a July Christian Century piece arguing the Roosevelt administration uses war fear and emergency rhetoric to mask economic failure and push toward a one party system. It warns that reliance on "pass a miracle" acts could unify the nation through hysteria and threaten democracy.

Christian Century Europe Uni Roosevel America de Land Green Pastures

Willkie Swing Draws Noted Democrats To Support

Prominent Democrats Joseph M. Proskauer and C. Seymour announced support for Wendell Willkie. Seymour cited protection against foreign danger and domestic prosperity, while Proskauer condemned class warfare and defective worker aid. The piece notes a broader swing toward Willkie among voters weary of eight years of policy.

Joseph M. Proskauer New York Supreme Court C Charles Seymour Yale University Woodrow Wilson Wendell L. Willkie The United Seymour Willkie Proskauer

Look Forward to Moral Climate Critique of New Deal

A critical op-ed questions the post 1933 moral climate in the United States. It accuses New Deal leaders of tolerating political corruption in relief funds and dating political machines. It condemns the Roosevelt family’s business interests and Henry Wallace’s dual role.

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Wallace must resign as Agriculture chief says critic

By Franklyn WALTman argues that Mr Wallace cannot manage 700 million in farm subsidies while campaigning. The piece contends any public official in charge of vast funds risks belief his aims influence policy, urging resignation to prove integrity and turn ideals into action.

Hague-Kelly-Guffey- Crump Tammany Hall Wallace Agricultural Department Herbert Hoover Mr. Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt Navy Roosevelt Agriculural Department W. H. Wrightson Bakersfield H. K. Dickson Kern County Growers’ Clearinghouse Wrightson Sun Maid Shafter P. D. Enns Gene Mettler A. Kirschenmann J. W. Nickel

Forest fire danger warning for campers and forest users

The Pixley Enterprise notes forest fires last week in western states demand doubled vigilance. Do not leave campfires unattended and extinguish cigarette stubs. Exeter Sun urges organized labor to purge Communists before gaining modern influence. radicalism seen as foe to union men.

Pixley Pers Exeter Sun

Shafter Kern area faces ruin without water plan

Farmers of Shafter Wasco and McFarland districts fear ruin under the Kern River Water Storage district. Experts warn overdraft will raise costs and shrink profits as groundwater drops. A conservation path is urged until a statewide water program pays off.

Shafter Wasco McFarland Kern River Harding San Joaquin Valley Kern County

California Speaks and Sparks in Senate Campaign

California senator Hiram Johnson blasts isolationists while Sam Yorty criticizes opponents in a heated campaign speech for the U S Senate. In San Francisco superior judge Everett C McKeage urges career women to organize to cleanse politics.

Sam Yorty L. A U. S. Senate California Olsen Patterson Mike Pickering Everett C. McKeage S. F

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