Editorially Speaking Let's Call Off Memorial Day
An Eastern state county funded a union band for Memorial Day but the committee refused the grant to avoid forced union participation. The New Jersey Democrat mocked unions, urging services only by union workers for graves and flags. The piece frames labor leaders seeking monopoly power as dangerous to veterans’ remembrance.
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N. J., Democrat
Union
Legionnaires
Sons of Veterans
Afl-Cio
Kick Or Be Taxed
A letter argues public protection against constant tax hikes. It notes Congress rejected an 11/2 cent gas tax raise, then considers proposals for 1/2 cent or 1 1/2 cent increases for limited periods and shifting receipts to a highway trust fund. The writer warns against temporary "special" taxes and urges tax reductions to prevent endless road-cost rises.
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Congress
General Fund
Special Highway Trust Fund
Federal aid for education blasted by Baton Rouge official
The Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce executive vice president warned against federal aid to public schools, arguing any funds come with control over curricula and teachers. He contended the government already exerts influence via programs like vocational agriculture and home economics, calling opponents’ assurances of no control “hogwash.” He urged readers to resist what he described as socialization of America.
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Baton Rouge, la
Chamber of Commerce
Supreme Court
America
High School Graduates Aimless in Italy Texas
A News Herald column critiques local graduates who pursue college without clear goals. The piece argues many chase degrees for status or extra loafing time, producing diplomas that lack purpose and fail to guarantee high salaries.
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Italy
Texas
News-Herald
Shafter Notes Snapshot From The Files
Shafter High School expects 2250 students to return this year led by Principal Jack Hill. Eight years ago in 1951 Wasco Chamber president Clifton Clemens warned small farmers risk of going out of business if water conditions did not improve. Shafter Mercantile runs an early bird blanket sale with some as low as 3.49 as city prepares for new hall and private utility district changes.
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State Assembly
Shafter
Kelly
Lions Club of
Oildale
Shafter High School
Jack Hill
Clifton Clemens
Wasco Chamber of Commerce
P. C. Clarkin
Clemens
Shafter Mercantile
Tom
Boy Scout
All City Land Public Utility District
Limited Vacancies In Marine Reserve Training Program
The Marine Reserve program offers a six month active duty requirement with the rest covered by regular monthly drills with the 8th Automatic Weapons Battery in Bakersfield. Captain Haenelt notes strong appeal for college plans or early employment but stresses very limited enlistment and high qualifications. Interested individuals should contact Bakersfield units at FAir view 50111 or visit the Naval Marine Corps Reserve Training center at 4201 Chester Avenue in Bakersfield.
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Esc
Bakersfield
Haenelt
Naval Marine Corps Reserve Training Center
Chester Avenue
Ersfield
Kern County to Join Los Angeles County Fair
Kern County prepares to participate in the Los Angeles County Fair with plans for higher attendance. Officials expect capacity crowds for both large and small stock shows and note growing entries in domestic arts and junior fair divisions.
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Kern County
Car wheel alignment tips for periodic checks
The note advises checking front wheel alignment at least every three months. It explains that hitting a curb or nudging another car in a tight space can knock wheels out of alignment, suggesting regular inspections to maintain proper steering.
Shafter Churches Welcome You This Sunday
Local church groups invite the community to Sunday services across Shafter, urging turnout for worship, fellowship, and special programs designed for families and visitors.
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Shafter Churches
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Veen & Sunset
Sam Wilcoxon
Jack Graves
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Doyle Hamman
Lois Barton
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Wweek
Central Avenue
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