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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1959
Page
6
Remembering August 14 1945 the abrupt end of World War II after atomic bombs led to Japan's surrender. The piece reflects on the decision's debated justification and credits it with saving American lives while noting Japan's later economic recovery. It urges continued advocacy for peace to avoid future wars.
The piece notes August as a peak vacation month with nearly 750,000 Americans exploring Europe in 1959, up from 637,000 the prior year. It urges travelers to secure homes, place valuables in banks, notify police, and arrange neighbor checks to reduce theft risk while away.
The Federal Reserve Board says 1959 boosted by consumer strength with higher incomes and more liquid assets. Auto production, housing, and appliances rise as saving grows. about 40 percent hold $500 plus in assets and wages rise $12.5 billion yearly. Thrift signals continued boom and stronger economy.
A Middletown transcript questions the fairness of Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act benefits paid during strikes. The speaker notes unions use strikes to press for concessions, while funds are provided by the railroads.
Kern County farmers contest 1959-60 reassessment methods claiming large increases while oil properties gain relief. The North Kern Agricultural Landowners' Association cites oil tax cuts and speculative agricultural land valuations, urging action to protect farming livelihoods.
A high vantage point along Scenic Drive above Pago offers distant views of Texas New Mexico and the border area with Old Mexico visible across the landscape.
Wild geese live longer than other game birds with lifespans reaching up to seventy years in some cases. The observation notes geese longevity relative to other species in wildlife studies.
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