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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1959
Page
8
The piece relays farmer belief in equality in markets and advises unity through cooperatives to improve competitiveness. It notes debate over integration as a path, stressing required resources, management, financing, and realistic expansion.
Kern County voters formed the Wheeler Ridge Maricopa Water Storage District on Tuesday August 11 to address severe water problems as groundwater basins drop up to 22 feet yearly. Organizers expect River Project water by 1965 or 1966. Nine directors will run district affairs with candidates including Onie Sanders Victor Cerro Paul Pil John Antoniovanni William E Moore Jr and Cal Parks.
In National Review a piece argues that the entrepreneur seeks to convert equilibrium into ongoing change to increase profits, countering ideas of a static pre economic model. The essay frames competitive pursuit as a driving force for growth and wealth creation.
City of Shafter council passes ordinance amending comprehensive zoning ordinance 111. Lands described in Lot 31 and 32 sections in Kern County with 195 foot portions moved from AI One Family to respective zones. Parcel in Lot 3 Section 16 is rezoned from AI to C-1 Limited Commercial under updated map.
The Shafter City Council approves a zoning ordinance mapping the land at Section 16 Township 28 South Range 25 East M D E M in Kern County California as R 3 Multiple Family Dwelling Zone. The ordinance takes effect thirty days after final passage and publication occurs in the Shafter Press with council voting record Ayes Boel Larson Grundy Lyne Noes none Absent Gates.
The text advises cotton growers to watch stem reddening as irrigation cues. No irrigation is needed until six inches of pale green terminal growth or reddening nears the plant top. Early topping at about 4.5 feet is suggested only if other methods do not curb excessive growth.
Deputy sealers inspected 109 505 packages and found 3 665 short weight. A D Rose says the weights campaign continues. During July 531 scales were checked with 366 sealed after accuracy issues and 112 sealed for minor adjustments. Fifty out of order and three condemned.
Faith groups in Shafter invite residents to attend worship services this Sunday at area churches. The outreach emphasizes communal gatherings, diverse programs, and opportunities for prayer and fellowship.
Coberly and Plumb are appointed as distributors of Du Pont agricultural chemicals including Kar mex, Telvar, and Trysben at Visalia and Bakersfield. The firm promotes these products for weed control, soil workability, and improved water infiltration, with inquiries invited to field personnel.
Rozzoni says clubs and other organizations want city residents to understand their side of matters. He emphasizes presenting perspectives to the public as a key purpose of the outreach effort.
Freesias and cape bulbs will be available for planting later this month and next. Cut Dahlia stems with a hammer to aid water absorption. Gutted tuberous begonias should have short stems left to prevent rot. Delphiniums can be sown now for next spring or summer blooms. Pansies Winter Stocks Snapdragons and Cineraria can be seeded for cool season color.
Kern County parks and recreation department reports July 1958 revenues totaling 15 334.81. Director Herb Evans notes most income from 8 421 in golf course green fees and about 3 552 in licenses and Lake Isabella fees.
Raymond E. Blair of Bakersfield, chairman of the Cotton Department, reported to directors of the California Farm Bureau Federation that most growers who adopted the B Plan are happy with the choice. He noted prices held up better than expected as the plan allowed larger acreage with lower support prices.
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