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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1969
Page
3
Federal disaster relief for California rises with an added 25 million to fund repairs and public health measures. Nixon declared the state a disaster area on January 26, unlocking federal aid, with Santa Rosa’s regional office distributing funds to high-need areas including Kern and Tulare Counties.
County Health Department releases a revised catalog of about 200 audio visual materials for loan to the public and organizations. The catalog covers topics from addiction to nutrition and dental health. Copies will be sent to schools and regular library users. individuals may request copies by contacting the Health Education Division in Bakersfield.
City council continues salary talks focusing on merit increases and a proposed July 1 1970 effective date. Officers push for a routine rise while staff warn against automatic raises and note revisions to the salary schedule. Discussions also consider a retirement plan and higher fees for garbage, sewer, and water services for Shafter residents.
Time is running out for young first time hunters to qualify for a California hunting license. State law requires under 18 to complete a state sponsored hunter safety course before their first license. Courses are run by certified volunteers under the Department of Fish and Game guidance.
Speedway motorcycles will race indoors in Los Angeles for the first time ever in a three event series sponsored by the American Legion beginning August 30 at the Sports Arena. Top riders including Rick Woods and Sonny Nutter will compete on a dirt track built inside the arena.
Two striped bass in two casts were tagged and landed by F A Catron Jr of Santa Clara and a second tagged fish followed in two weeks. He sent all three tags to the Department of Fish and Game which tagged thousands of Delta stripers this spring and may issue commendation cards.
Two residents from Shafter attend state workshops at California State Polytechnic College in San Luis Obispo. Jim O Wisi and Nadine Emerald join about 350 attendees at the 22nd annual workshop for physical education and athletic coaching and the 20th annual workshop for women in secondary schools.
Mr and Mrs John A Aremenda riz and family of 30779 Elliott St Shafter were among visitors to Frontier Village amusement park near San Jose described as the largest unusual park in northern California.
DMV Director Verne Orr says more than two thousand missing motorists deposited funds to cover damages from uninsured accidents, dating three or more years back. Despite letters to the addresses given, no suits or claims have been reported and the department seeks to restore the money.
Thomas Allen Wiggs ranch foreman for the L A Camp Company returned home with his family from a ranch between Canelo and Lerdo and reportedly headed to Washington state to relatives. His absence since July 20 prompted an extensive land and air search. He left behind no clear explanation for his departure and is no longer with the Camp Company after about 15 years of service.
Sacramento announces a July apportionment totaling 54,281,988 from gasoline and diesel taxes and transfers for state highways, counties and cities. Kern County receives 316,046.99 and Shafter 5,340.82, with 13,853,503 to counties and 11,837,728 to cities. A hit and run report mentions Ben Gooseen Jr. and a Richland pool parking lot incident.
The California Department of Fish and Game will stock catchable silver salmon in Shasta and Trinity lakes next year in an experimental program. Plans call for 40 000 fish in Trinity and 10 000 in Shasta, with part of Shasta stock tagged for comparison. Experimental plants have shown better growth and angler returns than rainbow trout in Almanor and Oroville.
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