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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1960
Page
2
Editorial argues the federal debt at 285 billion dollars would take about 260 years to pay even if all future revenues were directed to it. It states interest makes debt a major tax burden second only to defense and urges continued effort to cut spending.
Herbert Hoover addressed the Republican National Convention arguing the nation faces a moral issue amid crime, corruption, and foreign influence. He warned against Communist conspiracies and urged a rebirth of American spiritual strength to preserve freedom and security.
The discussion centers on how to finance health care for Americans 65 and older. Competing approaches include universal government funding, voluntary plans, and a Mills bill emphasizing state authority and targeted aid. The AMA calls for local, need based care with family and community support first.
A Shafter reader mocks the Kern County Division of Pacific Telephone time announcements and suggests a "fair lassies" timekeeper concept with distinct morning to evening voices. He credits manager Truman F Blair of Delano, praises the operation, and hints at a new Shafter business.
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