California’s Water Crisis and Population Strain Highlighted
Governor Earl Warren warns that California’s decade of rapid population growth is the chief headache, with a water shortage as a major secondary concern. A Los Angeles water district engineer foresees civilization crippling without Colorado River water, noting Arizona’s claims and potential Colorado diversions. He hints at damming and redirecting Colorado water as a remedy.
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Earl Warren
Saturday Evening Post
California
Warren
Finis
Los Angeles
Pacific
Great Central Valley
Record showing surge in Livestock Show entries at California State Fair
Shafter will send 71 junior division entries as 1948 fair preparations note a dramatic rise from last year with 277 exhibitors and 1341 animals in 1947. Open division entries also climb 35 percent with 158 exhibitors and 2129 animals. Total animals exceed 3400, the largest in fair history, amid large 4 H and Future Farmers of America participation from 30 counties and 55 cities.
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Sacramento
Future Farmers of America
Sonoma
Kern
San Joaquin
Stanislaus
Shafter
California
Farmers of Tomorrow
Shafter to stage water show at Richland Aquatic Center
The Shafter Recreation Commission hosts an 8 o'clock diving and swimming exhibition at the Richland Aquatic Center directed by Roy Farrell. Bakersfield divers Jim Ryan Bill Houser Doug Young and Jack Finch will perform with local youths Dick Fletcher and Kenny Melvin joining the events. Admission is free and the public is invited to inspect the facility.
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Shafter
Richland Aquatic Center
Shafter Recreation Commission
Roy Farrell
Farrell
Dick Fletcher
Kenny Melvin
Bakersfield
Jim Ryan
Bill Houser
Doug Young
Jack Finch
Bob Bono
Duke Prince
Recreation Commission
Glenn Sharp
Superior Oil Company
Shatter
Jack Dial
Dial
Sharp
Clarence Gaede
Dick Lind
Central Market
Shafter Youth Honored at Bakersfield Baseball Clinic
About 250 Kern County youths 13 and under gathered at Sam Lynn Park Bakersfield to learn baseball fundamentals from Bakersfield Indian team members. Max Tudor of Shafter, age 13, was named catcher for one of the selected teams after showcasing his skill in infield and batting practice.
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Kern County
Sam Lynn Park
Bakersfield
Shafter
Max Tudor
Max
Central Market
Bakersfield Californian
Aquatic Center To Remain Open Amid Rumors
Roy Farrell, director of Shafter's summer recreation program, refutes rumors from a Press report about closing the aquatic center. The article clarifies no pool closure and says the public may enjoy diving exhibitions and swimming as before throughout the school year.
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Shafter
Roy Farrell
Local Thief Ambitious Tries Big Stuff, Faces Penalties
A Shafter resident faces a $50 penalty and 60 days suspended for two years after an attempt to steal while intoxicated. Leon Rodgers paid $400 and 300 days suspended for reckless driving. Wade received $265 and 120 days suspended for recklessness. Leland Bryant was jailed 30 days for drunkenness by Judge Grant.
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Jose
Geles
Leon Rodgers
Ie-Ll
Shafter
Joey Daniel Wade
Wade
Leland Bryant
E. K. Grant
Nugent Leaves for East on Business Visit
Mr. J. B. Nugent departed Shafter by plane to Indianapolis to visit relatives and handle business affairs. He plans to return in two weeks.
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J. B. Nugent
Shafter
Indianapolis
New Steel Awnings for Shafter Stores
Central Hardware already has the new steel awnings installed and Johnson-Neuman Department Store is finishing up the installation. The upgrades provide a cooler front and window shade against sun rays.
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Shafter
Central Hardware
Johnson- Neuman
Johnson-Neuman
Draft Registration Set by Proclamation With Detailed Dates
August 30 marks the start for local draft sign ups under a Truman proclamation. Registrations for 1922 born begin August 30, with 1923 born on August 31 and September 1, and successive years scheduled through 1930. Inductions cannot begin before September 22, with 25 year olds potentially drafted first. Hershey notes 18 year olds may enlist to avoid drafting. About 4,000 registration places will be used.
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Truman
Reach
Umbia
Armed Services
Lewis B Hershey
Selective Service
Congress
Ing
Hershey
Broad labor survey under way to probe local cotton picker shortage
Kern County potato growers plan protest over freight boosts on eastern shipments. The Interstate Commerce Commission’s permanent rate increases add about 60 dollars per car to shipping costs for state fruits and vegetables, with a 5 percent hike for protection services. Sid Carnine says a protest will be filed and a Bakersfield hearing likely later. he estimates an average 17 cents extra per sack for potatoes shipped 100 pounds.
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California
Kern County
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sid Carnine
Kern County Potato Growers Association
Sugar Beet Crop Harvest Underway Here
Harvesting of Kern County sugar beets is under way with Spreckels American Crystal and Holly handling the crop. Spreckels leads acreage in Shafter Wasco with over 1000 acres. Harvest began July 26 and runs to mid September. Factories are in Manteca Oxnard Santa Ana and Tracy. Estimated Kern yield is 20000 tons from about 8000 acres producing 400000 bags.
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Shafter-Wasco
Spreckels
American Crystal
Holly
Kern County
Septem- Sugar Co
Shafter
Manteco
Oxnard
Santa Ana
Tracy
Shafterite Lands Prize Trout Catch in High Sierras
Sandy Sanderson of Shafter in Mono County's Walker River caught an 8 lb 4 oz Lochlavin Trout, one of the largest in the High Sierras. The 40 minute fight used a light 1 3/4 lb tippet, reflecting his two decades of fishing. Mr and Mrs Sanderson returned this week from their trip.
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Shafter Warehouse Company
Sandy” Sanderson
Shafter
Walker River
Mono County
High Sierras
Sanderson
Local Youth in Crash Near Wasco
Raymond McDonald a 25 year old was in a head on collision with a Bakersfield oil worker on U S Highway 466 fifteen miles west of Wasco. McDonald was uninjured and Millsapps 48 was taken to Kern General with major injuries in a 1947 Ford.
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Shafterite
Raymond McDonald
Bakersfield
Wasco
Kern General
John Wesley Millsapps
Unprecedented Cotton Pickers Demand Stirs Valley Concerns
San Joaquin Valley cotton leaders warn 950000 bales require 80000 to 85000 workers, risking a labor shortage. Affected Kern County may need 25000 pickers, up from last year, as machines rise to 375 with 100000 bale potential. A broad Employment Service survey is urged to assess the labor pool.
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San Joaquin Valley
Kern County
Shafter
California
Agricultural Labor Bureau
Ralph B.bunje
San” Joaquin Valley
Bunje
San Joaquin
California Employment Service
Employment Service
San Joanhich
The
Labor Bureau
No Movement in Shafter on Meat Price Drop
A Shafter report finds no organized local effort by housewives to lower meat prices. Bakersfield groups with phone campaigns show minor effects, while prices mostly stay firm. Agricultural officials warn national cattle and calf slaughter decline to 171000 head in inspected plants. Hog slaughter remains below average.
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Shafter
Bakersfield
Agricultural Extension Service
Mark Lindsay
The
Agricultural Service
Kern County
Lindsay
No Fires Since August 4 Reported by Shafter Fire Dept
The Shafter fire department says there have been no fires since August 4, a drought period highlighted by heat and dry conditions. Residents are urged to remain cautious and report any flames promptly.
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Shafter
Kern County Sends 40 Entries to State Stock Show
Forty Kern County entries were received for the California State Fair Livestock Show in Sacramento set for September 2 to 12. The list, announced by Ned Green secretary manager, includes Glenn Maddux of Bakersfield with Rambouillet sheep entries and fleeces.
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Kern County
Sacramento
Ned Green
Glenn Maddux
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