Pacific 21 international fair slated for Century City 1976
Los Angeles plans for Pacific 21 an eight acre Century City exhibit running June 16 to September 19 1976 endorsed by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration with nine Pacific nations reserving space and international conferences slated for August. More than 3 000 000 visitors expected across three zones Heritage Park Horizons Pavilion and Festival Plaza featuring space frame exhibits cultural showcases and an open air theatre program.
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Shafter Sees First Rainfall Of Season Amid Winds
Shafter recorded .02 inches of precipitation Monday evening as a brief shower accompanied by a strong wind. A downed tree hit a power line, cutting electricity to the business district for about an hour. Cooler air followed with a high of 84, while daytime highs ranged from 90 to 98 earlier in the week. Data from the USDA Cotton Research Station lists weekly high and low readings.
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Shatter Press Raises Newsstand Price to 15 Cents
The Shatter Press will raise its newsstand and paper carrier price from 10 to 15 cents effective Wednesday September 3. The increase aligns with regional rises as the paper seeks higher income for carriers. Subscription rates stay the same at 5.50 within Kern County and 6 outside, with a potential yearly saving of 2.30 for county subscribers.
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Shafter Bicentennial Stationery On Sale With Local Art
Three Tess Norris watercolors reproduced on fine bond paper form the Shafter Bicentennial Stationery set. The packet includes four copies each of Santa Fe Deport 1919 Nikkel Iron Works 1923 and Hitchcock Hotel 1913, plus 12 envelopes. Funds support Shafter Bicentennial projects. Packets cost 2 dollars through Bank of America Community National Bank Hitchcock Auto Parts Howell Studio Richland School Schnidt Realty Shafter Floor Covering Shafter High School or at the Shafter Library and Shafter Press unknown sellers.
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Community National
Nominations Open for Shafter Recreation Board Election
The deadline to file for the November 4 election is Friday August 29 at 5 p m Nomination papers are available at the County Clerk's Office and must be signed by 10 to 20 registered voters in Richland Maple or Lerdo School districts Candidates must be registered voters in one of the three districts
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Maple
Lerdo
City files injunction against Warner over Shafter cable cut split
Warner Cable of Kern County withdrew threats to suspend Shafter cable Friday amid a fight over a proposed rate increase. A hearing on the injunction was set for next Monday in Kern County Superior Court as Wasco faces a similar suit. Warner suspended notices and will keep service running until August 25 while negotiations continue.
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Shatter Residents Back Council in Warner Cable Dispute
In Warner Kern County residents favor the city council by five to one as they consider a 26 percent rate increase for Warner Cable. Some criticize short notice of service suspension and debate paying $6 or $7 monthly rates to keep cable running with others planning to drop service if the charge rises.
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Jack) Frost
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