Shafter Council Seeks Traffic Lights at Key Intersections
The Shafter City Council voted to ask the state Traffic Department to install traffic signals at Central and Valley Highway, Shafter Avenue, and Central Valley Highway. A four way flashing red light at Central Avenue and Central Valley Highway was favored with caution lights on Lerdo and Central Valley Highway. The council also discussed fencing for pools and potato settling boxes under a city ordinance.
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State Traffic Department
Central and Valley Highway
Shafter Avenue
Central Valley
Lerdo
Central Valley Highway
Shafter
Central Avenue
Max Sliter
Shafter Press
Aqueduct Plans for Kern County Water Project
Assemblyman John C. Williams outlines Kern County portion of the San Joaquin Southern California Aqueduct. The project would deliver nearly three million acre feet annually, vastly expanding Kern County's water supply while enabling recreational and economic benefits. Department of Water Resources studies guide final design.
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John C. Williams
Kern County
Feather River
California
William E. Warne
Water
Williamson
Western County
Kern River
Department of Water Resources
Don't Forget the Tools Before Leaving on a Trip
A cautionary note reminds motorists to check that their vehicles carry a full set of tools before starting a motor trip.
Legion Hosts Speaker Film at Shafter Legion Post 213
Legion Post 213 in Shafter hosted a film from Bakersfield television station KLYD. Dr Swift, who spoke here last year on Operation Abolition, said he addressed seven groups last week and asserted anti Communist groups hold seven tapes. He said America is waking up to Communism and outlined alleged infiltration of the U S government from Washington to today. Grady Bartlett, Americanism Committee chair, was disappointed by a turnout of 40 but promised more films and speakers soon.
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U.S
George Washington
Grady Bartlett
Legion Americanism Committee
State Treasurer Details Savings Initiatives in 1960 Budget
The State Treasurer describes economy measures in the office to boost efficiency with similar staffing. The 1960-61 allocation is $393,241 with net expenditures after a 2.2 percent Department of Finance deduction.
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Ings
Department of Finance
Betts
Salmon Showing Dominates River Report Despite Low Steelhead
Scouts report a few chinook in the 30 pound class with no steelhead evidence yet. Chinooks are moving up the Sacramento and Klamath as several others were caught near the Russian River mouth. Trout fishing remains spotty with best conditions in high elevation lakes and streams fed by stored water releases.
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Sierra
Kennedy Era Berlin Stance Fractured by Spending Controversy
The piece critiques President Kennedy's Berlin policy and nuclear test stance, arguing public confidence waned as U S spending on domestic luxuries and a private liner amid Castro threats undercut the image of resolve against Soviet pressure. It notes Khrushchev benefited in perceived firmness.
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John F. Kennedy
India
Berlin
Mr. Kennedy
Nikita Khrushchev
Modern Declaration of Independence from Traditional Beliefs
A Formidable critique argues for breaking old political strictures to fit 20th century realities. Senator Fulbright is cited as proponent of a new creed that questions constitutional limits and the 18th century agrarian model. The piece laments cherished ideals while urging change.
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J. William Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Stanford
America
When Is An Expert Affects Trial Truth
A prose reflection on expert opinions in trials and public disputes. It cites conflicting engineering and psychiatric testimony to question expertise and the certainty of professional conclusions. The piece notes how two experts using the same facts can reach opposite conclusions, offering a consolation to nonexperts.
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San Francisco
Olden Gate Bridge
Space satellite funding brings bipartisan rebuke and hope
The piece jokes about Kennedy era policy shifting toward private enterprise with Bell Telephone System proposing a space satellite communications project. It contrasts this with a costly nuclear venture at Hanford and suggests restrictive limits may hinder private investment, expressing cautious optimism for future collaboration.
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Bell Telephone System
Hanford
Washington
California
Pacific Gas & Electrc Company
Ashington
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TAFT
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Center Street
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Roets
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Marvin Lane
Ben Grundy
Sliter
Manuel_ Avenue
State Street
Bill Johnston
Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Ernie Hofman
Chamber of Commerce
Hawaii
Alaska
Europe
Pacific Telephone
Bell System
Legion
Beech Manor
Fordal Homes, Inc
William Dalke
Mgr
Shafter Realty
Harvey Gaede Pi
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Albert £. Swank
Shefter Press
Nikita
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