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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
2
H. G. Comfort publisher details for a Shafter California paper. Ad rates available on application. Subscription price $2.00 per year prepaid. Entry indicates second class mailing and Kern County location with a Shafter post office.
A Shafter resident proposes a public swimming pool funded by private donations noting a local cement reservoir already serves as a makeshift plunge for 15 to 20 people. He suggests civic groups study the idea further, citing successful plunges elsewhere and the recreational value of swimming.
The Tulare County grand jury investigates relief practices and prints a county wide list of all aged, blind, orphan and ordinary welfare recipients with addresses. County Welfare Director R L Ryan distributes copies to police and officials to combat relief clislers, with plans to share with civic groups and Pomona Grange. The mover says legitimate recipients are not harmed and the effort has begun reducing the rolls.
The article notes mechanized warfare dependence on oil and presents 1938 crude outputs. It states the United States produced about 60 percent of global crude, followed by Russia 10.8 percent, Venezuela 10.7 percent, Persia 3.6 percent, India 2.6 percent, Romania 2.4 percent, Mexico 1 percent, and Iraq 1.5 percent.
President Roosevelt proposes Thanksgiving be observed on November 23 in the District of Columbia, prompting mixed reactions nationwide. Reports from Wisconsin, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Minnesota, and California show support, skepticism, and humorous criticisms as governors begin weighing the move. The president proceeds to the Newfound land coast for a fishing trip while the Thanksgiving bird hangs in the balance.
A historical budget critique notes that Congress set total outlays at 13.344 billion with 9.69 billion subject to taxes or borrowing for the next year. Expenditures surge from 4.043 billion in 1980, driving armament, relief, agriculture, social security, and CCC costs higher, with interest on the debt near 1 billion.
The article notes Mayor Kelly's bold demand that President Roosevelt pursue a third term. It brands Kelly as a self-serving leader of a Chicago Democratic machine and contrasts his stance with that of Garner and other Democratic figures while warning of factions pushing for a new administration.
The article argues Roosevelt would bolt or sulk from the Young Democratic convention if not allowed to choose his own nominee. It accuses him of defying majority rule and democracy, labeling his stance as intolerant and akin to totalitarian leaders.
The Fresno Bee notes a 32 077 000 farm population in the United States, up about 20 000 from 1938, driven by weak rural employment. It argues lasting farm life appeal requires economic security and urban-like working hours to keep people from abandoning the countryside.
A Freeman Courier excerpt jokes about a man who honks at his lover instead of delivering a note. The caller remains in the doorway while a playful goose image underscores the social quirk.
An oil test well on Section 13 29 26 drilled by Shafter and Long Beach men to 1600 feet will be cleaned and reequipped with a new rig to reach 5000 feet if needed. Led by A S Edelman, the project spans a suspected structure line through Union avenue area with gas reported earlier. Local events include Legion meeting at the hall and plans for a home talent show in September.
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