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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1938
Page
2
The piece denounces a renewed push for a California single tax tied to repealing the sales tax and other levies. It argues the plan would raise property taxes sharply, wipe out several revenue streams, and threaten public services, urging voters to recognize democracy depends on active ballots.
The Gulf Stream runs about 30 miles wide near the southern region and gradually narrows further north as it travels.
The Central Labor Council of Los Angeles endorsed the California Citizens' Association program and pledged the help of 184 unions representing about 150 000 members. It urged prompt federal action on migrant farm labor, citing risks to wage structure and social and economic stability for California workers. In related notes, war games near Salina reportedly killed 50 rattlesnakes found on the field after maneuvers.
United States rumbles with songs about Douglas Corrigan as rumors of jobs and movie contracts surface and societies form in his honor. He is invited to attempt Niagara Falls flight amid growing hero fever.
Residents are urged to explore near at hand from Shafter. The area hosts the world’s deepest producing oil field within three miles, the spring wildflower displays, Shafter potato fields, Carneros Rocks with historic bandit hideout value, Point-Of- Rocks with Indian life traces, and Devils’ smaller fossil-rich badland. A scenic loop north to Kettleman Hills and TularelJake adds value for travelers along Route 99.
An old timer offers practical steps to preserve catch in heat. Use a creel not a sack, clean and dry fish, hang to dry, wrap each fish in oiled paper, bundle in newspapers, and ship packed with insulation away from ice. Also notes Los Angeles pride by Mayor Shaw.
Local growers may command a premium for premium staple lint as Acala cotton from Kern County is praised for superior grade and length. The piece notes strong quality against New Orleans and Memphis markets and outlines community farm bureau plans and local notices including Rio Bravo center exhibits and a coyote hunt report.
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