Local shoppers urged to support Shafter merchants
A letter in Ann Landers column advocates buying locally to sustain Shafter businesses and curb empty storefronts. The note highlights civic services from local merchants and laments that Bakersfield stores prosper at Shafter’s expense. It also mentions a Kern County Camp refugee petition published by the Board of Supervisors.
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Ann Landers
Shafter
Bakersfield
Camp Eeeeeent
Kern County Board of 5 Porvisors
Board of Supervisors
Kern
State of
California
Cooler weather forecast for Shafter week ends Monday
Temperatures eased slightly in Shafter where daily readings at the USDA Cotton Research Station show highs near 98 and lows around 84 for the week ending Monday. The forecast called for cooler conditions overall with modest day to day variation.
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Shafter
Usda Cotton Research Station
Judge Rejects Guilty Plea in Burglary Case
Richard Dean Nixon faced a rejected guilty plea to burglary as Judge John M. Nairn declined the agreement for a county jail term not exceeding one year. The case was sent from Bakersfield Municipal Court on August 15 for probation referral and potential rehabilitation. Nixon had admitted to the July 17 preliminary hearing and July 7 arrest for the April 9 burglary of Roy Bellows at 483 West Marengo. The console television was recovered in Wasco and returned to Bellows.
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Richard Dean Nixon
John M. Nairn
Bakersfield
District Attorney's Office
Nixon
Shafter
West Marengo
Roy Bellows
Wasco
Bellows
Wasco Keeps Cable Rate Hike After Last-Minute Council Action
Shafter approved a 48 percent Warner Cable rate increase after a council meeting and further talks led to Wasco remaining as the last holdout. Wasco scheduled a public hearing for September 9 with rates set to take effect October 1, including a $14.95 installation charge with a 60 day moratorium. The plan raises the monthly fee from $4.75 to $7 while excluding a $1.50 FM radio outlet charge.
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Warner Cable
Shafter
Bruce Bunker
Warner
Kern County
New York
Bunker
Kenneth Tryggestad
Wasco
George Anst
Delano
McFarland
Council
Dick Larson
Larson
Taft
Superior Court
al Mortimore
City Council Rejects Damages Claim Against Shafter
The City of Shafter rejected a $300000 damage claim filed by Gary L Jones alleging police conspiracy to civil rights violations false arrest and perjury. Attorney Neil Roberts represented Jones who was arrested February 19 for DUI resisting arrest and destruction of a place of confinement. Jones says he lost his license and job after a breath test notification was not given and perjury claims arose in a DMV hearing. Chief Bob Nixon declined further comment beyond noting Jones refused testing after being advised to take one.
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Shafter
Neil Roberts
California Rural Legal Assistance Office
McFarland
Gary Lynn Jones
Jones
Department of Motor Vehicle
Bob Nixon
Roberts
Nixon
Bill Sheldon
al Mortimore
Shafter Justice Court
Tennis courts exempt from EIR requirements
The Shafter Planning Commission found a proposal to build two lighted tennis courts on Richland School District property categorically exempt from environmental review. Funding would come from the 1974 State Park Bond Act, with grants to the city and the school district to be combined. The commission also adopted new elements for the General Plan including noise safety and scenic highways.
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Richland
Shafter Planning Commission
EIA
Sohe
Shafter General
Lerdo
Pat Lee
Brothers sought for burglary and assault on officers
Shafter police seek Sylvis Riddle 21 and his 17 year old brother on burglary disorderly conduct and battery on officers charges. Warrants worth 5000 dollars issued by Bakersfield Municipal Court and Shafter Justice Court after a August incident and a later fight at the police administration building. Officers used mace. the younger brother was handcuffed.
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Shafter Police
Sylvis Riddle
Prince Lane
Bakersfield
Rod Nixon
Police Administration
Riddle
Wayne Davis
Stan Austin
Wasco
Naty Wee Euiheannanely
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Jack) Frost
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Kent Wilson
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Hank Quell
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Dr. Pepper
Goodyear
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