Shafter Swimmers Win Multiple Titles at Southern California Finals
Four Shafter Swim Club members secured victories at the SCMAA finals held at Belmont Plaza pool in Los Angeles. Amy Handel won the 13 14 age group 100 yard free in 1 10, Craig Watkins swept the 11 12 50 backstroke in 38.7, Tom Velasquez led the 15 17 50 breast in 31.7, and Janet Grumbles claimed the 13 14 50 free in 29.6.
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Shafter Swim Club
Mermen
Southern California Municipal Athletic Association
Belmont Plaza
Los Angeles
Shafter
Stingray
Bob Smith
Amy Handel
Craig Watkins
Tom Velasquez
Janet Grumbles
California
SCMAA
Margie Neufeld
Torey Britt
Shannon Bergman
Diana MacNeil
Britt
Jerry Lewis telethon airs Aug 31 Sept 1 in Bakersfield
The Tenth Annual Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon Against Muscular Dystrophy comes to Bakersfield August 31 to September 1. The coast to coast broadcast will be on KERO Channel 23 and from Las Vegas with Ed McMahon as anchor, aiming to boost Muscular Dystrophy Association research and patient services.
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Jerry Lewis
Labor Day
Bakersfield
The
Muscular Dystrophy Association
MDA
Hawaii
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Guam
KERO
Channel 23
National Health Agency
del Webb
Hotel Sahara
Las Vegas
Ed McMahon
Arthur Forrest
Mr.Forrest
Jerry
Health Agency
Fresno Community Hospital
la Honda
Shafter Cowboys Place In Gene Clark Junior Rodeo
Shafter youths competed at the Gene Clark junior rodeo in Springville over the weekend and did not place highly. Tim Dobbs finished fifth in calf riding, Greg Cole was fifth in bull riding, with bareback riding no placement. Art Watson and Scott Johnston tied for seventh in steer riding, while Steven Squires did not place.
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Shafter
Gene Clark
Springville
Tim Dobbs
Greg Cole
Art Watson
Scott Johnston
Steven Squires
Farm workers in Tulare Kern look to union elections
A grower survey of table grape workers in Tulare and Kern counties shows support for union representation but disappointment in union activism. Mar tin Zaninovich of the South Central Farmers Committee criticizes demonstrations and raids as poor practice while workers prepare for secret ballots after the August 28 effective date of the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act.
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Tulare
Kern County
Table Grape
Martin Zaninovich
California
Zaninovich
South Central Farmers Committee
Delano
Delano grape growers rebut Assemblyman Alatorre on access rights
South Central Farmers Committee chair Martin Zaninovich accuses Assemblyman Richard Alatorre of misrepresenting grape workers access concerns. Growers say lawful union access is allowed but protect property from disruptive union organizers and avoid unscheduled visits. Zaninovich cites early harvesting, protected housing, and urges respect for constitutional property rights while welcoming a union rally with refreshments for workers.
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Delano
Richard Alatorre
Martin Zaninovich
South Central Farmers Committee
Zaninovich
Alatorre
Water Camellias for Next Year Bloom
Camellias set buds in summer for next year. Water during warm weather to support development. A thick mulch layer beneath the plants helps conserve moisture.
Meandering in pursuit of a dove flyway on opening day
A writer notes an optimistic opening day dove hunt as ranchers grant permission to trespass on September 1 and describes watching a flock in the fading light. The tone suggests tentative cooperation and hopeful prospects for good shooting.
Dove Shooting Tips From a Seasoned Hobbyist
A veteran hunter shares dove opening reflections and practical advice. He advocates smaller gauges like .410 and 20 gauge for lighter, quicker shoots, notes wind affects, and stresses humane practices. He urges landowner permission, clean-up, and proper disposal of game remains for a respectful season.
Deadline extended for Senior Citizens Property Tax Aid
John W. Lynch, Chair of the State Board of Equalization, urges eligible California seniors to file for Senior Citizens Property Tax Assistance by September 2, 1975, due to the August 31 deadline falling on a Sunday before Labor Day. Eligibility includes age 62+, California residency by 1975, ownership and occupancy of a CA home in 1974–75, tax payment for the 1975 fiscal year, and 1974 household income not exceeding $10.
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John W. Lynch
State Board of Equalization
California
TV Schedule fragment shows mixed network lineups and specials
A scrambled schedule lists NBC CBS and ABC programs including Streets of San Francisco The Lady is a Champ The Rockford Files The Tonight Show Gambit Wheel of Fortune Hollywood Squares The Brady Bunch and religious broadcasts Katherine Kuhlman Oral Roberts and Jimmy Swaggart with various times and channels noted for a broad day to night spread.
TV Listings Preview For Monday September Evening
A TV schedule noting CBS Evening News at 6 and NBC Nightly News at 6 30 plus primetime line up including To Tell the Truth Wide World of Animals Gunsmoke and Monday Night Football pre game show across the evening.
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Animal World
Voice of Agriculture
Friends of Man
Harlem Globetrotters
NBC News
CBS Evening News
The
P.T.L. Club
ABC News
NBC Nightly News
Jim Stafford
Cannon Sandburg
Lincoln
Oval Roberts
Billy Graham
Peter Gunn
TV Listings fragment with mixed program details
Fragmentary TV guide text shows several shows and times across networks. Mentions ABC News 6:30 p.m. Dealers Choice Spy 7:00 p.m. NBC Nightly News and a late program Bonanza with Valley of the Dolls noted in vague form.
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CBS Eve News
ABC News
I Spy
Dealers Choice
NBC Nightly News
Spy
Deslere Choice
Dragnet
Bonanza
CBS Evening News
NBC News
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Kern Fair
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4-H Science
Howard Thurston
Thurston
PCA
Dave Snedden
WASCO
LeRoy Whitson
Mgr
Shafter Cowboys
Steve Merlo
Hollywood Squares
Waltons
Ben Vereen
NBC
San Francisco
the Tonight
Wide World
CBS News
Chico and
the Man
Ot Dee
Mike Douglas
Young and the Restless
Joe Baratta
the Guiding Light
the Doctors
All My Children
New Zoo Review
Mickey Mouse Club
Vieh
Channel 17
Adame Family
Yogi’e Gang
Joe Run
NBC Baseball
Orvy
Jerry Falwell
Katherine Kuhlman
Ruth Gelman
Oral Robertson
Discovery
Bailey Somers
Cabinet Baptist Church
Jimmy Sw
Camera Three
Rae
the Jetsons
Goober
Loretta Young
Carol Mann
King Bobby Gattabero
the Manger
the Brothers
Manhattan Transfer
Mr. Gospel
Louie Paul Lehman
the Rockies
Rhoda
Medical Center
the News
Dealers
Good Times
Beacon Hill
Luc
Jigean
Pree
Kate McShane
Eplas Mueren
Silencio
Valley of the Dolls
Gargoyles
Creative Services
Suttonwillon
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