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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1963
Page
5
California plans major education changes including new separate history and civics books for grades eight and below. a statewide testing program will determine district progress. Remedial programs target disadvantaged students and new mathematics and phonics materials are under study.
The Shafter Public Utility District discussed buying 640 acres from Kern County Land Co for garbage and utility use. The land lies about 3 miles west and 1.5 miles south of the current disposal site with the city to join in the purchase. The district set a 70 cent tax rate, keeping the combined rate with the city the same as last year.
Shafter High agriculture students will compete in the California State Fair in Sacramento August 25 30 led by Dooley with participants Danny Anderson Kent Hamilton Henry Ybarra Gerald Lewis John Mayoan and others. They will stay in fairground dormitories among about 500 FFA exhibitors as county judging results are announced September 16 at an awards banquet. Their schedule includes the Kern County Fair September 23 29.
Lane County Oregon lists 48 covered bridges currently in use. The note highlights ongoing maintenance needs and regional preservation interest as communities value historic structures and local travel routes.
The Q A text explains non service connected disability pension eligibility hinges on total disability not age and advises checking with a VA office. It instructs veterans to request WWI medals by contacting the service branch with service dates and service number. It notes death pension requirements changed on July 1 1960 allowing reapplication without current service connected disability.
Listing advertises a two bedroom house for sale in Shafter with trade options for an automobile and low down payment terms. Seller cues City Furniture Co contact Al Dewitte for details.
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