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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1940
Page
2
The Kern County Shafter oil field faces a wave of surface-right sales fueling squatter camps. The piece argues such development risks fire hazards and unsanitary camps, urging county officials to stop the spread and protect wells, property values, and residents.
State Superintendent Walter F. Dexter says a return to fundamental study will dominate the fall term with 50 percent of weekly time in grades 1–6 for reading and arithmetic and 600 minutes weekly in grades 7–8. He urges clear teaching in reading, writing and spelling while the press and parents express support for renewed emphasis on basics.
Patrick Kelly of Anatone Washington has received a patent for a calf weaner that uses a battery box on the calf and a metal nose contraption to deliver a mild electric jolt when the calf attempts to feed. The device also gives a jolt to Mama Cow, which is expected to help start the calf and reduce farmer frustration.
Two circular rearing ponds east of Visalia will hold 3 000 trout now with plans to raise 27 000 more from the Kaweah hatchery. Constant well water at 55 to 60 degrees supports young trout, reducing losses when moved to high Sierra streams. If successful, similar plants may appear on the Kern Kings and Kaweah rivers, boosting local fisheries.
An excess of frozen turkeys and possible next year overproduction prompt turkey raisers to act. They plan to sell birds by the piece in meat markets and promote turkey steaks cut from the breast. The aim is to reduce frozen surplus and restore market demand.
The piece accuses Roosevelt strategists of smear campaigns against Wendell Willkie, using innuendo and distorted records to avoid debating third term issues. It highlights Ickes as orchestrating attacks, notes press suppression fears, and praises Scripps-Howard for independent reporting.
Roosevelt sought to appoint Howard to a South American mission to win favorable press coverage. Howard declined citing lack of qualification, but Roosevelt pushed the idea and leaked his name to New Deal journalists. The episode draws harsh comparisons to totalitarian tactics and prompts debate over political influence on the media.
Local precinct results hint at Roy Woollomes and J B McFarland on the November ticket while ballots in Shafter Wasco and McFarland areas show competition for supervisor and judge posts. Community notes include travel plans, school needs, group meetings, and new hires at local firms and schools.
Claudette Colbert criticizes gratuitous displays of legs in plays. Parker Maddux of The San Francisco Bank condemns a loan on a crook’s million-dollar building as a bad loan. Dr Walter H Judd reflects on communism in China and U C figures on force and ideals. Michel Weill highlights wartime treachery and RAF resolve. Monroe Deutsch argues national doctrine needs force backing.
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