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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
2
The Shafter city council approved a sidewalk project and will initiate preliminary work to file final forms and begin construction. The plan praises sidewalks for property values safety and accessibility, estimates about 45 dollars per five foot walk with options including bond financing via an improvement district or FHA loan through a local bank.
National Potato Week is observed in the United States with Western shippers promoting December 2 to December 10. Medical and government figures tout tubers for value and affordability, citing Dr. John Harvey Kellogg and U.S. home economists praising potatoes as essential across incomes and diets. Senator Copeland also lauds the potato as a key staple in world food.
The article explains Senator Pittman proposes a surplus cotton to silver trade to aid growers. It describes government actions to exchange 10 pounds of cotton for an ounce of silver and pay growers 1.29 dollars per pound, raising questions about funding from the treasury.
Kern county prepares for the dedication of a new four lane road between Bakersfield and the Grapevine. The upgrade aims to boost speed and safety by separating opposing traffic. The Highway District Four plan seeks 57.2 million dollars for valley road improvements as budget allows.
California Medical Association special committee asserts socialized medicine must be non profit and allow all doctors and patients full participation and choice. They advocate broad scope, no profit, and include doctor bills in hospitalization plans to extend care amid national plans.
The United States treasury announced that the government is spending beyond income at about $330,000,000 per month this fiscal year, roughly twice the $170,000,000 monthly shortfall recorded last year. The figures indicate a rapid acceleration of red ink since the fiscal year's opening.
A survey at Weber College in Ogden Utah explored the most desirable qualifications in male admirers among female students. The study reflects local dating standards and social expectations of the campus community.
W L Hetz notes five year potato shipments from Shafter totaling 2388 carloads with last year at 650 cars and an estimated 400 more by truck. The crop valued around 1.5 million over five years and 812000 last year. Community life covers new editor visits, Legion meetings, a mask ball, club anniversaries, Scout rally, farm yields, new home preparations, church society events, and a Masonic temple update.
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