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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1961
Page
5
University economist Aldrich told civic leaders that California agriculture supports 280 times the farmer's gross income in the state economy. Production agriculture employs 450,000 workers, with 263 related jobs in processing, wholesale, and retail per 100 farmers.
Report notes that Lin Abe and residents in the Smiths Comer area near Wasco discuss oddities and seek information ahead of an interview. The piece highlights local curiosity and planned inquiry into unusual topics.
The Southern San Joaquin Committee on Higher Education favors continuing its work until a four year campus is secured but allows member communities to stay independent. State College officials will expand the study to assess four year impacts on junior colleges and identify area educational needs. Jesse Stockton notes four year campuses usually bring beneficial effects to local education.
The Space Needle rises 600 feet for Seattle's Century 21 World’s Fair opening in April 1962. A rotating 250 seat restaurant sits on a doughnut shaped turntable powered by a high torque electric motor. Three elevators run the height, with 360 degree views of the fairgrounds and city. The tower is designed by Western Gear Corporation in Everett and Seattle for manufacturing and installation. It is expected to become a lasting tourist landmark after the fair.
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