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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1960
Page
2
The piece retells Luke chapter two, praising the birth of Christ in Bethlehem and the angels. It argues worship must move from words to daily life, letting God’s will guide actions to bring peace and end want.
The debate over Western air railroad control intensifies between Southern Pacific and Santa Fe as both seek ICC approval to abandon duplicative routes. SP argues consolidation boosts highway and waterway competition while preserving Western Pacific identity and ongoing rivalry.
A fragmented piece argues the steel strike aims to protect jobs amid rising steel prices. It claims unions oppose efficient work rules, while producers enjoy a bonanza. The piece cites 50,000 steel workers laid off and notes upcoming contracts will raise costs further.
The Morro Bay site on the California coast hosts engineers working on ocean water power converters aimed at boosting energy output. The research, backed by figures since 1947, shows California manufacturing tripling to about 13 billion dollars and employment rising from 705,000 to over 1.3 million, with wages climbing to around 8 billion.
The California Finance Department recommends a three year plan totaling 143000 for Kern County Fair improvements. Proposed 1961 1962 and 1963 projects include paving landscaping restrooms pens and washracks with final approval expected from the Department of Public Works by year’s start and construction to begin for the June fair. Milk output and dairy processing trends are noted, citing 1960 production and California butter manufacturing growth.
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