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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1948
Page
10
A Bakersfield opinion questions the sudden push by local papers to address Kern County slums in Weedpatch Buttonwillow and Bakersfield. The writer notes years of neglect and urges concrete action rather than continued sensational coverage and campaigns.
A retrospective from a newspaper year end column notes how 1948 was solid overall with strong jobs and income, while strikes and Cold War tensions marked international affairs. Harry S Truman is named outstanding man of the year for his surprise election victory, as 1949 is teased with uncertain promise and hopes it follows a positive example.
Officials urge care during the holidays to prevent fires from candles, dried trees, wrapping paper, and electrical hazards. Parents are advised never to leave children unattended near potential fire risks and to dispose of trees after New Year.
The article traces how New Year’s Day shifted across history. It notes March 25 as a historic year start, Egyptian New Year at September 21, Greek year at December 21, and two other calendars the Jewish and Chinese. It explains Britain’s 1752 Gregorian change skipped 11 days, moving Jan 1 from March 25 to January 1 and creates the famous alibi about September 5 1752.
The article notes Franklin D. Roosevelt logged over 350000 miles during 12 years in office, traveling to Hawaii and Tehran among many trips. It compares his 30000 miles per year to Harry S. Truman's 40000 miles yearly tally, aided by frequent air travel between Washington Independence Missouri and Key West Florida.
Deliberate quotes from Californians and others on war, public works, culture, and political reform. Dr John O Gorman warns of a nuclear duel imagery, Ray B Wiser urges reclaiming the Central Valley Project, George Weller comments on cultural contrasts, and William Malone calls for abolishing crossfiling in California politics.
The U S Army Air Forces and the Navy adopt the knot as the standard speed unit and the nautical mile as the corresponding distance measure.
Scientists report auroral displays occur roughly between 50 and 100 miles above the Earth’s surface, outlining the atmospheric zone where these light shows form.
A Shafter editor and ministerial association praise Rev C F Ummel and the church group for providing a Christmas theater party for over 200 Richland school children at the First Mennonite Church. The note credits high quality program and presentation of the Christmas story and expresses gratitude for the opportunity for local children.
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