War-time unity pledge from business and service groups
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce American Legion Kiwanis Rotary unite to back wartime aims and postwar reconversion. They urge joint action across labor, agriculture, business and professions, promoting cooperation, demobilization, education, and youth training to secure liberty and prosperity. Signed by Eric A. Johnston Warren H. Atherton Donald R. Rice Charles L. Wheeler.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
Rotary International
Kiwanis International
Shafter Town at the Center of a Global World
The passage reflects on Shafter once thought isolated, now seen as central to a world map. It notes the shift from local concerns like farming taxes and war bonds to a broader view of global connections and humanity’s long journey to realize the Earth’s shape and place.
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Shafter
Globe
Kern County crops top $75 million in 1944 season
Kern County agriculture is highlighted as the leading local industry with crops valued at about 75 million dollars for 1944. The piece credits wartime price support and ongoing development, noting potatoes drove the gain with 40 000 acres producing 8 800 000 sacks valued at 19 800 000 dollars. It discusses how farm income circulates in the county and the challenges faced during harvest.
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Kern County
VCC
CPA
Whopper Crowd Expected At Shafter Firemen’s Ball
A record crowd is predicted for Shafter tonight as the Fire Department hosts its annual Firemen’s Ball at the Newman and Sons potato shed on Santa Fe Avenue. Proceeds will fund the pulmotor purchase for the city. Music by Frank Souza’s band.
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Shafter
New Year's National Day of Prayer Declared by President
President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaims Saturday, January 1, 1944, a day of prayer for Americans at home and aboard. He appeals for perseverance, sacrifice, and divine mercy amid national peace and wartime endeavors. Cordell Hull attests as secretary of state.
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Pranklin
Dent
United States of America
United States
Cordell Hull
Shafter Council Delays Rent Control Ordinance
The Shafter City Council postponed adoption of a rent control ordinance patterned on Kern County rules. City Attorney A Feter Ohannegon explained the proposal to establish a rent control board with power to set maximum rents and hold hearings for violations by landlords or tenants. The council also deferred a decision on widening a cross street and addressed garbage handling rules for licensed collectors. Mayor William Lachenmaier presided with Councilmen Neufeld Frizzell Little Nay in attendance.
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Shafter
Bakerefield
Kern County
A. Feter Ohannegon
Channeson
William Lachenmaier
Henry Neufeld
Joe Frizzell
T. V. Little
Glenn O. Nay
Wildcat passes 8000-foot mark near Shafter
Drilling reached the 8000 foot depth in the Associated Oil Company test well in Section 7, two miles west of Shafter. From here on, drilling will proceed at a much slower pace.
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Associated Oil Company
Section 7
Shafter
Blake Witcher Resigns as Constable to Enter Army
Blake Witcher, constable of the 16th township for two and a half years, resigns to join the Army on January 7. He succeeded John Reily, who became Shafter chief of police, and was elected to the post in the last general election. The council praised his efficient service and recommended to Su.
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Blake Witcher
Blake
John Reily
Shafter
Califor nia elk杀案三女遇害始末
Three women killed and forty three bull elk shot in Califor nia reported incident remains under investigation. Authorities describe the scene as a violent event with multiple casualties and significant wildlife loss.
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Califorcue
Casaba Squad Sets Two Games With 909th and Wade
The Casaba squad schedules two games against the 909th squadron with Wade scoring 10 points in each. Front line features Johnson and Harold Gipsoh at forwards Lee Wade at center and Palomo and Unsoeld as guards. Teammates include Bob Janz en Bob Mettler and Reynolds Leonard amid unclear remainder.
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909Th Squadron
Wade
Generals
Johnson
Harold Gipsoh
Lee Wade
Palomo
Unsoeld
Bob Janzen
Bob Mettler
Ay Reynolds
Leonard
Bob
James Zeman Case Implement Company Service Representative
The text lists James Zeman with a service representative role at a case implement company. It mentions personal income figures for California in 1939 and 1943 with unclear figures and formatting.
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James Zeman
Shaf
Case Implement Company
California
Cub Scout Parents Meet January 6 at Richland Cafeteria
A gathering of Cub Scout parents and leaders is set for January 6 at 7:45 PM in Richland cafeteria. Attendees will plan New Year activities and discuss organizing two new Cub dens. All parents with boys aged 9 to 12 are urged to attend.
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Richland
War effort plea from New Guinea transport unit
A wartime appeal notes American hospital corps members in New Guinea and questions how many will be aided, how many found dead, and how many never return, urging daily conduct to hasten victory and save U S Treasury resources.
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New Guinea
U. S. Treasury Department
Sub scription Contest Announcement Sparks Teaser
The Shafter Press hints at a major upcoming promotion with a subscription contest. Readers are urged to watch for next week’s issue for full details and prizes.
Crash Kills Two Minter Field Cadets
A midair collision one mile NW of Shafter at 12 05 p m killed two Minter Field cadets as planes plunged into a recently plowed field. Army and State Patrol halted spectators while cadets Wilson and Shook were identified by surviving parents.
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Shafter
Minter Field
Elbertret
Cadet Shook
Laverne M. Shook
Farm Bureau Seeks 10 Up Membership in 1944
Kern County Farm Bureau aims for 1000 members in 1944, a 25 percent rise for each farm center from last year. Loren Voth, county chairman, stresses urgent support for the bureau’s large program as farmers and business men are urged to mail $5 dues to the federation headquarters.
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Kern County Farm Bureau
Loren Voth
Wasco
Voth
Farm Bureau
Shafter Plans Fourth War Loan Drive Start Jan 18
Shafter aims to raise 507000 dollars in the Fourth War Loan drive to begin January 18, announced by Glenn O Nay, the War Loan Committee chairman.
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Shafter
Glenn O. Nay
Shafter War Loan Committee
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Eric A. Johnston
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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The
Donald R. Rice
Charles L. Wheeler
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Lewis A. Burtch
National Day of Prayer
Shafter City
Casaba
Crash
Neuman
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