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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1949
Page
8
An article urges California lawmakers to repeal a law banning coloring of margarine. It argues color should be allowed under Pure Food rules to aid consumers, noting margarine’s California-made status and the need for fair treatment of the industry and housewives amid high costs.
H. W. Pat Kelly traveled to Merced Monday for a Region 4 Redistricting Committee quarterly meeting. Appointed three years ago by Gov. Warren, he serves on the regional San Joaquin Valley commission. The group reviewed county survey committee work and prepared recommendations for the state department of education. F. Ernest Brault of Merced chaired the session.
Readers praise the editorial There May Be A Reason for its blunt look at GI adjustment. A Shafter Press letter notes the piece resonates with veterans and applauds the editor for clarity and guidance on a young veteran’s struggle after service.
The Kern County Board of Supervisors reappointed Lewis A. Burtch as County Agricultural Commissioner for a four year term. Farm groups praised his administration of a key county department facing rising agricultural responsibilities since his first appointment as Agricultural Inspector in 1923.
The question asks whether the Commission on Organized Crime should report to the Governor and Legislature or to any group that invites a member to speak. It also wonders if forecasts of a dry year in Southern California will prompt moves toward settling the Colorado River water dispute.
The Central Valley Highway Association marks its fourth birthday in Corcoran and urges Kern Kings Tulare and Fresno counties to finish county route improvements in 1949. It has secured about a half million dollars in federal and state aid and presses the State Highway Commission to standardize state sections along the route linking Shafter Wasco Corcoran Hanford with Bakersfield and Fresno. The effort hinges on faster county and state work to spur valley growth and town development.
Edison Day on February 11 honors Thomas Alva Edison birthday with nationwide observance. Civic and service groups lead activities recognizing his contributions to electricity and the power industry. The day underscores Edison as a major public benefactor.
A roundup of remarks from Burton Hall and Dr. Tully Knoles on education and democracy. Mrs. Hinkel comments on home repair versus calling a plumber. Mayor Bowron comments on LA San Francisco rivalry. Lefty O'Doul jokes about golf at Pebble Beach.
John A. Mc Lean of the Kern County Seed Potato Association reports several lots of seed potatoes damaged by recent freezing weather. Severe chill damage is hard to detect but lowers potential germination, with losses seen in potatoes stored in open sheds and other warehouses after temperatures fell below freezing.
A chronicle of dates and events in California history. Notable items include Franklin D. Roosevelt's birthday on Jan 30 and Yerba Buena renamed San Francisco on Jan 30 1847. Other entries mark museum openings, water storage, and regional fairs across January and February.
The Baker family thanks friends for flowers and sympathy shown during the bereavement of their loved one, Mrs H A Baker.
McFarland will vote February 18 on 330000 in bonds to build an East McFarland school unit of eight classrooms for 300 students and to expand the west side cafeteria on a 10 acre site. The estimated tax rate is 74 cents per $1000 to repay the bonds.
Public interest in rent control rose in December as Kern County tenants flocked to the area rent office at 1522 Eighteenth Street Bakersfield with 8011 in person visits and 8562 telephone inquiries. The year saw $8464 recovered for tenants from rent overcharges with settlements totaling $7928 to 117 tenants after informal conferences with landlords.
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