Jackson Criticizes NFWA Grant Amid Delano Tensions
Kern County Supervisor LeRoy Jackson denounces a federal grant of over 250000 to the National Farm Workers Association. He cites a Washington letter and protests from Delano residents, condemning NFWA rhetoric against local law enforcement and community harmony.
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Jackson
Grant
Farm Workers Association of Federal
Kern County
LeRoy Jackson
Federal Office of Economic Opportunity
National Farm Workers Association
CEO
Washington
NFWA
War On Poverty
Respoggite
Harlan Hagen
Delano City
Delano
Letter from PFC Richard Rodriguez Viet Nam Assignment
The letter from PFC Richard Rodriguez of the 133rd Assault Support Helicopter Company details his arrival in Viet Nam, initial experiences near Saigon, and reassignment to the First Cavalry Division. He describes heat, combat sights, and expectations of future action.
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Richard Rodriquez
ASHC
First Cavalry Division
San Francisco
Rodriquez
Viet Nam
Viet’ Nam
Saigon
101St Air
First Cavalry
133Rd
General Custer
Pfc
Rodriguez
Work Load In Justice Court For Year Told
Judge Harvey Gaede reported Shafter Justice Court handled 4312 cases in fiscal year 1964-65 from July to June. Motor vehicle violations reached 3429, misdemeanors 447, and small claims and civil actions 1436. Revenue totaled $84148.02 with distributions of $57397.54 to the county, $26750.48 to Shafter, and the remainder to various state funds and departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
Harvey Gaede
Shafter Justice Court
City of
Shafter
Peace Officers Training Fund
Law Library
State Fish and Game Department
Twelve New Probationary Teachers Hired by District
The Kern County Union High School District hired twelve probationary teachers at its Thursday meeting (1/27/66). They will teach at six schools starting the spring semester. Appointments include Larry V. Hallam Arvin High and four other teachers at Burroughs Foothill McFarland East Bakersfield and Bakersfield High. The board accepted the resignation of Lloyd Hendricks from Foothill High School.
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Kern County Union High School
Dist
T. L. MccCuen
Larry V. Hallam
Arvin High School
Virginia Lundstrom
Burroughs High School
Mary Lou Kumelos
Foothill High School
John L Gibson
McFarland High School
East Bakersfield High School
Mire
Mildred. F. Colvan
Virginia Folsom
Larry A. Christiansen
Bakersfield High School
Mary Jo Anhalt
Virginia Church
Ruth Jacobus
Suzy Lanier
Patricia McHale
Lloyd C. Hendricks
City Races See Candidates Filing For Clerk and Council
Richard G. Curly James of 181 Peso Avenue Shafter filed for city clerk. Ben Grundy petitions for reelection to City Council. Robert Somers undecided. Bill Johnston hints at reelection filing. Rumors persist of Blake Witcher challenging Ray Rose for constable.
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Richard G
Curly) James
Peso Avenue
Shafter
Ben Grundy
Robert Somers
Bill Johnston
Blake Witcher
Ray Rose
Speakers for Club Meetings Outlined in Rotary Notes
Bakersfield mayor Dr. Russell V. Karlen spoke on Smoking and Your Health at the Shafter Rotary Club. Born in White Plains New York he earned MD from New York Medical College in 1946 and belongs to multiple medical associations. Rev. J ley Neal of Los Angeles will speak February 6 on A Private Foundation To Carry Out A New Approach To Missionary Work. Neal grew up in Long Beach and served in the Army Air Corps before ministry. Robert Mathias of Visalia is set to discuss Olympic Games and Sportsmanship on February 15.
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Russell V. Karlen
Bakersfield
Shafter Rotary Club
Dr. Karlen
White Plains
N. Y
Dartmouth College
New York Medical College
American College of Radiologists
American Medical Association
California Medical Association
Kern County Medical Association
Karlenisma
Neal
Long Beach State College
Southern California School of Theology
Claremont
Agricultural Aids Foundation
Southern California-Arizona
Methodist Church
Congo
Leopoldville
Dag Hammerskjold
Southeast Asia
Africa
Police Work Clears Up Many Thefts
The Shafter Police Department arrested three suspects in a townwide theft wave. Edward L. Martin and Denny, both 19, received months at the industrial farm for their roles, while Edward William Welch, 21, posted bail with a Tuesday hearing set. The case involved carburetors from 1966 Pontiacs at Garratz Motor Company and a 1955 Chevrolet from Dari-Delité, with wheels and tires later recovered along with stolen tools.
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Shafter
Edward L. Martin
Denny
Los Angeles Street
Edward William Welch
South Shafter Avenue
Martin
Bob Nixon
Garratz Motor Company
Welch
Charles
Dari- Delité
Sgt
Nixon
Brass Copper Missing at Moorehead Machine Works
Moorehead Machine Works reports brass and copper stolen from their facility at 562 East Lerdo. Police investigate the missing metal from the business establishment.
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Moorehead
Rain and Hail Fall in Shafter Days of Jan 30 31
Rain and hail fell in Shafter over the weekend with .71 inches total. Rain measured .49 inches on Saturday January 30 and .22 inches on Sunday January 31. Hail was minor with no major damage reported. Temperatures for the period varied between high and low values.
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Shafteray
Valley Budget Includes Major Reclamation Projects
A budget proposal requests 296,480,700 to the Bureau of Reclamation for the Washoe and Newlands projects in Nevada, and 8,748,000 for the Pacific Northwest Pacific Southwest Intertie from Oregon to Round Mountain and into California. It also seeks 2.5 million for Auburn-Folsom South Unit access road and related work. The bulk of CVP funds, 80 million, targets continuing San Luis Unit construction. The plan envisions near completion of the overall CVP.
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Transmentee Eee Ta A
Bureau of Reclamation
U. S. Department of the Interior
Bur
Washoe
Nevada
Newlands
Oregon
Round Mountain
Cottonwood
California
Lake Mead
Central Valley
Auburn-Folsom South
Auburn Dam
CVP
San Luis
Bureau
Justice Court Actions in Shafter Court
Recent actions show Heinz Jurgen Sullivan forfeiting $56 bail for driving 85 mph on Highway 99. Marvin Chatman pleaded guilty to selling alcohol to minors and received 90 days in jail. Edward Leon Martin and Charles Denny pleaded guilty to petty theft and got 65 days each. Paul Edward Phillips pleaded guilty to overloaded trucking and was fined 440 dollars plus 44 assessment for over 11000 pounds overweight.
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Shafter Justice Court
Heinz Jurgen . Sullivan
Barstow
Marvin Chatman
Smith Corners
Jai
Edward Leon Martin
Charles Denny
Paul Edward Phillips
Bakersfield
Vandals Strike Again at Local Car Storage Yard
Garlatz Motor Company reports a break in at their storage yard with a cut chain link fence and four tires stolen from two vehicles. Police had recently resolved a separate theft of carburetors from new cars parked there before the vandalism occurred.
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Garlatz Motor Company
Garlatz
Williamson Announces Candidacy for Fifth Term
Assemblyman John C Williamson of the 29th District announces he will seek reelection to the State Legislature for a fifth term as a Democrat first elected in 1958. He chairs the Agriculture Committee and sits on Ways and Means and other panels. He vows energetic leadership to meet growing challenges and support social cultural and economic development. He and his wife Jean have four children Sally John and twins Robert and Richard.
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John C. Williamson
Williamson
Eeeci
Assembly Agriculture Committee
Ways and Means Comittee
A&i
Oean
Congregational Church
V.F.W. and
American Legion
the Lions
Grange
Masonic Lodge
Scottish Rite
Jean
Sally
John
Robert
Richard
Frankly Speaking on Weather and a Cautionary Tale
Prank Wisner jokes about cooperation from the weatherman in Shafter's banana belt while recalling hail that melted quickly. He narrates a Dad story from the 1920s about a Los Angeles land tour where a canyon wind toppled a Ford, illustrating missed real estate gains and the humor of weather and chance.
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Shafter
Los Angeles
Nebraska
Los Angeles Stroke Recovery News Update
A report notes a man recovering in Los Angeles after suffering a stroke. Family members describe gradual improvements and ongoing medical care as doctors monitor his condition.
Shafter Legion Post To Recognize Four Chaplains Sunday
Shafter American Legion Post No. 213 is invited to attend Four Chaplains Sunday at Assembly of God Church 154 West Tulare Street on Sunday Feb 7. Mayor Souk proclaims the day and the event recalls the Dorchester rescue led by the Four Chaplains amid World War II.
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BIND
Shafter Legion
Assembly of God
Shafter
American Legion
Legion
A. B. Farmer
West Tulare Street
U. S
Dorchester
Greenland
Greserver
Shafter Legionnaires
Ters
Grady Eee
Post
Congregational
First Baptist
Mennonite Brethrén
Pentecostal Church of God
Business Buildings Under Way in January
In Shafter construction activity rose with two major new business builds. Kern County Land Company obtained a $22,500 permit for 329 Walker potato shed property, while H. C. Hight secured $19,500 for a building at State and James. Other notable permits included $15,500 at 1159, $6,500 for a residence at 483 West Marengo, $4,000 for Nazarene Church remodeling at 411 West Lerdo, and $2,400 for a residence at 345 Walnut. Additional remodeling permits: 283 Maple $500 for Arly Feil, 101 Walker for Charles Sill Company, 205 Central $775 to Hensley Roofing, and $800 to Jim Klassen at 333 State.
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Kern County Land Company
Walker
H. C. Hight
State
James Street
Wey and
Way
West Marengo
R. B.nixon
Nazarene Church
West Lerdo
John L. Peterson
Walnut
Arly Feil
Maple
Charles Sill Company
205 Central
Hensley Roofing Company
Jim Klassen
Peanut Sale Announced By Touteon Clubs
A peanut sale event is planned by the Touteon and local clubs with a Saturday date on the calendar. Proceeds support the Live Camp Fire and Herizon groups through community fundraising efforts.
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Touteon E
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Ko Fifthh Rade
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