Slave Labor Camp Prisoner to Speak at Shafter High
John Noble, one of the few Americans to survive a Russian slave labor camp, will speak at Shafter High School Auditorium on Wednesday February 13 at 7 30 p m The event is sponsored by the National Association Evangelicals with local churches and groups Noble born in Detroit in 1923 endured internment and imprisonment in East Germany and the Soviet Union including Vorkuta He credits his liberation to President Eisenhower and has written I Found God in Soviet Russia He now dedicates his life to anti communist speaking tours and religious ministry
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Shafter to Share in Utility 1963 Expansion
Southern California Gas Company approves a Kern division capital budget of 1.23 million for 1963 to serve Shafter and nearby Kern County growth. The overall plant budget stands at 24.12 million with 12.6 million for facilities to serve 73,000 new customers. Newby cites 46,600 feet of new gas mains and 105,300 for new business services plus 1.04 million for transmission and distribution improvements.
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Holidays Pinballs At Council Meeting
The city council plans to introduce Ordinance No. 151 for a second time at the upcoming meeting. City Clerk William Johnston notes that approval could follow if no objections arise. City Attorney Mortimore will present a rough draft for tighter rules on pinball and vending machines. Mayor Gaede cites low licensing fees and a need for stronger controls.
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Public Schools Established in New Mexico 1721
Public schools were established in New Mexico by a Spanish royal decree in 1721.
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Annual Recreation Report Highlights Wide Youth Participation
Roy Farrell reports 1962 recreation totals with swimming leading at 25 participants, 6 470 in teen clubs, 1 305 in party groups, and 9 970 in softball. Baseball involvement includes yo yo tournament, 1 500 from Shafter Rio Bravo, plus craft sessions and chess, playground, art, jungle journey reading, adult golf, and a summer program.
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California Farm Bureau regional conference set for Tulare
Fresno Kern Kings Madera and Tulare county Farm Bureaus plan a regional conference on February 13 at the Tagus Ranch Restaurant Tulare starting 10 a.m. Norman Liddell region 3 director says the fifth year of these tax and management meetings aims to strengthen Farm Bureau effectiveness statewide. California Farm Bureau officers and staff will present. Attendance invited for leaders and members. one of eight sessions statewide.
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Obituary notice for Frank Hobbs survivor listed
In last week's obituary for Frank Hobbs the paper inadvertently omitted his wife Susie as a survivor. The correction acknowledges Susie as a surviving spouse and notes the family’s request for privacy.
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Frembly Promises Benefit Increase for Jobless Workers
Frembly speaks to students about boosting weekly unemployment benefits to over $100, warning that continued growth may lead to more people drawing such payments. Wiedmann and Kern County figures referenced in Cotton Princess contest coverage.
Far Gone County in Oregon Report Sparks Alarm
A terse note from Oregon’s Far Gone County signals a perilous situation with a near death incident. Officials urge caution as details remain scarce and residents seek more clarity.
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