Reber Plan Prompts Kern County Water Conservation Debate
Editorial lauds John Reber and the Stop Waste Plan to conserve 35 million acre feet of water annually lost to the ocean. It urges a thorough engineering study by unbiased experts and calls for strong regional political backing from Kern County leaders, notably Assemblyman H. W. Kelly and supporters in Shafter.
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Shafter
Kern County
Cone
John Reber
Reber
San Francisco Bay
Sacramento River
North Kern
Bakersfield
East Bakersfield
O. W
Golden Gate
Ocean
California
Develo
San Joaquin Valley
Ted
Incramento
San Or Bay Area
San Joaquin
Valley Valley
Shafter 20-30 Club
Guld
Overnor Warren
H. W. Kelly
Donora Fog and Drunk Drivers Compared in Public Safety Debate
The Donora smog of 1948 showed air pollution's lethal potential, while authors warn alcohol related road deaths now exceed official figures. They urge strict enforcement and public outrage to curb drunk driving and reduce highway fatalities.
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Pennsylvania
Donora
U. S
America
United States
Lave - Pont
Better Private Housing Would Stop Public Housing
The piece argues private housing can reduce public housing needs but notes private enterprise has failed to meet low income housing, citing Shafter California and nearby labor camps as inadequate. It suggests government-financed housing may be necessary until private developers improve standards.
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Shafter
Beringen California
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
U Fina
Ter
Califor
Nia
Minter Village
Yee
Noon Devoted Public Servant, dies after long service
In Kern county the community mourns Supervisor A W Noon known as Andy Noon. He began public service in 1940 after leaving business work and served through World War II balancing civilian defense duties with board responsibilities. He traveled to Sacramento and Washington, leading the county board until his death. He was a Democrat whose selfless devotion earned broad respect amid political disagreements.
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A. W. Noon
Kern County
Andy” Noon
Sacra
Mento
Washington
Mr. Noon
Board of Supervisors
Noon
America
Ad Class Matter At Post August First Nineteen Thirty Five
Classified notice notes an August 1 1935 matter ads page at the post. It records a single listing affecting local advertising classification and public notices.
Peters Attacks Bureaucracy Before Shafter Kiwanis
E J Peters Maple District resident and National Potato Council president criticized Washington bureaucracy on price control at a Shafter Kiwanis Club talk. He noted recent talks with Office of Price Stabilization officials and urged industry action to address farm economics and potato shortages.
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Shafter Kiwanis Club
E. J. Peters
Maple District
National Potato Council
Washington
Peters
Office of
Questions On Your 1952 Income Tax Basics
This guide outlines three types of returns for 1951 income. Form 1040-A suits wages under 5000 dollars with limits, Form 1040 for any income, and long or short methods depending on adjustments and use. Signatures are required and joint returns need both spouses.
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Collecte
Bakersfield
California
Collector of Internal Revenue
NOR High School Bids Scheduled For Advertising
The County Union High School and Junior College District board announced plans to issue bids for the North‑of‑the‑River High School construction and three 73 passenger school buses. Awards total $50,250 for the buses with plans to begin construction by end of March and site approvals pending from the state architecture division.
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North-of-the- River
County Union High School
North-of-the-River
Wrre
of Architectture
Jack Hill
Shafter High School
Death Corp
Emil Bender
Shafter
Lott E. Ben Evans
United States Department of State
Oslo
Norway
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Shatter
Russell St. Mars
Delain Wilkins
Ray Harder
North Shafter Ave
NOR High School
San Francisco
Municipal Railway
Ernest Adamson Trucking CO
Central Ave
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