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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1962
Page
2
A reflective editorial uses Carrolls line to frame urgency about a broad range of topics. It calls for open discussion on policy, economy, society, and cultural concerns, urging readers to engage with varied issues rather than accept silence.
The newspaper endorses Harvey Gaede to fill the vacant Shafter post saying he has lived in Shafter long enough to be familiar with local problems. He is well acquainted with residents and should serve the city well representing Shafter's best interests.
Incomplete OCR text discusses the national debt and inflation. Mentions the dollar value at century start, 28 cents per dollar, and projections comparing inflation since the Korean War. Appears to reference Chamber of Commerce and U S debt concepts with unclear phrasing.
The text cites Kennedy and Eisenhower backing charges for federal services that benefit transport users. It argues beneficiaries should pay fees rather than general taxes, framing this as fairness to taxpayers and self supporting users, with no plan to ground airlines or penalize trucks.
Frank Wisner and readers exchange points about the income tax state of law. The writer asserts the tax is not communistic and contends the Supreme Court cited clarifies constitutional limits while stressing the amendment did not alter uniformity of taxation.
Funeral services for John Finkbeiner were held at Hardingandy Flanagan in Inglewood California with Rev Paul Waldschnidt officiating. Interment followed at Inglewood Park Cemetery. Finkbeiner, born October 12 1898 in Bradford Pennsylvania, was a member of the Leslie L Robinson American Legion Post 213 Shafter. He is survived by two sisters Louise Hermas of Maryland and Helen Schneblin, and brothers Albert D Rudolf and Robert.
Roy Farrell physical education director conducted a series of follow up meetings with Richland Primary teachers after a survey. The sessions focused on improved athletic activities and a method to throw a softball.
A Shafter High list shows 140 students earning honor roll with about 15.5 percent of the 882 student body. Girls surpass boys with 86 girls and 54 boys. A students include Mike Dean Karin Johnson Tom Schroeter and Kathie Schultz. Freshmen 273 enroll 40 named about 13.8 percent. juniors 34 recognized with 22 girls and 12 boys. seniors include several girls and boys. sophomores listed with many names. Congregational Church sermon by Rev. John C Heal titled Discovering Prayer to be preached Sunday February 25 with Job's Daughters Bethel 138 Wasco attending at 11 a.m.
Graveside services are planned for today at 10 o clock for Steven Roberts in Shafter. The 59 year old resident, long employed in local stores and most recently at Central Market, lived in Shafter for 21 years. He is survived by sisters Mrs Manning Bakerfield and Mrs Olive Dunkle.
Four U S chaplains aided troops after the Dorchester was torpedoed off a frozen coast. They distributed life jackets and urged men to jump as the ship sank, saving some lives while others perished.
A garbled set of lines mentions a chamber of instillation, a Gael speaker, and a community vote. References to a Man of Weegee and a proposed attraction appear amid incoherent passages about civic duties, winter time, and a village square.
Early season insects threaten San Joaquin Valley cotton. Growers report that Thimet-treated cottonseed helps seedlings establish a strong stand and reduces insect damage thrips aphids and mites.
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