The Promises Men Live By and the Money Question
A discussion on mass distribution, food prices, and the role of government in economics cites USC research noting food costs and disposable income shifts from 1948 to 1958. It references Harry Scherman’s book The Promises Men Live By, arguing money is not real currency but promises to deliver value and urging readers to understand economics without despair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innis
University of Southern California
Gelwentte
Cinsghaet
Tee Watch Sod Society
Harry Scherman
Far West
Mr. Shherman
Sherman
Washington legislators weigh gas tax display ban
A bill in the Washington Legislature would bar service stations from displaying signs showing gasoline tax amounts. Violating the act would be a misdemeanor. Operators could only explain tax portions by complying with rules detailing federal and state shares for highways, counties, and cities.
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Washington
American Legion Auxiliary Aids Community Many Ways
The American Legion Auxiliary met in Veterans Memorial Hall with president Isabell Crawford presiding. Reports covered child welfare community service rehabilitation legislation and Americanism. Volunteers aided the Houchin Blood Bank drive and served refreshments, collecting twenty pints for Shafter area. next meeting February 21 will be a family pot luck with a Valentine theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Veteran's Memorial Hall
Isabell Crawford
Irma McCoy
Bessie Chennath
Louise Bellows
Rose
Marie Riddle
American Legion
Veterans Memorial Hall
Vonnie Wipf
Irma M . Isabell Crawford
Alma Elizabeth Buller
Kat
Shafters
Relativity Showdown With a Speeding Driver
A driver quarrels with a traffic officer after being cited for 40 mph in a suburban area. She jokes about not driving for an hour, the officer puzzledly notes the speed, and she is released.
Water district opens 1961 allotment amid limited supply
Shafter Wasco Irrigation District announced orders for the 1961 water year are now being taken through February 24. Only enough water exists for part of the month with no surplus water available after the season end. Diltz cited higher precipitation this year and recent rains as improving the supply, expected to meet needs if normal precipitation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fab Diltz
Shafter
Wasco Irrigation Trict
Diltz
Bids Called for On Highways
Government moves to speed federal aid for California roads with funds release for the fourth quarter of fiscal 1961. The Governor urged Secretary Hodges to approve the action by wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Secretary of Commerce
Luther B. Hodges
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Hmiteraitty Speaking
Shafter Progress
Shafter Congress
Robert Evans
Peggy L. Evans
Editors and Publishers
W. Gordon Jacobsen
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Fresno
National Guard Movement
Santa Fe
Sms Fe Staton
Shafter, Calif
Bakersfield
Heeder
San County
LOS Angeles Examiner - Times
SAN Francisco Examiner - Chronicle
Shafter News Agency
Pioneer
Ivan Meyer
P. O. Bex
CHE
Art Sallings
Community National .Bank Buttonwillow — Shafter
Jane
Lemont
Kernville
Shafter Village Homes
Is Group
Shafter Village
Greater Builders
Rosalee Avenue
Lerdo
So. Valley St
R. W. Chambers
National Builders
E. 19Th St
C. J. Chambers
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