Famed Science Show to Visit Shafter High March 9
The General Motors Previews of Progress science show will perform for Shafter High School on March 9. The 40 minute extravaganza demonstrates solar powered toy cars, jet engines, fuel cells and other science feats to inspire students toward science careers. The touring program reaches millions yearly and has audiences across the world.
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Shafter High School
General Motors
America
John Beerene
Emi
Previews
Europe
South Africa
Australia
New Zealand
Fertilizer Placement Rules Highlight Root Reach
University of California expert A J Ohlrogge tells Farm Machinery Conference that band fertilizers must be placed near seed roots to aid germination. He cites a 1 to 3 inch side and below seed placement as the effective zone and warns against placing fertilizer too far from roots.
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A. J. Ohirogge
University of California, Davis
Ohlroggée
Ohlrogge
Ohirogge
Tax Guide Now Available at Federal Offices
A 125-page IRS booklet for small businessmen explains federal taxes including social security withholding, corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships. It covers 1958 changes, calendar year 1959 returns, and includes a tax calendar and a start-up checklist.
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Internal Revenue Service
Robert A. Riddell
School District Buys Three New Diesel Buses for Fleet
Kern County Union High School and Junior College District will add three diesel buses to its fleet at a cost of 59 610. The report by transportation supervisor J H Pauly cites a 31 district survey showing diesel buses save fuel, with break-even in 2 8 years. Contracts for office supplies totaling 5851 83 were awarded to three suppliers. George Williamson, North High principal, was nominated to join the North of the River Public Recreation District advisory group representing the district.
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Kern County Union
J. H. Pauly
Valley Office
H. S. Crocker Company
Caskey Paper Company
Bradford, Stark
George Williamson
North High School
New Citizens
North of the River
Willliamson
High School
Advertising in the Shafter Press Reaches Local Homes
Advertising in the Shafter Press reaches 4256 homes weekly with potential buying power over 17465 people. The notice asks if there is a better medium for advertisers.
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Shafter Press
Newspaper Editor’s Quiet Riff on Life and Taxes
The piece reflects on money, success, and ethics with a sharp editor’s voice. It recalls a boy asking a grandpa about hearing aids and ends noting the author still has thirty days to file taxes before the year’s end.
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Han Aes
Granpa
Sonny
Uncle Sam
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Krug
Ph. Pioneer
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