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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1978
Page
7
A 1977 newsletter argues a nationwide farm strike risks failure while promoting California style cooperatives as a durable remedy. It contrasts halting protests with union tactics and urges Mid Western grain farmers to unite through processing and marketing cooperatives to secure fair prices.
The guest speaker urges listening and encouragement over criticism for negative coworkers and family. An affirming attitude, shared faith, and personal stories can renew hope, with the idea that encouragement returns, multiplies, and strengthens resolve during discouragement.
The newspaper invites letters to the editor from individuals and groups. Letters express viewpoints and benefit the community and will appear on the editorial page with other items. All letters must include the writer’s name and be double spaced. A two page limit is suggested.
The Agriculture Department approved a Georgia firm to buy 78 million pounds of government surplus peanut oil at 20 cents a pound. Camilla Cotton Co. now holds 9 percent of the oil, causing market scarcity and a jump to 40 cents per pound. Critics say bids were ignored and sales favored a single buyer, raising fairness concerns. The report notes secrecy over the money and questions the deal’s propriety.
A Colorado based group calling itself American Agriculture seeks parity not charity and plans tractor parades and a nationwide farm strike. Callers threaten money or blacklisting, coercing agribusinesses to pay up or face public shame, while FFA and major manufacturers oppose the scheme.
Wind and dust storms in Kern County are not new. Past storms, including a 1927 event that lasted about 36 hours, uprooted trees and toppled oil derricks, while 16 000 acres of Lamont Arvin acreage awaited irrigation after a 1893 canal opening was delayed by dust. Homes and schools faced repeated dust damage.
A reader sends thanks to The Ladies for coupons helping Braille students with books. Family Christmas in Ramona California at Grandma Cherry’s home on 125 West Orange Avenue featured a tree, icicles, garland, popcorn balls, and a snowy scene. The gathering included Aunt Shana and Uncle Dwayne with Mitzie the Poodle, a turkey feast, gifts, and abundant foods and baked goods to share with Wanda and Sanda families in San Jose.
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