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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1958
Page
5
A college graduate faces a tough job market after good grades and friends fail to secure immediate employment. An insider explains how appearance, posture, and focus on self can derail interviews, but the candidate corrects these faults and lands a job.
Althea Gibson, 30, Harlem tennis revelation, attains No 1 ranking in U S Lawn Tennis Association women’s singles. She dethrones Shirley Fry, last year’s champion, and becomes first Negro to win Wimbledon and Forest Hills titles. Also notes Bolling Air Force Base beating San Diego Marines 28-7 in Galveston Texas.
The article argues the Vanguard failure sparked public overzealous press coverage and a national lesson. It notes Russians kept calm, predicts a 1958 rise in overseas air bases and missile site spending while domestic bomber budgets may fall.
The text gives simple guidance on washing new blue jeans separately to prevent color bleeding, cleaning satin finish stainless appliances with mild suds, and wiping to sparkle with mineral oil. It also suggests saving foil plates for reuse, warns againstOverwashing, and advises rinsing boots before machine washing and letting cleaners dry on porcelain enamel before rinsing.
UCLA theater student Will Hutchins, born May 5 1982 in Los Angeles, rode a 1954 55 breakthrough from a Hutchins style of acting toward a possible long term contract with Warner Brothers for ABC TV. He tested for major studios after winning his first pro role in Matinee Theatre and starred in his own show. Hutchins also served in the Signal Corps overseas and later joined UCLA after earning a Pomona college drama BA in 1952. He is a jazz aficionado with a large record collection and cites Hemingway and Salinger as favorite authors.
The Suburban List argues Ike should stay on if able, while Nixon’s path to 1960 is questioned as a political move. Lincoln Times notes Churchill, though aged, remains sharp after a London visit by Senator Green, discussing NATO and Western duties.
The National Wildlife Federation, a non governmental group with over two million members, advocates year round conservation through education and public opinion. It promotes preservation of public lands forests streams and watersheds and invites civic donations via Wildlife Conservation Stamps to support a nationwide effort for responsible land use.
A reminiscence recalls a one room country school with eighty pupils, a single teacher, and early campaign memories. Details include calico dresses, spelling matches, campaign caps for McKinley and Bryan, and keepsakes like a Roosevelt badge and a dinner pail.
The text argues that one cannot recall the past or step into the future. It emphasizes that life unfolds only in the present and that true living occurs now. It advises focusing on today, valuing the immediacy of love and existence in the current moment.
Commander Scagglioti confronts war memories after a boy’s plea and a torn note. A visit to a Naval Hospital room reveals humanity beyond combat as the war pilot debates rekindling care. The scene ends with him leaving the note unsent and choosing a late courtesy.
Walnut Cookies recipe yields about four dozen treats. Ingredients include butter sugar egg vanilla flour salt and chopped walnuts. Mix cream bake 10 minutes at 375 degrees then cool on a wire rack.
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