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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1948
Page
7
A historical note urges frequent car washing in winter to prevent salt and brine damage. It warns steel brine splashed on vehicles can harm paint and chassis. Regular baths improve appearance and extend life while acknowledging salt lowers water freezing to about seven degrees above zero.
Key historical dates include 1603 Vizcaino naming Punta del Ana Nueva in San Mateo County, 1932 San Francisco charter ratified, 1847 California Star first issue, 1896 first shipment of crude oil from Ventura to Rodeo, and 1898 Bakersfield incorporation.
Shafter high school basketball launches the county league season with a varsity game against Taft in Taft after pregame B and C contests. Shafter's varsity hopes to upset Taft, while Taft boasted the top scorers in the Kern County tournament.
Anglers along the Sacramento River in Glenn County report fairly good luck catching salmon and steelhead recently.
Fresh run salmon are being taken in the Eel River as far up as Dyerville in Humboldt County. Local fishermen report steady catches and describe good numbers of fish running upriver toward spawning grounds.
The Division of Fish and Game announced the quail season ends December 31, followed by openings for bear cottontail and brush rabbit, tree squirrel, and band tailed pigeon in 1947. Jackrabbit hunting also ends in several Southern California districts, with all other jackrabbit seasons open year round elsewhere. Steelhead trout fishing ends on Klamath tributaries except Trinity, and fisheries close for Black bass and salmon in specified rivers and counties.
European boxing note spots Victor Buttin 28 claiming 1944 France light heavyweight crown. he fights in rough style echoes Marcel Cerdan. Also notes high salaries of Hank Greenberg 60 000 net 110 000 gross and Bob Feller 50 000 base plus 37 000 bonus. Rex Barney plays pro basketball in Omaha. Belmont Park 1923 jockey death. tennis court origins in France 1230. Johnny Nichols boxer turned amateur golfer after losing right arm in 1929 auto crash. He now competes in minor golf events while touring USC circuits to cheer amputees.
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