Bakersfield to L A air travel boosts local travel
The writer notes improving Bakersfield air travel with United Airlines 6:45 a.m. flight to Los Angeles and a return by 4:05 p.m. bus. He cites ticket lines, fares, and transit plans, plus hints at Amtrak Wasco stops and local volunteers promoting rail travel.
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Kern County
Los Angeles
California
United Airlines
Bakersfield
L. A
Greyhound
Shafter
Stanley D. Wilson
Stan R. Jefferson
Wasco
Slightly warmer days foreseen after chilly weekend
After a weekend of highs in the mid forties, weather outlook calls for a mild turn later in the week. Readings for the week ending Monday are listed from the USDA Cotton Research Station in Shafter.
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Usda Cotton Research Station
Shafter
Fire damages home on West Euclid. occupants escape
A late night fire at 409 West Euclid caused 11000 in damage but left the Amador family unharmed. Fire crews including six volunteers battled 70 minutes, using 1500 gallons of water after a shorted extension cord started a mattress blaze in a back bedroom.
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West Euclid
Shafter Press
Shatter
Freddie Vela
Raymond Amador
Saiely
Amelia
Martha Amador
Rosemary Amador
Shafter council Eyes Rapid Rail Refuse System Junket
Two city councilmen and Public Works Director Lew Car roll will visit Phoenix within weeks to review a rapid rail refuse collection system. The trip, approved Monday, aims to evaluate benefits and costs for Shafter, with Taft already using a similar setup.
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Shafter City
Public Works
Lew Carroll
Phoenix
Arizona
Rapid Rail
Shafter
David Evans
Rapid Rail Company
Taft
Kérn City
Bob Millwee
Evans
Evane
Carroll
Bill Sheldon
Shafter hearing highlights needs for Mexican Colony area
Public hearing on 2.8 million in Community Development Block Grant funds identified top needs in the Mexican Colony including a community center and sewer system upgrades. Estimated costs include 300 000 for the center and 210 000 for sewer improvements with other requests for a park, police protection and transportation.
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Shafter
Kern County
Kern County Community Development Pro
Verdon Jung
David Mayer
Development Program Agency
Pat Lee
Trans Cerpa
LeRoy Jackson
Elmer Unruh
Lee
Unruh
Dora Jara
Meyer
New Bank Building to Replace Old Shafter Landmark
Wreckers will raze the old ice plant on Central Avenue in Shafter to make way for a new Santa Barbara Savings and Loan office. The 1,800 square foot building in Valley Plaza Bakersfield will open by mid summer and operate five days a week with staff to be announced. Demolition permit was issued Friday for the ice plant, with removal expected in a few weeks and a one day demolition time.
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Ary
Carroll
Virginia Weishaar
Los Angeles St
Santa Barbara
Ceta VI
Wreckers
Central Avenue
Shafter
Santa Barbara Savings and Loan
SB Savings
Valley Plaza
Bakersfield
Alan Larsen
Larsen
J. C. Atkinson
Atkinson
Shafter Chamber Banquet Plans Set for Monday
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce finalized plans for its Agriculture Year banquet at a Friday luncheon. About 150 attendees are expected for the Monday 7 p.m. event featuring Community Service and Citizen of the Year awards. Story One will speak on Energy That Makes America Grow, focusing on civic outreach and regional agriculture.
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Loyd Link
Clara Schnidt
Herb Howell
Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Shafter
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Story
America
Gange
Civic
Iowa
Tulare County
San Joaquin Valley
Duri
Kiwanis International
Southern California Gas Company
Jack Frost
Chamber
Alan Larsen
Bill Allen
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