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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1961
Page
2
Karl D. Butler argues modern agriculture requires diversified, specialized farms and criticizes government takeover as reducing efficiency. He contrasts American farming with Soviet practices, warning that total state control hampers productivity and political stability.
The piece condemns so called emergency taxes including a gas tax set to expire next June 30 and argues to extend or raise it. It warns state and local sales taxes on necessities can reach 50 percent of the price and urges ending "temporary" taxes as permanent sales levies. It calls for a halt to deceptive emergency taxes.
The piece explains the spread between farm prices and consumer groceries, noting Sylvia Porter’s analysis of how factors like taxes and processing affect costs. It cites the Retail Food Price Index, showing restaurant prices rising since January 1953 while grocery prices stay stable, and praises mass production and retail competition for keeping consumer prices low.
The Southern San Joaquin Valley seeks a local higher learning institution. Kern Kings and Tulare counties and educators push for a report to the California Coordinating Council. Survey shows 2000-student minimum met with potential enrollment 4667 in 1960-65 and 5690 in 1970-75.
The Christian Social Action Committee of Union Congregational Church reports a warm welcome for the Flamand family. A cell of volunteers organized home preparations and furniture donations from City Furniture McMahon’s Arrow Furniture to furnish the new residence. The community's quick support painted, furnished, and readying the home shows strong local charity.
The sermon on Love explores God as continuous Presence and healing power. Jesus shows healing through divine Principle, while Mary Baker Eddy notes the aim of healing as salvation and demonstration of truth and Love. Jeremiah invites understanding of the Lord through lovingkindness and righteousness.
Jan 22 1961 to Jan 28 1961 guidance covers Azaleas Camellias and perennials for quicker growth. It notes primroses and roses as examples and suggests setting out annuals for late season wins.
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