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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1959
Page
2
The piece urges quiet reflection on America's standing as the nation nears its bicentennial. It argues citizens must understand Berlin and world affairs, support leaders with informed views, and recognize that peace requires effort as much as war did.
The June 15 milestone signals an improved US economy with 1959 car output ahead. Factors include American auto makers' new small car lineups from the Big Three and a growing population of 177 million, with banks ready to finance purchases and households capable of reducing debt before new borrowing.
Local Thayer Missouri speech urges students to seek college education despite costs. Highlights scholarships loans and financial aid as options for motivated youth to pursue higher learning.
The article argues that buying insurance, homes, stocks, or bank accounts makes one an investor and helps supply capital for industry expansion. It suggests that saved and invested money fuels new plants and products, creates jobs, and offers opportunities for youth.
A column recalling past items from The Shafter Press includes Hubert E. Ash named Collector of Internal Revenue in Bakersfield by Robert A. Riddell. Also features local prices at Justensen's Market and notes on July milestones, post office plans, and Independence Day fireworks.
Visiting with Mr and Mrs Baerg is their son and his wife from Lima Peru who plan to return in October. Balzer's daughter teaches at Mt Herman for 6 or 7 weeks. Barbara Wroten graduates from Fresno and works at Camp Trinity in Hayfork California before starting teaching at Redding High School. Louise Barker spends a weekend with Wyona Snider in Santa Maria after a Sequoias trip and Isabella Lake visit. Illinois guests visit with their daughter and son in law.
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