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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1962
Page
3
The column suggests public sentiment is less confused than politicians imply. Voters acknowledge funds beyond school construction exist and many think the school money is necessary, though opinions differ on how the rest should be allocated.
A list of donors appears, including Shafter Motel and Coffee Shop Irvin E. Fike Inc. Garlatz Motor Co. Shafco Plumbing and Electrical Central Machine & Pump Moorehead Machine Co. Robert Newman & Sons Lachenmeir Bros. Frank Russell Mfg. Inc. City Barber S Food Town Market Anderson Amusement Co. Shafter Recap Tire Shop Cen Vi Ro Pipe Corp. Hitchcock Auto Parts.
Readable fragment lists numerous firms and clubs including Brown and Bryant Inc R A Jacobsen Neufelds Automotive Jack Thompson Trucking F W Handel Farming Ratzlaf Bros Richland Chevrolet United Cigar Top's Super Market Shafter Paint Growers Ammonia Supply A W Root Beer Hene's Beauty Shop Rotary and Kiwanis clubs and American Legion Women’s Club among others. The snippet resembles a directory style page with a compilation of merchants service providers and civic groups.
A compilation of business names and shops in Shafter and nearby areas including gin makers jewelers hardware stores drive-ins dry cleaners gas company and department stores with entries such as City Furniture Johnson's Department Store Lafewdy Stores Five Points Central Market and Preston Tire Service. The list appears to catalog local commerce and service providers serving residents and visitors.
A fragment notes a government spending proposal to address what is described as monster worship, reflecting a public spending remedy idea amid the July 4, 1962 page.
The recreation commission continues the crafts program at City Hall with Burnis Morris and Grace Froese assisting. The Rio and Labor Camp programs run daily from 1 to 8 pm for over 150 youngsters, offering crafts and playground activities since school ended in early June.
Public hearings begin July 9 to review county tax assessments. Taxpayers may protest by filing with the clerk of the Board during the 15 day period. Annual hearings are scheduled to consider any changes to the assessment.
Council allocates 200 for street signs 6000 for a lease purchased Caterpillar grader 550 for meat at City Hall 375 for office machines 310 for fire department and sets July 11 as the deadline for adopting the 1962 63 budget with tax rate to be established that time.
Milton M. Teague of the California State Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Committee opposes S-1129 a compulsory closed shop agriculture bill. He warns it would replace the Bracero program with costly government recruitment of domestic labor at up to 45 million dollars annually.
A National Mobile Club report states one in six U.S. businesses operates in the automotive field, signaling a notable concentration of auto related firms and services amid shifting market conditions.
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