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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1961
Page
1
The text is a fragmented notice discussing publication aims and ownership remarks. It references Sea pote bosincing, a religious policy, and a shift of time to the press. The legibility is low and key names are unclear.
In a breezy intro, Pappy Swank recounts a cross country trip with DJ from Tulsa to Bakersfield aboard a Cessna 175, then aboard American's 707 Astrojet. He notes rough air, thunderstorms, and a hostess offering an umbrella as he naps before continuing on Page 4.
A three week stay in Honolulu, Hawaii begins for 19 year old Janet Biloff. She will be the guest of classmate Carolyn Innis. Biloff, who recently finished her studies, spends vacations with her parents in Shafter at 18289 Thomas Lane and will re enter school after returning.
A 1940s Shafter piece highlights three parks for summer picnics including Mannel Park as the largest and most complete. It notes WPA era benches restrooms donated by groups, Maple 4-H crafts, and city efforts to keep parks clean with proper waste disposal and crowding guidance.
The irrigation district warns water will reach a critical point in August due to short supply. Secretary Manager Bob Diltz says flows to users will be reduced similar to last August, with slight daily delivery cuts but Bureau allotment should keep the district supplied. The July survey projects adequate water for the supply area.
A lease secures 152 acres at Shafter Airport for industrial development. Rhoades will hold a master lease and sublease to new industries, aiming to generate 90 008 dollars. Ideal Site Hubers notes airport and railroad access for prospective tenants.
Agricultural data show Shafter potato production lagging behind 1960 figures by mid year. Quarterly yields list several lower totals such as 4979, 3736 and 4640 with varying counts across districts.
The Internal Revenue Service announced that after June 30 1961 ministers religious members of orders and Christian Science practitioners cannot withdraw Form 2031 waivers used to elect social security coverage and pay self employment tax as if self employed. Some certificates were withdrawn previously only if a written withdrawal request arrived by the due date for the first taxable year the certificate applied.
The Shafter Chamber urges establishing a California DMV office in the Shafter-Wasco area. Funds are provided but the governor has not approved the budget. The group cites mid point between Taft and Delano offices and Kern County density to justify a Shafter location.
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