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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1955
Page
6
Rep Harlan Hagen notes upcoming House action on three major changes to Old Age and Survivors Insurance. Proposals include lowering eligibility age for widows and retirees, immediate benefits for total disability, and broader support for retirees funded by worker contributions to Social Security.
A letter from Charles L. Morgan chairman lauds the Shafter Press and staff for assisting the American Red Cross and the humanitarian cause in Kern County and beyond. He commends public spirit, outstanding service to servicemen veterans families and disaster victims.
Kern County will see higher tax bills for 1955-56 after assessor Josh Hanks released valuation figures. The county’s assessed value rose by 3,527,855 dollars, while the budget increased by 3,794,000 dollars. A small gain was noted in valuations and a larger gain in revenues. Cayenne, native to tropical America, is now cultivated worldwide.
Final clearance offers in this anniversary sale highlight discounted window treatments, Western shirts for women by Levis, men’s straw hats, and girls slippers. Many lines show incomplete sizes with regular prices cut to low sale figures, including footwear and home fabrics.
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