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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1965
Page
5
Kern County growers began harvesting 18000 acres of sugar beets for Spreckles. Agricultural superintendent Gib Maurer says pre harvest estimates hint at yields above last year's 20.5 tons per acre, with potential county production near 400000 tons and sugar value about 10 million dollars.
Governor Edmund G Brown announced the appointment of Gerald K Davis, 33, of Bakersfield, to the Bakersfield Municipal Court, Kern County. He replaces Judge Walter Osborn Jr elevated to the Superior Court in April. Davis is a member of the Kern County Bar Association, the State Bar of California and the American Bar Association. He is a Democrat and lives with his wife Deloyce Rae at 5744 Fairmount.
Albert B. Tieburg today cited actuarial reports urging legislative action to refinance California disability insurance and review unemployment insurance financing. The disability fund reserves stood at 46 million at year end 1963, with 50 66 million needed, prompting calls for emergency 1965 legislation and solvency measures.
The Kern County Fairgrounds begin a 16500 remodeling program led by Hollis Roberts president of the fair board. Six old sheep and hog barns will be converted into 144 horse stalls across four and two buildings with 9 by 12 and 10 by 12 stalls plus 22 enclos ed tack rooms and 2 wash racks. Ches ter Ward Bakersfield contractor handles the work scheduled to complete within two years. The project aims to enhance horse exhibition facilities after last year’s 1183 exhibitors and move toward a modern state standout facility.
Marine Private Thomas Earl Jordan is undergoing 11 weeks of recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. The program includes conditioning, rifle marksmanship, self defense, bayonet fighting, military justice, and Marine Corps customs. Jordan is the son of Mrs. Ruth Jordan of 885 Central Valley Hwy in Shafter and a 1965 graduate of Shafter High School.
Billy Graham Film World's Fair Encounter will be shown at Stringham Memorial Park Friday at 8 30 p m. The screening is presented through Billy Graham Film.
Two young visitors explore New York World Fair pavilions in a film anchored by the Billy Graham Pavilion. The narrative centers on their experiences among international displays and sponsored events.
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