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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1937
Page
3
A new state forestry fire truck arrived in Shafter to replace the old machine. The red unit features a 500 gpm pump, 350 gallon tank, and extensive hose lines plus two back-up pumps and night spotlights. The volunteer department plans gas and smoke masks and has 20 members.
The 1960 inaugural parade drew mixed reactions as a formal black suit replaced a traditional uniform, disappointing many observers who expected a display of military dress.
An article recounts Shafter Autoplanists who tow homemade surfboards along the Calloway canal at speed, riding behind automobiles. The piece describes the gear, the fearless first rides, the spray and wind in riders’ faces, and the mixed mix of fear, excitement, and bragging rights from participants and onlookers.
Bank of America California loans rose by 99.6 million dollars or about 21 percent from 578.2 million to 677.8 million for the year ending June 30 1937. Deposits reached 1.28 billion while total resources stood at 1.416 billion. earnings for six months were 10.0 million.
Fragments note humanity's use of navigational charts more than four millennia ago. Researchers cite archaeological finds and inscriptions suggesting advanced surveying concepts in early civilizations.
Researchers describe organs enabling sight through infrared heat rays, allowing perception of objects by nonvisible light similar to how eyes detect visible light. The finding suggests animals may have dreamlike adaptations to detect heat signatures across environments.
A Memorial Day observer in Chicago lauds the country newspaper as a foundational American institution. The piece traces its role from colonial times through the Revolution and westward expansion, highlighting editors and communities built around local journalism.
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