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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1943

Page

2

France Freedom Hope Amid Bastille Day Echoes

The piece argues civil liberties for France and sympathy on Bastille Day. It discusses American industry, rubber supply, and wartime production led by Goodyear, with figures like P. W. Litchfield and General Barnes noting synthetic rubber use and the need for roads and transport to aid troops and civilians. It also notes shifts in labor and women in uniform, and California transit funding ideas to ease traffic and create jobs for returning service members.

P. W. Litchfield Goodyear — Tire — Company Evertts G. M. Barnes Army Ordnance Department Barnes Oran Algeria Jean Seelent Mer Attu Uncle Sam Creamer Calif Craemer California

California farmer leads the nation in rising ag output

A detailed note highlights California farmers expanding production to feed more people, with a 31 percent hike in certain crops and livestock contributing a substantial share of the increase. It also contrasts this with the era of brave frontier figures and the passing of Diamond Dick, famed Wild West show sharpshooter.

Calia Concen- Lins Ag Aiea Erain Citran Ee Diamond Dick Richard Tanner America Diamond’ Dick Audientes Norfolk Nebraska Oldsters Lintorn Neb New ‘York Longest Dick” ‘Khew

Women Army Corps Authorized as Regular Army Branch

Congress authorized removing the word auxiliary from Women’s Army Corps, making it a branch of the United States Army. Enlistments have picked up considerably, with stronger enrollment expected, though exact figures remain unclear.

Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps Congress United States Army Women’s Army Pense Mon

Political Parade in California Transit Debate

Reporter Clem Whitaker outlines a caustic political parade about California transit issues. He references Justus Craemer and a State Railroad publisher, describing omens and a period of rapid transit questions affecting cities and transcontinental transportation challenges.

Clem Whitaker Justus Craemer Omens Oe Aaleeen California S. Canene Crae

Durable cotton fibers used in house upholstery

Impregnated cotton fibers are now employed to make house upholstery more durable. The innovation suggests longer lasting fabrics and potential cost savings for consumers and manufacturers.

Fragmented Excerpt Teeters Between War Policy and Faith Sermons

Disjointed notes mix political critique of OPA meat policies with quoted remarks by Madigan and Jordan. The text shifts to religious notices from First Church of Christ Scientist, Boston, and a definition of quarantine from Latin roots.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Boston, : . My Father's House Are Yhany Jesus Thomas Lane Jesuan Jesus Christ

Union Congregational Church News and Service Plans

Miss Willems, a missionary from Aiea, will speak at 8 p m Wednesday. Midweek prayer services, children's classes, and Sunday school precede the morning service at 11 with the topic Our Stake in Tomorrow. Walter J. Haag leads Sunday school. Rev Wm S Harper is pastor. turnout shows strong church interest. next Sunday invites renewed attendance.

Willems Are Aiea Cyhic Union Congregational Harper Walter J. Haag

St John’s Catholic Church Service Details

St John’s Catholic Church on th and Broadway in Wasco County. Rev. Owen McMullan pastor. Residence 1918 Broadway. Phone 688. Sunday masses at 7:00 am and 9:00 am. Weekday mass 7:00 am. Confessions listed.

St. John’s. Catholic Broadway Wasco Qwen McMullan

California Farm Income Advances in 1942

California farm income totaled 1 147 895 000 dollars in 1942, rising 31 3 percent from 1941, reflecting gains across crops and livestock sectors amid wartime demand and price supports.

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