Food Costs Not Real Villain in Our Skyrocketeting Inflation
Executive Vice President of the Agricultural Council of California argues food costs rise less than other items. Analyzing 1947-49 to 1968 data, he notes higher rent and medical care increases, and that disposable income spent on food fell since 1940. He cites processing costs and farm efficiency as factors behind the overall cost of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Carpenter
University of California
USDA
U. S
Carpenter
Seed embryo analysis aims to improve cotton planting in San Joaquin
Tests described at a Tulare meeting show X-ray seed analysis detects unfilled embryos aiding seed quality. CPCSD plans for 1970 to drop lots with 25 percent unfilled embryos, possibly adjusting threshold. The report notes robust embryo fullness supports field emergence under cool conditions and follows extended lab checks on cracked seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
San Joaquin
Tulare
California Planting Cotton Seed Distributors
John H. Turner
U. S. Cotton Research Station
Shafter
Turner
San Joaquin Valley
CPCSD
West B
Tom Cherry
Cherry
Shafter Swimming Winners Named In Fourth of July Meet
Delano topped the Kern County clubs in a Wasco swim meet with Shafter and others scoring, led by Rachel Schellenberg with 18 points. Winners include Margie Neufeld 6 and under 45 yard free, Schellenberg first 8 and under 25 yard butterfly with a record 0:20.3, and Kevin Hamilton second 13-14 year old boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Rotary
Wasco
Delano
Kern County
Rachel Schellenberg
Margie Neufeld
Karla Nash
Kellenberg
Tara Sullivan
Park Stadale
Handel
Schellenberg
Nickelsen
Nash
Elaine Schellenberg
Jane Zachary
Susan Anderson
Tracy Thompson
Alicia van Blair
Rusty Cooper
Kevin Hamilton
David Nash
Bakersfield North
Chigger Allen
Firemen Train on Equipment and Vehicle Handling at Shafter
Shafter Fire Department trains in equipment handling during a second week of sessions. Three trucks are used for drills including docking, alley maneuvers, and curb parking. Week one featured a Crownfire truck simulating a high school gym roof fire with a full crew, fire hose, ladders, first aid splints, and a mock patient, then restocked and checked before radio-ready status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Fire Department
Shafter High School
New Map Guides Visitors to Sequoia Park
A new Sequoia National Forest map, issued by the U S Forest Service, aids motorists by detailing access to historic and scenic spots in the area. Richard C Bailey of the Kern County Museum promotes tours and notes the map’s value for Kern County history seekers. maps are available at Greenhorn District headquarters in Bakersfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sequoia National Forest
U. S. Forest Service
Richard C. Bailey
Kern County
Kern
Kern County Museum Alliance
Greenhorn District
Federa
Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield
Allan Grant Addresses California Farm Interests At Fresno Parley
Allan Grant, California Farm Bureau president, opened USDA listening conference in Fresno July 9. He warned that inflation taxes and urban pressures squeeze farmers, urging a general farm organization to speak for broad agricultural and rural issues while citing problems from marketing to education and international trade. A juvenile was arrested in Shafter for intoxicated state after being removed from a Santa Fe boxcar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Grant
California Farm Bureau
USDA
Hardin
Fresno
California
Grant
Shafter Contingent to Compete at Salinas Rodeo
Shafter will be represented in the California Rodeo at Salinas July 17 to 20. Myron E. Etienne Jr. announces arena contests feature Chuck Bryant and Jim Watson, with Phyllis Bryant and Dora Byrd on the track. Highlights include a nine flags pageant, Roman riding, a hide race, wild cow milking return, and Las Charras De Escaramuza drill team performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County
California
Salinas
Myron E. Etienne, Jr
Chuck Bryant
Jim Watson
Shafter
Phyllis Bryant
Dora Byrd
Nine Flags
California youths learn mental health at state hospitals
Over 700 California youths are employed this summer across 14 state mental hospitals in programs funded by state and federal sources and private donors. They work in rehabilitation, social work, nursing, teaching, and clerical roles, with the Neighborhood Youth Corps as the largest segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
State Department of Employment
Catfish Lead Gates At Nacimiento In Week of Fishing
Cat fishermen pace Lake Nacimiento with many limits of 20 fish reported by several anglers. Clams and anchovies are top baits as muddy coves yield productive results while bass catches lag with few limits and rare fish over 3 pounds. Bluegill abound and panfish carry no limit. Water temperatures reach 78 degrees with daytime highs 85 to 90.
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Paso Robles
Lake Nacimiento
Marina
Dick Kelsey
Aes
Brad Wolf
Kelsey
Big Lake
Las Tablas Cove
Dip Creek
Snake Creek
Christmas Cove
Kern Softball Tournament Opens August 11 in Bakersfield
The Kern Athletic Association sponsors a countywide softball event in Bakersfield starting Monday August 11, running about two weeks. Kern County teams from the 1969 season may enter using their 1969 rosters with no added players. Entry is $20 per team due by Friday July 25 at 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern Athletic Association
Bakersfield
League Commission
Era County Parks and Recreation Department
Golden State Avenue
Kern County
Son
Kern
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Richard Johnson, Jr
Agricultural Council of California
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State Avenue
Purneda
Santa Fe
Central Avenue
Esmerelda Garza Valdez
Kern General Hospital
Parneda
Miss Valdez
Firecam
San Francisco
James R. Scott
Theodore A. Blaske
Industrail Development
Santa Fe Railway
Chicago
George W. Cox
Cox
Amarillo
Texas
Scott
University of Colorado
Oil Development Company of Texas
Old State Theatre
Shafter Swimming
Sequoia Park
Hardin Parley
Salinas Rodeo
Shasta
Elk Hunt
Department of Fish and Game
DFG
Siskiyou
Sacramento
Sp.m
Draws
Johnnie Cotton
George Blankenship
Catfish
Nacimiento
Ist
Rodriguez
Lions
American Legion
Pepsi
Community National Bank
Coca Cola
Electric Union
Adams
Allstar
Nikkel Iron Works
Vs. Vincents
Oor Ay Imino Geen
Susanne Penner
Cen Vi Ro
Colvards
Oellen State Nur
Agee
Shaf. Redi
Value Ki
T&tco
Com. Natl. Bank
Atwood O Adams
Brownk Bryant
Coca Cola American Legion Aisa SD
Texten Mee
Jl Agee
Central Hardware
Twilly Golden State
Jl W.C
Handel Kiwanis
J Moelaw
Cen
Shafter Redi-Mix State Farm
Golden State Nur
Maple Realty
A&w
State Farm
Mettler Brown& Bryant
Kiwanis
Witlacs Electric Union
T& Tco
Brown& Bryant Mettler
Atwood Electric Union
W.C. Handel
Brown& Bryant
Atwood
Union Girls
Nikkel Iron
Value King Vincents LB
Oe Vincents Nikkel Iron
Value King
Js Electric Union
WES Lions
T & Tco
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