Stuffed shirt defeat of Ike nomination signals future for party
The Shafter Press editorial argues Ike Eisenhower represents a faith in America's future against the “stuffed shirt” Republicans tied to past McKinley era thinking. It warns that reactionaries could derail his bid, but asserts a united front behind Ike could secure a dynamic progressive path for the nation.
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Dwight D
Ike) Eisener
Ike
Wendell Wilkie
Republican Party
William McKinley
America
Ike Eisenhower
Kelly Pushes Caused Bay Area Causeways for Study
Assemblyman H. W. Pat Kelly urges immediate study of two San Francisco Bay bridge links from Marin to Contra Costa and Alameda to the Peninsula. The push wins swift backing from legislators and civic groups, with Army engineers asked to study and state leadership urged to finance action.
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H. W
Pat) Kelly
California
San Francisco Bay
Marin
Contra Costa
Alameda County
San Francisco
Kelly
State Assembly
Senate
Yorty
Army Engineers
San Joaquin
Sacramento
San Joaquin Valley
Golden Gate
Bay
Warren
Shafter Leads in Operation Skywatch Volunteer Campaign
The Soren of Shafter volunteers for Operation Skywatch, highlighting civic duty as citizens rally to defend the nation. Officials note radar limits require thousands of observers nationwide to create an effective air patrol and protect heartland production centers.
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Soren of
Postmaster Guenther’s Efforts Bring New Shafter Post Office
In a front page editorial, Postmaster George Guenther is credited with securing funding and support for a new Shafter post office. Since his 1944 appointment, he urged Washington for better facilities, and his persistence led to the forthcoming fine postal quarters. A second note mentions Texas federal land ownership at 2.4 million acres.
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Shafter
George Guenther
Guenther
Washington
Alfalfa Seed Plant to Rise Near Shafter This Summer
A new large alfalfa seed cleaning and processing plant will be built at Crome five miles south of Shafter, Kern county. North rup King and Company chose the site as it will support the growing seed industry in the region. The project promises benefits for crop rotation and profit given current seed prices.
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Shafter
Crome
Kern County
Shafter Growers
Northrup, King and Company
Richland Board Endorses Buy at Home Program
The Richland School board backed by Superintendent Bruce Crawford approves purchases of school supplies and services in Shafter. Previously the district bought insurance from firms outside Shafter. this year the policy was awarded to a local pool of Shafter agents, aiming to boost local business and community support.
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Richland Board
Shafter
Richland
Bruce Crawford
Shafter High School Praises Community Support
Dr. Grant Jensen commends the Shafter community for its strong support of schools as the year closes. It marks his first year as principal and highlights leadership that has energized local education efforts.
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Jensen
Shafter High School
Grant Jensen
Shafter
Public Hospital Decision Delayed by Shafter Wasco Survey
A joint committee plans a postcard survey to decide if Shafter and Wasco residents want a local hospital. The group notes flaws in the earlier reports and considers 14 to 24 bed plans, tax funding, endowments, or memberships while Bakersfield facilities are taxed to capacity.
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Shafter
Wasco
Joint Community Committee
Anantha Moatian
Elbert Franz
Max FE
Gerfen
R. J. Stull
Franz
Stull
Kern Economic Council
Joint Committee
August W. Koenig
Stull-Gerfen
Koenig
Geffen
Shafter-Wasco
Stull-Gerf
Bakersfield
Mechanical harvester reshapes Shafter cotton harvests
The article notes that mechanized cotton pickers attract steadier labor and reduce drift during harvest. Shafter, a cotton hub, leads in machine adoption with field days at the cotton station and growing presence of machine pickers as growers align with the mechanical age. Next week examines industrial influence.
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Shafter
Bruce Crawford Named To Building Committee
Bruce Crawford superintendent of Richland School District named to a special school building committee by Rhodes Elder president of the California Association of Public School Business Officials.
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Bruce Crawford
Richland
Rhodes Elder
California Association of Public School Business Officials
Kern County Assessed Valuation Rises to 1952 Total
County Assessor J H Hanks reports 1952 total assessed valuation of 562 783 595, up 29 090 000 from last year. Utilities account for about 82 380 000, with oil at 255 368 995 and other values for land, improvements, and personal property. solvent credits reach 8 142 805, plus 4 614 390 in new building assessments and 3 148 495 in 4855 reappraisals. Shafter city value stands at 2 135 150, up 162 910.
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Kern
J. H. Hanks
State Board of Equalization
Hanks
Shafter
Leopards Lizard Noted as Ferocious Cannibal
The leopard lizard is described as a ferocious cannibal preying on smaller lizards yet poses no danger to humans. The note mentions want ads performing a large job for a small cost.
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Santa Fe
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