Government should avoid subsidizing private commerce
The piece argues capitalism requires government abstention from commercial activity that private enterprisers can handle. It cites parcel post as 96 percent of cost, with Postmaster General petitioning the ICC for rate changes. It warns that stricter enforcement of the 96 percent rule would shrink volume and reduce burdens, arguing government activity harms trade and raises delays.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Sitios Io
Congréss
Congress
Phan
Deficits Persist as 1963 Ends in the Red Across U.S.
The 27th yearly deficit marks a continuing trend since 1930 with only a few years deficit free under prior administrations. The piece cites figures from Byrd and Kennedy era debates, noting domestic civilian program costs and tax policy as key factors fueling the debate.
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Eisenower
Fan Pe Cet
Fim Harty
Harry F. Byrd
Democratic Ry
Lyndon
Letters Call for Recreation Hub in Shafter and Nearby Towns
Readers urge Shafter to match Bakersfield area amenities by establishing a roller rink and community spaces. They note vacant large buildings could host activities, request a Friendly Visitor program, and highlight aged residents needing care and social contact.
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Shafter
Arvin
Renee Oak SeiRy
Ania
Bakersfield
Community House
Ois
Pop Kaempfe Named In Shafter Citizen List
A Shafter resident 22 years old, known as Pop, is identified in local records as Fred A Kaempfe amid community notes on town activity and early morning store movements.
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Shafter
Fred A. Kaempfe
Unnamed Letter Critiques Fourth of July Celebration
An unsigned letter in The Shafter Press offers commentary on the community’s Fourth of July celebration, sharing opinions on events and public sentiment without naming authors.
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Shafter Press
Delano Harvest Holidays Parade Entries Open
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce invites entry blanks for the Delano Harvest Holidays parade. The 3 day celebration includes a parade on Saturday October 5 with the theme Fine Out For Fun. Entries must be received by September 29.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce
California Farm Bureau seeks phasing plan for Bracero impact
The California Farm Bureau Federation urged Congress to cushion the Bracero program cut and pursue a phased approach to ease farm labor shortages. Rozzoni warned the shutdown could disrupt markets and threaten California’s crops, which supply over 25 percent of the nation’s table food, urging long range planning to reduce reliance on the program.
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U.S
California Farm Bureau Federation
California
Congress
Berkeley
Farm Bureau
Shafter Receives Share of Vehicle License Fees
Kern county collected 298306 dollars as its share of motor vehicle license fees for the period Dec 1 to May 31, allocated to cities and counties. The apportionment may be used for general governmental purposes.
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Kern County
Cawelo 4-H Camp Sends Members and Leader to Condor Camp
Four Cawelo 4-H members and a leader attend the annual Camp Condor session. Attendees include Sharon Cave, Donnie Cave, John Rogers, David Rogers, and Zelma At. At the last meeting new officers were elected with Clarence named.
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Cawelo
4-H
Camp Condor
Sharon
Donnie Cave
John
David Rogers
Zelma
Club
Clarence
Drilling Costs Scale With Depth Reveals Price Gap
A seer notes that drilling an oil well surpassing 15,000 feet can cost about thirty times more than a well drilled to 3,000 feet, underscoring steep cost escalation with depth.
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