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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
2
The editorial extols diamonds as essential for industry from tooling to weaponry and cites their role in modern defense. It then critiques Senator Hatch proposals to fund campaigns from the Federal treasury and ponders compulsory small contributions from voters as a cleaner political practice.
Doctors Newton and Gettie report adding juice from the tropical quarium tree prevents lard oxidation, preserving its chemical makeup and keeping it fresh indefinitely without chilling. A meat packing press agent calls it the most important lard development in 50 years, with potential profit for four million farmers if markets rise.
Senator Carl Hatch of New Mexico, author of the Clean Politics Law, proposes taking on another funding issue as Uncle Sam bears growing bills.
Henry Hazlitt of the New York Times addresses the Tainment Economic and Social Institute in Pennsylvania. He argues gains of labor are inseparable from national gains and warns workers not to sacrifice core freedoms for union gains. Frank C. Davis condemns stereotyped public thinking and urges more thoughtful reasoning.
A Republican platform emphasizes unity against New Deal policies and promises to preserve constitutional government. It argues Democratic splits weaken the nation while Wilkie and McNary defend individual rights, free enterprise, and equal justice, pledging jobs and national prosperity under a government of laws.
By Franklyn Waltman the article argues voters should replace the New Deal with a Republican administration. It claims Willkie and McNary will restore dignity and security, ending platitudes and waste and embracing the "American Way."
Edward G. Robinson reflects readiness to surrender all possessions to the U S government in an emergency while noting no blind patriotism. Eric Cullenward quotes from Secretary Mayor Rossi urging Congress to remain in session comparing inaction to delaying the fire department.
Preparations for the Third Annual Spud Festival in Shafter are complete for July 21. A large crowd is expected with games, a horseshoe tournament, a street dance, and a coronation of festival queen Miss Emma Weitz at 11 p.m. Festival King is Jack Zimmerman. The Shafter Fair committee met July 13 naming J. W. Nickel chairman and division chairs. A 60 foot super highway plan to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco could affect Shafter routes, with a bond issue on the November ballot.
Joe C. Aguilar, 50, appeared before Judge H. A. Rightmire in the Justice court and received 220 days in the county road camp on charges of assault and battery. He resides in the Mexican colony.
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