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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1935
Page
4
The governor signed a chain store tax bill amid political pressure from supporters and opponents. Critics claimed the move would cost workers and harm farmers and manufacturers, while supporters argued it would shift burden and not lead to store closures. The piece suggests the chain stores would not quit and that demand would keep independents busy.
Franklin Hichborn leads a 40 year push against the two party system in California. He argues abolition of the convention system and nonpartisan offices breeds chaos and costly, poor candidates. Reform would restore party nominations from constable to governor and lower government costs.
The Shafter potato harvest nets estimated cash gains over a million dollars but farmers react to a warm spell and price dips. Growers worry the season’s end with remaining cotton and other produce to market, and the market volatility fuels tensions in the community.
An editorial argues government expansion fuels debt and credit use, urging frugal funding. It highlights Roseville California with a 327 737 dollar budget, 6 percent from taxes, a 31 221 63 year end surplus, and revenue from water electric and garbage departments. Palo Alto and other cities are cited as examples of businesslike governance.
The PWA allotment for the Hueneme harbor was rescinded by Secretary Ickes after sponsors had been assured of aid and spent 135 preliminary work. The move risks a lawsuit and unsettles New Deal supporters who hoped the harbor would pay for itself in about twenty years and boost regional development.
A regional note warns Tulare County that other areas report a surge of yellow greenish insects called stink bugs. The writer claims to receive similar invasions locally and seeks to formalize the public notice that Tulare is not the sole host for these visitors.
A rural unity appeal warns California’s upcoming legislature may hit rural counties hard. It urges voter education in cities to preserve rural independence and avoid city-dominated rule. The piece ends noting San Francisco mint disarray as emperors return home without pelatiles.
Rural editors debate the AAA's impact with farmers benefiting from increased revenue yet opposing federal methods. Critics question sugar tariffs and production controls while courts challenge delegation of power and the NRA and AAA administration. Some praise schedules and cooperation, others warn against concentrated government control and political agendas.
Governor Merriam signed 133 measures at a day end then vetoed them at midnight causing widespread debate over chain store tax the gin marriage law night dog racing and tidelands oil. Courts in other states split on chain tax while California faces AAA and processing tax debates with recent court verdicts shaping future legality.
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