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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1935
Page
5
A Federal State Crop Reporting Service forecast shows California major field crops ahead of last year with total acreage rising from 4 307 000 to 4 567 000 acres. Barley at 34 278 000 bushels and wheat at 13 592 000 bushels lead gains, while rice and lima beans fall from 1934 levels.
California administrator Frank Laughlin says all SERA projects should finish by the transition to the Works Progress Administration. McLaughlin will become state administrator of the new PWIA and emphasizes merit based appointments. Ralph Wadaworth and Charles Schottland named deputy and assistant administrators. Eligibility requires 16 plus, no prison sentence, and registration with the employment office. Federal pay scales by county set for Kern County up to 77 for professional work.
Attorney General A. L. Webb says state liquor control law now limits signs over 720 square inches that advertise alcohol inside or outside establishments. Enforcement hinges on fact, and the law targets signs meant to attract patrons to the liquor inside, including window posters and electric signs.
The Federal-State Crop Reporting Service notes no rain or winds to hinder maturity and expects total fruit and nut production near May levels. Almonds 8,000 tons. apples 9,750,000 bushels. apricots 191,000 tons. cherries 16,700 tons. citrus June drop lighter. figs 30 percent normal. grapes steady with good vine condition. olives 70 percent normal. peaches and plums forecast lower. prunes 214,000 tons with 48,000 tons final forecast.
Census data show California has the nation's lowest birth rate. Los Angeles health officer Dr. G F Schmelzel cites climate and aging populace as factors. State health chief Dr J D Dunshee notes migratory areas tend to lower birth rates and expects rise as population stabilizes.
Inquiry claims a letter asking for a copy of the paper with an obituary of the writer's aunt. It also asks to publish a clipped obituary about a niece in And, plus notice of two cars for sale. The sender requests a local column mention if not costly.
A cat carried an orphan rabbit into the home and placed it before her four kittens. She adjusted her milk supply to nourish the newcomer, showing maternal instinct and resource sharing within the household.
In Visalia a curious discovery reveals a new kind of book worm in the area. The finding spurs local researchers to study its behavior and potential impact on libraries and readings across the city.
Bayless plans to open a wreck yard at Arvin while others travel to Fresno Long Beach Los Angeles and Santa Ana. Families from Bakersfield Wasco Lodi and Canada visit relatives attend events and plan extended trips as local life continues amid travel and medical updates.
Oakland reports Mrs Jean Lawrie Hodgson has begun swimming lessons and is progressing rapidly at age 98, reflecting notable advancement for a nonagenarian learner.
Mrs. Violet Mc Donald widow of Charles Mc Donald has just married her stepson Harry McDonald in Bakersfield.
State health officials report 94 infantile paralysis cases in June raising no immediate epidemic fears. Most LA cases stem from a hospital outbreak with Kern County reporting 49 cases in six months. Officials note polio activity varies by season and year, with past epidemics in 1927 and 1934, while research continues on vaccines and antitoxins.
A Coastline Dispatch bulletin reports a dramatic rise in coinage by 1400 percent in a year tied to business revival. A Republican editor links the demand for more coins to widespread slot machine play under the Roosevelt administration.
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