West Virginia No Surplus in Agricultural Labor
A California grower survey of 18 states shows West Virginia is a demand state for agricultural labor, recruiting from the South and abroad. Only Georgia reports a surplus, but distance to California limits interest. California grower groups seek domestic workers to replace braceros as the 1964 program ends. FHA efforts yield few hires.
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San Francisco
West Virginia
Appalachian
State Board of Agriculture
Jack Bias
Cration
California
Florida
British West Indies
Georgia
Seaboard
Council of California Growers
Farmers Harvest Association
FHA
Texas
Los Angeles Metropolian
Tractors Kill About a Thousand People Each Year
A U S government estimate shows tractors cause roughly 1,000 to 1,200 deaths annually in the United States. The figure highlights ongoing farm safety concerns and the need for improved operator protection and training.
Commonwealth Club Poll Favors Elected Board for Water Project
The Commonwealth Club of California votes in a poll on the State Water Project authority structure. Results show 936 favor an elected board, 315 support keeping the current status, and 284 back the appointive Water Commission. A separate majority urges bonding revenue accountability and federal legislation to resolve state federal conflicts.
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SAN Fancisco
Plas
Commonwealth Club “of California
California Water Commission
California Water
Commonwealth Club
California
California Water Resources Development Board Act
Commission
Turnouts Provide Escape Hatch For Slow Moving Traffic
California Highway Patrol Commissioner Bradford M. Crittenden says vacation travelers slow by on two lane mountain roads should use turnouts when five or more vehicles pile up behind a slow mover. Turnouts are signposted a quarter mile before their location and must be used when provided by law.
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California Highway Patrol
Bradford M. Crittenden
Benin
Kiwanis Club to Hear Wisner on Shafter Chamber Work
Kiwanis Club of Shafter will host Frank Wisner president of the Shafter Chamber of Commerce as speaker at the Wednesday luncheon on July 29. Wisner will discuss the chamber work and objectives with George Jones as program chairman and Ben Grundy presiding in Clyde Johnston's absence.
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Tor
Carr
Nome
Shafter
Fike's
Frank Wisner
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Shafter Kiwanis Club
George Jones
Ben Grundy
Clyde Johnston
Montana de Oro Ranch Sale Sought as State Park
A 400 acre Montana de Oro ranch near San Luis Obispo could become a state park if a price agreement is reached. The proposed purchase aims to preserve the site and expand California’s park system.
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Montana de Oro
San Luis Obispo
Jamboree Notes From a Scout Camp Report
A scout writes about a jamboree including food, adventures, and requirements for the Jam boree Adventure Award. He mentions a possible visit by President Johnson, a rain-soaked day, and a color guard scene with Robert Miller raising the Kansas flag. The narrator details tents, tarp problems, heat, and general wellbeing.
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Turn
Johnson
Robert Miller
Jambore
Kansas
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Shafter Press
Plymouth Fury
VOLK
WAGEN
Chrysler
NEW Yorker
Plymouth
Fury 2
Power St. & Br
Desoto
Snell “Ke Boee
Irvine. Fire, Inc
Melvin B. Nonhof
Nonhof
United States
Canada
Milwaukee Gas Co
Home Economics Department
South Dakota State College
Spincraft Corp
Milwaukee
Mel
Bob Bann
MT. Vernon
Bakersfield
Carlton
Union
Union Oil
For All
Lete Brake Service
Labor
Union 76
Kiwanis
Alvis Smith
Shafter Ave
Tom Beam’‘s Meat Dept
U.S.D.A
del Haven
Sauerkraut
Numar Oleo
Mugg
del Monte
Kraft Quarts
Pisaskei
Country Boy
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