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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1963
Page
2
Better Farming Methods argues bargaining alone cannot raise farm income. It notes price competition, supply and demand, product uniformity, and consumer buying drive outcomes. The piece cites margarine versus butter, poultry versus meat, and a shift in California asparagus production from 90 to about 50 percent.
In a TV interview Senator Goldwater recalls President Kennedy saying a Kennedy Goldwater race would offer the nation a real choice. The two differ on domestic and foreign policy, with debates on welfare state and military policy. Both claim clear records and firm positions.
Raymond Moley argues in Newsweek that stripped of theory constitutional government reduces to common sense as a device to contain a man who wields vast power. He warns that when circumstances concentrate authority in one individual the system is at risk.
The AP notes that taxes paid by a typical taxpayer cover the annual government payroll. Including desk and miscellaneous expenses, the per taxpayer cost is about $5,047.20.
A garbled New York Times excerpt critiques transistor radios as a social nuisance. It mentions open-mouthed gazes and loud listening at outdoor events, ball games, and festivals, with references to affected behavior and public spaces.
A study projects the U S Co population reaching 331 million by 2000 and families earning sizeable after tax incomes. It predicts higher meat consumption, lighter clothing, more travel, and a tax rise of about 25 percent.
Ellis O Briggs a former ambassador with 37 years in service criticizes diplomatic missions for excessive personnel and waste. He recalls the Greek embassy posting with 70 military personnel and suggests deploying them efficiently rather than their declared attache duties and routine ceremonial tasks.
A partial OCR fragment notes a quote about a man who had just begun building then attempted to escape. The readable text centers on a line from More Lives by Sloane and a sendoing reference to plans or actions. No clear names or locations are established.
A traveler writes from Nurnberg on June 27 and details a three week journey across Austria Yugoslavia Italy and beyond. She recalls the crowded Vatican scene during Pope Pauls election and notes warm weather native foods and plans to visit Finland Copenhagen and Stockholm while expressing homesickness and concern for relatives.
The California legislature nears the end of its third week in a special session stalled over adding funds to the 1963 64 budget and a county wide school tax. Governor Brown praises the session for delivering nearly 150 million in revenues for the current year with more for 1964 65.
Paul E. was fined $110 for a driver's icons violation per Shafter police records. The case notes revoked license status and cites the enforcement action by local authorities.
A melon truck turned over on a ramp injuring none of the crew. Witnesses say Underwood and Jerry Fowler 17 escaped unhurt through an open cab window as the vehicle toppled.
A fragmented note discusses wage objections and a long discussed plan. It mentions a sister of a local woman, her nephew tied to a junior college football coach, and how skeptics are often silenced by action.
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