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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1959
Page
2
The piece urges travelers to plan trips early, noting longer vacations and faster jet travel. It advises arranging papers and passports in advance, carrying travelers checks, and presenting good U S representation abroad to avoid delays and reduce cash risk. It emphasizes thrift, proper luggage, and reliable documents.
An 18 year old girl Shirley ONeill near San Francisco acted with remarkable bravery when she selflessly aided an attacking great white shark victim. She held the arm of the injured teen as danger persisted and received sacraments after the incident. A soldier witness praised her courage highly.
The article argues Americans should pay their own way and notes parcel post is tax free while competing with private carriers. It claims parcel rates do not cover full costs, creating billions in deficits funded by tax money, and calls for rates to reflect all costs.
Shafter High School graduates a large class tonight on the campus as seniors celebrate with a commencement program following Richland School ceremonies. Kern county potato output may lag in volume this year but prices offer better prospects, said Don Maupin.
Mangas Coolrado, a noted Apache chief who terrorized much of New Mexico in the nineteenth century, stood six feet seven inches tall and was easily spotted in a fight.
Arthur Margosian, Publicity Coordinator at Fresno State College, expresses gratitude to the Shafter Press staff for three years of cooperation aiding FSC functions and public outreach. He hopes the successor receives similar support through the next fall term.
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