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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
1
A Shafter High School graduation message urges 42 seniors and thousands of other youths to apply inner strengths, reject easy fixes, and pursue constructive work. It warnings against subversive propagandists while urging openness and civic duty in America.
The Yorty state legislative committee urges action to expose fifth column propaganda and end subversive activities in state relief administration. It calls for an immediate investigation and constant vigilance to detect new phases of subversive activity within the state.
The article notes proposed wartime ideas including parachute bombs, fast-travel bullets via magic grease, and liquid cement to halt attacking troops. It also mentions efforts to salvage Old World cultural treasures through micro-photographs in English and French libraries and museums.
The piece argues the Blum Popular Front’s policies weakened France, drawing a parallel to the American New Deal. It claims economic reforms and social measures undermined France’s war readiness, warning that the United States must purge saboteurs at home to defend itself. It accuses Fifth Columnists and New Deal officials of endangering national security.
A deadly incident near Shafter left Anna Nesessoff 9 and Murat Nesessoff 7 severely wounded by a gunman identified as H. Hachle 34 who then shot himself. The assailant is alive, Nesessoffs were rushed to Kern General hospital, and authorities investigate motive tied to a $200 labor note.
MAX BAER vows to lift the crown from Joe Louis after handling Tony Galento, while ROBERT suena SPROUL urges Californians to recognize inequality without envy. JAMES W. FIFIELD JR cites spiritual values as public strength, and HERBERT HOOVER calls for immediate defense action. JOAN CRAWFORD recalls a celebrated moment with her adopted baby.
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