California’s Nonconformist Politics and Open Primary Loopholes
California remains distinct in its political mix with business and church influence driving most voters. The state uses an open primary system allowing a candidate to run on both party tickets, weakening party labels and encouraging cross ticket voting. Strong figures include Governor Earl Warren and Senator Helen Gahagan Douglas amid Hollywood chatter.
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Helen Gahagan Douglas
Jerry Voorhies
Congress
Earl Warren
How Shafter Voted: Primary Results by Precincts
Tuesday’s primary election in Shafter yielded precinct level results detailing candidate tallies and party splits. Official counts show variations across neighborhoods, reflecting local support patterns for contested races and ballot measures.
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Shafter
Johnson Neuman Softball Wins In Close Final Inning
Johnson Neuman tied Shafter Press 4 4 before pushing across the final run in the last half of the eighth, lifting them to a 5 to 4 victory and a share of the Junior League lead. Shafter Press had beaten Johnson Neuman earlier in the season.
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Johnson-Neuman
Shafter Press
Johnson- Neuman
DaaWaalacaia Qhatta
Here Kill 1 Injure Several
One person was killed and one severely injured in Shafter during a week of bad automobile accidents. R L Scott died after his pickup overturned on Santa Fe Highway near the cemetery. He leaves a wife and five children, all of Shafter. A collision at Lerdo and Santa Fe injured several when a Wasco driver and a Shafter student collided. Joe Hill and Thomas DeLeon were among the injured.
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Shafter
R. L. Scott
Santa Fe
Scott
Alma Scott
Robert F. Scott
Chester L
Richard L
Donald E
Norman W. Scott
Lois June Scott
Lerdo
Tommy Hill
Dave Perales
Wasco
Joe Hill
Kern General Hospital
Thomas DeLeon
Perales
Kern General
Albright sisters host 35 friends after graduation
Misses Maxine and Claudine Albright entertained 35 friends with dancing at their home after graduation. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Annette Albright with Mesdames Ed Brown and Emil.
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Maxine
Claudine Albright
Annette Albright
Ed Brown
Emil
Dr Freedman Opens Office In Shafter
Dr Harold C Freedman opens general practice offices at 551 Central Avenue Shafter. He is a University of Minnesota graduate with a BS in 1933 and a medical degree in 1937. He interned at Minneapolis General Hospital and trained in surgery at UMN. He served as a U S Army reserve officer for 57 months and was stationed at Minter Field.
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Harold C. Freedman
Army
Shafter
Central Avenue
Dr. Freedman
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis General Hospital
U. S. Army
Minter Field
Elliott Leads In Close Contest In Clean California Primary
In Shafter and statewide, Warren wins reelection in the cross filing system. William F. Krowland takes Republican senatorial nomination while Will Rogers Jr. wins Democratic nod after a tight race. A. J. Elliott leads John G. Terry for Congress as A. W. Noon trails in Kern County. Key races include lieutenant governor contenders Knight Shelley Lyon with Shelley winning the Democratic nod. State Assembly races crown James over Gold and Lewis in Kern, with Jesse Stockton elected County Superintendent of Schools amid a three-way contest.
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Shafter
Republcan
Warren
Anny
Arren
Gilbert Pedeee
Védpi
Av. S
Knowlan Il
Mneeriand
Peesesseesien
Goedey
ANT Gov
Knight
Nha
Vetpwsben Eset
Seidaaessonae
Terry
Sores Ev Naeetys Cadbeeseneegethesse Pueesssas Wegerdaneetente Oahaa
Assemblyman
Goldman Eases Padhs Ds
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Iveneset
James
Lewis Assemblyman
Goldman Ee Vetanien Sages
Lewis
William F. Krowland
Will Rogers,Jr
Ellis E. Patterson
A. J. Elliott
John G. Terry
A. W. Noon
Kern County
Elmo R. Zumwalt
Elliott
Goodwin J. Knight
Los Angeles
Jack Shelley
Assembly
Charles W. Lyon
Shelley
W. E. James
Bakersfield
Herbert C. Golda
Elliott Discusses Local Housing Shortage in Shafter
Congressman Alfred Elliott spoke to the Shafter Business Men's Association on the housing shortage. The South Shafter Farm Labor Supply Center now houses 180 families and Elliott noted Minter Field surplus status must be declared before repurposing any units or barracks.
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Alfred Elliott
Shafter Business Men’s Association
Shafter Motel
South Shafter
Paul Newell
Association
Minter Field
Santa Fe Officials Visit Shafter To Boost Potatoes Freight
High Santa Fe railroad officials are in Shafter to assist with a large freight increase during potato season. Visitors include F. A. Baker assistant general manager West Coast Lines and C. W. Workman assistant manager refrigeration. Also present are Doc Sloat Yardmaster and Chicago main office staff C. F. Stanford and W. E. Casey, with O. H. Locke of San Francisco and F. A. Bartlett of Phoenix handling spud shipping and routing.
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Shafter
F. A. Baker
Santa Fe Railroad
West Coast Lines
C. W. Workman
Santa Fe
Doc” Sloat
Stockton
Chicago
C. F. Stanford
W. E. Casey
O. H. Locke
San Francisco
F. A. Bartlett
Phoenix
Summer Play Program at Richland School a Big Success
Under Roy Farrell the Summer Recreation program for boys and girls ages 5 to 15 draws up to 55 children. Miss Burnis Morris conducts Arts and Crafts with rugs pottery and baskets while painting is offered. A healthful lunch is served each noon in the school cafeteria and afternoons from 1 to 4 feature games.
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Roy Farrell
Richland School
Burnis Morris
Richland
Congregational Aid Society to Meet Next Thursday
The Congregational Aid Society will hold a meeting next Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. C. G. Lindquist on Lerdo Street. Mrs. Lindquist will be assisted by Mrs. S. M. Bobst.
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Congregational Aid Society
C. G. Lindquist
Lerdo
Slight Car Shortage Spurs Potato Shipments Slowed
Local potato shipments run 1606 cars ahead of last year but slowed by a refrigerated car shortage for the first time since shipments began. Through Tuesday midnight 3081 carloads had left Shafter, topped by a record 323 carloads in a single day last week. Station agent F C Raney said the shortage will not be acute and will only prolong shipments to some extent.
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Shafter
F.C. Raney
Mail Schedule Changes Announced by Postmaster
Postmaster George Guenther announces new train timetable effective June 2 changing mail dispatch for Mail-North to 10 30 a m and 5 30 p m and South to 6 30 a m and 5 30 p m adjust morning and evening mail runs due to the train schedule.
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George Guenther
Life In Shafter Opens Tonight At Local Theatre
An all color film showcases Shafter community life with graduations student body views service club scenes American Legion church crowds and sheds in action showing tonight and tomorrow at the Shafter Theatre.
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Shafter
American Legion
Shafter Theatre
Local Softball Standings For Three Youth Leagues
The Richland summer recreation program continues as the second week wraps up. Three leagues Are Pee Wee for ages 9–12, Junior for 13–15, and a girls league with all ages eligible. Roy Farrell directs play and the overall program. Standings show Pee Wee led by Shafter Billiards at 2–0 and City Barber Shop at 0–2. Junior top is Shatter Peed vesseace 8–2 with Johnson Neuman at 4–?. Girls led by Kiwanis with Pierce Jewelers and Stringham's nearby, others 0–1 or 1–0.
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SS Aub
Wigalics Billiards
Kiwanis
Shafter
Buttonwillow Eastside
Ralph Lachenmaier
Bill Lachenmaier
Wasco Cleaners
Shafter High School
Hi-Y
Diamond
Shafter Billiards
Central Market
Shafter Car
Rotary
Primary Diamond
Shafter Recap
Mann & Brown
Johnson - Neuman
Shafter News Agency
Dial Cleaners
Shafter Press
Pierce Jewelers
Somghars- Danet Nee Q
Rio Bravo
City
Johnson-Neuman
Schirmer’s
Roy Farrell
Richland School
Pee Wee League
City Barber Shop
Mann-Brown
Ps Central Market
Shatter
Peed Vesseace
Rotary Steteneernten Et Denenenengines
Shatter Carns Oe
Kiwanis Naeesnenestinien Cunnee
She Stringham’s
Final Push For Chrysler Windsor Tickets By Legion Post
The Shafter American Legion Post launches a last drive to sell tickets for a 1946 Chrysler Windsor sedan. Tip Henderson oversees the effort to fund a new legion hall as membership growth outgrows the current space. Tickets available from region members and local businesses.
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American Legion Post
Tip Henderson
Legion
Legion Hall
American Legion Hall
Shafter
Legion Post
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Union
Hiram Johnson
Hollywood
Senate and State Assembly
Parpolitics
ALL
High Santa Fe
Congregational Aid Meets
Ball League
O.P.A
Shoes and Sport Oxfords
Ladies Oxfords
Johnson
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