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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1954

Page

9

Urgent Call For Teachers In California Schools

Frank Parr and Carl Bowman of the California Teachers Association demand rapid recruitment to cover a projected annual need of 13 000 teachers, with 5850 elementary and 2250 secondary positions. They urge former credentialed teachers to return and CTA placement offices to actively recruit, warning the shortage in rural areas remains critical.

California Frank Parr Carl Bowman California Teachers Association Parr and Bowman Bowman and Parr C.T.A Association Sutter San Francisco S. Figueroa St Los Angeles Parr

California Cotton Industry Growth in Two Decades

Claremont Men’s College senior Ray S. McCoy Jr presents a thesis tracing California cotton from a quarter-acre seed patch at Shaffer to a 1.5 million acre statewide crop. He credits W. B. Camp and George J. Harrison for seed development and notes rising acreage, cooperative financing, and looming surpluses and competition as challenges. McCoy, son of R. S. and Wasco residents, earns an A B in business administration next June 9 with 60 fellow graduates.

Coerees California Ray S. McCoy, Jr Claremont Men's College U. S Shafter Experimental Station McCoy George J. Harrison Shaffer Harrison San Joaquin Valley

Hopi-Acala Cotton Strain Status Clarified at Cotton Station

The Hopi-Acala cotton, a cross of Hopi and Acala, is not yet profitable for California growers. Wilt susceptibility and low gin turnout limit its viability. two developed strains show up to 90 percent yield of Acala 442. Research spans two decades, with no premium price seen from mills. Miss Dorothy Engle visits Shafter in 1932 for vacation.

San Joaquin Valley Coachella Valley California United States Arizona Shafter George Harrison Dorothy Engle University of California At Berkeley Shatter Soe Engle America

Life Expectancy Gap Through the Ages

The 1850 U S average life span stood at 41 years, barely six years more than Europe in 100 A D, highlighting vast historical health and longevity differences.

Buick Entry Opens Year With New Car Prices

A promotional notice invites buyers to consider a Buick model as part of the year’s new car offerings, highlighting affordability options for those seeking a fresh automobile.

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