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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1949
Page
2
In Gloversville New York Lew Brett owner of a five room flat offered tiered rents based on family size with $70 for adults $67.50 with one child $65 with two children $62.50 with three children and $60 for four or more children He defended the plan saying he was a kid once and that stains wash off while finger marks fade.
President Truman stresses Congress can not be labeled do nothing as Capitol Hill lawmakers fill the Congressional Record with 11 000 pages and 7 700 measures. They faced over 100 roll calls yet little legislation passed. In Paso Robles Mrs H G Comfort recently visited the Bert Hebel home in Shafter.
A lighthearted note marks Father’s Day on June 19 as a yearly pause in family life. It describes Dad receiving a gift tie and a playful eulogy, with the family acknowledging his value even if not vocal about it. The piece ends with the nod to June 20 and a July bill for the tie.
Don C. Fletcher graduates in June and seeks a four‑person home in California. He is employed and provides a contact phone 4719 for inquiries.
A collection of brief quotes from public figures and professionals. Senator Chris Jess from Atascadero criticizes policy language. Carroll W. Parcher calls Truman era bills musty. Emil Brisacher notes mixed English opinion on socialized medicine. Mickey Rooney jokes about his third marriage. Lucinda Templin remarks on teachers’ struggles with parents.
An American Civil Liberties Union investigation shows Vermont prisoners were jailed for willful acts causing injuries, not debt alone. They received hearings and legal representation, with potential release after punishment. The case questions asset transfers to dodge judgments and calls for apologies to Vermont.
Mr and Mrs P L Arnold left for Camp Nelson last week and will spend the summer months at their mountain home there.
Editor urges U S Senators to pass HR 2033 repealing the 63 year old federal anti margarine statutes. House already approved, Senate Finance Committee favoring, but Washington reports say the Senate may not act before midsummer recess. Homemakers—31 million margarine users—are urged to write to their senators now.
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