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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1962
Page
2
A short editorial piece riffs on footwear seating and maritime travel in a witty, period-voiced argument. The author uses literary allusion to frame a critique of current affairs and public manners, presenting a brisk, opinionated reflection with subtle humor.
The administration defies outside experts by starting the 735 foot Feather River Dam at Oroville. The consultants urged delaying until 1975 with completion in 1982, arguing water benefits and bond costs do not justify early work, but the project commenced ahead of the advised schedule.
The Roosevelt campaign promotes a broad health social security act amid strong support and partisan critique. National Council of Senior Citizens for Health Social Security organized rallies nationwide to urge letters to the White House while officials from Johnson Udall and others spoke at multiple venues. Critics say the proposal’s reach may burden taxpayers and many view it as uncertain or costly.
A Shafter Letters to the Editor defends flag burning as a patriotic act and clarifies that 48 star flags remain proper to fly. The writer cites Commander Leon Morgan and notes the value of flags as symbols beyond material worth. The page also includes a summer recreation notice and a piece promoting Esperanto language learning as a global bridge.
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