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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1960
Page
2
Editorial notes a Wall Street Journal view on tax burdens and federal grants. It argues high taxes come from both federal and local levels and urges returning funding control to state and local governments to solve tax pressure. The piece critiques grants in aid as causing the tax mess.
The piece argues that raising the federal minimum wage expands beyond current coverage and triggers an escalator effect. It warns that higher pay prompts demands for raises, fueling wage inflation while reducing competitiveness and employment. The Washington Report cautions against increases without productivity gains.
The piece argues if postwar inflation ends the United States must seek more efficient Western European and Soviet bloc partners, face tougher competition, and rely on improving productivity to sustain American prosperity and employment.
A high federal official argues a private transmission network can support a large hydroelectric project that would deliver water and power to industries. He cites Utah concerns and estimates project costs from ninety to fifteen hundred million dollars, asserting taxpayers should avoid socialized projects while utilities can handle feasible ventures.
Kern County reports a 21 percent revenue jump from July 1 1959 to June 13 1960 totaling 272 709 36, with final figures near 300 000. Growth driven by higher green fees at three golf courses camping charges boating permits at Lake Isabella and Lake Ming ski lift use. Golf courses account for about 150 000 of receipts with Kern River at 72 689 Northern 38 000 and Buena Vista 39 000. Isa bella recreation area car permits 18 616 and boating permits 24 966 with 1337 Lake Ming boating permits yielding 3 944.
A summer gardening guide from CAN nurseries. Install new hibiscus varieties with mulch for roots, raise mower blades, and follow a regular watering feeding weeding schedule. Prune spring bloomers like weigela spiraea forsythia and phus. Blooming fuchsias suit ground containers or hanging baskets. keep them well watered. Submerge pots in water during heat. For blue hydrangeas apply aluminum sulfate monthly to heighten color.
Mark G. Raney a leading civic and agricultural figure was named to the Kern County Union High School and Junior College District Board of Trustees by County Superintendent Jesse D. Stockton. The appointment takes effect July 1 to fill the unexpired term of H. E. Woodworth.
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