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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1961
Page
2
A fragmented OCR note references the Tax Foundation and discusses how federal and local taxes interact. It notes concerns over tax policy impacts on individuals and businesses and hints at reform proposals under consideration.
Fragmentary text questions feasibility of tax reform amid government revenue concerns. Mentions Chamber of Commerce and shifting figures but wording is garbled and ambiguous about specifics or outcomes.
The piece argues profiteers are not fattening consumers, noting packers, retailers, and transporters claim near cost for live cattle and deliveries. It stresses real costs drive meat prices, with profits playing little role, and applies the same logic to the bread dollar amid a high wage economy.
The fragment hints at taxpayers facing huge costs from a national or regional program. It references towers, declarations, and measures tied to energy, mentioning atomic power and comparisons to oil. The text is garbled but suggests debate over financing and feasibility of nuclear energy versus other fuels.
A fragment discusses consumer freedom in choosing where to shop, arguing that even with a single local store a shopper is not necessarily captive. It notes the rise of distant shopping by mail and telephone, the influence of geography on spending, and the tension between consumer choice and retailer control amid broad economic trends.
A reader criticizes court reliance on external authorities in a 1960s style letter. He cites Steve Nelson, E Franklin Frazier, and Gunnar Myrdal as sources used to challenge the Fourteenth Amendment ruling. The writer urges protecting the Constitution and impeaching officials to resist Communist influence and preserve the republic. Signed: ROBERT L. SENN.
A reader condemns extreme conservative rhetoric on religion, Americanism, and Communism as "noisy" and asks for calmer, more thoughtful civic discourse in the Shafter area. The letter critiques partisan shouting and urges calmer dialogue.
A brief church notice invites readers to attend services at their preferred congregation this Sunday. It emphasizes personal worship and community gathering with no specific denomination listed.
A piece centers on freedom as a divine heritage citing Colossians and Mary Baker Eddy. It asserts there is no distinction among people and that true liberty arises when mortals claim dominion over material senses. The message calls citizens to embrace the liberty of the children of God.
A fragmented notice cites candles and a ceremony with attendees including Jerry ee Wealey, Ai Gittinger, Jess Combs, Kim Char, plus Mildred Anderson and Dr. Harold on Monday March 6 in an apparent local observance or service.
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