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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1940
Page
6
The article outlines how automobile costs are treated under federal income tax. It clarifies that purchase price is not deductible, but maintenance, operation, depreciation, and related expenses may be deductible when the car is used for business or pleasure, with rules on depreciation basis, proportional deductions for mixed use, and conditions for buildings and other capital assets.
Robert Neuman and Sons completed planting 535 acres of potatoes this week and Lach enmaier Brothers finished 320 acres in the Shafter vicinity.
A collection of quotes from California figures on Expo issues subversive activities and public debates. Includes F M Sandusky on Gayway gate plans, Assemblyman Sam Yorty condemning communists, W M Tee commenting on SRA wages, Judge A F St Sure on naturalization, Jamie H Smith on fraternity criticism, and Charles A Whitmore opposing a freight train length measure.
H. D. Carter appeared before Judge H. A. Righmire in justice court on drunken driving charges and was sentenced to 90 days in the county road camp.
A survey notes U S snuff consumption in 1938 reached 32 times 1870 levels and that over half of snuff sales occurred in the South highlighting regional demand growth.
N D Hudson warns sulfur stored for winter use in dusting grapes or suturing dried fruit must be kept in a dry clean place away from oil or fumes. He cites E M Mrak and J D Long on incomplete burning caused by hydrocarbon contamination and urges clean containers and away from oil sources.
James Greenway, 22, appeared before Judge F. E. Manuell in city court and received a 30 day road camp sentence for vagrancy after being labeled a hanger on who refused to work.
A total of 46 wells are producing this week in the Shafter field. Three additional wells are drilling, two locations are announced, and another well is nearly ready to spud.
In the high school gym this evening the Youn ier Firemen meet Central Market for third place in the City League. Pontise leads the second half with 10 wins and two losses, Tips Darbers second with eight wins and four losses. Falcon with four wins seven losses, King Lumber four wins seven losses, and Triesen Servite one win 19 losses. Standings exclude last night games.
Track season at Maple School begins this week with meets planned at Delano and other venues. Teams prepare for a busy schedule as athletes train and schedules emerge.
Richland school begins baseball activities as preparations are made for upcoming games with other grammar schools.
An entry notes that M Day is a term used by the United States War Department to denote the first day of World War II.
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