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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1946
Page
1
Column reflects on American resilience as strikes and Washington turmoil loom. A young Black veteran in Button Willow expresses pride in returning to civilian life and warns against war with Russia. The piece asserts millions share faith in the nation’s destiny and purpose.
A fire partially damaged the rear of Gus Weyand’s home at 48 Central Avenue at noon Monday. The Shafter Fire Department acted quickly and kept the blaze under control before major damage. Fire investigators believe a heater explosion on the service porch sparked the flames, spotted by a retired farmer.
Building permits totaling over 34000 were issued in Shafter for six concrete jobs last month as E K Grant cites activity. Judge Grafh Rh approves a permit to Ken Wynatt for four five room dwellings near the park. A Goodyear store and Western Auto store are planned, with multiple new commercial and residential projects under way.
Two more candidates John J. Gaede and T V Mc Clure filed by noon last Thursday to bring announced names to seven. The incumbents T W Little and Henry Neufeld will not run again while City Clerk Frank G Shaw seeks re election uncontested. City Treasurer William Stoller’s term ends April 9 with no applications for that office.
Patricia Mettler of Shafter High School won the intra-school Lions Club oratorical contest held at the Wasco Lions Club Tuesday. All student speakers addressed My Responsibility As A Student Toward World Peace.
Ray Proctor and Red Matheson added another bob cat this week, bringing their total to five in two weeks near Smith Corner. The latest catch occurred Monday night as hunters pursued dogs in the area.
Congressman A J Elliott announces candidacy for reelection to the House. He will seek votes from both Democratic and Republican voters at the June 4 primary. He cites nine years in Congress and chairmanships on major committees as experience guiding district welfare and federal relations. He pledges to run without factional influence and uphold Americanism amid postwar readjustment.
Kern County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution urging acceleration of the Isa Bella dam construction by the U S Army Engineers. The action cites flood control irrigation recreation and power as urgent county needs and pledges support for related projects.
The Boy Scout Building Fund auction in Shafter raised 1182.50 last Friday, plus 180.61 donated at the bank, totaling 1363.11. The event at the building site featured items from farmers and residents, with donations of live stock and food. The Boy Scouts of Shafter, Inc. now accepts cash gifts at the bank through branch president Glenn Crampton.
Gordon Garland, head of the California Department of Motor Vehicles, resigned to Governor Warren yesterday. His letter cites possible future public office ambitions and aims to avoid any embarrassment for the governor from his actions.
A brush fire caused by careless smoking burned 130 acres of grass and brush in the Kern River bottom from noon to night. Firemen faced strong winds and many mesquite plants as sparks started multiple smaller fires.
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