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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1962
Page
2
Shafter Council backs study group on urban affairs bureau
The Shafter Study Group advocates against a Department of Urban Affairs and Housing with Mayor Ben suggesting council members would likely join the group in opposing the bureau. The article credits the group for their conviction and stresses that supporters of the department share the same right to advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Shafter City Council
Department of Urban Affairs
Sroka
Eral
Sip Gotights
Eead
Imabes Ety
Ter
Ben
Department of Urban Affairs and Housing
Ldss
Monkey Study Budget Sparks Public Outcry
The Public Health Service plans to spend 1 201 925 dollars on a monkey study of the affection between infant monkeys and mothers while the national debt nears 300 billion. Critics question priority as funds are directed to mammals at the New York Zoological Park and highlight the close mother infant bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Health Service
New York Zoological Park
Sam
Tax Reduction Debate Mirrors Growth Reform Push
Congress hears Rep. A. S. Herlong and Rep. Baker promote the Herlong-Baker tax reform plan. The proposal envisions a five year pace to cut individual rates from 91 to 47 percent, lower the basic rate to 15 percent, overhaul capital gains, estate and gift taxes, and depreciation rules to spur capital formation and long term revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Herlong
D.-Fla
Congress
Florida
Herlong-Baker
Uvrrard Baker
Tennessee
America
Red Cross appeals for 1962 oil crisis contributions
Letters to the Editor praise the Red Cross life saving program and urge support for armed forces and families. Generous contributions over the years have funded the Red Cross, and gifts are requested for the 1962 oil call via Shafter Branch Bank of America in person or by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Post
The
Red Cross
Armed Forces
Shafter Branch
Bank of America
National 4-H Week Celebrates Growth of Land-Grant Education
The piece highlights Lincoln’s vision of universal higher education and the 4-H program’s expansion. It notes National 4-H Club Week March 3 10, Kennedy’s message to 4-Hers, and the program’s global reach with counterparts in about 70 foreign countries, marking a centennial link to the land grant system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Lincoln
Bill
Community Leaders Honor Mayor Grundy and Committee Chair
Community figures recognize Mayor Ben Grundy and committee chair Kermeth in a ceremony highlighting their service. The event notes Grundy’s years of leadership and honors the committee’s steady guidance in local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H
Ben” Grundy
Ben Grundy
Hon
Chm
Kermeth
3 Down is pride 2 Be indisposed
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Fragments of a Sour Old Person in a Puzzled Rant
A fragmented monologue expresses a craving for friendship and gentleness. The speaker laments overwhelming memory use and desires to avoid being bossy while resisting saintly duties. The tone hints at a weary, self aware voice aging with longing for companionship.
Community open house afternoon invitation
Kennath and Wilma Bradshaw along with Leslie Somers Vickie Robinson and Larry invite the public to attend the 2 to 5 p.m. event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennath
Wilma Bradshaw
Leslie Somers
Vickie Robinson
Larry 1
McCulley credits Thimet seed for high early yield
McCulley, who farms 515 acres of beans and alfalfa, says Thimet treated cottonseed enabled a fast stand and strong early growth. He notes reduced mite and thrip pressure, avoided extra mite sprays, and attributes the early-season control to Thimet contributing to nearly three bales per acre yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCulley
Mr. McCulley
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