Kern Legislators Push Plan to Aid Mercy Hospital
Two Kern county lawmakers Pat Kelly and Dorothy Donahoe draft state legislation to provide matching funds for private non profit and public hospitals including Mercy Hospital Bakersfield. The Hill Burton Act requirement prompts rewording to align state statute with federal 1 third cost sharing. The goal is to place Mercy Hospital in top priority for reconstruction and funding eligibility.
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Kern County
Pat Kelly
Shafter
Dorothy Donahoe
Bakersfield
Mercy Hospital
California
Donahoe
Kelly
Wool Prices Seen Firm for 1954 Clip Says USDA
The USDA predicts wool prices will stay firm for the 1954 clip, likely near the 53.1 cent support level. Domestic prices for the first half of the season show gains over last year, reflecting a generally higher world price level.
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USDA
Department
Big Output Seen In Frozen Berry
The California Strawberry Council predicts 85 to 90 million pounds of frozen strawberries will be packed in California this year, up 35 million from last year. A 10 percent rise in acreage accompanies a 5 percent national decline. through October growers delivered about 77.6 million pounds to freezers, about 32 million more than the prior year, per the Federal State Market News Service.
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California Strawberry Council
California
Federal State Market News Service
Editor's Mailbox Letter on Hospitalization Estimate
One of eight people is expected to be hospitalized this year, according to estimates. The note appears in the Editors Mailbox section discussing health care concerns and projected hospitalizations.
Plenty Ham Set for Lions Club Easter Shoot
The Shafter Lions Club plans their first annual pre Easter shoot to place a ham in every refrigerator. The event will include shotgun target practice and games of chance and is set three miles south of Shafter off the Taft highway. Bob McClain chairs the committee. The site will later host the annual 20 30 turkey shoot in the fall.
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Shafter Lions Club
Bob McClain
Shafter
Taft Highway
Shafter City Council to set clerk salary scale
City Attorney recommends establishing a salary scale for the city clerk subject to state law prohibiting increases during a term. Clerk also receives additional compensation as city assessor tax collector auditor and Shafter Public Utility District clerk. Bond set at 5000 for clerk and treasurer.
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A. G. Mortimore
Shafter Publc
Careless Hunters Face Lifetime License Loss in California
At least 23 hunters who killed or wounded Californians in the past five months risk lifetime license revocation under a new state law. Director Seth Gordon of the Department of Fish and Game says there is no hunting accident and that all incidents must be reported to district attorneys for action. Since the law took effect on Sept. 9, 1953, more than 50 shootings have occurred, though many injuries are personal safety related or involve unknown shooters. The measure requires DA action to revoke licenses and makes licensees who apply after revocation felons.
Heavy Increase Seen In State's Tourists
More people entered California in out of state automobiles during the first nine months of 1953 than resided in the state in 1920, the Automobile Club of Southern California reports. Authorities say they will follow up each case and warn hunters to be careful to keep hunting privileges.
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California
Ouring Bureau
The
Automobile Club of
Southern California
Gordon
Aid to Kern County Needy Drops Slightly in 1953
The Kern County general relief and aid rolls show minor declines and shifts across November 1953 versus 1952 and 1951. Total aid to the needy reached 10 232, with aged, general relief, and children on varying levels, including 4 744 aged and 4 787 children on rolls.
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Kern County
California Taxpayers’ Association
Gas Heater Warning From Dr Buss In Kern County
Dr. William C. Buss, Kern County Health Officer, warns residents about unvented gas heaters. He urges inspection and adjustment by a qualified service person or the gas utility before use this winter season.
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William C. Buss
Kern County
County Fairly Steady Blind Aid Totals Through November
The county totals show 249 for November 1953, 239 for November 1952, and 231 for November 1951. Both needy and partially self supporting blind receive support in these figures.
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