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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1969
Page
1
Weather data released by the Shafter Cotton Research Station outlines conditions affecting crop yields. The report notes temperature ranges and humidity levels impacting irrigation, pest risk, and fiber quality.
Specialist Fifth Class Fred L. Daniel was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds in action on November 7 1968 during service in Vietnam. He joined the Army June 21 1966 for a three year term and was discharged February 23 1969. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Bruce Hooper of 18261 Thomas Lane. He was born December 12 1947 in Barstow and was raised in Bakersfield. He attended Bakersfield schools and Shafter High School, with graduation dates noted from 1962 to 1966.
Kern County Economic Opportunity Corporation will elect a representative and an alternate March 13 to serve as a voice for low income residents in Shafter. Polls open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 30701 Martinez Street and North Shafter Avenue. nominees include Wesley Robinson Art Rios Ben Raygoza and Gregory Andrino.
Supervisor LeRoy Jackson told the Shafter Chamber of Commerce Board that there is no disagreement on Quinton Engineers report backing Shafter Airport development as a jet freight depot. He noted delays due to lack of a director and said a capable replacement will be announced soon. Meadows Field extension work is nearly finished with runway work linked to the highway. Recruitment of skilled personnel remains a hurdle for Strato Engineering. Continued on Page 4.
Carla Taffera 17 daughter of Carl and Mrs. Taffera 315 Elm chosen as Shafter High’s 1969 Girls State candidate for the 26th annual California Girls State to be held June 23 to July 1 at the University of California Davis campus. Alternate Janet Parker 16 would attend if needed.
Larry P. Carpenter 21 son of Mr and Mrs Earl Carpenter of Shafter received the Army Commendation Medal Jan 30 while serving with the 4th Infantry Division near Pleiku Vietnam. The award cited meritorious service as a medical aid man amid efforts to curb drug abuse discussions at a Shafter High School community meeting.
Shafter parents form an organization to address the drug disaster at Shafter High School. Phil Zachary is president with Marvin Neuman as vice president, Jack Stepp treasurer, and Charles Gates secretary. The board includes Steve Loz, Dr. O G Ohlsson, ert Wiedmann, John Channeson and Bill McKinley of Buttonwillow. The Teen Age group spoke at the high school assembly and to adults, sharing youth insight. Judge Harvey Gaede offers cooperation.
City Council agrees to allow the Shafter Improvement Council to place and water tree containers on Central Avenue. The council will provide water and maintenance while the Improvement Council funds the containers and trees. The meeting included officers from the council and the improvement group and discussed land for street purposes and related property moves.
The city won council approval Monday night to clear the old filling station and tanks at the corner of James and Central avenues for parking. Miss Marian Hitchcock, formerly of Shafter, now of Smartville, authorized the removal and named Mert Wiedmann as her representative.
Burley Dooley of 300 Maple Avenue reports the loss of a $120 camera from a pickup truck parked at his residence. The incident remains under investigation by local police.
Kern County taxpayers advocate preserving voters rights to set maximum school tax rates. A resolution supports Senate Bill 35 to repeal the Education Code provision ending voter control in 1971 and warns of potential legislative erosion of direct taxpayer oversight and fiscal objectivity in education funding.
Concerned parents in Shafter report they have received a reply at P. O. Box 555. Citizens who want to help solve the drug situation may write to this box anonymously or with information.
Dr. David Cooke announces the 1969 Red Cross Drive for Shafter Maples Ler do areas, March 22 to 29, to fund services for military personnel and disaster relief. Kern Chapter board members and local banks back the effort, with a kickoff March 13 at Richland School Cafeteria.
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