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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1952
Page
10
The Shafter Press argues the amusement tax should be settled by a public vote. It says taxes are unpopular and that municipalities face a choice between taxing or cutting services, with the burden falling on residents near unincorporated areas. It urges state legislation to end fringe-area free rides.
Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District seeks interest free federal funds to build its distribution system for Central Valley Project water. Directors met with San Joaquin Bureau of Reclamation head Jack Rodner who cautioned he cannot speak for higher ups. They claim savings of about 4 million dollars on an 11.681 million dollar estimate if the district constructs the system locally. They urge districts to unite and press Congress through Senator Knowland for relief.
Shafter lauds H W Pat Kelly for public service and leadership as Kern County gains two Assembly representatives. Kelly plans to run west of Highway 99 covering Shafter Wasco Taft Buttonwillow and western Bakersfield, leveraging legislative experience and aiming to benefit the whole county.
A call for stronger local enforcement against traffic violators to reduce fatalities and injuries. The piece argues targeting speeders and drunken drivers, plus other reckless behaviors, to significantly cut highway casualties and deter risky driving through court actions.
The fifth annual Shafter Potato n Cotton Festival set for May 17 aims to be the largest and finest yet with a parade entries flow, a horse show by Shafter 20-30 club, a major barbecue by Amachan Laisa, and an aquacade. Chairman Dick Larson leads efforts, expecting strong community support to ensure success.
The item lists key newspaper staff roles including General Manager Managing Editor Poet Enes Advertising and Printing Plant Superintendent Photo Director expanding on newsroom leadership positions.
Shafter High School unveils a $180,900 agricultural shop and classroom facility by month end to relieve crowded quarters. Dedication on March 27 features the Future Farmers of America parent son event, barbecue and open house. Leader Glenn O. Nay guides the department’s expanded teaching plant.
Shafter city council and Shafter Public Utility District plan a joint civic center building funded without a bond issue. Construction to wait until after the upcoming city election. project aims to boost civic pride with a modern shared facility. A. E. Montgomery reelected president of the California Fig Institute. A new $200,000 cotton gin project starts in the Clovis-Sanger Fresno County area by Fancher Creek Ginning Co. State Fair board sees Albert S. Goode nominated to succeed Daniel W. Beatie.
James R Smith a Shafter High School graduate stationed at Konchon Korea since September will reunite with his brother Pfc Ross L Bud Smith on Christmas Day Ross who had been at Hongchong Korea since June received a three day pass to join him over the holiday The brothers are sons of Mr and Mrs Allan Smith of North Shafter James is married to Pearl Carter daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Carter of Shafter He left for Korea three weeks after their marriage last fall.
Kern County Potato Growers Association's eighth annual convention features a Sympony of Fashion Revue at the Stockdale Country Club Bakersfield on March 24. Ethel Jackson's will showcase spring and summer attire with cotton fabrics. A Bakersfield Inn brunch, banquet at Bakersfield Country Club, and multiple committee chairs are listed for women’s activities.
The Kern County Union High School and Junior College District plans 176 school days from Sept 8 to June 5 for 1952 53. Registration is Sept 4 6 with holidays Dec 22 Jan 2 and spring break Mar 30 Apr 3. Superintendent T L McCuen cites October 15 enrollment at 9102 with site totals for Bakersfield College Arvin Bakersfield Burroughs Kernville McFarland and Shafter High Schools.
Letter lauds a statewide Reber Plan while urging inland support and opposing bridges. Writer cites Plumas County erosion control, delta dredging, and water storage. thanks Shafter Maple Rio Bravo Lerdo area for Red Cross drive success and community spirit.
Editor notes this is the final installment in a six part series aiding taxpayers in filing Federal income tax returns. It outlines penalties for failing to file declarations of estimated tax, underpaying, or underestimating amounts due, and specifies who must file based on 1952 income expectations.
The article explains Buick's Fireball 8 engine with eight sparks and pistons, a valve-in-head design, and a twisting high compressed fuel charge. It emphasizes Buick innovations drawing power to the piston heads and claims Buick first with the Fireball engine and a swooping swirl of power. 1952 improvements are noted for showroom interest.
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