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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1943
Page
2
A column analyzes President Roosevelt's postwar program for social security and expanded government, arguing it blends national security with broader state influence. It notes tax, budget, and wartime rationing implications, plus March 21 as spring and rationing milestones.
The article argues that the price of security will dominate the upcoming presidential contest. It frames security as the oldest human struggle and questions whether Americans will rely on individual initiative or government action to ensure safety.
A three per cent sales tax and the personal income tax clash for popularity as the 55th session heads into its second half. One bill favors repealing the personal income tax while another backs a $500 increase in personal exemptions.
Edith Berry of Ohio State University suggests women with nimble fingers can refresh wardrobes by remodeling existing garments rather than buying new. She notes considerations include time and skill of the seamstress, cost, and whether the finished piece satisfies the wearer.
The document corrects base price entries for magnesium and alloy ingots in Maximum Price Regulation No. 314. Amendments adjust ASTM line references from B80-41T No. 11 and P94-40T No. 13 to B93-41T Nos. 11 and 13. Effective dates set February 1, 1948. published February 16, 1943, by Administrator Rahuss M. Brown.
In a frontier cabin Pete confronts Joe, a suave con man preying on women. After Joe boasts of theft and romance, Pete warns him and shoots him dead to protect a vulnerable girl. He then writes a note to Corporal Bryce of the Mounted Police.
Gardeners should not fear leaf drop from wind hail or insects as crops recover well under good conditions Storms pose regular risks to market growers and careful control yields resilient tests show snap beans from partial defoliation can even rise above normal yields tomatoes show no major losses unless defoliation is extreme Dr Stout notes leaf removal in spring can boost output in some cases
The text discusses rattlesnakes shedding skin thrice in summer and becoming irritable. It notes the snake may strike when provoked though sometimes warns by a blind lash. It questions the rattle’s purpose, suggesting it may aid mating or sensing vibrations rather to warn prey.
University of California paleontologists uncover an ancient river bed rich in fossilized animal remains likely 7,000,000 years old. The sandstoned vein across the landscape is being mined as a gold vein, with specimens preserved by later geological tilting and erosion.
The Sight Saving Review decries hard to read comic books read by millions of American children. It cites poor letter size printing and paper, low contrast from colored backgrounds, and dense body type as factors harming young readers.
The Wohelo Campfire Girls study first aid at regular meetings using triangular bandages slings tourniquets and head ankle and chest bandages. Plans are underway for a joint Campfire Girls and Boy Scout dinner in the near future. The first Chinese in San Francisco was a cabin boy on the trading ship Bolivar arriving in 1838.
The first Bay ferryman, Indian Chief Ma tin, left his war bow to enter the ferry business in 1814, marking a pivotal shift in early San Francisco Bay transportation.
The Kern County Board of Supervisors held a regular session at 10 00 AM on March 8 1942 with all members present except Wimmer Minutes of March 18 approved and published Indigent roll and payroll claims processed except Louis Lemuehsi claim 67766 Rent from Draft Board 138 and 140 deposited Receipts from Boy Scout Park and others received and deposited Authorization given to oppose Senate Bill 313 Notices of sale tax deeds filed numerous routine items referred to county counsel and departments and various payments and resignations approved Adoption of several resolutions including tax sale Wasco dump site opposition to Senate Bill 312 and death of Loyd Sands. many routine letters and filings listed
UC President Gordon Sproul urges lawmakers to sustain California’s strong investment in campus buildings equipment and faculty. Dr Geiger cites rationing impacts on birth control awareness. James Mussatti critiques speed limit as hindering business and war effort calling for 45 mph. Gov Housworth urges tax cuts with surpluses seen, framing it as now or never.
The listing details Sunday activities for Mennonite Brethren and First Mennonite Churches. Times include 9:30 a m Sunday school 10:45 a m worship and 11:10 a m American sermon with M B Church Choir directed by Arnold on and Alice Nikkel. Evening events include 6:30 p m Prayer Circle 6:45 p m Christian Fellowship and 8:00 p m Wednesday prayer service.
Sunday school starts 9 45 with Donald Atkin as superintendent and classes for all ages. The Rev W Harper will lead the church service. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 PM. Evening service at 8 PM continues a Lent series at the church.
F irst Baptist Church Ler do Highway announces classes for all ages at 10 50 a m with P Schmidt welcoming. Morning worship at 11 00 a m on Resurrection Bodies. 4 00 p m children s meeting. 7 00 p m young peoples meeting and 6 00 p m Prayer League for adults. Evening service features a second message from the Book of Daniel.
St Johns Catholic Church located on Broadway Waslee with Rev Owen McMullan as pastor. Masses at 8 00 a m and 10 00 a m on Sundays. weekday mass at 7 00 a m. confessions Saturday 4 30 p m and 7 90 p m. Lenten devotions include Wednesday 7 30 p m Rosary and Benediction Friday 3 00 p m Way of the Cross and Benediction 7 30 p m Holy Hour Sunday 4 00 to 5 00 p m.
The Christian Science Society affiliated with The First Church of Christ Scientist in Wasco offers Sunday services at 11 a.m. and a Sunday school at 10 a.m. Monthly Wednesday meetings begin at 8:00 p.m. with the Bible lesson subject Matter and a Golden Text from John’s Gospel.
Excerpted religious reflections feature a Torah admonition to fear love and serve God for good, Paul's Corinthian exhortation on unequal yoking and light versus darkness, and Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health stressing Spirit omnipotence and omniscience as universal truth.
California tops the nation in beet sugar output, reshaping agricultural rankings and supporting processing capacity. The report highlights state growers and mills driving higher yields and market share amid evolving crop programs and demand.
Statement details cash in hand December 31 1942 assets and liabilities for the Shafter Wasco Irrigation District. It lists cash on hand and receivables and notes depreciation on assets. The document shows totals for assets and liabilities as of December 31 1942.
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