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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1949
Page
2
The state projects four million more appetites by 1960 and a population rise of forty percent. Prof Spurr notes production will grow fifty percent, offsetting recession fears and surpassing earlier forecasts by about half a million.
Captain George Peter Kin of Roseville reports a second office burglary and vows a door zipper to stop breakage. Earl V. Grover of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce criticizes Proposition 4 as enabling rackets. Warden Clinton T. Duffy of San Quentin calls for more resources. James I. Wilber of Long Beach comments on driving at 92 not mph and city safety.
Enthusiastic collectors of early American pressed glass will welcome Kern County Library to purchase Ruth Webb Lee's new book American Glass Cup Plates. Miss Wilson, county librarian, praised its photographs and called it a distinguished addition to the collection. Also available are Early American Pressed Glass, Sandwich Glass, and Victorian Glass through any branch including Shafter.
A list of notable California dates is presented for March. Entries include San Leandro incorporation on March 21 1872 Napa incorporation on March 23 1872 and other events from 1825 to 1949 such as California declared a Mexican province in 1825 and the Golden Gate first sighting in 1772.
Joe R. Mathis son of Mrs I M Mathis of Shatter was chosen as a member of the Phi Kappa Phi national honor society at the University of Nevada He was among nine seniors in a class of 150 to receive the honor Initiation occurred Tuesday evening March 22 as Dr A E Hutcheson chapter president spoke Mathis is enrolled in the School of Mines and eyeing the Gold Medal distinction at commencement for highest four year average in his college work
Bank of America plans a longer 10 A.M. to 4 30 P.M. bank day to improve service while supporting a five day work week for staff. President L M Giannini notes the need to give full value and cites economic recovery in Europe and Britain as proof of the value of shared effort. The move aims to boost California's economy and prosperity through better service.
The piece contrasts Southern Democrats defense of the filibuster with broader U S political life. It suggests benefits of extended debate including cost savings and reduced lobbying while imagining a humorous ideal where Congress reads poetry and less government interference dominates.
California plans a statewide system of roadside picnic grounds as motoring and travel surge, inspired by Oregon and backed by the California State Chamber of Commerce. The Central Coast Council Travel and Recreation Committee will study models, jurisdiction, and maintenance needs to create safe, fire-preventive picnic areas. Which area will lead in establishing these spots?
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