John Long Warns Californians on Appropriation Bills
John Long, a longtime California newspaper representative in Sacramento, warns that mounting taxation and overlong government spending threaten state finances. He notes the need for brakes on appropriation bills and critiques plans for longer hours and higher costs that burden workers and firms. Long remains hopeful progress is possible despite a slow, tough path.
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Local Schools Drive Future by Expanding Curriculum
Readers learn how schools emphasize not only reading and writing but also crafts and extracurriculars to spark imagination and prepare students for work. The article notes programs in elementary and high schools, including Shafter High, aiming to equip children of farm workers with practical mechanical skills amid economic changes.
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Local Potato Harvest To Start About May 10
Local potato growers in the Shafter area expect the harvest to begin around May 10. Despite earlier cuts in acreage, growers anticipate higher output than two years ago, with prices seen as likely to hold.
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Shafter News Publication Rates and Contact Details
Editor and Publisher J Newell announces the Shafter California weekly issue published every Thursday from 188 South Central Avenue. Rates list one year at 2.50 within the United States and 3.00 for outside areas. second class matter entered August 1, 1935 at the Post Office.
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Cotton Festival Highlights Shafter as Potato and Cotton Center
The Shafter area plans a May 19 festival highlighting cotton and potatoes with cotton company floats in the parade. Acala cotton seed is developed in Shafter, a key center in the San Joaquin Valley, with several cotton gins and related industries in the region.
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Housing Shortage Prompts 35 Unit Federal Project in Shafter
Despite strong mid income housing growth, Shafter faces a severe shortage of low income rental units. A proposed 35 unit federal low rent project valued at 250000 aims to ease the local housing crunch while privately built homes remain preferred by the community. A survey of nearby areas highlights clear needs for improvements in housing conditions.
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Shafter
Air School Pvt James Nugent Featured in Tech Abed
Pvt James M Nugent age 21 son of Mr and Mrs J B Nugent of Box Ton Shafter serves in the communications school of the Air Force. The unit is part of a large tech area described as the home of the largest air tech school in the world with radiological designation.
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Captain Crosses 38th Parallel in Korea
Mrs Dis Ese Anderson of Shafter reports that her husband, a member of the 7th Infantry Division, crossed the 38th Parallel into Korea. The unit returns to the conflict zone previously seen near Manchuria and last November’s march.
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To the Editor Richland School Community Commended
The writer praises district residents for their intelligent interest in the school and urges continued citizen participation to help Richland School reach its great potential. The piece stresses understanding evaluation and public involvement as essential to progress and strength.
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County Board Approves Park Spending Amid Ban
Supervisor Ardis M. Walker notes the county board approved a 3500 rest room item, 1500 for ball park lights, and 600 for Veterans Memorial Hall cupboards. Public works began county park band stands construction aiming to finish before the Potato N Cotton Festival.
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Kern County Spring Festival showcases art music drama
The tenth annual festival in Kern County blends Dratit art and music drawing about 25 000 participants from county communities and Bakersfield schools. Highlights include Harvey Auditorium concerts by Kern Philharmonic Chorus 250 voices, Bavarian Inn evening, school folk dances, and the Tschaikowsky Fourth Symphony under Edouard Hurlimann with guest tickets available.
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Porterville
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Warren Wheat-land
Chester Hayden
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Harvey Litstle
Green Room
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Griffith Stadium
Veteran’s Memorial Hall
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Maple Voters Contest Run For School Board Seat
Three Maple area farmers seek two Wasco Union High School District board seats. Peters, Siemens, and All Farmers Wiens are lifelong Maple residents with strong community ties. Other candidates include Henry Voorheis, Allen Bartel of Wasco, and C Knox of Lost Hills.
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