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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1956
Page
4
The article notes a judge telling a objector he was not fit to be an American citizen and a San Francisco paper calling the judge’s conduct unfavorable to the course of justice. It argues that without action the issue could grow and prompt further concerned commentary from the bar association and editorial pages.
Retired Commissioner T Coleman Andrews labels the income tax legalized confiscation that harms the middle class. He urges Congress to form a Hoover Commission type study to overhaul the tax system and reduce revenue needs to avoid overtaxation and promote economic growth.
Green Thumb outlines carnation care from soil moisture and fall planting in the valley to peak bloom in spring. It advises three stakes with cloth ties, avoiding string, and pinching at node to promote bushiness. Fertilize during growth and remove side buds for larger terminal blooms while aphids threaten the plants.
Helen Wilson, a Richland School veteran of ten years in Shafter, retires after a 38 year career begun in 1900. Born in Wisconsin, educated in Missouri and Tennessee, she taught English and Science, served as principal, and traveled before settling in California. She recalls low pay in 1900 and stresses that inspiring students to learn is key.
A farewell tea for Mrs. Letha Brock, departing Richland Primary principal, was held May 22 in the Primary cafetorium. Seventy five parents attended as room mothers and parents hosted and assisted, presenting a driftwood money tree valued at about sixty dollars.
John Wentland and his sister Sharon spend a long summer vacation with their aunt and uncle Mrs. and Mr. Elmer Biloff in California. Their missionary parents Elder and Mrs. R. Willard Wentland are in Chicago and plan to visit after arranging a new car. The Biloffs visited Manila and Hong Kong, noting rice terraces near Manila, temple visits in Yokohama, and souvenirs including teakwood chests linens and cloisonne.
Reading notes describe grasshoppers as storage food by Southwest Indians drying and grinding them into pemmican for winter use. Mentions World War II debate on using dried meat, pilots taught to eat jungle insects, and a local museum display about Kern County's ocean history related to shark teeth.
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