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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1976
Page
7
The piece argues against Proposition 14 noting it would keep a farm labor law but add an access rule and worker lists, risking private property rights and increased election costs. It warns of costly future amendments and urges a No vote, saying the status quo largely remains if defeated.
A reader argues that the Humphrey Hawkins bill, renamed the Balanced Growth and Economic Planning Act of 1975, creates a powerful executive and legislative planning office. The letter calls it a totalitarian five year plan and urges voters to oppose the measure.
Philippine President Marcos asked Indonesia's Adam Malik in New York about the race and which candidate might best serve world interests. The call underscores global attention to a potential Ford or Carter victory.
Paul Harvey recalls how candidates court ethnic blocs for victory. He notes Carter’s Georgia win by appealing to blacks educators labor and youth, and contrasts with Truman era Polish voters. He observes how ethnic blocs influence elections across decades.
The Rosedale Colony near Bakersfield grew from 1880s colonization by J. B. Haggin, featuring ranches, grand homes, gardens, and a 1890 school. Settlers faced drought and debt, some returning to England or South America, while others gained land titles. The piece notes later oil wealth and diverse political voting dynamics. There is commentary on campaign targeting of minority groups and a callous view of the American middle class.
Congressman Bob Mathias announced in Washington that Kern County and local subdivisions along with private or nonprofit groups are now eligible for federal grants and loans for public works up to 50 percent of project costs under Title 1 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act.
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