Californians Save Record Bank Balances Ahead of National Thrift Week
Editorial notes Californians boosted savings by 1.3 billion in the year ending June 30, lifting total bank savings to a record 9.4 billion as National Thrift Week runs October 19 to 25. Bankers urge continued saving to fuel growing loan demand for homes and public facilities. Citizens encouraged to open or switch banks to help California grow.
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California Bankers Association
CBA
California
Cold War myths blamed for budget excesses
The text argues that while defense spending remained relatively steady after Korea, non-defense appropriations rose by about 50 percent from 1955 to 1959, fueling a deficit of over $12 billion. It challenges the idea that Moscow or the Cold War drove federal spending and blames frills and extravagances by lawmakers.
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Moscow
Acense
British bankers wary of lease purchase rise
The passage argues installment financing, including lease purchase, has raised American living standards and savings. It contrasts cautious British bankers with American confidence, noting some families overextend but deeming such cases rare and praising the system's overall benefits.
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Emperes
America
Do it Yourself Pioneer in Railroads and Regulation
A railroad spokesman credits the do it yourself movement and railroads investments since World War II for efficiency gains. He cites tax inequities and competition as causes of financial distress and urges higher charges for waterways roads and airways to form a sound national transportation policy. The speaker notes Congress and governments must act promptly on transportation regulation reform.
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Congress
Shafter News Highlights from 1954 Community Events
Rummage sale planned in front of Scaroni's Ice House on Saturday November 19. Shafter High’s Generals won 28-0 at Exeter, extending their winning streak to 13. PTA urges yes votes on Propositions 1 and 2 in upcoming election. Pacific District Mennonite Brethren conference ends with officers elected. X-ray checks show higher tuberculosis rate in Shafter. Salvation Army honors S A Camp with plaque. Chamber speaker Ardis M Walker to discuss rural road conditions. Shafter churches plan joint musical program Dec 22. Armistice Day observed as downtown stores close. CHP crackdown on illegally operated cotton trailers. October permits total 59 000 for earthquake reconstruction. Post Office to move to new $20 000 building on State Street. Tony Brown to chair Shafter Merchants Association. City Hall construction valued at 132 565 with 57 515 for new hall. 21st annual seal sale opens November 16. 1100 downtown shoppers sign petition for J C Penney store. 1954 Community Chest Drive volunteers seek 8 579 for five Red Feather agencies. 14 precincts report 2116 ballots cast of 3171 registered voters. Modern Market No 2 opened on Central Valley Highway North Shafter. Plans for annual Student Body PTA Carnival set for Friday November 4.
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Boy Scout Troop No. 53
Scaroni
Shafter High School Generals
Exeter
PTA
Richlard School
Shafter
Chamber of Commerce
Ardis M. Walker
Europe
California Highway Patrol
E. K. Grant
Shafter U.S. Post Office
State Street
Tony Brown
Central Hardware
Shafter Merchants Association
James Moquist
Potato Bowl Queen named for 1958 Shafter event
Letter from R Robt Evans Shafter Press notes appreciation for bowl publicity and announces 1958 Potato Bowl Queen Jeanette. Includes notarization by Clara J Schnaidt and mentions upcoming coverage in the Shafter Press.
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R. Robt. Evans
Shafter Press
Jeanette
Dining room word sparks reader reaction in Advenue
Two weeks ago Ralph Boel contributed to the Advenue show. Earnie began research after a reader flagged a word dining. The term drew much commentary and prompted further inquiry into its usage. Continued on Page 6.
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Ralph Boel
Earnie
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J. G. Tucker Jr
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Salvation Army
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Riverside
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