07 Nov 1962
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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1962
Page
1
Bill Tyler discusses civil defense and its relevance to everyday citizens. He argues the Cuban crisis made people realize a disaster could happen here and urges awareness and readiness now rather than later. The piece emphasizes personal responsibility and vigilance in facing potential emergencies.
Reports say the cotton crop is nearly all in with mixed quality notes. Market observers guess yields will average out. sentiment hints at ballot uncertainty and potential action at Ernie Hofman's office.
Rio Bravo PTA announces an all evening gathering on November 15. Lum Rice will judge a cotton contest while Sis Walle and Mrs. Keith Berger are noted among attendees. details are partially garbled but indicate local participation and general agenda.
An open house will be held Tuesday at Shafter High School as part of observances for American Nation Week. Students and families are encouraged to attend and learn about patriotic activities.
The 20th annual Halloween Parade honors prize winners from Richland A O W K I Ya Junior High Camp Fire Girls Ludora Sage named advisor.
Local duties include discussion of civil defense plans and possible improvements to the city program. The session, moved from Monday due to a holiday, will address community safety and related proposals.
Shafter Lions Club members will be out tonight for a scheduled bulb sale effort. The community event aims to raise funds and support local programs with a focus on accessible lighting solutions for residents and businesses.
The Maple school board will meet to review the 1961 62 audit report and discuss plans to erect a bus garage at the school. Board members include Paul Wiebe Reuben Siemens and Jonas.
In early tabulation Governor Pat Brown appears to be winning reelection as Richard Nixon surged alongside other Democratic incumbents. The race for Iter’s job shows Theuer leading over John Veon in a 1 am tally.
Election night at the vote center saw a new system scanning and counting about 600 ballots per minute. The event drew heavy media turnout and notable wire services. Governor Brown led in Los Angeles as Nixon faced late-night pressure from supporters.
A report on the Rafferty Richardson race early Wednesday morning was inconclusive with a Kern County lead of about 12000.
The trend on Proposition 4, backed by the Farm Bureau, shows a slight negative vote. Kern County, a heavy agricultural area, was counted on for support by proponents. Proposition 1-A leads Yes by about two to one statewide and in Kern County.
Secretary of State Frank Jordan witnessed the electronic vote tally system in operation while U S Senator Thomas Kuchel was among exceptions as county tabulation proceeded. Governor Pat Brown led Nixon in the county with about two thousand votes, with other officials Cranst, Betts, Mosk and Stiern also holding substantial leads amid scattered non political contest tallies. Pav Theuer led John Veon by about two thousand in a separate race.
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