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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1959
Page
2
Editorialist warns that a high standard of living based on a productive economy cannot endure amid wartime debt and rising deficits. With Congress losing budget control, tax receipts falling, and debt growing, 1960 election year politics threaten fiscal sanity, urging voters to demand solvency and defend liberty.
Secretary of Commerce Mueller argues for tax reform to remove blocks to growth and increase revenue by stimulating investment. He cites 1954 tax cuts that boosted business and revenue, saying moderate taxes foster capital, expansion, and better living standards for all.
A letter column discusses the temporary federal gas tax enacted October 1 1960 and its expected expiration in 1961. The writer argues taxes raise the consumer price of gasoline, urges the oil industry to prepare for a hard fight in 1961, and notes taxes are a sales tax borne by consumers. Sentiment is that the temporary label has proved unreliable and that the tax burdens ordinary citizens more than luxuries.
A letter dated November 2, 1959 commends residents for watchfulness and courtesy during Halloween. The home remained undamaged, no yards were trampled, and children were guided cooperatively by Mrs. W. Christopher.
R A Sirman writes to Mr. Robert Evans of The Shafter Press praising his November 3 1959 editorial When A Light Bulb Burned Out. He notes the electrical industry celebrates 80 years since Edison first bulbs and thanks the newspaper for informing readers about how free men in a free society enabled these advances.
Public invited to a church fundraiser at St Therese Catholic Church Social Hall on November 15. Dinner served 5 to 8 pm includes prime rib and apple pie with tossed salad and potatoes. Tickets are 2.50 for adults and 0.75 for children. available from Altar Society members or Food Town Market. Bazaar opens 4 to 8 pm with home baked booth handmade articles parcel post booth and kids activities.
Mr James Médust' served as Christmas Seal chairman for the Kern County drive while Mrs Aslan promoted the sale. The event opens November 15 and funds support the Tuberculosis and Health Association to combat TB in the county.
Elray Clarkson boilerman fireman USN son of Mr and Mrs George O Clarkson of Shafter California serves aboard the oiler USS Cacapon in a large fleet training exercise off Southern California November 2 6 involving units of the US Pacific Fleet Submarines practice attacks during early phases to prepare First Fleet units for Far East deployment and Seventh Fleet duty
The total number of drivers licenses outstanding in California as of July 31, 1959, stood at 7 743 875.
California upland cotton farmers will have 728,202 acres under the regular allotment program with a second Choice B option 40 percent larger if quotas pass. Choice B price support sits 15 percent below the A rate. Last year 60 percent chose B, and 913,550 acres were allocated. A separate 424 acre allotment exists for extra long staple cotton, with a December 15 marketing quota referendum for that crop as well.
Steve Ashmore of Los Angeles visited his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Ashmore in Shafter during the weekend of November 8.
Bank of America officers from seven area branches including Arvin Bakersfield Delano Oildale Shafter Taft Wasco will attend the Kern County Signing Officers Association meeting in Bakersfield on Wednesday night November 4. The gathering, held several times yearly, aims to discuss bank matters and improve banking services across communities.
A Sunday message invites readers to attend any church they prefer highlighting the welcoming stance of diverse congregations. The notice emphasizes inclusive worship and community fellowship across denominations.
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