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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1957
Page
8
A local coalition urges Shafter merchants to raise retail trade by promoting goods locally and improving service and displays. They argue increased business creates more jobs, more tax revenue for education and city services, and higher overall living standards for residents.
The Shafter Club eyes forming a youth center following Taft Youth Center as a model. Exchange Club members study Taft’s center and plan a trip tonight. Success depends on strong adult leadership and an imaginative program that engages local youth.
The upcoming California gubernatorial contest centers on whether the state will lead water resource development or rely on federal aid. The article argues for bold state initiative to manage drought risks and cites Senator Knowland and Governor Knight as key figures in shaping a self-reliant statewide water program.
A press driven survey asks motorists across the state for views on licensing, registration, education, enforcement and penalties as California lawmakers debate traffic safety. Results show strong support for a 65 mile speed limit and compulsory intoxication tests, plus opinions on radar use and vehicle inspection.
The And Shafter Progress is a weekly newspaper established in 1921 published every Thursday at 183 Central Valley Highway Shafter California. It lists contact numbers Pioneer 6 4942 and FAirview 5 2580 and notes postal details and subscriptions.
Dutch Iris are native to warm regions and thrive in sun with little moisture. Plant four to five inches deep and five to six inches apart in well drained soil. They mix well with tulips and ranunculus and make good cut flowers when harvested at bud stage. Mosaic disease by aphids can ruin plants. destroy affected stock and restart.
Bakersfield engineer Charles H. Parker says water conservation in Kern County is only starting and is the area’s major future concern. He calls for a conservation district and partnership with the U S Agriculture and Interior departments to boost Kern River watershed supplies and conserve every drop.
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