State Board Debates Kern County Unification Plan
The State Board of Education failed to pass a proposal to unify Kern County school districts. It asks lawmakers to delay corrective legislation at the February session if Unruh Act provisions stop the board from acting on Kern County recommendations. The county faces a high property tax load without more funding for operations.
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Costs of Special Programs At Richland School
Report on school expenses shows costs of special programs and budget items distributed to the Richland District Citizen's Committee. Meeting notes list members and officials including H W Pat Kelly and Supt Bruce Crawford. The district faces oil-seal revenue losses and tax rate adjustments, with discussion on unification effects and transportation and food services.
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H. W. Pat Kelly
Verle Heller
Alma Nikkel
Jack Nikkel
George Jones
Leonard Gaede
Kenneth Heywood
Mert Wiedmann
Ruth McMillan
Berniece Berkebile
Maude Handel
Bruce Crawford
Reg Hammond
Margery Haworth
Jimmy Faye Witcher
Richland
Richland School Board Defines Migrant Labor Camp Program
The Richland School Board outlines its position on the migrant labor camp program including responsibilities and policies. A resolution states no financial liability by the board or administration, while state boards consider unification issues and possible legislation. The Citizens Committee questions costs and program maintenance as Supt. Crawford plans future recruiting trips.
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Rainy Interlude Breaks Dry Spell in Shafter
A trace of rainfall occurred on November 12 with .01 inches on November 13, easing a long dry period. The brief shower was reported in Shafter on Tuesday as weather unsettled briefly.
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Long Range Improvements Planned at County Fair Site
The plan outlines 1966 expenditures of 30000 including 10000 for a new restroom near the horse barn, 5000 for extra lighting, and 20000 for future dust control and parking lot oiling. Future projects cite 1967 sheep barns 30000, 1968 heaters 10000 for exhibits buildings 2 and 3, and 22000 for outdoor coolers. four large buildings would then be usable year round.
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Schedule Hearings on Housing
The Assembly Interim Committee on Agriculture prepares hearings on housing for farm workers. The investigation aims to measure access to affordable safe and sanitary housing, review housing authority operations, and assess implementation of state programs. Testimony urged by notifying the Sacramento committee office a week prior.
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Frankly Speaking by Prank Wisner Honors and Kiwanis Gift
The author notes two small honors received last week. Mrs. Ray Harvey and Den 3 Cub Pack 913 presented Thanksgiving decorations made by their groups. A Kiwanis Club certificate honors Wisner and the newspaper for promoting Golden Heritage of Free Speech.
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Annual Turkey Shoot Scheduled Sunday November 21
The 20-30 Club invites shooting enthusiasts to a turkey shoot on Sunday November 21 at Taft Highway milepost 3 south of Shafter. Two hundred turkeys will be awarded to winners and a 12 gauge shotgun will be given as a prize. The event runs until dark.
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Shafter Group Wins Two Honors at County Camp Fire Contest
The Ehakiwee Camp Fire group won both Jr. High and original song divisions at the second annual Mi No We singing contest held on Baker Street. They will perform Camp Fire Memories and Puff the Magic Dragon at Kern County Council Camp Fire dinner in January.
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Debby Bell
Georgia Camp
Ann Christensen
Carolyn Diltz
Cyndie Farrell
Iris Flamand
Jeanne Ann Miller
Linda Sutton
Logan Thever
Roy Farrell
Don Christensen
Preparations Underway for Annual Charity Event Highlights
The preparations are ready for the annual event led by the chairwoman who vows breath-taking surprises in colorful decorations. Proceeds will fund focal scholarships and school welfare programs.
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Shafter Man Assigned Guard in Local Incident
Pvt Marlow Selma Klein of 304 See ay tee Pu a pany served as guard. Klein trained at Shafter High School and attended college studies. Dwight, listed as president, was convalescing from a heart ailment. The text notes basic training and local ties without detailing specific actions.
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Army service cuts short career of Shafter man
A Shafter man born in 193? who attended high school in 1959 left factory work to join the Army overseas in April 1965. The fragment notes prior employment at a manufacturing company before his military service.
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