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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1936
Page
4
The Red Cross its wartime service and postwar work. In California there are 77 first aid stations at arterial routes and rural suburbs. Each station is staffed by at least two trained workers offering instant help to those in distress.
A columnist urges a campaign to enlighten drivers about gentility behind the steer. They argue good breeding—not flashy manners—triggers calmer behavior amid racing and rude gestures. The piece questions the value of dirty looks and calls for a formal effort to promote courteous driving.
Sacramento reports a record low rate of six-tenths per cent in the sale of $101,386 per value registered general fund warrants by the Teachers' Retirement Investment Fund Board. Schwabacher and Co of San Francisco bought the warrants, with proceeds slated for unemployment relief.
Governor Mer ram authorizes a five million dollar revolving fund to let the state operate on a cash basis. Warrant sales each month will replenish the fund and sustain ongoing cash discipline.
Sacramento reports ongoing legislative activity with daylight saving proposals again on the table. The Board of Equalization plans to seek a two year extension of the five percent county expenditure cap, while Governor Merriam races to fill 70 posts across 87 commissions. Insect damage and forest fires threaten parks as John M. Covington leads rapid rehab projects for the 1937 vacation season.
Governor Collins backs a small state license fee of 25 to 50 cents to aid legitimate liquor dealers and curb sales to minors. Consumers would prove age to receive service at bars and stores. The plan, tied to license costs, faces Legislature debate with no push for a separate liquor commission.
Vierling Kersey leaves his $5 000 a year public instruction post to return to Los Angeles for a richer job. Dr Walter Dexter is now conceded as secretary to the Governor. Los Angeles Superior Court lacks two justices after a death and a Supreme Court appointment. From now until January 1 the Governor will have ample practice signing appointment papers.
State forestry officials report the first known fatal blister rust on sugar pine. Discovered in British Columbia twenty five years ago, the disease appeared in the Siskiyou mountains near Indian Creek, prompting the Division of Forestry to begin removal of currant plants.
San Francisco Bay Bridge traffic runs into the hundreds of thousands a week after dedication ceremonies. The 77 million dollar project opened November 12 when President Roosevelt activated it. The bridge spans 8 1/2 miles with 192 to 216 feet clearance and used vast quantities of cement, steel, and timber. 24 workers died and 1,157 were injured during construction.
The State Fair Board votes to cooperate with the Golden Gate International Exposition in 1989 and aims for a bigger, better fair to attract out of state visitors to California. A successor to secretary Charles Paine must be chosen as Paine retires at year end. candidates include Jack Roberts of Sacramento and others from Ventura and Stockton.
In Sacramento R E Collins chair of the State Board of Equalization argues licensing drinkers and all purchasers of intoxicants would help enforcement. He says requiring permits would make it easier for dealers to avoid selling minors or others not entitled to alcoholic beverages.
George Kutovitch asked to delay the Bay Bridge opening to November 17 due to the anticipated birth of a baby. Mayor Angelo Rossi insisted that time and tide wait for no man, maintaining the original schedule.
Sacramento state Controller L. Riley reported four month revenue of 46.8 million totaling a 13.8 million year over year increase. Retail sales tax led with 26 million, personal income taxes 2.9 million, gasoline taxes about 15 million, liquor licenses 2.3 million, and liquor stamps 2.45 million. Cash balance stood at 15.16 million leaving current debt deficiency at 32.57 million versus 81.69 million a year earlier.
Kings County voters rejected annexing the northern half of the county to the Fowler Utility District in a three to one decision. A special election saw 2515 ballots cast from 8592 registered voters, with opponents led by the Kings County Landowners and Taxpayers Association and proponents backed by the California Public Ownership League.
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