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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1958
Page
5
The piece argues that smiling costs little and improves mood for both giver and recipient. It urges people, especially entrepreneurs and staff, to shed a glum demeanor, minimize petty complaints, and practice pleasantness to ease burdens and brighten social interactions.
A state Bureau of Criminal Statistics study notes 106118 offenses in six months across seven major classes, a 10.4 increase from the prior year. Los Angeles County accounts for about 6.7 percent of crimes, while overall California cities show a rise with population growth..guardian local tone.
The piece forecasts Republican postmortems after Nixon and Rockefeller factor in 1960. It notes New York as key for climate and box office appeal, with leaders pushing for public appeal to draw crowds and support for a presidential run.
Grass Roots Opinion from Ambridge PA notes the McClellan committee exposed Teamsters corruption and fuels support for corrective legislation. It argues laws should protect legitimate labor rights and urges unions to clean house themselves rather than rely on statutes.
The Coast Press argues voters need economic education to judge candidates on taxes regulation labor and business and warns prejudice or ignorance can worsen the economy and cost jobs.
From the Shafter Press archives eight and four years ago items include a VFW dance set for Friday November 25 at the new Veterans Memorial, Rotary Ladies Night at the Woman's Club, a Wood's Shoe Store offer of free footwear to generals and colonels to spur Wasco victory, and city council updates on police staffing and public events.
A reader thanks the Shafter Press staff for publicity that aided a Bay Drive for funds in the Shafter Maples area. The letter notes the campaign raised toward an intended goal of $3,000 and acknowledges cooperation received.
Second in a Series by Your 17 Man Planning Commission explains the general plan concept for Shafter. It defines key elements, preparation steps, and how to carry out coordinated land use, transportation, and public facilities with community input and proper timing. It notes future steps and urges public support. It also cites fire safety records for gasoline stations versus other building types.
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