Thanksgiving Note Reflects Shafter Community Spirit
The Shafter Press notes Thanksgiving as a historic American observance with Pilgrim roots. It praises unity among diverse citizens, mentions abundant meals and local turkey trade, and comments on President Roosevelt commuting a sentence, linking it to political distrust and fear of communism.
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Plymouth Rock
United States
Roger Williams
Shafter
Roosevelt
Hargreaves
Federal Penitentiary
Los Angeles County
Liberty
William G. McAdoo
Smoke Screen Over State Treasurers Actions Questioned
The piece argues attacks on State Treasurer Charles G. Johnson conceal graft in other departments. It praises Johnson’s private financial gains and state savings from his judgment while suggesting officials could improve by handling private affairs and avoiding graft.
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Charles G. Johnson
Johnson
Justice Sees Former Beverly Hills Banker Sentenced
R L Hargreaves once a Beverly Hills banker was found guilty of defrauding his bank and sentenced to federal prison for the crime. The trial ended with a judgment placing him behind bars.
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R. L. Hargreaves
Beverly Hills
Hargreaves
Bar of Justice
Clivettes Sneer At Mail, Utilities In Chronicle Snippet
A Santa Barbara Chronicle clipping quotes the Clivettes venting about mail delays and bad news. They mock post office reliability and returns from utilities with playful lines about car payments electricity bills and gas cutoffs. The tone is satirical and opinionated.
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Santa Barbara
Times Make Changes
A visiting foreigner notes shifting American attitudes since 1925 on Broadway. He contrasts prohibition era enforcement with post prohibition changes, saying whiskey would have triggered a whiskey arrest while a ten dollar gold piece would now invite arrest for possession.
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Mooorpark Enterprise
United States
America
Broadway
Hoover as Likely One-Term Candidate Says Huntington Beach News
The Huntington Beach News argues Hoover appears a candidate though a one term ex-president must appear reluctant. It calls the coy stance a common political strategy used to build public duty and acceptance.
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Hoover
Huntington Beach News
Color schemes shift on 1936 California license plates
An auto association survey shows California will use black lettering on orange for 1936 plates while many states reverse schemes or adopt rainbow color mixes. Nineteen states vary, with nine using black and orange or yellow for visibility, eight using blue and white, and seven selecting black and white.
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California
Auto Association
Farmers Join Labor in War Against Sales Tax
In Sacramento the Grange and labor groups united in opposition to sales taxes. They argued the tax was foisted on the masses by corporations and large property holders seeking to unload their tax burden.
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Sacramento
Grange
California State Pair weighs ending free passes for 1986 fair
Directors in California consider scrapping all free passes to the 1986 annual fair as part of budget and policy reviews. The move would affect attendees, vendors, and organizers seeking admission and access.
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California
The Old Gray Mare Folk Ballad Mystery
A rural tale follows Sam Johnson and Bill Jones over a moonlit field where the old gray mare tramples Jones corn. The mare dies after a final scene of hunger and endurance, leaving a haunted roadside memory and the locals debating the horse’s fate.
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Sam Johnson
Sam
Bill Jones
Mornon
California Farmers to Attack Racketeering
Ralph H. Taylor of the Agricultural Council of California says the California Fruit Growers and Farmers convention in Sacramento December 4-6 will push for federal action to curb New York trucking racketeers. He cites farm groups alleging New York outfits control fresh produce handling and charge a crate tribute of 7 to 15 cents, increasing shipper costs by 35 to 55 dollars per car.
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Ralph H. Taylor
Agricultural Council of California
California
Sacramento
New York
Taylor
Our Thanksgiving Prayer Our Prayer
A reflection on the nature of prayer with three types outlined. Petition as begging, gratitude as a civic ritual, and selflessness as true prayer linked to helping others. The piece highlights gratitude, humane conduct, and the idea that prayer deepens when serving others. Western Newspaper Union.
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Western Newspaper Union
Gasoline Taxes Reach New High in California
California gasoline taxes for October surged to 4,437,321.92 dollars, up 1,016,941.96 from last year, according to the Board of Equalization. Officials say the month saw record taxable gallonage and project year total near 44.5 million dollars, about 2.875 million more than 1931’s peak.
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California
Board of Equalization Officials
Board
Winter Weather Cuts Beer Tax Revenues
Old Man Winter reduces California beer consumption causing state beverage taxes to fall to 153,988 dollars in the last month, down over 6,000 from the prior month. The State Board of Equalization reports the tax revenue decline reflects cooler weather reducing beer sales statewide.
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California
Treasury
Chicago Rumor Links Papers to California Field
Rumor says Frank House’s Hollywood arrival sparks plans by Chicago Tribune Daily News interests to enter California papers. Harry Chandler of the Los Angeles Times reportedly refused a group offer, amid speculation on media expansion.
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Hollywood
Frank House
New York Daily News
Chicago Tribune-Daily News
California
Harry Chandler
Los Angeles Times
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