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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1960
Page
7
The Bakersfield area shows 11 233 housing units in 1960, up 53 percent from 3 690 660 total in 1950. These preliminary counts cover places of 10 000 or more and include both occupied and vacant units. Final figures may differ.
Projections show that passenger car registrations in the United States will reach 61 569 000 for the year 1960. The figure reflects anticipated demand and market trends affecting new vehicle registrations nationwide.
Bakersfield College Renegades prepare for the Shrine Potato Bowl on December 3. Both teams hold 8-1 records after losses to Long Beach City College, shaping a Cerritos edge of six points. Fifty-one of fifty-two players dressed for the Valley game and are expected to suit up for the bowl in working attire.
A dated listing shows participants for Candles n Cake across December 1 to December 7. Names include Eunice Carter Norman Garri son Lin Kin Cannon Elbert Wolf Harry Buller and others with daily attendee groups. The roll names multiple individuals across each day.
Governor Brown appoints William F. Warne as the new Director of Water Resources. He will assume office in January after Harvey O. Banks retires. Warne spoke to the County Supervisors Association of California in Palm Springs on November 18, presenting his initial views on water distribution following Proposition One.
California auto dealers and wrecking firms face license renewals by November 30 with individuals and firms allowed through the month. Delinquent renewals incur penalties and potential cancellation if not applied before January 1, 1961, triggering new-applicant fees and extra investigations.
A reader laments dull club notes about sewing and eating while another asks when to use effect and effet. A practical tip suggests typing effect then correcting to avoid errors, a method for letters and Linotype copy.
A Shafter Press letter criticizes party leaders and money in the 1960 election. It argues for fair treatment of voters who faced challenges and questions the fundraising behind recounts and voting machines, urging sincerity toward the will of the people.
If your speedometer vibrates have it inspected by an expert. Vibration may stem from case unions looseness in a flexible shaft or too sharp send in the latter. Lack of lubrication or incorrect meshing of gears are other common causes.
A reader asks for ways to curb foot tapping while writing as the editor dislikes the noise. A suggested cure is chewing gum or placing gum on the shoe sole to prevent tapping, followed by a note about December turning to January and holiday shopping.
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