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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1958
Page
2
The piece argues for a Yes vote on Proposition 4 to secure $50 million for San Francisco harbor improvements and $100 million for statewide small boat programs. It emphasizes the harbor’s self funding since 1891 and the need for modernization to prevent ships and commerce from moving to other ports.
An analysis of California politics notes a cross party nominating tradition that blurred lines between parties. It cites Earl Warren seeking lieutenant governor, Johnson and Warren backing from voters, and a preference for progressive governance over party labels, regardless of November outcomes.
Financial writer Sylvia Porter notes increasing opportunities for women in banking. She cites Bank of America with about 400 women officers and 15,000 women in its workforce, roughly two thirds of staff, with nationwide figures around 10,000 women in official positions.
A collage from 1949 to 1955 highlights city events in Shafter including mail delivery start plans, fair exhibits, cotton season activity, prize subscribers, Western Auto store shift, community fundraising, fashion events, church programs, FFA earnings, golf and ballroom events, city hall bids, school activities, camping trips, and ground‑breaking for a new high school auditorium.
County Clerk Vera K. Gibson reports 111,553 electors registered for the November 4 general election in Kern County with affiliations: Constitution 131, 73,563 Independent 136 Independent Progressive 4 Prohibition 53 Republican 35,682 Socialist 3 Townsend 0 declined to state 1,981. This is the largest registration to date and shows gains since the June 3 primary. Democrats exceed Republicans by 3,761 and the party gap grows by 1,090.
Candace Kay Evans is described as having a strong sense of deadline and keen insight as she joins the Stork Loft Column in the Press on September 22 at 10 02 AM. The report notes her readiness to work soon after a hospital stay as she returns to the plant with her mother.
James Diffenbaugh thanks the Shafter Press for promoting a county game that drew sports interest and earned modest profits to support Kern County Retarded Children. He asks for suggestions to improve news releases and invites continued help to grow the event.
Friends report Mrs F C Raney recovering well from major surgery at Bakersfield hospital last Thursday. Her family celebrates the progress and thanks well wishers.
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