Newspaper Week Reflections on Press Freedom and Peace
An editorial discusses October 8 to 14 as newspaper week praising the press as a democratic pillar. It traces the press from John Campbell’s 1704 Boston News Letter to modern journalism, underscoring free speech, reporting diverse views, and wartime caution about war as a solution, urging use of national resources for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
John Campbell
Boston News Letter
America
Mrs. Jones
ENOUGH RESOURCES TO KEEP OUT OF WAR
A reflection on U.S. wealth and potential leverage in a European conflict. The piece details vast land, forests, timber value, oil reserves, mineral outputs, and water power, arguing the United States commands resources and manpower that could influence any war while stressing prudent economic use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Forest Service
Sniffing Out Oil by Soil Analysis
A Tulsa company uses Pirson equipment from Penn State to sniff soil gas as a guide to locating oil. Geologist John Merritt likens it to smelling supper at the door, claiming higher success than traditional geology. Samples are analyzed to gauge gas and map drilling targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Sylvan J. Pirson
Pennsylvania State College
John W. Merritt
Merritt
Pirson
Birds Classified as Farmers Friends by Fresno Expert
Fresno Bee profile of Hans C. Petersen Reedley rancher and bird authority with 50 years study. He argues birds boost farming by eating pests, cites hawks as beneficial and quail seed eaters, and warns against human interference with nature. He critiques loon and owl sayings, noting owl eats rodents while loon is not crazy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno Bee
Hans C. Petersen
California
Petersen
Buena Vista Lake
War and politics in wartime democracy urged to stay in session
A US writer argues against adjournment of politics during the European war, saying war endangers democracy and Congress must remain in session to debate and guide policy. He warns against surrendering power and urges open discussion by representatives and the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States News
Fact and Opinion
Washington
David Lawrence
Webster
United States
Congress
Gress
National Unity Should Uphold American Institutions
Franklyn Waltman argues for unity that supports the checks and balances of American government. He warns against unconditional agreement with the administration and stresses democracy must endure stress without surrendering its principles.
Shafter Legion Holds Officer Nominations and Local News
Leslie L. Robinson Post No 218 American Legion met in Shafter to nominate officers for the coming year. Judge Whaln presented police protection districts concept. C A Parker returned from Porterville deer hunt recounting 16 horses and 35 miles trek. Four new voting precincts added in Shafter Wasco area. Charles A Barlow, 69, Kern County citizen and ex congressman, died in Bakersfield from a heart attack. hundreds attended his funeral in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie L. Robinson
American Legion of Shafter
W. H.hitchcock
H. L. Annis
J. B. Henderson
Henry Neufeld
S. M. Bobst
George Enns
Jack Zimmerman
J. P. Hansen
John Isaac
George Lemon
Tom Ratzlaff
Hugh Skaggs
Whaln
Legion
W. H. Hitchcock
Business Men’s Association
C. A. Parker
Porterville
C. V. Brown
Redondo
George Hood
Los Angeles
G. M. Clapton
Whittier
Camp Nelson
Parker
Mr. Bruin
Shafter
Wasco
Lerdo
Charles A. Barlow
Kern County
United States
California
Bakersfield
Thanksgiving clash sparks political theater in Clayton county
In Clayton county Indiana tensions rise as supervisors consider Mr Roosevelt’s November 23 date and opt for November 16 Thanksgiving observance to avoid conflicts with national and state leaders. The move restores harmony amid high stakes and public comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clovis Independent
Solomon
Clyton County
Indiana
Mr. Roosevelt
Clayton County
United States
Plato
Socrates
Business Men Hear Pension Plan Speaker
Fresno speaker R. W. Hinton addressed the Shafter Business Men's Association outlining the California Retirement Life Payment plan known as Ham and Eggs. He described the banking structure for warrants and the plan's intended effects on business health, noting the shift from a state monetary system idea to a pension plan for broader appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Hinton
Fresno
Shafter Business Men’s Association
California
Hinton
Nea
Shafter Community Notes Highlight Broom Factory Growth
C M Heath reports two and a half cars of broom straw arriving from Lemoore and Lebec this week as his Shafter broom factory surpasses 20 dozen brooms daily. Heath runs the plant with one assistant Bailey and machinery for 50 dozen daily. Reports also cover Campfire Girls, new members Beulah Engle Dorothy Bilsborough Margaret Pedersen Frances Midgley LaRue Livers, and committee appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Heath
Lemoore
Lebec
Mr. Heath
Shafter
Mr. Bailey
Also Mentioned on This Page
HH. G. Comvort
WIU
Franklyn Waltman
The
New York Times
Latin America
Europe
Department of Commerce
Germany
Great Britain
France
Marion Hitchcock
Mary Lamb
F. Nottingham
J. C. Rodgers
Hazel Stone
S. A. Camp
D. Glantz
Conrad Ebel
A. B. Towes
American Légion Auxiliary of
Legion Hall
Nellie Compton
Earl Crandall
F. G. Dye
Clyde Grant
Floyd Grant
William Lachenmaier
Opal
Fry
W. A. Livers
Richland School
California Packing Corporation
Tia
Been
Sema
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