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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1952
Page
10
The Shafter Press editorial argues Eisenhower’s victory depends on massive grass roots effort. It condemns Truman’s demagoguery and calls for decisive voter turnout, urging every citizen to organize precinct workers in towns and cities nationwide.
The Shafter press rebuffs a process server's libel threat from congressional candidate Harlan Hagen. The paper asserts its coverage remains accurate and argues Hagen's emotional stability and past associations pose greater risks to the district than any editorial critique. The editorial stance remains firm against silencing remarks.
Richland School explores needs of today and tomorrow with a proposed 900000 bond issue to finance new classroom facilities. Bruce Crawford presented the plan to a group in Shafter, with oil company representatives expressing support as the district relies on oil value to fund improvements.
Bakersfield resident Jack Davenport proposes moving dozens of 60 to 80 foot palm trees from the Rosedale area to border the new fairgrounds near Highway 99. The trees, planted in the 1880s, would require trimming but offer a dramatic landscape feature for Kern County visitors and motorists.
Fresno State College reports 2768 students, up about 100 from 1951. Dean Forrest D. Brown will analyze reasons for the boost amid nationwide college declines, noting more local high school and junior college graduates may stay in the valley. President Arnold E. Joyal emphasizes the college's service to the San Joaquin Valley with programs in agriculture and business tailored to regional needs.
Richland School pupils will travel to Harvey Auditorium for a United States Marine Band performance. A bus will carry 50 students to the 4 30 p.m. concert as director Ross Harrington notes the event and collaboration with local astronomy observers.
Kern County civil defense officials announce an intensified push for Operation Skywatch with United States Air Force Captains Gordon Lowe and Benjamin Keith aiding recruitment of Ground Observer Corps volunteers. The rollout targets eliminating “blind spots” by adding observer posts and installing countywide telephone access for GOC communications funded by the Air Force.
Iowa State has practiced line breeding for two decades in its Holstein University herd. They claim long term mild inbreeding poses no major harm. The herd is refreshed with semen from the same bull, who calves about once yearly and is sold after finishing his first lactation. Cows stay in the herd about four years.
Five Points hosts gun demonstration and seed drying inspection with Carolina Farms led by W B Camp Jr. A Thursday night conference steering committee meeting precedes a Friday tour of the San Joaquin Valley from Bakersfield to Fresno to study cotton farming operations. Saturday, Oct 25, Yosemite tour organized by Fresno cotton leaders.
Richland teacher with Episcopalian roots to speak at Union Congregational Church Laymen’s Sunday. Speaker Hammond will discuss The Brotherhood. Joe Thompson opens, Edwin Wilson reads scripture, Ross Horton leads prayers, Merrill Thomas oversees dedication, ushers named. Special offering for Congregational Conference in Southern California and the Northwest. Kentucky Dam on the Tennessee River stands at a certain height with a capacity of 6,100,000 acre feet.
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