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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1959
Page
6
The item notes Khrushchev and Greeley reference irony as it discusses National Bible Week. Sponsored by the Laymen's National Committee, Inc. of New York, the interfaith group formed in 1940 to promote Bible reading, religious thought, and church attendance.
The Post Office Department considers reform of parcel post to address a large deficit. A proposed rate increase, from one to 35 cents by zone and weight, could raise about 17 percent of fourth class mail traffic, aiding financial stability for this tax exempt service.
The piece argues government expansion since 1900, noting 00 private employment rise vs 00 government jobs and 20,000 federal enterprises with $12 billion in assets. It cites federal aid totaling about $7.2 billion annually andclaims socialism and paternalism drive tax burdens, consuming roughly 30 percent of income.
A discussion of legislation to aid small and medium sized businesses. Critics say tax laws are the main hurdle limiting growth and capital for smaller retailers. Proponents argue long term revenue will rise as business profits grow, despite short term losses.
From the Shafter files a look back at 1950 to 1955 with names like Hayhurst Cues Dalke Kirschenman Lane and Crawford. Highlights include a nail hitting contest at a PTA carnival cheers for Shafter High Generals after a 7 7 tie with the Corcoran Panthers and upcoming Woodlake Tigers game along with other civic notes and school news.
A citizen urges the Richland School District Board of Trustees to contact Army Surplus stores for rental options to fund a full new school plant in Shafter. The plan would cost about 102.35 dollars over five years, or 20.47 per year, with tents and pup tents on site to house teachers and students amid strong winds.
Mr and Mrs Robert Bann and their children Christina and Bill toured Wisconsin in July for a three week vacation. They traveled to the Grand Canyon en route and on the return visited Yellowstone Park Mt Zion Lake Mead and Boulder Dam. A family reunion in Arcadia Wisconsin honored Mr Bann.
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