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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1958
Page
6
The piece argues the 1959 bulgy cars show early signs, but Detroit’s big three will be slow to introduce small cars. It explains development cycles take two to three years, tooling a year, and investments in the hundreds of millions with a 250,000 unit threshold, delaying junior models for at least another year.
Inflation reappears as a public concern with rising prices and retailer burdens. The piece argues the depreciation of money, wage pressures, and costs drive higher consumer prices despite free market competition, noting limits on policy to curb this trend.
The piece argues progress hinges on desire to improve standards and on advertising shaping that desire. It notes how bill paying conveniences and novel gadgets create consumer interest, but true progress requires education and the willingness to spend, otherwise desire alone won’t yield advancement.
STANBERRY MO Headlight quotes National Safety Council saying the unloaded gun at home is a greater danger than a hunter in the field. It emphasizes firearm safety and accident prevention guidance.
A clipper from Warrenton Georgia notes the auto industry eyeing lightweight aluminum en vies. It reflects hopes for a strong yet affordable material solution if a clever design emerges.
In Carlsbad and Santa Paula readers debate social security and government credit policy. The current-Argus urges review of Social Security Act security versus initiative as retirement nears, while the Daily Chroni questions government borrowing and inflationary credit expansion.
Roger Thuman announces the grand opening set for Saturday October 25 for the community owned bank in Shafter. The two bank city features drive in depository night depository and air conditioned conference room with free Thermo-Fax copies. The staff includes Robert Parker asst vice president and four tellers. The bank introduces electronic accounting, safe services and various loans.
Dr H W Voth relocates offices to 551 Central Avenue while Union Congregational Church advances plans for a new building near Shafter High School. Community groups discuss farm legislation and business week. Officers elected for local districts, insurance leader named state Gideon secretary, and Mercy hall projects advance.
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