Shafter-Wasco District Moves Toward Water Contract
After 15 years of deliberation the Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District board agreed to a Bureau of Reclamation contract for Central Valley Project water and directed engineers to plan a district distribution system. Hurdles remain including approval by Interior, the California District Security Commission and district voters before supplemental water can flow to protect district interests.
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Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District
Tuesay
Bureau of Reclamation
Central Valley
Project Water
Shafter-Wasco
California Districts Security Commission
Shafter- Wasco
Bureau
Shafter-Wasco Irrigation Dis
Trict
John J. Peters, Jr
Hagen Bill Would Nullify Earthquake Protections for Schools
A historical press item attacks candidate Harlan Hagen for co authoring a bill to repeal parts of the Field Act, risking school safety after the Long Beach quake. The measure would affect Kings and Tulare counties and not Kern, with the piece arguing against Hagen’s fitness and pro school stance.
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Harlan Hagen
State Assembly
Long Beach
Everceet
Tan Tees
Seneenn
Hagen
Kern County
Kings
Tulare
14Th
Congress
Hawas
Beltwide Conference Honors Shafter in Cotton Progress
Shafter will host about 800 cotton industry leaders on October 23 for the Beltwide Cotton Mechanization Conference at the Experimental Station. Delegates will tour demonstrations of machinery and hear lectures on mechanization, marking Shafter as a center for California cotton progress and mechanization advances nationwide.
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Shafter
National Cotton
National Cotton Council
Bakersfield
Fresno
California
Kern County
Shafter District
Shafter Station
Satoo Ih
Don Little
Santa Clals
Festival Committee Plans For Big Celebration in 1953
Festival leaders map ahead for 1953 Shafter Potato n Cotton Festival. They consider eliminating Saturday afternoon events and adding a Friday night show to avoid hot sun and improve attendance for rodeos horse shows and other entertainments. Chairman Edwin Wilson commended for early planning.
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Shafter Potato ’N Cotton
Edwin Wilson
Editor's Mailbox Defends Hagen against Press Muzzle Question
Edwin W. Wilson defends candidate Hagen’s record from World War II to Assembly service and anti corruption efforts. He argues Hagen would oppose any threats to press freedom while urging integrity in reporting and editorializing. The letter references defense, taxation, water, and congressional district issues.
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Hagen
Shafter Press
United States Army’ Counter Intelligence Corp
Army
United States
California
State Assembly
14Th
San Joaquin
14Th Congressional District
Wilson
Werdel
Shafter Mobilizes to Join Blood Bank Drive
A Shafter led by Albert Finkbeiner forms a Blood Bank cooperative effort with service clubs and the American Legion. The initiative plans to mobilize a Sant Community blood unit for those in need and wounded in service, inviting local citizens to participate.
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Shafter
Albert Finkbeiner
Sant Community Food Bank
American Legion
Photographer chides lack of backfield action in Arvin game
Shafter Press photographer Dick Smith complains he handed in photos of only one Colonels backfield member after traveling to Arvin for a game. He notes Johnny Palomo scored the first touchdown and laments missing other players and conversions. He asks Carl Beach to give the others a chance.
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Carl Beach
Arvin
Johnny Palomo
Gosh
Dick Smith
Shafter Press
P.S
Leslie Williams Wins Cribbage Championship Title
Leslie Williams claimed the cribbage championship after defeating the unrecognized NCAAA champion during a visit to Pismo Beach. The official trophy remains with the original winner as Williams meets Jack Manweilers during the stay.
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Leslie Williams
Pismo Beach
Williams
Jack Manweilers
Werdel Receives Full Support Amid Campaign Talks
Community group endorses Mr. Werdel with strong backing as discussions highlight continued backing and momentum for his candidacy. The endorsement signals unity within local supporters aiming to secure his path forward.
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Shafter-Wasco District
CSS St Recs
Saa
Firemen
Gress
Mr. Werdel
Tidelands Oil
Sederal Co
America
Ervin E
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