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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1936
Page
4
The piece argues that while foreign systems offer simplicity by concentrating power, the American method has merits despite burdensome procedures. It notes California's heavy election calendar with registrations and filings, praises record registration and citizenry, and warns that national lethargy could threaten democracy.
In Shafter a seasonal pumpkin reminder appears as autumn approaches. The piece emphasizes caution and civic virtue, urging residents to observe laws and act responsibly during the upcoming period tied to Halloween preparations.
A lively note warns that Halloween night may bring broom riding witches and spooky pranks while youngsters and some adults treat the constitution as less valid. The writer predicts the fun will prevail, and urges readers to heed the warning.
Capitol Comment outlines the 23 measures on California’s ballot including four constitutional amendments by Legislature and two by initiative, with one act. summarizes key provisions on income tax repeal, liquor control shifts, tideland oil drilling, beach funding, and civil service provisions.
Summary of positions on multiple state constitutional amendments and referendums. For and against stances cover voter registration reforms No 8, alcohol local option No 9, highway fuel tax use No 10, state tenure board No 11, court of criminal appeals No 12, eminent domain for exposition No 13, city county consolidation No 14, public museums No 20, female prison provisions No 21, chain store tax referendum No 22, railroad commission re designation No 23, and city county charter proposals No 24 with supporters and opponents outlined.
A summary of several measures: No 15 proposes relief for overburdened assessment districts with no recorded opposition. No 16 authorizes water districts to acquire stock in water masters and allows bond funding adjustments with no opposition. No 17 streamlines taxation of unsecured property with no opposition. No 18 refers to a oleomargarine tax referendum with arguments for and against. Printing No 19 is noted.
The California Farm Bureau Federation presents a 125-voice chorus for the Farm and Home Hour at 11:45 on October 16. President R W Blackburn will discuss core Farm Bureau topics as Kern County members join a nationwide broadcast over the Pacific Network. The Kern County Farm Bureau secretary notes rural community singing reemerging after about thirty years.
Farmers in Kern county are using loans through the Federal Farm Loan Associations at 3 percent interest. The 3% rate follows the defeat of the Wheeler Amendment and may extend to July 1, 1937, if farmers unite through the American Farm Bureau Federation and Farm Bureau membership to press for lower rates.
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