Stiern Opposes Proposition 9 in California vote
Senator Walter W. Stiern former chair of the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee argues against Proposition 9. He says it promises a 50 percent property tax cut but lacks spending cuts or revenue-raising plans, risking state tax hikes mainly on sales and income taxes.
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Sen
Stiern
Walter W. Stiern
Kern
Kings
Senate Committee On Revenue and Taxation
Los Angeles
Frankly Speaking on Olympic Politics and California Propositions
A column argues against eliminating South Africa from the Olympic Games for political reasons and against broad ballot propositions in California. It endorses following IOC policies while criticizing political boycotts, and reviews ten November measures including taxes, school funding, hospital equipment financing, and state versus local fiscal powers. The author favors limited government spending and cautions about tax consequences.
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South Africa
Smith
Carlos
California
Washington
Sacramento
Gentry Ford Services Held in Tehachapi
Funeral services for Gentry Ford 59 were held at First Baptist Church in Lancaster. Interment followed in Joshua Memorial Park. He was born September 16, 1909 in Texas and lived in California and Kern County 32 years. Survivors include a son Gentry Ford Jr. and two daughters Paulette Garrett and Mardell Ford.
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First Baptist Church
Lancaster
Gentry Ford
Tehachapi
Joshua Memorial Park
Texas
U. S. Borax and Chemical Corporation
Boron
California
Kern County
Shafter
Bakersfield
U. S. Air Force
Gentry Ford Jr
Paulette Garrett
Mardell Ford
Marvin Ford
Lamont
Jay
Techachapi
Edmond
Thelma Woodard
Alma Jones
Evelyn Jones
Delinquent Installments Warned by Shafter-Wasco District
The Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District assesses two installments with deadlines and penalties. First due by 5:00 PM December 25, 1968, 10 percent late fee. second due by 5:00 PM June 20, 1969, plus five percent penalty and $1 costs. Property owners may pay both at due date. Payments accepted in person at the district office in Wasco or by mail.
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Shafter-Wasco
Kimberlina Road
Central Valley
Wasco
California
P. O. Box
C. Velma. Thompson
Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District
Shafter Press
City of Shafter to Hear Vacation Of Poso Avenue Segment
The City Council of Shafter adopts a resolution to vacate a part of Poso Avenue between Blocks 2 and 6 as shown on the 1913 Sales Map. A public hearing is set for November 11 1968 at 7 PM in the City Hall Council Chamber. Notice to be published in the Shafter Press and posted per Streets and Highways Code Section 8322.
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City OF
Sha
Shafter
Poso Avenue
Block 2
Block 6
Shafter Townsite
Kern County Land Co
Mount Diablo
Kern County
California
Feneuery
Kern
Shafter City Hall
James Street
Shafter Press
J. C. Atkinson
WM. H. Johnston
Pub
Wiedmanns Attend Pharmacy Support Group Dinner
Mr and Mrs Mert Wiedmann and Mrs E B Stringham attended a dinner in Los Angeles on October 16 with the Pharmacy Support Group Q.5S,A.D. Two USC College Bowl students, recent national champions, presented the program. Portions of College Bowl films were shown. Lynn Wiedmann, president of Lambda Kappa Sigma, represented USC at the national convention in Minnesota.
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Mert Wiedmann
E. B. Stringham
Los Angeles
Pharmacy
Q.5s
A.D
USC
Lynn Wiedmann
Lambda Kappa Signa Pharmacy Sorority
Minnesota
Homeowner Tax Exemption and State Overcharges
The text argues that if state funds can cover a $70 homeowner payment and a $750 assessment reduction, then the state is overcharging. It calls for immediate spending cuts by those amounts and a corresponding reduction in tax revenue.
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Stringham's
Stringham’s
Mel’s
Shafter Ave
DeWitte’s Paradise
Fresno Ave
Omobi
Othe
Inter Thrift
Comet
Oldsmobile
Wil
Fred Montgomery
Meyers Lane
Alamo
Atlantic
Walnut
Call
Lerdo and
Searoni
la Zene
Bath
Rosalee Street
Shafter Realty
Rod
Golden West
Maple Realty
J.C. Penner
Johnny H. Penner
Calif
Apts
Arpet
Munzer ST. Shafter
Schnaidt
F.P
Walnut St
Wey and
Way
Rock F.P
Oak St
Mark St
Central Ave
Lge
Sycamore St. Bus
Central
Clara J. Schnaidt
Realtor & Lady Ins
Bakersfield Board of Realtors & Farm Brokers
Arehouse
O A Homes
Thomas Lane
Pacific
Apt
West Orange
Tfe
Wall St
Wilson
Oildale
Tulare
Beth Eden
Calloway and Central
Central Avenue
Lerdo Hwy
Hannahw
Hector
Sprouse- Reitz
South Valley
ACT Now
Rawleigh
Adeline
Oakland
Hutch’s Coffee Shop
Sarah Coventry
Elm Street
Curtis Avenue
Hofman Drive
Munzer Ave
Penner
Creation Commission
Call Shafte
Recreation Commission
Electrolux
J. B. Ball
William R. Gianelli
Water Resources
Camp Fire
Camp Fire Girls, Inc
Camp Fire Girls
Glenn Handel
Paul Hoffmann
Laguna Beach
Bob Millar
Ricky
Torrance
Harry Millar
Tommy
San Joaquin Valley
Alan K. Browne
Bank of America
Michael Peevey
California Labor Federation
Afl-Cio
Peevey
Irma Almat
Church of Christ
Ership
Mert Wiedmanns
Central Aven
Shafter Post
Cal
Brock
Joan Bookkocane
Emil Frost
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