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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1958
Page
2
The piece argues increased class mail rates were needed to limit a post office deficit and notes even with higher charges the deficit remains hundreds of millions. It urges upward parcel post charges to make the service self supporting, reducing reliance on general taxes and broad government borrowing.
The March of Dimes rebrands as The National Foundation announcing a broader mission. It will lead medical research, patient care, and professional education, adding arthritis and birth defects to polio efforts while expanding training and services. Vaccination remains urged as part of its continuing polio response.
The Grass Root Opinions column notes a Treasury Department action granting retroactive refunds for teachers’ advanced training expenses since 1954. It argues the measure will boost teacher proficiency and national progress.
In Ontario Oregon the Argus-Observer reflects on litterbug behavior noting the community collectively opposes litter while acknowledging readers often equally contribute by discarding small trash. The piece urges personal responsibility and awareness of everyday litter.
Nine years ago in Shafter Glenn Putman opened the first cotton brokerage office. A city firemen’s meeting led to a cleaned building and new security shelves. The high school readied a new cafeteria and four classrooms in a $181000 project.
A quirky town talk piece centers on Hortense and oil consumption trends in Shafter. The Wal Street Journal issue is cited as giving her a special citation for rising city oil usage. The narrator muses on heredity, oil stocks, and a plan involving jewelry gifts, while noting a letter from the Journal and potential market sabotage worries.
September 1, 1955 report notes Ross Harrington, then vice president, will become the next president of the Shafter Kiwanis Club. Also announced, fifty two Buttonwillow ninth graders will enter Shafter High School this fall.
Bakersfield Coin Club members attended the American Numismatic Association meeting at the Hotel Statler in Los Angeles. The event showcased early colonial money, pattern coins, 1794 to 1933 gold issues, and California Western private gold. Dealers from across the United States and two English dealers attended, with a public auction led by Abe Kosoff featuring rare coins, including a 1943 copper cent withdrawn from bidding. Next year's ANA meeting is set for Portland.
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