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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1962
Page
2
A San Francisco Bay Area delegate to the World Youth Festival in Helsinki brings back a minority report criticizing the event as a communist sponsored convention. Michael Hallinan argues demonstrations were not courageous defiance but drunken antics by a questionable crowd.
The piece critiques modern political debates arguing Lincoln Douglas style confrontations were decisive. It notes California voters may see a TV series between Pat Brown and Richard Nixon and recounts breakdowns over demands for impartial questioners.
The old argument against federal style representation in California state government is challenged by its past success. Voters previously rejected statewide one man one vote for Senate but federal reapportionment showed strong functioning, suggesting equal representation across regions benefits legislative responsibility.
A garbled report discusses Barry Goldwater on industrial modernization and a proposed tax credit for expansion. It notes the administration's plan amid competition and mentions Canadian provincial actions affecting the market, with observers wary of bureaucratic influence.
The piece muses on constitutional history including failed amendments such as the Title of Nobility and the Corwin Amendment. It recalls Prohibition and asks where Southern ratifications were, noting Ohio Maryland and Iowa as ratifiers while commenting on parents who lived through the era.
Notice states a hearing before the City Council of Shafter California at 320 James Street on September 18 at 7 30 p m regarding the application of Fender son for a Conditional Use in Tract 1992 in Kern County. Objections may be heard at Kern County Title Company Chester Avenue Bakersfield. The notice includes legal details about secured interests and charges under a deed of trust and notes the dates August 30 1962 and subsequent filings.
The Shafter-Wasco Soil Conservation District disclosed a study nearing its first growing season end. Plans call for end of season findings to be shared with farmers after each cotton growing season. Directors led the effort and prepared the information releases.
A brief report notes a postponed session from BP. Ww. to discuss a six step plan for the year. Miss Austip commented on the delay and the upcoming agenda.
A surprise birthday celebration honored John Thompson with friends and family gathered to mark the occasion. Attendees shared memories and well wishes as candles were lit and a cake presented.
Helen Remple of Chilvac ada is mentioned in a fragmentary note about a 83 guppi One GH in 83 guppi. The readable text provides limited context and names.
An excerpt lists diverse trades including carpenters tile workers plumbers electricians bricklayers blueprint makers welders roofers metal workers furnace installers and more in California, noting broad coverage from the region. The fragment hints at a larger roster or directory compiled by Raat OF.
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