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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1958
Page
2
Farmers and ranchers remain confident amid a beef price boom noted by Farm Journal. They expect the market to swing and say they will cut costs and improve efficiency rather than rely on government controls as prices rise and fall.
U S News and World Report editors report American buyers show growing interest in European imports. The piece notes small American-made economy cars could emerge as a response, with cost, gas mileage, and prestige driving decisions as Detroit watches rivals.
Grass Root Opinions notes large 1958 harvests and stronger farmer finances as reasons. Nation's Business reports 157 top executives expect higher or at least steady sales in the coming year. Virginia Minn and Mesabi Daily News quote concerns about underworld influence in cities and the need for citizens to fight it at the ballot box and in public forums.
A retrospective of Shafter events from 1949 to 1954 notes of the fire department toy repairs for underprivileged children, a timing clock purchase for the high school, and a Veterans War Memorial dedication planned for October. Also highlights school enrollments, youth center talks, a Community Chest drive, and jet testing actions at Minter Field.
Community National Bank president G C Parker announced Tess Norris, a Shafter artist, will paint six watercolors of local landmarks for the new Shafter Office opening around October 1. Norris, notable in Kern County art circles, has works in Buttonwillow and other local venues.
Charles Ray Rand and Sherann Lami reported marriage license filings in Shafter. Records show Rand at P O Box 875 and Lami at P O Box 106.
A Bakersfield sales tax discussion highlights that Bakersfield receives 46 percent of county sales tax revenue while comprising about 18 percent of the population. County officials urge delaying further action until county and city leaders discuss the issue, with emphasis on cross‑city trade and revenue shares. The column notes residents from unincorporated areas contribute to city receipts and touches on local commentary and forecasts.
A reflection piece visits Stringham's Drug Store praising modern display and helpful staff. It highlights Levi's evolving catalog and notes Tony Brown at Central Hardware preparing fall prices while school life inspires lighthearted teacher tales.
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