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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1958
Page
2
The piece argues taxpayers across incomes bear hidden taxes through government spending. It urges readers to recognize that every cent has a cost, and that “your money” funds billions in public programs. It warns against complacency and calls for thoughtful consideration of fiscal choices.
A discussion notes gasoline remains a bargain with only about a 17 percent price rise since 1948 including taxes. Excluding taxes the increase is around 10 percent while oil costs rose sharply. The article cites higher costs for oil exploration and equipment but minor real price growth for gas.
The piece explains how a ten dollar bill moves through a household purchase, breaking down beverages vegetables and other items. It calculates a 15 cent tax and about 14 cents profit in distribution, showing mass retailing relies on enormous volume with tiny per-item margins. It notes the principle applies beyond food to all retailing and argues high living costs are not caused by retail profits.
A vivid appeal cites polio survivors and iron lungs to urge universal vaccination. Since 1955 the Salk vaccine has prevented new cases, with 65 million Americans vaccinated, yet 6 million under 40 remain unprotected and at risk this moment. Take the tip and get vaccinated now.
Nine years ago on September 15 1949 the Shafter Press notes a forthcoming revue opening October 6 with booths games popcorn and a carnival. The Chamber of Commerce also votes to decorate Shafter streets at Christmas with a rental plan replacing buying.
A group of amateur golfers are expected to compete Wednesday afternoon in the Interclub Golf tournament at the Stockdale golf and country club. The item notes a local sports event and lists venue.
Kern County high schools announce a two line cafeteria service with a la carte and regular plate lunch options for September 22 26. Menus include Hamburger shortcake on Monday Spaghetti Italian style on Tuesday Old fashioned beef stew on Wednesday Baked meat loaf on Thursday and Cheese enchilada on Friday with milk bread butter and vegetables each day.
Kern County Board of Trade has released a new Community information directory summarizing basic data on 25 population centers including Arvin Bakersfield Boron Buttonwillow Caliente China Lake Delano Edwards Fellows Frazier Park Glennville Inyokern Kern River Valley Lamont Lebec Maricopa McFarland Mojave Rand District Ridgecrest Rosamond Shafter Taft Tehachapi. The directory covers business chambers weather population postal receipts elevation history economy recreation and other salient community information.
Officials warn motorists to slow and focus as they exit the curb area. Authorities say careless movement can lead to serious crashes and injuries.
Animals showing disease signs are not admitted or kept on grounds. A quarantine area will hold affected livestock at the veterinarian’s request. Exhibitors must keep stalls clean and call private veterinarians for sick animals. Signs will list veterinarians’ names and phone numbers around barns.
Mr and Mrs A L Newboles of 214 Kern Street visited the Max Newboles residence in Long Beach last week. They also spent time with S Sgt S R Newboles and family at San Clemente where Sgt Newboles is stationed at Camp Pendleton.
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