Drive to reestablish American merchant marine on Pacific coast
The Institute of Pan-American affairs reports the United States loses Pacific seas trade to faster foreign vessels. A coordinated campaign across Pacific coast ports seeks more American vessels, especially for Latin American commerce, to regain dominance. The effort cites Japanese motor ships and past American clippers as models, urging renewed American enterprise and foresight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute of Pan-Amercan Affairs
United States
Latin
South America
America
Institute of Pan-American Affairs
Pacific
Pacific Coast
Local notices published weekly in Shafter
Public notices publish every Thursday from 169 Central Avenue in Shafter Kern County California detailing local postings and community information.
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Central Avenue
Shafter
Kern County
Cali
California
Evening Enhancements Elevate Delightful Setting
The description notes the evening added charm rather than subtracting from the delightful setting, enhancing the overall impression.
Legion delegates reject wealth draft plan at Los Angeles meeting
At the American Legion convention in Los Angeles delegates voted 1139 to 184 against a wealth conscription proposal that would require low interest loans tied to net worth. They backed the Sheppard and May bills granting wartime powers to limit profits and control prices, focusing on industry regulation and fair returns.
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American Legion
Los Angeles
Philharmonic
Southern California
New York
United States
Treasury Department
Legion
Election Campaigns Foreshadow Congress Issues
The piece surveys likely congressional battles next winter including proposals for old age pensions social security reforms and farm aid. It notes California support for a 30 per week pension plan broader social security coverage debate over the Wagner act tax policy and possible government reorganization fights ahead of the next session.
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Roosevelt
Congress
California
William Green
A. F. of L
John L. Lewis
Medical care for the man in the middle
The article argues for hospital service insurance as a practical, affordable solution to medical costs for the average citizen. It notes plans run by universities and communities, potential cash indemnity policies, and emphasizes low annual premiums enabling coverage for multiple family members. It also mentions related political and social topics from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Medical Association
Chicago
America
Elderly Fayetteville veteran visits Shafter nephews
N Elliott 83 from Fayetteville Arkansas visits Shafter at the home of nephews H G and G C Skaggs. He recalls Civil War service under Lincoln and a neck wound that blurred his long life of active citizenship and proposes to reach his 100th birthday.
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N. Elliott
Fayetteville
Arkansas
Shafter
H. G
G. C. Skaggs
Mr. Elliott
Army of the Blue
Abraham Lincoln
Lachenmaier
O. W. Lamb
John Lamb
Chris Trey
San Francisco
T. V. Little
Alfred L. Nikkel
Yosemite
Mr. Little
Mr. Nikkel
Gus Mettler
The
Mettler Fruit Company
Mettler
Delano Opposite City Hall Phone Shatter
A break in a window or door occurred at P. J. Gaede's residence near City Hall. Police investigated the incident and noted a phone number 316 and a separate 19W listing as contacts for information. No injuries reported.
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Delano
City Hall
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Charles H. Meyer
Pittsburgh
California State Federation of Labor
Santa Barbara
California Citizens’ Association
Farm Security Administration
Richland
Eugene Foster
Livers
Shafter Fair
W. B. Camp
W. E. Rose
Carl Haag
Florida Relief Committee
Auxiliary
al Nikkel
Fresno
Golden Gate Museum
Women’s Club
Circle Four
Thomas Wedge
DR. P. A. Sufficool
Shatter
P. J. Gaede
Shafter Garbage Service
Roy Pasley
Complete Machine Shop
Ad Welding Shafter
Casualty
A. J
Jack” Zimmerman
Notary Public
Frank Struempf
Griffith Ave
Wasco
Jack A. Lighthill, M. D
Sunset Ave
M. W. Pascoe
M. D
Janzen Funeral Home Ambulance Service
Peet
Stokely
Wee King
Conmic
Goung
Wesson
Glen Oaks
King City
Duchess
Stokely’s
del Monte
Safeway
Idaho
Bartlet
Burbank
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