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Headlines in History - Nov. 28, 2024

From the archives of The Shafter Press

60 years ago: Dec. 2, 1964

A $2.5 million project was approved to build the California Aqueduct from Tupman to north of Lerdo Highway.

40 years ago: Dec. 5, 1984

The Shafter Cornet Store gave away four Cabbage Patch dolls in a drawing. The demand for popular dolls was intense, especially during the holiday season.

10 years ago: Dec. 10, 2014

The city said "goodbye and thank you" to Jon Johnston upon his retirement after 16 years of service on the City Council.

--Compiled by Erica Soriano

 

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