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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1997
Page
4
A writer describes finally buying a Pentium PC with a 15 inch high resolution screen and a fast modem. After researching ISPs and browser options like Netscape Navigator, he narrates his cautious plunge into the online world and the promise of vast information with some anxiety about the technology.
The account lauds LAPD officers in the North Hollywood shootout, noting their bravery under heavy fire from armored robbers armed with AK rifles. It argues police deserve support, not unfair backlash, and emphasizes the risks officers accept to protect the public.
A first person lament on the vast reach of the internet and cyberspace. The writer notes endless information, people’s addresses and phone numbers, and a disorder linked to internet use. Friends install software for hours, creating layered folders and files. The piece ends with a tease of future online calling when busy lines give way to surfing the net.
The piece contrasts Heaven's Gate beliefs with early Christian faith, arguing that Jesus is either God in the flesh or a devil. It cites biblical verses to warn against cult deception and counters the view that Jesus could be an extraterrestrial incarnation.
A columnist argues about terms used to describe Israel's actions in Hebron and the West Bank, noting UN calls like aggression and terrorism, US vetoes, and the risk of being labeled anti Semitic for criticizing policy. The piece discusses political courage, media silence, and public opinion.
A reader argues for revamping federal overtime rules to grant scheduling flexibility within a 40 hour workweek. They claim 47 states already allow such flexibility benefiting employers and employees, especially in farming, to balance business and family needs and improve California’s job climate and competitiveness.
A note thanks the Shafter Police Department and district attorney’s office for their handling of a difficult case. It also raises questions about an ambulance driver linked to a hanging, urging witnesses to come forward with information for the SPD to review. The writer seeks clarity on motive and circumstances.
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