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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1989
Page
4
A reader vent tales of blistering heat through April as gasoline hits record highs. The note jokes about swamp coolers versus air conditioners, laments oil spills in Alaska, and rants about gas prices jumping from Bakersfield to $1.19 a gallon, hinting at grain alcohol as a potential fuel option.
Paul Harvey contends overreaction harms public health and economy. He notes Chilean grape bans cost $100 million and 200,000 jobs, criticizes radon attention and Alar fears, and warns against crippling fear driving policy while terrorists and drugs loom larger. He praises cautious action but cautions against overall paralysis.
The piece notes April as National Weight loss Month and May as National Fitness Month amid heavy advertising for weight loss centers. It cites Nutri/Systems claiming 34 million Americans are obese and links overeating to diseases like heart disease high blood pressure strokes cancer and diabetes. It also reflects on individual differences in weight loss responses and the narrator’s friend who diets by severely restricting meals.
A town resident challenges the paper to balance coverage of police reports with what the SPD actually did. The writer objects to publishing a malicious anonymous phone call and asks why the paper did not print the department's responses and actions taken, warning of mislabeling victims as criminals.
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture expresses gratitude to numerous individuals and businesses for prizes entertainment equipment and time that made the April 1st Street Faire a huge success. Notable names include Active Realty Bargin Outlet Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta and Shafter Police Department among many local contributors.
Washington debates a gasoline tax hike framed as fair and painless. The piece argues rural Americans would bear most burden, citing Wyoming and New York fuel use disparities, cost estimates, and polls showing broad opposition. It quotes President Bush criticizing deficit spending and links tax hikes to driver costs nationwide.
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