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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1978
Page
8
The writer questions Mr. Thomas about who among the supposed puppet masters supplies his information. The letter denies fault to the police, praising their trustworthiness and resenting any maligning of the department. The tone is accusatory and defensive regarding trust in law enforcement.
Public Utilities Commission staff asks dismissal of Pacific Telephone’s 471 million dollar annual rate increase request. They say improved earnings and tax savings could yield a return above the current 8.843 percent, arguing against a costly general rate case and proposing a possible rate decrease if Pacific does not submit a reduction plan.
Kern County Fair manager Brosmer says state employee wage freezes threaten to slow hiring of administrative and maintenance staff. Some aid is hired temporarily for the fair, but contracts may be blocked, potentially impeding operations though no anticipated financial risk. Projects to improve grounds may also stall if labor cannot be hired, as districts await clearer rules before September fair dates.
The piece jokes about tardiness passed to a child as Tardy Syndrome, with a husband late for duties and a doctor noting traits. It describes Brucie never rising early or saluting the flag, and a chaotic household style highlighted by a 44 minute egg and belated birthday cards.
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