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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1978
Page
5
An editorial denounces unseen opponents aiming to replace democracy with their own rule. It warns against covert acts in the night, calls critics cowards, and urges public in-person debate to expose and drive out those who seek to silence and intimidate the community.
The governor wows as a political showman with Proposition 13 rhetoric and a TV address on June 23. Critics compare his moves to Reagan era strategy, question timing for an election year, and flag his reluctance to back a GOP backed constitutional spending limit.
This item outlines reader letters to the newspaper. It explains formatting options including typing or neat printing, triple spacing, and a two page maximum. It requires letters to be signed with the author’s signature.
A reader praises the Bible as God’s revelation and compares it to love letters, while Corrie ten Boom’s story warns against overanalyzing scripture. The piece shifts to Congress details, noting 152 new federal judgeships, merit selection debates, and President Carter’s pledges amid conflicting House and Senate positions.
Paul Harvey notes Californians push back against government spending and taxes sparked by a 1.4 million HEW funded sex survey. Howard Jarvis leads a national crusade, arguing politicians cannot cut taxes, while taxpayers must rally to rollback property taxes and challenge spending.
A San Jose assemblyman proposed a million-dollar commission to study crime root causes including birth and parenting processes, touching, emotion, and gender issues. Critics warn the plan presupposes conclusions and could spend taxpayer money before any findings, though the Ways and Means Committee paused further funding amid tax revolt pressures.
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