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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1978
Page
7
A proposed constitutional change, Senate Constitutional Amendment 42, would cap spending for state and local government, allow inflation and population growth adjustments, and require reimbursement for new or expanded local programs. It faces delay and a costly push to place the measure on the November ballot, with a hearing set for Aug. 7.
The resignation of Dr. Peter G. Bourne as President Carter’s principal adviser on drugs follows charges of using a fictitious name for a powerful prescription. The July 20 decision comes after White House aides spent July 19 in a closed session with Bourne and amid prior Georgia-connected troubles in Carter’s circle.
The piece notes Americans like Irwin Schiff and others declaring they pay no income taxes, while case histories show mixed outcomes. It discusses court rulings, constitutional arguments, and political reactions amid a rising tax protest era.
The piece argues for Senate Constitutional Amendment 42 as a ballot measure to restrict expenditures to prior year levels adjusted by cost of living. It cites past Senate votes, delays in the Assembly led by Willie Brown, and governor Jerry Brown, notes potential $62 billion in savings over a decade and $8.6 billion in four years, and urges public pressure to approve the measure to curb Sacramento spending.
A teenager describes persistent irritability and resentment toward his mother. He recognizes his own role in the tension, noting that friends see him as sweet and well behaved, while his views about his mother darken during adolescence. He seeks guidance on coping with family strains.
Many people feel resentment toward parents as they realize they are not perfect. Accepting parents means growing a separate identity and understanding that flaws exist. True maturity lies in seeking perfection in God, not in people, and with time tolerance toward your mother will grow.
The newspaper welcomes letters from readers and urges clear, neatly printed submissions. Letters should be triple spaced between lines and not exceed two pages, must be signed, and reflect a community viewpoint of broad interest.
The article notes 5100 motorists die on California highways and warns that if current trends continue, the toll will hit a new all-time high. The California Highway Patrol cites rising speeds as behind the increase, contrasting with 1969 and 1974 figures after the nationwide limit.
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