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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1978
Page
5
A compact note describing a platform aimed at enforcing laws within our system. It outlines the purpose, intended scope, and emphasis on clear procedures, accountability, and neutral application of rules. The text highlights the need for consistent adherence, transparent processes, and stakeholder trust.
President Carter warns the Ways and Means Committee proposal favors the wealthy though he backs a home sale exemption up to 100000 dollars for those selling a primary residence. The plan would tax none of the gain for most sellers and include a lifetime exemption, amid broader inflation indexing and higher standard deductions. Disagreements center on four and ahalf billion in corporate and capital gains relief.
The English birth of a healthy test tube baby prompts boards and committees to tighten rules on ethics and safety in biology. While technological progress is praised as a milestone, questions arise about how far science should go, including human cloning. Fear is natural but exploration and principled discourse are urged to guide future decisions.
This newspaper welcomes letters from readers and invites viewpoints of community interest. Letters should be typed or neatly printed with triple spacing and limited to two pages, and must be signed by the author.
Paul Harvey argues the United States loses ground to eight faster growing economies and cites environmental, safety, and crime costs plus government too generous to not work as throttles. He criticizes Carter for labeling capital gains tax relief as for millionaires while cab drivers and homeowners lose real value.
The ERA debate continues as supporters seek House Joint Resolution 628 to extend the seven year ratification deadline to over ten years. Critics, including Sen. Sam Ervin and Prof. Jules Gerard, call the move illegal, arguing it would circumvent constitutional processes and undermine due process.
Anthony Harrigan argues the 30 airliner order worth 1.2 billion is a landmark unsubsidized victory for American industry. He contrasts with European Airbus subsidies, cites Japan Incorporated practices, and urges Congress to curb subsidized and guided competition to safeguard U S jobs and earnings.
A speaker counsels against inadequacy by urging trust in God's adequacy. A story about an evangelist's crippled daughter illustrates reliance on divine support: when the girl feels unable to bear a heavy gift, she asks, then trusts her father to carry her. The message: with God, you can manage big duties despite self-doubt.
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