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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1976
Page
5
Editorial lauds the Shafter chamber's years of service with a small volunteer leadership, highlighting annual banquets, free fireworks, and festival help. It urges greater member participation and new funding to expand efforts including a Christmas parade and broader community involvement.
At a Lamont school board meeting residents debated the California Assessment Profile and other tests used to gauge reading and math ability. Critics argue tests may misrepresent true student achievement and reflect biases against minority students, while officials note the tests are state mandated.
Weekly Special argues OPEC will meet in Qatar on December 15 with thirteen members and prices likely rising about 10 percent. It notes potential $4 billion in added costs for Americans and outlines behind the scenes government assessments and bets on moderating moves.
Paul Harvey notes the foreign tourism slump and argues America remains the best place to live. He cites the Whitfields and Yates who left Zambia for Seattle after harsh captivity and poverty, urging caution about moving abroad and advising against black rule in Africa.
The Basque shepherds tie twin lambs rear leg to rear leg so a ewe nursing one smell prompts acceptance of the other. A dead twin is skinned and that skin placed on the rejected lamb to fool the mother. Lambs reunite with mothers, then endure ear marking and castration as the campfire scene ends with a wine bota and watchful shepherds.
December 1 1971 Highlights include the Shafter Chamber of Commerce spending 5000 for 1000 feet of garland to decorate downtown, FFA Work Day projects at Shafter High School, Rick Wegis named Athlete of the Week at Cal Poly and guest speaker at the football banquet, and a fire department training tower approved by the City Council. Other items note a 1956 furniture store opening with Eddie Dean and Ben Alexander, and local honors at Buttonwillow Roadrunner.
The reflection urges gratitude to the Lord for blessings and national gifts. It celebrates a blessed nation and religious liberty, noting no nation or people are perfect yet urging sharing and thanksgiving rather than self focus.
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