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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1994
Page
4
A union accused a major retailer of blocking Salvation Army bell ringers in a holiday fund drive. The charity, long funded by year-end donations, faced a corporate decision that sparked criticism about patron support during the season.
The California Attorney General alleged Shafter city officials acted in bad faith over a Return to Custody facility and a disputed $2 million accounting with the CDC. After years of legal wrangling, the court system largely favored Shafter, yet the AG’s office publicly backtracked, prompting questions about investigation thoroughness and preparation.
The writer speculates the Great Sphinx symbolizes mankind's search for a missing link, linking ancient myth to spiritual Truth. It contrasts Near Eastern part man part beast legends with Jesus dialogue in John and Revelation warnings about idolatry. The piece endorses Jesus as the true missing link and urges faith over speculative links.
A reflective piece weighs legalization vs prohibition as experts from Buckley to Interpol advocate decriminalization. It cites a $400 billion international drug trade cost, high prison involvement of drug users, and most enforcement spending aimed at traffickers. It notes users might avoid crime if drugs were legally available and taxed like liquor.
Fragmented text argues about jail populations filled with murderers and rapists and contrasts crime with perceived innocence. The passage reflects a debate on how free individuals relate to criminal punishment and justice policy.
Political Viewpoint by Fred Davis notes Newt Gingrich aims to have the House propose a constitutional amendment allowing prayer in public schools to reward the Religious Right after the Nov. 8 GOP landslide. He views the group as a small but loyal voting bloc and weighs constitutional risks.
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