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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1987
Page
4
Editorial argues Shafter must expand downtown boundaries to accommodate growth including a new courthouse site and a proposed Post Office facility. It notes economic shifts from agriculture and oil to broader jobs, urges a shared long term vision, and weighs downtown versus Euclid Avenue locations for the post office.
Paul Harvey argues Reagan juggles many overseas issues including Middle East and Latin America while facing solvency risks if the books aren’t balanced. He warns a tentative arms treaty with the Soviet Union could be scuttled by Star Wars demands and notes removing missiles may leave Western Europe exposed to Soviet forces.
The author argues that mutual fear sustains the Soviet American standoff and backs President Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative. He notes SDI aims to intercept missiles with space based lasers, acknowledges it is years from perfection but technically feasible, and cites a planned testing site while opposing costly, endless arms race dynamics.
California school districts with over 1000 students may soon switch to single member trustee areas under AB 2191. CSBA opposes federal and state overreach, citing local decision making and potential costs, urging local leaders to join in opposition as the bill returns in January.
A public outreach letter urges readers to prevent alcohol related traffic collisions during holidays. It highlights enforcement efforts, safe ride programs, and print PSAs promoting non alcoholic options and party safety planning to reduce deaths and injuries among readers.
Weekly Forum commentary cites Justice Department and Bureau of Justice Statistics findings on drugs and crime. It notes inmates' high drug use histories, rising drug involvement, and Congress funding for education and interdiction. It argues victory requires citizen abstinence and a broad public education push to curb the drug trade and related crime.
Residents recall past rain problems for the annual parade while this week’s storm drenched the city, caused outages, and prompted many to dine out as restaurants overflowed. Community events, decorations, and a lights contest sponsored by Shafter Recreation and Parks District add cheer, with reflections on unity and the fight against drug use.
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