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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1995
Page
4
The writer, born in Fowler near Fresno, praises California climate from the San Joaquin Valley to Arroyo Grande, noting tule fog in the valley and a sunny break after Taft as they head toward Cayuma Valley for a nephew’s wedding.
The piece condemns ongoing revisionist criticism of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It asserts the necessity of the decision by President Truman, laments heightened July August media coverage, and decries efforts to portray America as villain while honoring those who died in World War II. It cites Pearl Harbor and domestic dissent as distortions.
A writer describes scenic Cayama Valley and Kern County drives in mild winter weather. He recalls a nephew’s wedding in a 100 year old mansion, with harp music and blooming orchards, then returns home through dense tule fog near Taft. He jokes about blowing fog toward Fresno while noting the season’s mood.
A reflective piece connects the Beatles song All the Lonely People to spiritual loneliness. It argues that separation from God causes inner emptiness, citing Genesis and I Peter, and asserts Jesus as the cure and Christmas meaning. The author frames loneliness as a moral and spiritual condition addressed by faith.
Political Viewpoint by Fred Davis argues that the Religious Right labels critics as bigots while pursuing a conservative cause. He, a longtime Republican Marine, California party insider, cites bias against nonaligned Republicans, calls out RINOs, and says the RR dominates the California GOP.
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