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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1999
Page
4
An editorials reflects on common resolutions around this time focusing on the urge to change habits. It notes weight loss as the most popular vow and comments on the difficulty of sticking to self improvement efforts and the resistance to leaving one’s current self behind.
A reflective note offers a prayer for the coming century and hopes that the tough years ahead will bend toward better outcomes, acknowledging uncertainty while seeking resilience and guidance.
A fragmented critique argues that US policy toward Communist China and Israel harms world peace and domestic finances. It attacks politicians for fundraising and misused federal education funds, cites media influence and calls for reduced taxes and skepticism of federal programs. The piece ends with a New Year greeting and tax form reminder.
A man in Kotria, Ca, with a broken arm filling hospital forms confessed to a bizarre accident involving a garter snake in pot plants. He heard his wife scream from the living room as the snake emerged, prompting him to rush to aid her.
Ronni Carroll reports a huge Toys For Tots turnout with strong support from John Stockton chamber members and Marine Corps volunteers. Phil Walker organized the drive. Ronni Carroll addresses year 2000 plans, board elections, and calls for community engagement.
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