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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1995
Page
4
Roy Patrick recounts a chaotic week covering Lamont flood fears and the Arvin Lamont area. He deals with dentist visits, car repairs, office confrontations, police response, and a calmer end as flooding causes less damage than expected. Flora Nichols becomes editor. the reporter gains new transportation.
The former Wasco High School star Of ford Rollins IV was found guilty of murdering Shafter resident Maria Madera Rodriguez. The 1992 verdict followed testimony about a dented car linked to Rollins and a tight time window. the case sparked race and jury misconduct rumors and Rollins remains in custody with appeal unlikely.
Herb Peters reflects on enduring faith and its proof through Scripture and history. He asserts true faith rests on Jesus as the confirmed object, citing Exodus Daniel and other passages to show Jesus presence in trials. The piece concludes that believers are never truly alone as Jesus remains beside them.
Fred Davis argues that national and California politics show rich candidates outspending rivals, while Pete Wilson shifts rightward as Republicans gain Sacramento power. The piece notes proposed California Civil Rights Initiative to end hiring and admissions quotas, framing affirmative action as a transition to color blind equality. It questions racism versus racial justice in current policy debates.
Paul Harvey argues that agriculture remains the nation’s core economic sector. He notes 2 million farmers yet 21 million workers in agribusiness across food, fertilizer, markets, and related industries. He stresses reform to boost productivity and highlights agriculture’s global export role.
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