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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1985
Page
4
Critics argue farm subsidy programs overspend and distort prices while supporters push for gradual change. The 1986 budget targets crop support at 10.9 billion dollars, a reduction of over 40 percent in one year, raising concerns about harm to local farmers and the broader economy.
A reader recounts a shoplifting accusation at Johnson's Department Store and a police stop in Shafter, claiming misidentification and distress. The letter questions store and police conduct. The second letter from Deanna Peters thanks the press for coverage of the Big John Strong Variety Show on Feb 5, with notes on school district cooperation and free admission for children.
The speaker argues individuals bear responsibility for world and personal crises we did not create. We may face cynicism or self pity, but must act rightly, respond to God, and live life untarnished. No one can claim righteousness for another or hide behind others.
Paul Harvey asserts that Americans enjoy superior health longevity solvency and currency strength with less debt than many nations The speech claims the United States attracts heavy foreign investment rising over 400 percent in a decade from 25 billion to 135 billion and that the nation is center stage on the world stage
Industry Week cites foreign ownership in firms like Howard Johnson and Standard Oil of Ohio, noting British control of many American assets. The piece flags 13.7 million acres of U.S. land held by foreigners and warns that public decisions may be driven by non English speakers as foreign capital increases in food, petroleum, and tech sectors.
A columnist argues Bernhard Goetz acted to defend himself against four attackers, prompting a near 50 percent drop in subway crimes the week after the incident. The piece condemns the Sullivan Act, asserts political fear of armed citizens, and urges stricter punishment if Goetz is not jailed. It cites public support as well as media opposition to Goetz’s acquittal.
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