Lowering property taxes in California may face scrutiny
The Jarvis Gann initiative on the June primary ballot aims to cut property taxes by up to 78 million dollars annually as a constitutional amendment. It imposes a 1 percent real property tax cap with a 2 percent annual rise, allows certain local taxes with two thirds votes, and contemplates revenue replacements through broad tax shifts and spending cuts. The plan shifts burden to state and local agencies and requires tough budget choices by legislators.
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Jarvis-Gann
California
Paul Gann
The
People’s Advocate
Howard Jarvis
United Organization of Taxpayers
Private Christian Schools Prove Cheaper and Superior
Dr. Ernest Boyer sent his son to a private Loudonville Christian School. Public education costs taxpayers $21,000 per K-12 student while private Christian schooling averages $9,838 for 12 years, including books and fees. Reading tests show Christian students ahead of national norms.
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Ernest Boyer
Boyer
Loudonville
N.Y
National Center For Educational Statistics
When Havoc Struck filmed at Sunset Labor Camp
A retrospection on the 12 part series filmed last summer by Associated Television of London with Glenn Ford as narrator. The writer served as advisor and notes reception in Kern County and nationwide, plus local impact from the December 1977 storm and ongoing school repairs in Arvin Lamont area.
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Sunset
Associated Television of London
Glenn Ford
Great Britain
Clara Davis
Shafter
Kern County
Arvin Tiller
Lamont
Arvin-Lamont
DiGiorgio
Virginia
Arvin
Acros
Nation
Shafter Press
Wasco
Pond
McFarland
Delano
Carter pushes Panama Canal treaties toward ratification
Senate likely to ratify the Panama Canal treaties with key leaders Byrd and Baker endorsing after behind the scenes lobbying by President Carter. Cabinet and Vance plan to minimize substantive treaty changes while McIntyre urges Cabinet unity to reduce presidential workload. Carter shifts duties to aides as Middle East progress and a troubling link between a Justice official and racketeer Nesline surface in a wide ranging briefing.
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Washington
Senate
Robert Byrd
Howard Baker
White House
Frank Moore
Panama
Sen. Baker
Moore
Baker
Mexico City
Carter
Cyrus Vance
Vance
Jimmy Carter
Middle East
Guest pulpit on forgiveness by Pastor Allen Palm
The sermon discusses forgiveness as a desirable trait citing Jesus words on the cross and the impact on witnesses. It argues for humility in leadership and society, noting forgiveness shown on Calvary and its potential to transform homes and governments. The piece reflects on humanity’s history of cruelty and the redemptive power of mercy.
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Allen Palm
God
King Solomon’s
Letters to the Editor Signatures Welcome Community Views
The newspaper invites signed letters from individuals or groups to share viewpoints on local issues. Letters will appear on the editorial page alongside other local items.
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Paul Harvey
Willard Wirtz
Commissioner of Labor
Paul Kienel
Western Assn. of Christian Schools
Kern
By Eugene Burmeister
Midwest
Iowa
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Jack Anderson
Joe Spear
James McIntyre
McIntyre
McIintyre
Justice Department
Joe Nesline
Charles Tourine
Charlie the Blade
Nesline
Tourine
FBI
Barbara Babcock
Babcock
Calvary
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