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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1985
Page
4
The piece argues that higher sewer rates are needed to fund renovations of the 46-year-old plant. It defends the rate increase as equitable, notes prior misuses of funds, and praises Public Works Director John Guinn for a prudent, planned renovation aimed at avoiding future failures.
Letters advocate Shafter shoppers receive Bakersfield level savings and cheaper gas, urging city officials to boost commerce. A second writer notes NACCCA seeks CCC alumni nationwide, recounting CCC revival efforts and contact details for more information.
A reflective piece urges balancing daily pressures with faith. It compares a California naturalist cutting trees for a house to handling life one step at a time, emphasizing keeping God at the center while meeting immediate responsibilities. The message counsels focusing on present tasks rather than conquering tomorrow’s burdens all at once.
The author argues against strict church state separation, citing historical references from Jamestown to the Mayflower Compact and Madison. He claims America’s theistic foundation has fostered broad religious freedom, contrasting it with regimes that deny God. Published in 1985 Los Angeles Times letter.
Senate debate centers on parental consent for minors seeking abortion. Senator Ollie Speraw cites a DMI poll showing broad support for parental consent for 14 to 17 year olds, while Senator Diane Watson challenges the tactic. The motion fails 21 to 5 with two abstentions as lawmakers weigh procedure against principle.
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