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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1994
Page
4
Roy Patrick reflects on time and perspective as his niece Angela Patrick, now grown from a carefree child of the late sixties to a bride, prepares to marry. He ties memories of eras from Vietnam to the Reagan era to her coming nuptials, noting life’s swift passage.
Bakersfield residents clash over proposed city ordinances giving police broader power in high crime areas. The plan would allow stop and arrest actions for loitering near drug areas and suspected drug activity, and curb repeated solicitation by sex workers. Councilman Lynn Edwards backs delay for public consideration, with a March vote anticipated.
A viewpoint arguing some scholars link the New Testament to Nazi antisemitism is cited in a paid advertisement for Faith Without Prejudice. The author rejects calls for Christians to rethink New Testament teachings toward Jews, citing biblical warnings and historical persecution by faiths misusing religion.
The notice provides editorial and office roles at the Shafter CA publication. Frank W. Reed and Donald L. Reed are publishers. Roy Patrick is the news editor. LaVenne Westbrook serves as bookkeeper and office manager. Office address is 107 East Lerdo Highway, Shafter CA 93263. Mailing is P.O. Box A. Phone numbers are (805) 746-4942 and (805) 399-5925.
Paul Harvey critiques health care reform and managed care, arguing production line medicine erodes personal care. He cites HMOs and Medicaid incentives, noting 90 million Americans in network plans and concerns over cost control as the population ages and doctors face pressure to move patients quickly.
The Wasco Association for the Developmentally Disabled thanks the Shafter City Council for helping secure Community Development Block Grant funding to remodel and expand its facility. Although based in Wasco, the group serves 24 Shafter citizens with developmental disabilities and praises local residents, service clubs, and church groups for ongoing support. Editor notes Stockton serves as WADD executive director.
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