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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1989
Page
4
A citizen reflects on public appetite for forecasts of disaster and contrasts it with moments of collective gratitude such as a shuttle launch. The writer notes disasters last year and positive post event acts, highlighting compassion across borders and the hope for peace despite cynicism as 1989 begins.
Terri Murray shares holiday weight gain woes and a plan to combat them. She vows to start a Shape magazine inspired routine with 15 sit ups four ways, 20 minutes of aerobics, and 10 minutes of free weights, aiming for January 31 and daily calorie tracking with reader support.
This piece reviews shifting death causes from infectious diseases in 1900 to chronic illnesses today, highlighting that accidental injury is the top premature killer. It argues many modern health risks are preventable and urges perspective on media fear, noting longer life expectancy and medical advances. It cites AIDS misunderstandings, then stresses accidents, smoking, venereal disease, overeating and drinking as key threats.
Ben Grundy voices sadness over park trees cleared for city projects including a courts building D.M.V and post office He argues the Hemstedt site offered better future options and warns that pressure hindered proper analysis of the case As progress sparks regret he condemns the loss of Stringham Park and urges reconsideration of the decision.
In four of five installments, the Kern Council of Governments outlines growth prospects for Kern County under the 1988 Regional Transportation Plan. Officials note a population rise toward 2010, with 766,000 residents, and cite expansion in industry and agriculture while warning that housing costs, gridlock, and funding will shape future highway needs.
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