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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1999
Page
4
Roy Patrick notes Jerry Quarry, a top heavyweight in his era, known for class and a gigantic heart that often outweighed his boxing ability. Quarry died at 53, leaving a legacy of respect from peers including Foreman and other all time greats.
A first person reminiscence recalls watching legendary boxing stars and events from the 1960s to the 1980s. The narrator notes past live broadcasts on closed circuit and TV, mentions fighters like Louis Patterson Foreman Ali and Leonard and Duran, and recalls Thursday night broadcasts from the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles.
The piece reviews new year changes in California law, noting lawmakers push laws for political reasons. It mentions registration fee changes and AB 821 allowing the Board of Equalization to waive interest penalties after state employee errors and delays. The tone critiques politicians for expanding statutes regardless of public benefit.
By Herb Peters argues false religion is demonic and linked to the Antichrist. He cites Revelation images of Babylon the Great and a scarlet beast, warns of Rome’s return, the Western European Union threat to NATO, and Daniel’s prophecy of desolation as roots of global evil.
Shafter chamber plans new ventures including a welcome wagon program to assist newcomers. The board promotes community events such as the July 3 fireworks show drawing about 3,500 attendees last year. Don's Communications owner pledges ongoing support for chamber activities, urging residents to join and participate for a safe year.
Fred Davis recounts four decades of Democratic dominance in Congress from 1954 to 1994 led by figures like Lyndon Johnson and Tip O'Neill. The piece portrays a high handed, hostile stance toward Republicans, accusing them of pandering to children and starving the elderly while resisting budget balance and welfare reform.
The president urged the nation to close the breach and unite while aides like James Carville warned Republicans would pay. Critics questioned the sincerity of conciliatory talk amid fiery partisan rhetoric from Clinton loyalists and campaign figures.
A reader letter to the editor condemns the GOP linking past misdeeds to Clinton and Democrats. The writer accuses party leaders of hypocrisy and predicts the 2000 election will mirror the previous vote, asserting the people deserve control rather than the Grand Old Party. Clifford Pierce of Shafter signs the note.
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