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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1998
Page
4
The writer questions jury effectiveness citing the O J Simpson verdict as a pivotal example. He criticizes prosecutors led by Marcia Clark and Chris Darden for alleged failures and attributes blame to the jurors and to perceived media influence surrounding the case.
Guest editorial argues for a planning commission, citing cost, accountability, and benefits. It notes current Planning Advisory Committee use is limited, potential for greater citizen input, and that a commission could consolidate existing bodies while enabling more focused policy work and managed growth responsive to market forces.
Roy Patrick argues the jury in the Nichols trial erred during the penalty phase by bowing to defense appeals and emotional appeals from relatives. He asserts the death penalty should be pursued if Nichols is found guilty, and that the Oklahoma case offers another chance to seek justice for victims.
A reflective piece arguing that nations war over greed and idolatry rather than faith, citing biblical verses from Psalms Acts and Corinthians to warn that secular rulers and false religion drive conflict and warn Christians to flee idols. It frames World War III as sparked by vainglorious powers and ends with a cautionary religious meditation.
A tribute recalling Sonny Bono’s unlikely rise from show business to Palm Springs mayor and U S congressman. The piece highlights his practical approach, bipartisan appeal, and impact on music copyrights and California law, noting his popularity, unpretentious nature, and the unlikely void his death leaves in his desert district.
I feared turning on a computer yet needed digital skills for modern work. I avoided them until job demands grew. After researching paths I enrolled in a nine month business college program to learn typing and computer basics, aiming for successful career change.
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