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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1990
Page
4
A town editorial defends press openness after the OCR cited inequities in Shafter Unified School District. Citizens clash over media exposure, local loyalty, and the role of the press in upholding democratic due process, urging transparency over silence.
In a Paul Harvey feature, the electric vehicle era nears reality with Chrysler and General Motors demos. GM aims for vans next year, Chrysler touts lighter nickel iron batteries enabling higher speeds and longer ranges, while California policymakers push for 40 percent passenger and 70 percent freight clean fuel use within a decade.
The author questions the focus on Manuel Noriega as a distraction from pressing issues. They compare the Noriega fixation to Japan's rising economic strength, arguing the costs and possible manipulation of public opinion through marketing. The piece notes American losses and Japan’s automotive market surge as context.
Weekly Forum by Kenneth Roman discusses neo prohibitionists who seek social control through policy, taxation, and information limits. The piece cites bans on interracial works like Strange Fruit, fast food nutrition ads, and tobacco advertising as examples of vigilant oversight. It questions motives of law schools and state attorneys general in pushing bans.
Kern County Wildlife Resources Commission requests proposals from agencies groups and sportsmen for the 1990-91 budget. Proposals funded from half of local Fish and Game fines will be reviewed February 14, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. at 1110 Golden State Ave Bakersfield. Send proposals if unable to attend. Rod Napoleon, Chairman.
A report outlines the Return to Custody facility initiative, detailing its purpose to manage detainees reentry and monitoring. The document notes program scope, oversight, and potential impacts on inmate transitions and community safety. Local officials cite improved supervision and resource coordination as goals.
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