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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1996
Page
4
A Bakersfield columnist recalls a colleague who agreed to lunch after reading his piece. The date ends awkwardly when she confronts him about the column before revealing she fears an ex who works nearby might read it. The incident leads to reflection on writing and prudence.
A columnist reflects on religious greed behind sects and denominations, comparing global ethnic cleansing to American religious markets. He cites Jesus teaching on wealth and poverty, noting two questions about profit and prophet, urging readers toward spiritual truth over material gain.
The governor stresses Bay Delta as key to California water supply urging SB 900 as per a CAL-Fed linked financing plan. He notes the need for new facilities and better water management to avert up to 9 million acre feet of shortages by 2020, linking to agriculture and urban needs statewide.
Fred Davis reports on a proposed ballot initiative titled the Residency Status Verification Petition RSVP. Backers urge a DMV issued tamper proof ID with photo and fingerprints to prove eligibility for welfare allocation and public services. Supports claim fraud across welfare and voting justifies start up costs offset by fees. Critics say it targets immigrants and the poor. The plan could influence November elections and national politics with potential Clinton position variations.
A reader criticizes the governor's State of the State address, accusing Fish and Game of waste and mismanagement. The letter cites a Western Outdoor News report from Oct 20, 1995, showing a 57 percent rise in top staff and $6 million in new costs since 1991, with field cuts and calls for more taxes to bail out administrators. The writer urges reducing top administration, hiring, and political influence, urging focus on wildlife protection and field personnel.
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