California Budget Fight Deepens as AB 3167 Fails
Sacramento legislators wage partisan battle over the state budget and workers compensation reform. The column notes business opposition to a shift toward welfare policies, with AB 3167 failing to pass policy committee and AB 3464 advancing 46 to 30, proposing a 50 percent rise in benefits and higher temporary disability payments.
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Time to Bring Back Corporal Punishment in California
A column argues for restoring corporal punishment citing crime trends after bans. It endorses Assembly Bill 150X by Mickey Conroy to allow parents to paddle graffiti offenders in court or have a bailiff enforce punishment. The piece claims punishment reduces vandalism and could save taxpayers around 300 million dollars annually.
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California lawmakers clash over business burden and aid bills
The debate centers on unemployment benefits rising to 336 weekly and a sweeping Assembly plan to expand employer restrictions under the ADA and other rules. Supporters say it protects workers. opponents argue it stifles business and hampers growth amid budget woes.
Pastor's Corner by Elmer Prout reflects on Bible translation
In a Church of Christ column, Elmer Prout notes that James spoke Greek while readers use English. He argues that changing languages does not alter the shared faith and stresses ongoing translation and updating of the sacred text to keep the message accessible to English speakers.
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Reed publishers feature local paper personnel
Local newspaper notes indicate publishers Frank W. Reed and Donald L. Reed with Roy Patrick as news editor. LaVonne Westbrook serves as bookkeeper and office manager, while Leah Mathena writes for the society column.
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The Driven Path From Paul to the Gospel Call
The text reflects on work ethic and life’s direction, using Paul’s conversion and mission as a hinge. It contrasts two possible courses for individuals and humanity, one toward salvation and Christ’s reign, the other toward destruction and the antichrist. It notes a sense of urgency in finishing one’s course and points to Jesus as the reason for belief.
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Opposition Failures the GOP’s Redline Health Care Crisis
Fred Davis argues the Republican leadership lacks hard proposals on health care reform welfare reform and North Korea policy. He praises Sen Bob Dole for opposing Clinton stimulus and urges stronger opposition. The column questions Jimmy Carter's North Korea diplomacy and warns against trusting Carter’s peace claims.
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