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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1988
Page
4
A Kern County drive to approve a half-cent sales tax for road work is seen as likely to succeed. The piece urges voter approval but calls for a 50 50 split between city and county rather than 70 30 in favor of the county, arguing city residents deserve a larger share.
The narrator recounts a rushed trip to Los Angeles International Airport with children, missed flights and a lengthy phone call to Tuc son airport to inform a father. They note two earlier departures, a frustrated attorney, and plan for tighter check in times. The journey continues via Ventura and Ojai with a reopened pier, foggy 60 degree weather, Lake Casitas stay, and remarks on heat in Shafter and Porterville.
The Thomas Report analyzes the five steps of forming a government budget and finds the system still flawed. It notes Congress failed to complete any of 13 annual bills in 1986 and 1987, leading to continued use of large Continuing Resolutions. The House has since approved 11 of 13 bills due to a December reconciliation that set spending limits. The author cautions that without spending cuts, deficits persist and urges discipline to align budgeting with actual appropriations.
Letter from Beth Metzger of Oak Tree Ranch Durham Calif cites 1985 1986 farm labor cuts that reduced payrolls and caused seasonal workers to fail the 90 day rule, leading to penalties. She notes Senator Cranston S2002 proposes extending the 90 day period to Dec 31 1988 and urges passage before Senate adjourns.
A reader condemns a $10 yard sale permit fee imposed by Shafter City Council, arguing it burdens residents who recycle goods and support neighbors in need. The note highlights limited sale days, travel costs, and classified ad expenses, urging reconsideration of the fee.
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