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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1979
Page
5
Readers dispute the advice column on cosmetic surgery and self esteem. Letters discuss dangers of procedures, self perception, and the impact on family and friendships. The page also cites Ann Landers guidance and a sale of her booklet on marriage expectations.
Tracy Beth Hiebert of Shafter received a $500 scholarship from the Continental Association of Resolute Employers CARE. The award, announced at association headquarters by Executive Vice President David J. Schanke, supports her plan to study business administration at Bakersfield College. Hiebert is a Shafter High School graduate and Bank of America business achievement award recipient.
A letter from PALS urges the Board of Supervisors to restore library funding for 1979-80, arguing for a $2.9 million budget with cuts reduced to 1,705,519 and detailing requests for books, library services, and branch staff. The writer asks readers to support with card or letter and notes local police presence and community concerns in a separate editorial paragraph.
The Automobile Club of Southern California urges drivers to save gis and plan ahead even while driving to anticipate slowdowns and red lights. The guidance emphasizes looking well ahead to improve safety and flow on the road.
Summer session enrollment at Bakersfield College is up about 600 from last year, totaling 4,300 across main campus, Downtown Center, and Delano Center. Dean Richard Harkins cites inflation, gasoline shortages, and fewer summer activities as factors, with more students working part time and taking fewer units while using year round options. Business courses at the Downtown Center attract many seeking job advancement.
Question asks if pulling ticks off the skin is bad. Answer explains do not pull. parts may remain and cause abscess. Advise using cotton with alcohol and tweezers when loose, possible medicated shampoo if needed.
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