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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1995
Page
4
The piece discusses anger at perceived overreach by law enforcement after Deputy Cody’s death and Officer Maxwell’s assassination. It contrasts viewpoints from two friends on Patrick's Profiles, critiques media influence, and argues for accountability and prevention over broad anti-police sentiment.
Editorial criticizes Shafter City Council for backing Wade McKinney's plan to split the Return to Custody facility from the police department. Officers feared loss of input, badges, and pride, while critics warn of weak checks and balances as the plan proceeds unanimously despite opposition.
Doris Allen, a Republican, is elected speaker of the California Assembly amid factional clashes. She removes Mr Bruke from his office and relocates him, while giving Willie Brown a larger staff and firing Republican caucus staff. The Sacramento press mocks the racial remark and GOP leadership faces renewed criticism over party control.
Pastor Elmer Prout reflects on the Naboth story from I Kings 21 noting Naboth's rightful land, Ahab's vile bid, Jezebel's murder, and Elijah's confrontation. The surprising mercy IT shows God pardons Ahab when he humbles himself, challenging readers to avoid self-righteous judgment and trust divine justice.
A travel piece recalls a trip across American baseball venues from independent leagues to the majors. The highlight is Old Kent Park in Grand Rapids Michigan where the Western Michigan Whitecaps faced the Cedar Rapids Kernels in a Midwest League Class A game. The park was crowded with fans everywhere including grass seating beyond left field.
A local relative notes sell-out crowds at the ballpark while Grand Rapids fans aim to exceed last year’s 400,000. Former President Gerald Ford, a Grand Rapids native, appeared at the evening game. In Bowie Maryland, Baysox faced Trenton Thunder with low prices on admission and concessions. Three AAA games were played, including the Charlotte Knights vs Richmond Braves, and a lively mascot on a motorcycle energized the crowd.
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