Another Opinion Hello Shafter by Paul Wahl
Paul Wahl writes from Delano about McFarland and Shafter for Reed Print papers. He highlights positive local programs, a referendum on prayers, and education funding struggles while urging civic participation and noting Shafter City Council filing for November elections. He signs off vowing to share more thoughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branoves
Richland
Lerdo
Tulare County
Shafter
Susan
Cronkite
Jimmy Durante
Mrs. Calabash
Open Season on Judges Sparks Violence and Debate
A 1988 Los Angeles Times Syndicate piece notes rising threats to federal judges and prosecutors, with examples of killings and legal fallout. It argues judicial activism and perceived liberal bias fuel public anger, while some judges face retaliation and crime victims become targets.
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Michael
New York
Prosecutor
Chicago
Rudolph Giuliani
Paul Guez
Charles Koster
Omaha
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Catastrophic care bill criticized as costly reform misstep
James Roosevelt argues the House and Senate bills fail to cover adequately and rely on user fees. The proposed financing would raise premiums for most seniors and impose a supplemental premium on those earning over 15000 dollars. He warns the legislation misses historic social insurance concepts and could trigger heavy Medicare cost hikes.
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House
Senate
Claude Pepper
Pete Stark
Treasury
Otis Bowen
Department of Health and Human Services
Letters to the Editor raise questions on nationality and Medicare
In Shafter California readers debate citizenship history and policy. A second letter criticizes Medicare Part B cost increases and catastrophic care proposals, urging reform and cost control. James Roosevelt chairs the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, noting his lineage.
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James Roosevelt
National Committee To
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Congress
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East Lerdo Highway
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Buttonwillow Times
Press
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Flora Nichols
LaVenne Westbrook
East Lerdo
P.O
Paul Harvey News
Commentary By
Paul Harvey
Bork
Supreme Court
Ogden
Utah
USA
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Calif
HHS
Gary Murphy
Faith Burns
Chris Bergman
Kristie Browning
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