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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1989
Page
4
A humorous tirade mocks neat folk and their tidy habits arguing they are inconsiderate, boring, and obsessive about cleanliness. The piece contrasts messy, chaotic living with ritualized grooming and insists authenticity beats antiseptic order in modern life.
Paul Harvey discusses Broadway depictions of WASPs and a shift toward a society where no single group holds a majority. He notes books and plays mocking WASPs while highlighting demographic changes and the rise of diverse groups, urging understanding and humor across affiliations.
In This Corner laments August heat as temperatures soar past 100. Drivers gesture in traffic and appetites fade while swimming and cooking feel oppressive. The column looks ahead to September with its fresh start, school year and Christmas anticipation.
Kaye Lani Rae Rafko Miss America 1988 discusses education and achievement with school groups. An registered nurse pursues a nursing master's degree, praising Miss America scholarships for education and career goals while observers cite pageants’ mixed messages and the emphasis on appearance.
After last week's Iowa air line accident the speaker asks if they would ever fly again, reflecting fear and decision about air travel safety.
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