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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1999
Page
5
A pastor argues for strong parental authority amid unruly teens citing law fears and discipline. He insists spanking is not child abuse when done properly and urges laws to back parental control, urging church involvement and biblical guidance to restore order.
Gov. Gray Davis signed SR 84 to add the Shafter ITTC at Seventh Standard Road and Santa Fe Way to a State Enterprise Zone and Federal Foreign Trade Zone, offering tax breaks to attract private firms. City notes Rite Aid construction may start by October while city crews finish a new water well and a 30 inch sewer line project. The Aug. 10 council meeting was canceled and rescheduled for Aug. 24 with a special report on a potential Community Correctional Facility.
Mary Brooks voices concerns over city zoning changes near Lerdo and Central Valley Highways that prevent leasing space for a carwash detail shop and 99 cent store. She argues officials favor certain groups, calls for unity, and warns of losing rights if residents do not stand up.
Roanie Carroll invites ideas for a new group name at THE 2600 Unsil event next week. The note asks for suggestions and signs off with blessing, signaling a casual planning phase.
A Republicans for Choice report cites polls showing pro-choice candidates may win in California as intra party divisions intensify. L.A. Times Poll finds 61 percent of voters and 57 percent of Republicans favor current or similar abortion laws. Field Poll notes 64 percent of all voters less likely to back anti abortion candidates, 18 percent more likely. Chapman College poll in Orange County shows 55 percent favor abortion rights. Planned Parenthood study lists California voters as 28 pro-choice, 3 mixed or pro-life in state electors, with 25 state senators and 28 of the congressional delegation pro-choice. The letter signed by Peggy Goldwater Clay urges GOP to drop abortion plank, warning party decline and mainstream appeal needs. The issue expected at GOP meetings ahead of elections. November 2000 outcome hinges on intra party stance.
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