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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1996
Page
4
A veteran columnist, 51 years in the field, pledges to avoid political framing and profile more people, places, and things, while warning readers about liberal demagoguery and recalling early political era with Eisenhower and Stevenson.
The Shafter City Council moves to launch a Community Vision project amid praise from Mayor Linda Gragg and Councilman Garry Nelson, but critics cite past governance problems, lawsuits, a police officer firing, and a closed settlement. Residents are urged to scrutinize officials as town meetings and task forces shape the future.
Roy Patrick argues that the Democratic Party shifted left from 1950 to 1970 and accuses liberals of deceit and fearmongering to gain power. He claims Clinton-era politics exploit class and race, condemns policy opposition as propaganda, and warns of a troubling future if voters do not act.
Reader muses on whether Israel’s election carries prophetic meaning. The writer links the phrase peace with security to biblical prophecy, citing 1 Thessalonians 5 3 and Daniel 9 27 to suggest it signals end times. The piece emphasizes Gentile interest and contrasts Netanyahu with Peres.
A Shafter reader laments a deadly June 6 1995 shooting of Romero and criticizes local justice while urging the chief of police to address gang violence. The letter notes public fear, asks for accountability, and condemns indifference as community leaders honor veterans with a cemetery ceremony and flags.
Memorial Day observance at Shafter Memorial Park on May 27, 1996, directed by Dennis Farmer, honored veterans who sacrificed for freedoms. Farmer, a recent graduate, delivered concise opening remarks while tapping for the fifth time. Melanie Nightingale sang Amazing Grace as local service clubs’ flowers were laid in memory of the departed.
Wade McKinney and Greg Greeson deny wrongdoing while Wade McKinney questions Shafter residents' intelligence. The letter asserts city funds paid the settlement for Jim Anderberg and asks why the case was settled if there was no wrongdoing. The writer demands public disclosure of money and potential misconduct.
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