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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1995
Page
4
An opinion column argues baseball risks losing its appeal as high salaries and player activism threaten the sport’s popularity. It critiques price hikes, fan affordability, and political sniping while touching on Michael Jackson, Hillary Clinton, and an election-year commentary before delivering a satirical closer.
Voters approved Charter City status amid low turnout. Supporters cite reduced state controls and potential economic benefits while concerns linger about city leadership, including City Manager Wade McKinney. Public Works Director John Guinn says implementation timing is unclear.
An analysis cites Revelation chapter 13 describing a beast from the sea as Rome and a beast from the earth. The piece questions current events as a potential fulfillment, linking Patmos exile with Asia Minor, Artemis temples, and emperor worship. It warns of coming trials as a future fulfillment while noting political changes in America and foreign rule.
A Washington Post analysis by Richard Morin questions poll reliability and the influence of question framing. It notes that many Americans pay more attention to polling than to policy, and demonstrates how wording can steer responses, citing a 1978 fake act experiment and varied phrasings that produced differing outcomes.
In a letter to the editor residents argue they have lost control of city and police leadership over the past five years. They urge a renewed focus on ethics, integrity, and community values as investigations continue and more resignations may follow.
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