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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1994
Page
5
A 1976 Guatemala earthquake tragedy and a media flight to cover the recovery are recounted, including plans to boost tourism via Pan American Airways. The piece contrasts a large, symbolic media event with the disaster’s massive death toll and economic impact.
Roy Patrick recalls a Guatemala trip where journalists met Enrique, a national hero who fought communism in the 1950s. The guide’s warmth, the earthquake relief work, and a final plaza serenade created a poignant farewell to a journey rich in culture and humanity.
A reflective opinion piece on O J Simpson’s arrest and surrender after a high speed chase ending at his Brentwood home. The author contrasts public hope with faith in Jesus, urging readers to seek truth in Christ as the dawn of peace. It critiques secular hope and warns against denying spiritual truth.
Fred Davis argues that after Prop 13 Californians still face pressure from politicians and bureaucrats who redirect property tax money to police, fire, and schools while expanding bureaucracy. He rebuts scare tactics and portrays Prop 13 as protecting long-term homeowners, criticizing younger generations for short-term tax demands.
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