Honest Readers Reflect Shafter Community Spirit
In a Shafter Press editorial substitute, Paul Wahl praises local honesty and community pride across Shafter Wasco McFarland Delano. He highlights friendly staff, progressiveness, and a story of Louise Boucher from Naches Washington who returned 25 cents after shoplifting a paper, epitomizing integrity.
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Pat Bryant
Shafter Press
Reed Print, Inc
Paul Wahl
Record
Delano
San Joaquin Valley
Shafter
Wasco
McFarland
Louise Boucher
Naches
Wash
Louise
Fresno
Condoms and AIDS Advertising Ethics Debate
Guest editorial urges honesty in condom ads amid AIDS risk. Leonel Martinez argues condoms are not 100 percent effective and warns that withholding facts challenges ethical standards. He questions why abstinence and faithful monogamy are not presented as safer options and supports responsible, informative advertising to avoid deadly misconceptions.
New Hero in Song and Film Los Alambrados Outlaw
A Los Angeles Times Syndicate piece notes a rise of the illegal immigrant as folk hero in South Texas media. It cites Spanish radio, films, and comics portraying unauthorized migrants as bold figures while law enforcement is vilified. The piece criticizes Texas politics and budgets amid immigration debates.
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Texas
Davey Crockett
Sam Houston
Los Alambrados
Wall Street Journal
Matt Moffett
Suier
Immigration Service
Chicago
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Talented production company earns applause again
A reader praises Barbara Crettel and her dance troupe for a charming Pollyanna inspired ballet with vibrant costumes and music. The letter highlights standout moments from Shafter Woman's Club tea tableau, a well behaved dog, an adored baby, and credits the performers for delivering delightful entertainment in 1990.
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Barbara Crettel
Larry Starrh
Shafter
Shafter Babe Ruth seeks sponsors for baseball program
The Shafter Babe Ruth Association appeals for support to fund upgrading facilities, uniforms, insurance, and umpires. Local sponsors Lions Concrete and Pi Co., Shafter Sports Center, and Kiwanis contribute $300 yearly, but more funds are needed. A tax deductible 4x8 sign option priced at $150 offers branding on Kirschenmann Park outfield fence. Contact Micky Gladden, Dave Anderson, or John Houser to order.
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Shafter Babe Ruth Association
Apeatataet
Shafter Lions Shafter Concrete and Pi
Shafter
Kirschenmann Park
Micky Gladden
Dave Anderson
John Houser
Babe Ruth Baseball Association
Shafter Police Honored for Help After Burglary
The resident praises Sgt. Knox and the Shafter Police Department for kindness and active efforts to catch the burglar. Gratitude is extended for past house checks while away and thanks are offered to family and friends for support after the break in.
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Sgt. Knox
Shafter Police
Public thanks to Shafter police after arrest
Local resident expresses gratitude to Chief Frank Christiansen, the Shafter Police Department, and Sgt. Gary Knox for their help in apprehending the offender.
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Frank Christiansen
Shafter
Gary Knox
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