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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1979
Page
9
City and county officials enforce laws to attract fresh business and economic growth. The platform stresses coordinated efforts to create a welcoming environment for industry, regulate activity, and foster job opportunities.
Taxpayers would still bear costs as Gov Brown proposes reshaping sales tax revenue to fund local governments and schools, while avoiding new general tax increases. The plan, praised for local autonomy but criticized as a hidden bailout, hinges on inflated revenue from inflation and uses a two cent shift to support cities, counties, and districts.
President Carter's veto of a 10.2 billion public works bill is seen as political symbolism and a bid to curb inflation. Critics warn most current projects will continue under a continuing resolution while new measures may emerge, amid voter distrust of government spending and looming Proposition 13 debates.
A 1960s critique argues small firms drive most innovations and job growth while large, automated corporations falter. It notes rising mergers, burdensome taxes and paperwork, and the concentration of assets in big firms. The piece cites Congressman Breckinridge warning of a three way squeeze from government, business, and labor.
After a snow and rain filled winter travelers to eastern Kern County will see a vibrant desert floral display from Inyokern to Boron and Tehachapi through April. Experts expect abundant blooms with yellow encilia creosote purple sand verbena primrose owl's clover and California poppy as rattlesnakes remind visitors to picnic safely amid desert scenery and history.
A public appeal argues California Senate Bill 13 will strengthen penalties for rape and repeat offenders, expanding great bodily injury definitions and prioritizing sex crime cases. It condemns current laxity and urges lawmakers to pass tougher laws to deter sexual assaults and protect women.
A reader seeks relief from pain, poverty, and heartbreak. The speaker urges belief, citing Job who endured loss, illness, and loneliness but trusted God. Faith, prayer, and perseverance can bring deliverance and double blessings, even amid suffering.
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