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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1996
Page
4
The essay reflects on Mother's Day as a yearly honor for mothers, cites definitions of mother and irascible, and profiles the author's mother Ann Patrick born in 1916 who recently turned 80. It notes she raised six children four boys and two girls, and hints at her spirited temperament.
Richland Junior High teachers deliver a Letter of No Confidence to the Richland Lerdo School District board after Rose Shannon is chosen to lead the Primary School. The editorial argues trustees must balance district needs with staff input and defends democratic choices.
A reflective piece recalling a mother’s life and influence, from a daughter’s memories of family gatherings, a long life advice, and a shared joke about Loretta Lynn and The Pill. It notes a 50th birthday celebration, a meatless diet, and the mother’s poetic, songwriter side. It closes with a heartfelt Mother’s Day message.
The writer asks if the Apostle Paul used drama to present Christianity and notes a modern community play Heaven's Gates and Hell's Flames drawing large crowds. It cites Galatians 3 1 3 and 1 Corinthians 9 22 23 to suggest Paul adapted his message for different audiences. The piece emphasizes the play's impact and urges reflection.
Two leading African-American commentators clash on affirmative action. Carl Rowan argues for expanded targeted help for black children to overcome economic disparities and raise measured IQ scores, citing Columbia and Northwestern studies. The piece notes Rowan’s call for higher taxpayer spending on life adjustments.
Susan Holland reports on the appointment of a bookkeeper and office manager for the LaVenne Westbrook Society. The notice notes duties, eligibility, and filing details for interested members and local residents.
Parent letters urge Richland School Board to keep Rose Shannon as associate principal at Richland Junior High. They argue her transfer to the Primary School would harm junior high stability, citing lower referrals and higher honor rolls under her leadership, and urge readers to contact board members.
A reader rebuts Fred Davis's May 1 1996 column faulting his argument as muddled and insufficient. The writer contends Davis fails to present a coherent case and addresses the column’s premises, urging clearer reasoning.
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