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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1988
Page
4
News editor reflects on a successful May Festival in Shafter marking the 75th anniversary. Parade grew larger and volunteers deserve thanks. Local burglaries prompt a plea for vigilance and calls to report suspicious activity to police.
Guest editorial argues teens who drink and drive deserve adult-like punishment. It cites minors calling parents, paying fines, and leaving jail with little trouble, and urges harsher consequences to deter reckless behavior and protect lives.
A narrator argues teens who drink and drive deserve the same accountability as adults, noting they chose to drink and should bear consequences. Personal anecdote links to a past accident and a named friend, Jenny Wilson, to illustrate shifted feelings toward teen alcohol issues and a call to act responsibly.
Senator Packwood and Senator Melcher critique the 1986 Tax Reform Act. Packwood says it achieves fairness and efficiency by closing loopholes and lowering top rates while simplifying filings. Melcher argues the act yields tax relief for high earners but raises taxes for many in lower brackets and damages investment incentives.
Dear Editor thanks go to honorary parade marshals from the May Festival parade and those listed as unable to attend. The community recognizes residents who have lived in Shafter 50 years or more and supported the town’s 75th birthday celebrations.
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