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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1995
Page
4
Roy Patrick vents at government red tape over the $60 fee for not driving a car. He recalls a missed deadline, calls Sacramento, and meets a polite DMV clerk who confirms the law’s flaws. He derides bureaucracy and hopes the rule will be repealed, blaming Jerry Eaves.
Shafter High School led by Athletic Director Ted Oliver claims co championships in South Se quipa League swimming and a league track title. The Press salutes swimming coach Kevin Edgman and track coaches Dallas Plater Debbie Bender Terry Lewis David Gaeta Gary Knox Ted Oliver John Bender and Jerry Scott for the champions effort.
The article contrasts two spirits, the Spirit from God and the kosmos spirit of the world. It cites Paul, John, Zechariah, Isaiah, and Acts to outline repentance, baptism in Jesus name, and receiving the Holy Spirit as the gift offered to believers. It emphasizes freedom from a deceiving spirit and placement of faith in Christ.
Fred Davis visits a Bakersfield Social Security office at age 65 and critiques the program. He argues politicians exploit entitlements to gain votes, expanding benefits beyond original safety net goals. He condemns Medicare linkage, rising taxes, and widespread abuse while urging targeted cuts to alcohol, drug, and illegal-immigrant beneficiaries.
A Shafter reader laments a Good Old Boy system that blocked his police career. He, a Tulare Kings Police Academy graduate from May 1993, passed oral and medical exams but failed a psychological test perceived as paramilitary by Greg Greeson, who has not served in the military.
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