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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1984
Page
4
A Shafter High student praises the school's loyalty and athletic teams and definitions of plow horse and thoroughbred reflecting pride in the Generals after a loss to Corcoran and a Taft victory over Coalinga. The writer urges steady effort and sportsmanship.
Local residents, led by Gary Bailey, defend Shafter High School athletes described as plow horses and remain offended by recent criticism. They argue players are praised for positive effort, cite game injuries, call for respectful coverage, and request an apology from the paper.
The Sports Focus column from Nov 7 sparked discussion about Shafter High, praising players like Israel Lopez and the Generals, noting blue collar effort and possible positive effects from the loss. It clarifies intent, defends tone, and explains scheduling changes for David Armendariz and injury notes from the Coalinga game.
The piece declares love as the earths most powerful force rooted in God and Jesus. It cites biblical verses to define love as patient kind and selfless, and portrays Jesus as the living example who lived died and rose to show love.
Paul Harvey surveys U S economic trends inflation and wholesale prices. He cites FDIC guarantees and unemployment support as stabilizers after banking panics. He notes optimistic growth yet warns about budget deficits and the risk of acrophobia while urging prudence and steady reform.
Paul Aurandt recounts Bill Stultz, co pilot on Lindbergh’s Atlas flight era, facing alcoholism. Despite a 20 hour 40 minute Atlantic crossing with Louis Gordon, Stultz returned to drink and died in a plane crash a year later. Amelia Earhart’s fame overshadowed him, a truth this piece reveals.
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