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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1983
Page
4
The editor of the Shafter Press writes a heartfelt farewell note before Thanksgiving thanking the community, coworkers, and friends for support over the past year and a half. He reflects on fairness in reporting, the town's unique charm, and memories from Agriculture, city government, schools, and local organizations.
In a letter to the editor the writer praises the Generals for an unbeaten regular season led by Vincent Link and a strong line. He credits Kevin Richardson John Bender and the Shafter line for the ground attack and notes a formidable defense including Tom Miller Darwin Cobb and Joe Pressley. He hopes playoff success and thanks several players for friendship and insights, then a separate note laments board member and teacher discord at the child's expense from Nelda Price.
Paul Harvey argues the United States is a republic not a democracy and credits citizen calls to the White House and Congress for shaping President Reagan’s Grenada decision. He notes rising public support, media, and industry influences as pivotal to the shift, praising Main Street democracy and the country’s enduring system.
Conservative columnist H L Richardson condemns liberal media reactions to his “blood for blood” call after Korean Airline 007. He praises Reagan’s hard line, recalls Grenada action, and hints at Cuba as a future target, noting public support for American virility and readiness to use force. He ends with a quip about a larger island needing liberation.
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