Temporary editor praises Shafter community welcome
A Bakersfield commuter and new temporary editor Patti Musick thanks Shafter residents for a warm welcome to the Shafter Press. She notes her stay ends in December and urges readers to continue submitting story ideas to writers Sandy Armstrong and David Armendariz while supporting local events.
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Shafter Press
Shafter
Sandy Armstrong
David Armendariz
Bakersfield
Sergeant Christensen
Neighborhood Watch
California phone system reform brings higher local rates
Assemblyman Don Rogers notes starting January 1, 1984 AT T must break into smaller companies per a federal court order. Local carriers like Pacific Telephone will lose long distance subsidies, raising basic residential rates from 7 to 16.75 dollars. Long distance rates may fall modestly due to competition, but overall cost to consumers rises. Federal action needed for reversal.
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American Telephone and Telegraph
At&t
Congress
Pacific Telephone
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At&t Network
Sprint
MCI
Paul Harvey on Democracy and Republic Governance
Paul Harvey argues the United States is a republic not a democracy and credits public opinion with supporting Reagan during Grenada. He praises Main Street wisdom and notes citizens used mass communication to influence leaders and policy, highlighting a shift in political dynamics and accountability.
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Tip O'Neill
Grenada
Main Street
High and
Western Union
Ma Bell
Hollywood's vulgar film critique by Richardson
A reader laments modern Hollywood as morally corrupt and vulgar. He blasts obscenity, violence, and promiscuity in films, cites Death Wish and Porky’s, and calls for stricter movie ratings. The letter argues America must defend traditional morals and consumer protection against corrupt cinema.
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Charles Bronson
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New York
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