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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1986
Page
4
By Leonel Martinez argues drug abuse is tied to poverty and unemployment. He critiques Reagan era spending shifts and calls for addressing root socio economic factors rather than only stricter laws and enforcement to help youth resist drugs.
Fed Chairman Paul Volcker warned lawmakers on July 29 about a soaring U S trade deficit. He said the imbalance threatens the economy and could unsettle the stock market, noting imports exceed exports and the dollar’s value has fallen. Congress weighs tariffs, Volcker urges expanding open markets, especially agriculture.
A seventh-grade family praises Richland Junior High and Richland Intermediate for a well organized Back to School night. They commend prepared teachers, professional staff, high year goals, and positive atmosphere supporting student learning. The letter stresses constructive public education views and gratitude to Franco and Kathy Bernardi.
Dear Editor, I thank the Shafter community for generous support at the recent benefit barbecue held for me and my family. It is heartwarming to know there are people you can count on in need. My thanks to everyone who helped. Gene “Butch” Tillman
A Vietnam era Army veteran now inactive reserve lieutenant writes of his service and the 1974 Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service. He plans a nationwide veteran gathering in Washington on October 7, 1986 to call attention to the death of an unnamed person.
Steven Trucky Delano reports on letters continued and protests against U.S. support for contras in Central America. Veterans including Charles Liteky pledge to renounce medals and join a three-person “Fast for Life” begun September 1, 1986, urging policy change to prevent further American casualties in Central America.
A Shafter High School graduate from 1950 writes from Louisiana praising the Shafter cemetery upkeep and thanking LaVonne Westbrook at the Shafter Press for locating old classmates. The writer, who visited in August, expresses appreciation for the newspaper staff aiding reunions and notes a future chance to join the class gathering.
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