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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1984
Page
4
A public appeal urging California voters to pass Safe Drinking Water Bonds Act Proposition 28. It proposes $75 million in bonds to support construction and rehabilitation of domestic water systems, continuing a program since 1976, with backing from Gov. Deukmejian and state leaders. Over 600 community systems still fail safety standards.
Editorial endorses all six bond issues while highlighting four: Proposition 25 for water planning and treatment at 325 million, Proposition 27 for hazardous waste cleanup with 100 million, Proposition 29 to fund Cal-Vet housing and farms at 650 million, and Proposition 30 to aid seniors with 50 million for centers. Encourages voter backing across the board.
Wasco Association for the Developmentally Disabled announces it will discontinue its rolled newspaper production by month end due to declining rose company demand and rising costs. Donors are asked to call 758-5331 by October 4, 1984 to arrange final pickups. last pickup scheduled for October 12, 1964. The organization thanks the community for a decade of support and its work providing employment and independence to disabled adults.
Paul Harvey argues loneliness is America’s top mental distress, urging return to family roots and belonging. He critiques self centered careers, recommends homesteading values, and contrasts East West shifts with a longing for community and home life. He cites Living rooms, unions, and TV culture as modern family standins.
A columnist reflects on the awkwardness of accepting praise in modern life. He recalls examples from meals to weight loss, business success, and a past NRA trip, noting many respond with excuses or wall of noise. He concludes by saying he now mostly says thank you.
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