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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1962
Page
2
The article examines Governor Brown and Governor Rockefeller debates over bond use and a supposed general fund. It cites deficits of 187.1 million in 1960-61, 132 million in 1961-62, and 1.586 million in 1962-63, charged to California taxpayers.
The piece argues that Nebraska's unicameral legislature, with 43 members, risks becoming a one party system and criticizes California Prop 23 as a bad model. It frames the debate as part of a larger fight against socialism and the perceived political drift. The tone reflects church views on maintaining a two party balance and preventing communization.
A Shafter High student writes from Sweden about returning home after a year abroad. The piece recalls adjusting to new teachers and classmates, summer visits from former SHS friends, and the author’s experiences in Sweden including a Baltic Sea swim. The letter veers into politics about federal authority and freedom riders, then urges informed citizenship and the practice of Pros and Cons on controversial issues.
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