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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1984
Page
4
The piece argues Proposition 40 restricts contributions to individuals, PACs, and parties while capping state office spending and offering matching funds. It contends the measure favors incumbents, risks wealthy candidates spending beyond a million, and unintentionally aids organized individuals, concluding California does not need the initiative.
Dear Editor outlines Proposition 25 authorizing a Clean Water Bond Act to be presented to voters in November 1984. It would fund wastewater treatment facility grants under the Federal Clean Water Act Title II, citing 1,015 projects and 600+ communities helped since 1970. The plan creates 15,000 worker-years, sets aside 40 million for small communities, and starts a revolving reclamation loan fund expected to generate up to 90 million in loans over 20 years.
Pack 908 of Church of Latter Day Saints in Wasco & Shafter collects spare change to fund the restoration of the Statue of Liberty in New York City. Canisters placed around town, donations directed to Save The Lady Foundation. Dixie Crane and Vaughn Crane coordinate collection, with donor names to be honored on a plaque at completion.
In a letter urging California voters to study Prop 36 and Prop 41, UC officials warn that Prop 36 could create fiscal chaos affecting university governance and operations, while Prop 41 threatens Medi Cal funding and teaching hospitals. UC cites opposition from several major groups and stresses potential impacts on students patients and medical education. The letter urges careful study and voting conscience.
Paul Harvey explains how imported goods threaten U S steelworkers and other jobs. He notes USW President Lynn Williams fears loss without protection, discusses Indiana Senator Lugar's views on quotas, and warns of higher steel and product prices if barriers raise. He cites trade debt risks and argues steel can rebound through modernization and gradual tax support.
In 18th century France a meat sale monopoly by traiteurs faced a challenge when tavern keeper Boulanger served soup made from Cooked meat. He won acquittal as witnesses testified the dish was not a meat dish. The king tasted it and called it restorative cuisine, leading to open serving of meat stews and a new culinary practice.
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