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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1985
Page
4
The piece reflects on the start of a new school year in Shafter with crosswalks painted by the public works department and back to school sales. It notes buses, sports, holidays, and seasonal rhythms as the community faces ongoing technological and economic challenges while inviting readers to contribute to the local and global community.
Letter from Doc Kaufman and a neighbor thanks merchants service clubs and individuals for the August 18 WADD Benefit Dinner. The event raised about 2,500 in 1983 and nearly that amount this year, with donations from Crawford Ranches Melvin Menser and many volunteers supporting clients families and local charities. The dinner showcased WADD clients singing, table decorations from local vendors and Elks Club hospitality. The note praises community effort, disabled citizens’ day program value, and gratitude for ongoing support.
Bonnie Bloemhof urges support for the Shafter Buttonwillow Youth Football league. She notes $7,000 spent on uniforms and equipment, $500 donated by Shafter recreation last year, and that this year no donation is forthcoming. She praises coaching, ethics, and the league’s value to Shafter High and local youth.
The Shafter Convalescent Hospital thank the people of Shafter for a successful Hawaiian Luau. Thanks go to nursing housekeeping and dietary staff and Bakersfield Boy Scout Troop 147 for serving. The Hawaiians performances included dancing flame throwing and audience participation in hula.
Paul Harvey argues that Canada lobbies to curb U S coal plant emissions while selling more Canadian electricity to the United States. He notes rising imports since 1968, with billions in yearly trade and planned cross border expansion by 1990. He warns against increasing dependence and urges weighing acid rain controls against trade costs and American jobs.
A student notes we tend to fret over minor issues while major problems loom such as nuclear weapon ethics. The piece recalls 1945 Okinawa and Tarawa losses, argues Truman’s choice, and cites Reagan on deterrence. Pravda’s take is cited as contrasting justification.
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