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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1997
Page
4
A hesitant narrator, skilled in profession but computer ill at ease, anticipates joining Internet or Compuserve. He notes vast information online yet worries about censorship and exposure to unsuitable material, framing the freedom of speech versus sensibility debate.
An editorial criticizes the rise of frivolous lawsuits and the resulting fear of accountability across public agencies the police welfare systems politicians and even schools. It cites a Richland Lerdo School District bus incident and past Shafter High School misconduct cases to argue that officials avoid discussion and responsibility while promising scrutiny if facts prove a driver left children by the road.
A humorous critique of contemporary life noting yard sale fantasies, family quirks, Elvis on velvet, and mismatched dress codes. It skewers education snobbery, parental routines, and slang usage while poking fun at tech and political bumper stickers. The tone is light, satirical, and observant of everyday society.
The author contrasts peace as a void to peace as a substance. He argues that true peace comes from Jesus, citing biblical passages about offering peace and rejecting Jesus led to turmoil. The piece links peace to spiritual fulfillment rather than gun control or political action.
Fred Davis surveys the outcry from Senator Tom Hayden and Senator Diane Watson as they push California to curb photographers amid Princess Diana coverage. He argues organizers weaponize emotion, noting Watson's claim of dangerous photojournalism and Hayden’s Roman circus critique.
Last Saturday at Mary Lou's Pizza near Highway 46 and Broadway Wasco, Mary Lou took over from Tony last week. The family oriented parlor features picnic benches a serve yourself counter two TVs and a big football screen. A young boy and his schoolmate mingled with other youngsters while local adults watched and listened as a performer in the corner introduced the show and explained karaoke rules. Several patrons attempted songs to taped music with words scrolling on monitors and a mic passed for all to try.
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