Proposition 36 critique on California tax reform
In the first of a series on 17 state ballot issues, the Shafter Press examines Proposition 36. The proponent, linked to Howard Jarvis, seeks to tighten tax rules after Proposition 13, requiring two thirds votes for tax increases, refunding years 1976-1979, and shifting costs to local governments. The piece argues it limits local control, harms schools and police, and leaves communities with reduced services.
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California
Shafter Press
Howard Jarvis
Population pressures and illegal immigration in the 1984 Times context
Paul Harvey critiques global population growth and United States policy at the 1984 World Population Conference. He warns of water scarcity, rapid births in the Third World, and the impact of immigration on Miami and other cities. He argues against aiding illegal entrants and cites Georgie Anne Geyer on global social change.
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U.N
Mexico City
Asia
Africa
Latin America
Georgie Anne Geyer
Miami
Little Havana
Little
Haiti
Geyer
United States
el Paso
San Diego
Shafter reflects on charity drives and violence in town
In the Shafter Press weekly column, Pat Bryart recalls youth charity efforts from the Joyce Haskins fund to 1974 Leukemia Society fundraisers and national telethons. The piece notes a recent homicide, questions community responses to violence, and urges thoughtful, collective action to shape the town's future amid change.
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Shafter Press
Shafter
Joyce Haskins
Leukemia Society
Letter Cheers Trinity Lutheran Ad Designer and Shirley Sisson
A reader thanks the designer of Trinity Lutheran's ad for perfectly conveying the church image. The letter also commends the unnamed layout artist and Shirley Sisson for their roles in starting the advertising effort.
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Trinity
Shirley Sisson
78 to 0 vote seals SB 968 child porn bill
Richardson reviews the SB 968 fight in the California Assembly. The measure to heighten penalties for child pornography passed 78 to 0 after a heated battle, with liberal opposition, committee wrangling, and heavy lobbying by church groups and victims. Support came from Republicans Phil Wyman Larry Stirling and Bill Baker.
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Assembly
Senate
Assembly Criminal Law and Public Safety Committee
C.L.A.P.S
Byron Sher
D-Mt. View
Sher
Elihu Harris
Assembly Ways and Means
Ways
Means Committee
Star Chamber
Maxine
Ways and Means
Capitol
Sacramento
Smarl
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Sonya Luna
Deene Bittleston
Maria Martinez
Mary
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