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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1987
Page
4
A letter blast at Shafter MFAD faults directors for power struggles and a lack of decorum while elections approach. It cites a rumored conflict of interest and worries the dispute will delay critical decisions for the airport’s future. The writer urges resignations or mature conduct to restore governance.
Letter writer visits a school board meeting and commends Richland Junior High staff for a smooth opening. Principal Ron Adams calls it one of the best days, noting enthusiasm, with praise for parent involvement, teacher dedication, and new Adolescent Discussion group RAD to guide teens through daily challenges.
Paul Harvey argues that U S concern in Central America rises from Reagan era policy and the push for peace in the region. He notes media polarization and past US intervention in Nicaragua while suggesting internal chaos and democracy limits elsewhere may be more significant today. He presents a cautious view on a proposed cease fire and rebel inclusion in El Salvador and Nicaragua governments.
California congressman Charles Pashayan Jr. supports the AFDC Employment and Training Reorganization Act of 1987. The plan mandates nine-year state shifts, targets mothers with young children, and links work with child care and health coverage while boosting enforcement of child support and offering job training and education to reduce welfare dependence.
Concerned parents and citizens support the Citizenship Development Program at Richland Junior High noting it teaches responsibility and consequences for misbehavior. They urge the Richland School Board to uphold standards, make graduation an earned honor based on GPA and citizenship points, and commend faculty support with signatures from Shafter community members.
A reader urges editors and voters to back the nomination of Robert Bork to the U S Supreme Court. The letter praises his eminence and integrity, cites constitutional relevance, and contrasts views on death penalty and tainted evidence and criticizes civil rights advocates.
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