Shafter Reflects on Terror Attacks and Possible U S Action
Residents in Shafter and Guinn discuss the September 11 attacks and the possibility of U S military retaliation. Polls show broad support for a forceful response, while uncertainty remains about local impact and who was harmed. The piece notes President Bush’s stance and compares events to Pearl Harbor.
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Lyndon Johnson
U.S
George Bush
Shafter
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Shafter Transmission and Smog Shop Opens
Dee Luna, owner of Shafter Transmission and Smog, celebrated the official ribbon cutting at 877 E Lerdo Highway. The new shop offers transmission repair and smog services with three smog technicians. The business has been at the current address for six years and is positioned west of Holiday Ford.
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Dee Luna
Shafter Trasemission
Hugh Sin
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Holiday Ford
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Shafter Eyes Foreign Trade Zone Bid Amid Economic Push
City officials push for a Foreign Trade Zone near Seventh Standard Road south of Shafter, aiming to attract business and create jobs. Previous attempts in 1994 and 1998 failed, but a coalition effort could unlock about 2 million in incentives if approved, though recent events in New York and D.C. may slow progress.
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Lerdo
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Seventh Standard Road
Acipee Hing
Wasco
Guinn
New York City
Washington, D.C
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