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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1977
Page
7
The nation shifted focus to safety amid basketball and football injuries. Groups representing coaches and researchers proposed rule changes for high school play, including banning the head as part of tackling. Kern County notes no permanent injuries in recent years and urges continued safety review without overreacting to accidents.
The adviser notes that many feel self conscious in crowds and outlines two paths: retreat or push forward. By focusing on others, inviting loners into conversation, and sowing kindness, one gains acceptance and self worth. The seed faith principle from Galatians 6:9 is cited as reinforcement.
Henry A Kissinger and other figures criticize overreliance on government programs and tax systems while praising free market power. They warn that reliance on Washington leads to client citizens, not accountable sovereigns, and urge humane policy with economic leadership.
The piece contrasts U S President Carter managing 12 cabinet secretaries with Soviet leader Brezhnev contending with 81 ministries. It notes Moscow ministries lack coordinated policy, while Washington sees infighting and bureaucratic rivalries. It recalls Beria’s 1953 purge and Malenkov’s exile. Burns faces Senate opposition over economic policy and interest rates impact.
Paul Harvey remarks critique President Carter skepticism over campaign pledges and policy outcomes. He contrasts past administrations with current foreign policy, cites advisers saying balanced budget and inflation control are unlikely, and notes divisions over education, defense, and labor promises. The piece laments political disillusionment yet affirms faith in the system.
Twenty years ago on September 19 1957 the Shafter Wasco Irrigation District set a budget of 17206955 dollars about two and a half times last year. Mary Gates daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert L Gates returned from a Hawaii trip lasting three months. 1st division near Bad Kreuznach Germany where he serves with the 8th Infantry. Five years ago September 20 1972 the mercury fell to 46 early Tuesday with a high of 90 later. A housewarming party for Mr and Mrs Dick Southwick who recently moved into a new home at Mannel Park. Ten years ago September 20 1967 the City Council moved toward a police facility by requesting contract forms from a Hanford engineering firm. Don O Mettler was promoted to Army Specialist. The Generals under coach Merv Huston opened with a 22 to 6 win over Taft. The Renegades lost to Cerritos 10 to 0. Jan Stuebbe was sidelined for the season at Colorado State University with a knee injury and underwent surgery. Ben Grundy outlined tentative plans for the 73 Shafter Spring Festival to the Chamber of Commerce.
IRS Commissioner Jerome Kurtz told the House subcommittee he is alarmed by the rising number of private pension funds disappearing. He cited an estimated 30 percent of about 500,000 corporate plans terminated since ERISA's reporting rules took effect in 1975, though most terminations involve smaller plans.
A commemorative 13 cent stamp marks the bicentennial of Alta California's first civil settlement at San Jose. The stamp designed by Earl Thollander features adobe dwellings and was issued in San Jose amid notes on California’s early history and Spanish colonization milestones.
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