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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1994
Page
6
Local reader declares move from Bakersfield to Shafter and protests high water, garbage, and sewer fees. Notes $97 activation charge and about $45 monthly bills, alongside other moving costs. Calls on city to address service charges amid widespread reader complaints.
A broad reflection on rights and freedom in American history contrasts with current school policy debates. It notes tyranny avoidance, the balance with responsibility, and ties vandalism and dress code changes in Richland-Lerdo School District to enforcement of order and parental support for educators.
Local column blasts government overreach citing ATF raids and the crime bill while praising conservative farmers. It taunts Rep Cal Dooley as liberal and mocks Carter Haiti diplomacy. Also notes Reno air races with Destefani, Van Fossen, and Wes Selvidge earning bronze.
The author compares computer directory roots to biblical trees of life and knowledge, arguing life’s true answer lies in faith through Isaiah and Luke. He links centuries of searchers to the right tree, claiming Jesus fulfilled scriptural prophecy and offers a path from death to life.
A sharp column critiques California environmental rules on peace of mind in real estate development and mocks EPA goals. It mocks politicians and references gay and straight fundraising, Granny Smith apple rules, Capitol air conditioning, and Marion Barry with satirical jabs at government overreach.
Reader argues against Proposition 186 claiming it would worsen the recession by eliminating private insurance, creating a $40 billion state system funded by higher payroll and income taxes. The letter warns of tax increases on businesses and individuals, and potential mass job loss.
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