Windshield Protection From Sand Storms Considered
A Riverside San Bernardino desert wind and sand storm caused major auto damage with insurers paying for windshield replacements. The piece debates protection options from a plastic shield idea to legal risks, size variations, and parallels to tire chains, urging insurers to act after the 1975 storm.
Mexico City conference casts women as a new political force
Organizers describe the Mexico City event as the world’s largest consciousness raising session. Speakers link women’s equality to sweeping economic and political goals, including a transformation of the world order, peace, and regional conflicts. The piece notes tension between individual women’s priorities and broader crusade aims.
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The Emperor Has Much to Wear and More to See
A witty column riffs on pop culture trends from disaster movies to Disney. It lampoons sensationalism and media, toys with fairy tale rewrites, and notes teen ear piercing while joking about nations claiming discovery of America and a Save-the-Barnacle crusade.
Dana Point Signs and a Geologist Map a Fault in Redlands
In a San Bernardino trip, a Dana family connection and geology professor Dr Stephen W Dana aid a fault search along Mill Creek in Redlands. They tour Del Rosa, Smokey Bear HQ, and Fallsvale as the Mill Creek fault features dominate the canyon landscape and linked ridges near San Manuel Reservation.
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That's Show Biz! Nostalgic theater chatter from Norton Mockridge
Warren Mockridge profiles Warren Raymond a Trentonian columnist and classified ad manager who flirted with leading roles, slimmed down 50 pounds, and eyed a Nicely Nicely part in Pennington Players Guys and Dolls. He recalls industry quips and casting quirks across New York theater lore.
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Quotes on Vietnam and Chicago thefts provoke strong reactions
Former Army Chief William C. Westmoreland reflects on U.S. aims in Southeast Asia noting the high cost and limited gains in Vietnam. Chicago fireman Jack Tigler laments thieves looting the station during an alarm call for a second time in two weeks.
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Redlands Yesterdays Five Years Ago Highlights
In a five year segment temperatures reach 101 high and 57 low as officials urge more electronic warning devices to protect Clement and Cope junior high and Franklin and Smitley elementary schools from vandalism. A three acre brush fire threatens four homes near East Sunset Drive as Redlands Fire Department fights the blaze alongside California Division of Forestry crews. The Eureka street off ramp remains open while highway plans near Tennessee Freeway and Alabama interchange draw renewed business appeals. A downtown Redlands bank branch opening is announced for September with a temporary Orange and State office. Window service at the post office is consolidated to expand postal boxes at the west lobby. Redlands’ 1964-65 sales tax receipts rise 17 percent signaling strong local retail activity. Fifteen years ago temperature highs reach 98 and 55 with notes on San Bernardino State College site proposals, Nazarene Seminary plans, and University of Redlands summer offerings. Psalm 42 verses quoted reflect personal devotion amid a contemplation of future significance.
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Summer’s End at Home with Unruly Children
In Washington the narrator recalls last summer when his grown children caused noise and trouble, questioning if he still likes them. He notes lies, partying, drinking, car misuse, and late nights, then contrasts with a quiet evening imagining dinner with the kids. The piece ends with an empty house and silence after shouting.
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Tom
Johnny
Darling
Elizabeth
Berry's World reflection on family and departure
The narrator recalls adult children pursuing college and jobs away from home in Alaska and elsewhere, while younger siblings and two small boys move among friends. The memory shifts to a kitchen scene as the narrator contemplates feelings about their absence and mutters a wish for the children to return.
Energy bill stalemate sparks tax relief debate in Congress
The energy clash in Congress ends plans for a 23 cent per gallon gasoline tax hike. Long warns the Senate may push a bill with tax incentives rather than new taxes while Common Cause blasts the House measure as inadequate.
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