Wasco childhood memories from an encore column
In the early 1950s Wasco’s rural pace shaped a boy’s schooling and life. He recalls moving from Selma, living in a labor camp east of town, daily walks to first grade with Mrs. Little, clay play, and salt of life like shoe hating mornings. Summers centered on rails and a canal swim. An adventure with his older brother and a friend ended with police pickup near Wasco.
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Wasco
Selma
Fresno
Hoyett’s
6Th Street
Broadway Avenue
Mrs. Little
Lerdo School
Minter Field
Fred
Danny White
National Day of Prayer gathering urged at Shafter High
Dennis Farmer calls for community turnout at Shafter High Stadium on May 1 at 7 p.m. for this year's National Day of Prayer. He urges support for teachers school officials staff and local leaders and emphasizes collective responsibility in guiding town life.
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Shafter
Ermirstia
Shafter High
National Day of Prayer urged by Shafter Press
The Shafter Press recognizes the need to participate in the National Day of Prayer tradition and urges everyone to join the May 1 activities. The piece reflects on prayer, freedom, and the role of faith in America while noting the 1988 legislation setting aside the first Thursday in May for the observance.
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Sis
America
Tacoatisnadl Oy
Washington
D.C
Ronald Reagan
Shafter Press
Faith Without Prejudice Ad Claims New Testament Tied to Holocaust
The ad by Rabbi Eliezer Berkovits cites alleged quotes arguing Christianity's New Testament fueled Nazi violence. A speaker recalls family persecution, noting ancestral martyrdom by Christians rather than Jews, and reflects on enduring accusations and misperceptions across faith lines.
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Eliezer Berkovits
We Are Number One in Tech Says Guilder Owens Voices
Futurist George Guilder and retired Admiral William Owens argue that the United States holds a near complete monopoly in world technology and systems integration. They cite strong performance across computers, communications, software, and vehicles as the basis for global leadership and potential strategic influence into the next century.
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America
Soviet Union
Russia
George Guilder
Guilder
Great Britain
William Owens
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Science Applications International Corp
San Diego
Owens
U.S
Admiral
Paustian
Young man slain while doing a favor for friend
A 20 year old named Brian was shot while giving a ride home to his friend outside an apartment. Witnesses say two intoxicated youths, ages 16 and 18, appeared and fired, then fled. Brian died despite 911 calls and aid. the suspects were later arrested.
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Brian
Mike
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