Man of Steel and Velvet echoes in Lincoln tribute
In a Washington speech marking Abraham Lincoln’s 150th birthday, Carl Sandburg calls leaders both steel and velvet. He notes leaders endure criticism, bear burden, and weep for those affected, while guiding a nation through war and hardship. The piece ties leadership to faith and moral duty, citing Churchill and a Christlike example.
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Abraham Lincoln
Carl Sandburg
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Congress
Lincoln
Sandburg
Earth
Mississippi
Marshal Montgomery
Winston Churchill
Unified effort urged to protect California military bases
Guest editorial urges a coordinated push to shield California bases such as China Lake NAWS and Edwards AFB from BRAC closures. It highlights state leaders, Governor Schwarzenegger’s defense team, and local groups IWY 2000 and China Lake Defense Alliance steering a proactive, unified voice in Washington.
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California
China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station
Naws
United States
China Lake Naws
Edwards Air Force Base
Ker County
Kem County
Assembly
Kevin McCarthy
Nicole Parra
National Defense
Roy Ashburn
Senate
Defense and Aerospace Industry
Sacramento
Schwarzenegger
Jim Spagnolo
BRAC
Marybel Batter
Rumsfeld
Kern County
Bill Thomas
China Lake Defense Alliance
Letter to Editor: National Day of Prayer theme Let Freedom Ring
Shirley Dobson invites readers to unite in prayer as the 2004 National Day of Prayer Task Force adopts Let Freedom Ring from Leviticus 25 10. The Freedom Five urges daily five minute intercession for government media education church and family with confidence in God’s redemptive reach. Cinco de Mayo Festival weather hopes conclude the notice.
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National Day of Prayer Task Force
United States
Freedom Five
James Dobson
Shirley
NDP
Cinco de Mayo Parade Seeks Entry and Booth Reservations
The event plans a parade at Manuel Park with no entry fee for Saturday. April 29 is the deadline for parade entries. Angel Jimenez and Laura Arredondo will host, with co-chairs Juan Marquez, Patty Valladolid, and Brandi Root coordinating. Teens from Challenge assist, and Manuel Gonzales and Frances Garcia serve as masters of ceremonies.
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Angel Jimenez
Cinco de Mayo Committee
Laura Arredondo
Family Motors
Juan Marquez
Patty Valladolid
Brandi Root
Teen Challenge
Manuel Park
Manuel Gonzales
Shafter High School
Frances Garcia
Richland Redwood Elementary
Making a Difference in Faith and Community In Shafter
A compilation of opinions on Christian faith in public discourse contrasts a Pentagon officer’s remarks with calls for gentleness. It highlights faith expression, religious freedom, and the Cinco de Mayo celebration in Shafter featuring volunteers, performances, foods, and sponsor acknowledgments for a Saturday festival.
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Middle East
Apostle
Christ
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Que Pasa
Deanna Rodriguez Root
Jerry Boykin
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Luis Rodriguez
Mariachi
Mariachi San Marcos
Shafter
Shafter Press
A Reed Print Inc
East Lerdo Highway
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
East
Lerdo Highway
Margaret Baker
Diane Givens
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