Journalists urged to balance risk and responsibility in coverage
A Costa Mesa seminar featured James M. Naughton urging editors to press the envelope and take prudent risks while keeping public informed. Publisher Don Reed funded attendees including local reporters, while discussions covered editor subordinate dynamics and newsroom responsibility amid potential liabilities.
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Poynter Institute For Media Studies
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Philadelphia Enquirer
Shafter wins 1.3 million grant to spur local jobs
The Shafter Vision Project gains a 1.3 million grant from the U S Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration through a competitive process. Officials, including Mayor Garry Nelson and Rep. Cal Dooley, expect 100 near term jobs and up to 800 long term positions as infrastructure upgrades proceed in two industrial districts. The project budgets total around 600 thousand for street widening water and sewer work and traffic signals while Elk Corporation’s adjacent Minter Field area has also spurred growth.
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Shafter
United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration
EDA
Garry Nelson
Cal Dooley
Jon McQuiston
Paul Saldana
Minter Field
Elk Corporation
Elk
Patrick’s Profiles and the ostrich syndrome in small towns
Roy Patrick reflects on local journalism facing hostility when exposing corruption. He notes small towns’ “don’t rock the boat” mindset, calls it the Ostrich Syndrome, and recalls a hostile local businessman who dislikes his views. He reaffirms commitment to press freedom and investigative digging.
Peter, Paul, and the sinking faith in Timothy
The essay uses Peter walking on water as a metaphor for Christian faith, noting times when faith sinks as attention shifts from God. It links Paul’s letters to Timothy with encouragement amid church troubles in Ephesus, warning against unconfessed sin wealth and false doctrine, and urges steadfastly preaching sound doctrine despite approaching death.
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Jesus
Paul
Timothy
Macedonia
Apostle
Ephesus
Christ
Ceece
Sex, politics and the troops scandal in the armed forces
The piece argues that liberal campaigns over sexism in the Army drill environment clash with the need for combat readiness. It notes women’s equal roles, questions rape claims, and warns against prioritizing political correctness over military discipline and morale.
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Army
U.S
63 Year Old Mother Defies Odds To Welcome Baby
A reader argues against a 63 year old mother bearing a child, noting concerns about long term care, generational gaps, and the child’s future without a grandmother. The letter reflects personal viewpoints on parenting, aging, and family dynamics.
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