Patrick's Profiles on Saving Private Ryan a sobering view
Roy Patrick weighs the 1998 Spielberg film Saving Private Ryan praising its realism and history lesson while warning of graphic content. He notes the Omaha Beach landing, American sacrifice, and a dialogue with a BIOLA student challenging pacifism and Revolution War views. The piece blends film critique with personal reflections.
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Private Ryan
Omaha Beach
U.S
Steven Spielberg
Tom Hanks
BIOLA
Los Angeles
Editorial urges tax relief and cuts to car tax in California budget
In a guest editorial the author notes the state has a 4.4 billion surplus and reports on Democrat leaders backing a 2.6 billion mix of tax relief. The piece argues against phasing back the Vehicle License Fee via credits and supports reducing the car tax and protecting local revenues while urging direct tax relief to taxpayers. The author co authors AB 1776 and ACA 45 and cites Governor budget boosts to education. Prenter represents the 30th Assembly District.
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Sacramento
Senate
Assembly
Franchise Tax Board
California
Prenter
30Th Assembly
CaO to the Editor on Shafter dumping and police tickets
CaO expresses frustration with visible litter and dumpster digging in Shafter and criticizes city actions. The writer urges limiting government, prioritizing crime fighting, and allowing dumpster scavenging if no mess is left, asking why residents don’t speak out.
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Shafter
Apple Market
Cat on the Wall Sparks Yard Feud Between Pets
Margaret Baker recounts a neighbor cat provoking two dogs by strolling along the brick wall separating yards. The cat teases, while the pug Puppy and Sue Ling vow it is irritating yet necessary for pest control. The piece reflects on rude behavior, everyday stress, and how pressure can motivate forward motion.
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Sue-Ling
Puppy
Dear
Ike would warn of the Southwest Defense Complex guides
A veteran view argues the defense industry profits from war prep and base politics. It links the Southwest Defense Alliance across five states to keep bases open for civilian jobs, challenging the aim of national defense and suggesting politicians serve local profits over troops.
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Ken Dwight Eisenhower
Ike
Southwest Defense Alliance
California
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
Utah
Defense Department
Southwest
Southwest Defense Complex
Kern County
Steve Perez
Los Angeles Daily News
Defense Dept
Chambers of Commerce
Roosevelt
Reagan
Opportunity Society
George Shashkavili
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Congress
Shashkavili
National Defense
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