Patrick and Buck Owens Merle Haggard Legacies
Roy Patrick argues for honoring Buck Owens and Merle Haggard with named streets and civic facilities. He praises their Bakersfield roots, philanthropy, and cultural impact while rebuking opposition as sour grapes, urging recognition of performers’ contributions through a street, airport, or depots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck
Merle
Buck Owens
Merle Haggard
Hank Williams
Jimmy Rodgers
Owen
Call to protect the flag with a constitutional amendment
A speaker urges Congress to outlaw flag desecration, arguing it preserves national sovereignty, respect, and patriotic values. Citing 1980s Gulf tensions, the speaker notes the flag symbolizes freedom, democracy, justice, and veterans sacrifice, while defending free speech in principle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
U.S
Persian Gulf
Kuwait
United States
Light and Liberty in a Distracted Age
A two part essay argues that modern society suffers dimmed sight compared to earlier eras urging scientific groups to seek answers while preserving spiritual faith. It warns against religious fanatics misusing scripture and cites Genesis and John passages asserting light as divine truth. It concludes with flag protection history and a push for a constitutional amendment backed by broad political support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Satan
God
Not Another O J Trial The Clinton Saga
The piece draws a parallel between the Clinton investigation and the O J Simpson case, noting high profile figures, aggressive legal teams, and public fascination. It cites Linda Tripp Monica Lewinsky Paula Jones Kathleen Willey and Kenneth Starr and mentions Travelgate Whitewatergate and other investigations and indictments. The author argues accountability rests with the Clintons and supporters pose resistance while promises of cooperation fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Clinton
O.J. Simpson
Los Angeles
Fuhrman
Linda Tripp
Monica Lewinski
Paula Jones
Kathleen Willey
Kenneth Starr
United States
FBI
Clintons
Reno
Whitewatergate
Filegate
Travelgate
Monicagate
Clinton
Lewinski
Richard Nixon
Watergate
O.J
Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patrick’s
Roy Patrick
Gary Bauer
James Madison
Madison
Philadelphia
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
House
Senate
Wirthlin
Reed Print Inc
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Shafter
California
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Diane Givens
Society
Margaret Baker
Lerdo Highway
P.O. Bing
By Fred Davis
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!