Vietnam War Diary From An Khe Weather and Warfare Observation
Private Richard Rodriguez describes changing monsoon weather at An Khe, Vietnam, and a first mission 40 miles from the Cambodian border. He recalls mud, sniper fire, helicopter support, and the risk to his unit as they support the 25th Division, hoping no brother is harmed.
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G. L’s
Hawaii
V. C
Sincerly P. F. C
Richard Rodriquez
Viet Nam
Seventh Cavalry Division
An Khe
Eny Wilende
Cavary
Vietnam
Pheku
la Drang
Seventh Cavalry
7Th Cavary
Sticks
Charlie
Richland library plan faces federal funding hurdle
In Frankly Speaking the discussion notes that federal funds for school libraries could set Richland District’s library standard nationwide. The piece mentions legal actions and the potential impact on local schools as committees weigh the financial and political risks involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Richland
Guo
Sustice
Richland
Ee Comeg
Féderal
Coma
Fiie
Vietnam diary recalls 7th Cavalry losses and La Drang echoes
The writer notes a deadly January crash near An Khe killing about 47 troops from the 7th Cavalry. He recalls La Drang and Viet Cong skirmishes, praising the 1st Cavalry and hinting at a forthcoming long operation without revealing details.
Mrs Brown To Return Home From Memorial Hospital
Mrs Harry Colleen Brown of 326 Shaw was due home Tuesday after a hospitalization at Memorial hospital in Bakersfield. Her mother Mrs Woodie Jones has cared for her children during the illness.
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Harry
Colleen) Brown
Shaw
Memorial Hospital
Bakersfield
Woodie Jones
Generals Suffer Two Losses In League Play
The Shafter Generals fell to Wasco 76 56 on Friday and to West High 58 44 on Saturday in SSL action. Bob Rinker led Wasco with 22, while John Mears scored 28 for West High and Don Nikkel was held to 6 by a sharp Viking defense. Shafter hosts Taft Friday and visits Arvin Saturday hoping to snap their 0 11 league record.
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Generals
Taft
Bill Hatcher
Shafter Generals
Wasco
West High
Wasco T
Shafterites
Tiger
Bob Rinker
Don Nikkel
The
Nikkel
Arvin
Bears
Shafter
Bob Hampton
Anderson
Penner
Hoggard
Dobrennen
Senn
Unruh
Koops
Wascotot
James
Smith
Vaughn
Reiswig
Rinker
Gregory
Janzen Wehlberg
Shafter Shafter
Franz
Hoggard Higbee Dobrennen
West High Tot
Women Golfers Meeting at Northern Course for Partnership Play
A 9 o'clock Thursday business meeting of the women’s golf association opens at the Northern Golf Course followed by a blind partner best ball event. Ruth Hoffmann, chair, won first in February’s Cri er’s tourney. other scorers include Aldene Benson 65 Luella Russell Lillian Wise 68.
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Golf Association
Ruth Hoffmann
Aldene Benson
Luella Russell
Lillian Wise
Margo Sunderberg
Katie Ogle
Gladys Snider
Wanda Stewart
Marie Cameron
Lloyd Huffman
Faculty Proves To Be More Expert in Donkey Riding
The Shafter faculty defeated the Senior Lettermen 44 to 32 in a donkey basketball game held last Wednesday in the Shafter Gym. The Block S club thanks supporters and challenges the faculty to a regular basketball game on February 16 at 3 36. Admission stands at 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students.
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Shafter
Medicare Fire Group Poster Distribution in Shafter
Medicare Fire Group sponsored by the Shafter Business and Professional Women's Club will distribute posters in downtown Shafter announcing the Medicare meeting. Leader is Mrs. James Albright with assistant Mrs. Bob Snively. Wan Tan Da members listed include Chris Albright Kathy Anderson Patricia Anderson Lucy Bergman Janet Bongberg Nancy Lawson Mary Miller and Carol Snively.
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Fire Group
Shafter
Gerald Brown Expected Home From Isolation Ward
Gerald Brown of West Lerdo Highway is due to return home soon from Kern General hospital where he has been an isolation ward patient for three weeks. He is reported to be progressing nicely.
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Gerald Brown
West Lerdo Highway
Kern General Hospital
Robert Young Enlists in Air Force Communications Training
Robert A Young of Buttonwillow has entered technical training as a U S Air Force communications electronics specialist at Keesler AFB Mississippi after completing basic training at Lackland AFB Texas He is a Shafter High School graduate who attended Bakersfield College The Air Training Command runs specialized courses to prepare tech personnel for the aerospace force
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San Antonio
Robert A. Y . J
Othar , Oung
Buttonwillow
Keesler Afb
Miss
U. S. Air Force
Young
Lackland Afb
Tex
Air Training Command
Airman
Shafter High School
Bakersfield College
Location of State College East of Bakersfield Draws County Debate
The proposed State College east of Bakersfield raises concerns about multi million dollar utility costs and taxpayer burden for Bakersfield Kern County and the State. Residents on the West Side north of Kern River and Tulare County fear longer commutes and higher costs for students in remote areas. Support favors locating the campus as near U.S. 99 as possible to serve the entire commuting area.
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State College
Bakersfield
Kern County
Bakersfiel
Kern River
Tulare County
Arvin Bears Beat Generals In Wrestling
The Arvin Bears defeated the Shatter Generals 31-11 in a league wrestling match. Notable results include 120 lb Joe Salazar pinning his opponent in 1:17 and 145 lb Reuben Ramirez defeating Dennis Foreman 2-1. The Generals prepare for the league tournament at West High, with finals at 8:00 pm.
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Generals
Shatter
Joe Salazar
Jerry Janzen
Don Lundgren
Arvin
Reuben Ramirez
Dennis Foreman
Ramirez
Hig
Foreman
West High
Clark
Steen
Vibe
del Rio
Espinoza
Bradford
Salazar
Pin Solario
Growers Invited to Seed and Cultivation Meeting
Growers in the Shafter-Wasco area are invited to a Tuesday meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Shafter Veterans Memorial Hall. Sponsored by the Shafter Grain Co and the Ramsey Seed Co of San Leandro, the program covers milo and cork seed developments and cultivation practices with general discussion and light refreshments.
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Shafter-Wasco
Shafter Veterans’ Memorial Hall
Shafter Grain Co
Ramsey Seed Company
San Leandro
The Shafter Press Printing Department Ad
The Shafter Press advertises a complete commercial printing department offering office forms stationery and cards with prompt efficient service. Located at 183 Central Valley Highway contact 746 4942.
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Shafter Press
Central Valley Highway
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Aniay
Wary
Flint
Gious
Lerde
Vikings
Defense Department
Viking
John Mears
Mears
Steve Penner
Robert Young
Enter Ater Technical Air Electronics
Tehachapi Valley
Golden Hills
Tehachapi
Westwood Title CO
Golden Hills Sales
Woodford Road
Calif
First Southern Baptist Church
Kern Street
Buel Mouser
Training Union
Horace Womack
C. Wells
Arvin Bears
Shatter Batmen
Robindl
Flores
Bailey
Lundgren
Janzen
Havens
Parker
Wegis
B. Tarver
Pin Harris
D. Lundgren
Ll. Tarver
Ib—Parker
Wittenberg
Davis
Jerry Engle
George Globe
O.A.S
Chester Avenue
Leeds
Fairview
Habla Espanol
18Th & K Sta
Fisher
Chevrolet
Bel Air
Biscayne
Ricutano Chevroler Co
Central Ave
Shafter, Calif
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