Living without liberty is not living says guest editorial
The guest editorial argues that living without liberty is not living and recalls Sept 11 2001 and other events to urge defense against terror. It criticizes media coverage, praises wartime resolve, and quotes Tony Blair on moral conflict, insisting there is no compromise with such terror.
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Pearl Harbor
CBS
Dan Rather
Bush
ABC TV
Peter Jennings
Washington D.C
ABC
Mark Halperin
Yemen
United States of America
Clinton
Tony Blair
Labor Party
Legion commander critiques $25.4 billion VA budget
American Legion National Commander Ronald F. Conley lauds the 2004 VA budget request of 25.4 billion for health care, minus third party collections, but opposes a $250 enrollment fee for Priority Groups 8 and 7 and a raised pharmacy co payment for lower priority groups. He toured 18 VA hospitals across 16 states, citing under funding that delays appointments and strains staff.
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Bush Administration
Conley
Press urges contact to lawmakers across state and nation
An opinion piece urges readers to reach out to California Assembly members and Senators as well as U.S. House and Senate members in Washington to influence public policy. The call to action underlines active civic engagement and cross government involvement.
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California
Veiled concerns over VLF talks and local funding
The letter laments potential cuts to police, fire, and emergency services if Vehicle License Fees rise. City Manager John Guinn explains how funds could shift if vetoed, noting state General Fund constraints and possible return to pre 1998 VLF levels to keep agencies funded.
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Shafter
John Guinn
Guinn
VLF
Tax story frames how the rich fund a shared bill
A restaurant tale mirrors tax cuts with nine patrons who eat for free while the tenth pays, then discover they are short of the bill. The speaker argues tax cuts benefit high earners most, urging restraint on wasteful programs until taxpayers adjust to new regulations.
Que Pasa and Valentine Reflections
A reader notes a blend of Valentine sentiment and classic poetry with quotes from Elizabeth Barrett Browning. The piece honors enduring love among spouses and friends, recalling a mother’s thoughtful gifts and a long marriage, closing with warm wishes for the week.
Reed publishers announce new J News editor and staff
Frank W. Reed and Donald L. Reed publish the J News with Margaret Baker as editor and Diane Givens as bookkeeper and office manager. The mailing address is P O Box 1600, and contact numbers are 661 746 4942 and 661 399 5925.
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Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Shafter
California
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O. Box
Margaret Baker
Diane Givens
Shafter Boy Scouts Run Scouting for Food Drive
On February 1 2003 under Craig Watkins leadership Scouts collected 450 pounds of canned goods from Pine Maple Elm Oak Walnut Cross Faber Oleander Acacia and Tamara Way. Second graders Clayton Watkins Robert Delaney first graders Isaac Jacob and Phillip aided. They worked 930 am to noon then ate lunch at General's Headquarters. The food aided Shafter Healthy Start and Branch Over the Wall programs.
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Shafter Boy Scouts
Craig Watkins
Rose Delaney
Anthony Saldana
Cynthia
Clayton Watkins
Robert Delaney
Isaac
Jacob
Phillip
Shafter
Shafter Healthy Start
Over the Wall
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Jim Cotter
Legion
Que Pasa
Deanna Rodriguez Root
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
PWSSS
A Reed Print Inc
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
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