Editor's Notebook on drugs in Shafter community
The editor reflects on drug abuse affecting youth, noting 15,000 dollars worth of uncut rock cocaine seized by Shafter Police. He laments reliance on law enforcement alone and urges personal accountability, capital punishment for kingpin dealers, and technology to curb drug crimes among youth.
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Charles Stephen McFadden
Shafter
King Kong
Telesthesia and the lure of crime on television
Paul Harvey analyzes TV and film depictions of crime and punishment. He argues media fantasia rewards public hunger for justice while masking real world crime and legal flaws. He warns against merging reality with on screen outcomes and calls for truthful portrayal.
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Charles Bronson
America
Unusual US Place Names List by Terri Murray
In This Corner lists a dozen quirky town names across the United States including Our Town Alabama Ben Hur Texas Young America Indiana Ordinary Kentucky Buddha Indiana Bunlevel North Carolina Tightwad Missouri Knockemstiff Ohio Kremlin Oklahoma with light commentary and amused observations.
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Our Town
Ala
Ben Hur
Texas
Young America
Ind
Rob Lowe
Ordinary
Buddha
Bunlevel
N.C
Tightwad
Richland Intermediate Thanks For SCICON Fund Drive Support
Richland Intermediate School thanks the public for publicity and support of a fundraiser enabling sixth graders to attend a four day SCICON outdoor environmental education program. The 16 year tradition fosters appreciation of nature and interdependencies among people animals and Earth while teaching wise resource use.
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Richland Intermediate
Scicon
If Congress Gets 51 Percent Pay Raise
A reader condemns House members for seeking a 51 percent salary increase while many Americans face hunger homelessness and unemployment. The letter argues government rhetoric on relief is hollow and expresses a preference for Russia over the United States.
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Congress
U.S
Russia
Energy efficiency boosts comfort and home value in California
Tips urge homeowners to improve insulation, lighting, appliances, and HVAC to cut bills and boost resale value. Cites California Energy Commission standards since the 1970s, hotline details, and efficiency metrics like SEER AFUE and HSPF for rated systems. Includes night set-back thermostat and weatherstripping benefits.
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California
California Energy Commission
California Energy Commission Energy Hotline
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