Patrick's Profiles recalls Wasco childhood in dusty dreams
Roy Patrick revisits early 1950s Wasco memories of class life, moving from Selma, labor camps east of town, first grade with Mrs Little, clay at desks, shoe complaints, Lerdo School at Minter Field, railroads and steam trains, a canal swim, and a runaway-capable brother episode ending with a police pickup and a forgiving word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasco
Selma
Fresno
Hoyett’s
6Th Street
Broadway Avenue
Fred
Danny White
Pesticide Debate Shapes Kern County Cotton Outlook
Kern County cotton farmers gather in Buttonwillow to discuss a projected 130 million loss tied to wet weather and pesticide challenges. They urge balanced pesticide use to protect crops and the economy while acknowledging regulatory pressures and potential federal aid from USDA Farm Services Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County
Buttonwillow
Pete Wilson
National Academy of Sciences
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Farm Services Agency
What is the biggest mistake a person can make
The column argues the greatest error is losing one s soul, citing Jesus questions and scripture. It warns against religious persecution, urges believers to stand up, and reflects on sin, salvation, and being born again through faith in Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Jesus
America
Christ
Adam
Religious Right Dominates California Republican Party Convention
The California Republican Party convention in Burlingame showcased the Religious Right's power, with Tim Morgan and Barbara Alby elected as National Committeeman and Committeewoman. A proposed abortion neutral plank failed after a pro life walkout, leaving many resolutions undisputed.
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California Republican Party
CRP
Burlingame
Sacramento
State Central Committee
GOP
Pat Buchanan
Buchanan
Bob Dole
California
Republican National Committee
Santa Cruz
Tim Morgan
Barbara Alby
Morgan
Alby
Noel Stone
Palos Verdes
Miss Stone
California Congress of Republicans
National Republican Party
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Patrick’s
Roy Patrick
Lerdo School
Minter Field
Ment
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Shafter
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O
Buttonwillow Times
the Press
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
LaVonne Westbrook
Society
Susan Holland
Lerdo Highway
By Herb Peters
Fred Davis
Mrs. Alby
Shatter
P. O. bin A
East Lerdo
Giller
Entoss
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