Sanctuary rights and Noriega in Vatican Panama
Editorial argues sanctuary as an ancient right defended by church and state. It notes Noriega’s refuge by the Preta Nuncio and Pope, rejects pressure to hand him over, and quips on outcomes from mental breakdown to self destruction. It contrasts historical sanctuary with modern U S. tactics and urges surrounding troops.
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Vatican
Panama
Manuel Noriega
Noriega
United States
U.S
Football's Unsung Hero Coach Ortmayer of La Verne
California coach Roland Ortmayer of the University of La Verne prioritizes people over wins. With a 172 185 6 record over 42 years, he teaches fun, teamwork, and life beyond football. He coaches by example, doing field prep, laundry, and extracurriculars, while guiding players like Mike McKennan to put people first. A family tragedy reshaped his approach forever.
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Noel Gilbert
Mike McKennan
Ort Ortmayer
Union College of
Helena
Northwestern
David
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Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Resolutions and hopes from Lamont Arvin residents
A street survey in Lamont and Arvin finds people dismiss resolutions due to unkept promises. Top aims include losing weight quitting smoking and winning the lottery while many wish for global peace. Some respondents bought scratchers and noted little luck.
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Arvin
Helping the fittest and the dropout crisis
Letters criticize education and guidance gaps in U S high schools noting a national dropout rate near 25 percent with Kern High School District at 42 percent. Advocates urge broader counseling for struggling students, real guidance on entering the workforce, and return of those who failed to graduate. A Bakersfield reader laments consumer debt and credit card traps fueling financial distress after Christmas.
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California
Kern
U.S
United States
Jim Engel
Bakersfield
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