US lacks military capacity in Middle East says analyst
Militant analyst Thomas argues the United States cannot project credible force in Iran or nearby regions. He notes troop limits, equipment gaps, and Soviet advantages in conventional arms. He also comments on hostage diplomacy, Iran’s lack of a stable government, and predicts Carter as Democratic nominee with Reagan favored on the Republican side.
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Thomas
U.S
Middle East
Iran
Aemes
Soviet Union
Afghanistan
Carter
Kennedy
Ronald Reagan
George Bush
Shafter Chamber reviews 79 successes and 1900 attendance
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce highlighted 1979 achievements with about 1900 attendees at the outlook. Kern County drew national attention as top business figures spoke while Los Angeles Outlook attracted 700 and paid speakers. President Mary Siemens praised last year’s milestones and urged continued community effort.
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Los Angeles
Carpenter
Kern County
U.S
Outlook
Mary Siemens
Shafter
Oher
Siemens
Shafter Business
Theft reported at Meadows Field parking lot
Kern County deputies investigated a theft from a 1972 Dodge pickup parked at Meadows Field between January 10 and January 12. A radio an equalizer and a CB antenna were taken, totaling 333 dollars. The owner Bruce Citrin of 235 Pine Street reported the loss.
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Meadows Field
Bruce Citrin
Pine Street
Shafter
Kern County Sheriff's Deputies
Letter to the Editor about George Allen White’s illness
A Shafter family traces George Allen White’s illness to Gillian Barré disease. After months of hospitalization at Rancho Los Amigos he has partial hand use and can walk longer distances. The letter thanks relatives and friends for prayers support and asks for continued goodwill.
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George Allen White
George White, Jr
Shafter
Allen
Gillian Barree
Rancho Los Amigos
Imperial Hwy. Downey
Fire safety contests spark kitchen area kids creativity
Area Burger King restaurants partner with Kern County Fire Department and Safety Council for a January to February fire safety program for kindergartners through grade 6. Drawing and essay contests run January 12 to 31 with finalists announced February 4 and prizes including savings bonds and Disneyland tickets. Winner in each age group serves as fire chief for a day February 16 at Kern County Fire Department Station 61.
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Burger King
Kern County
Kern County Safety Council
Dan Clark
Kern County Fire Department
Harold Meek
Safety Council
Bovee
U.S
Kern County Fire Depart
Frank Sabo
Bakersfield BBB Installs New Officers At January Meeting
The Better Business Bureau of South Central California installed new officers and directors at its January meeting. David Parker becomes president, Oscar Chavez CPA vice president, William Tanner treasurer, and Jeanette Wadman reelected secretary. New board members include John Blackwood Bill Golden Mel Owens Roger Snow James Frost Norman Griesbach and W Miller. The bureau marks 25 years of service and will honor charter members at a February 27 Silver Anniversary Banquet at Casa Royal Bakersfield.
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Better Business Bureau
South Central
California
BBB
David Parker
Kern Employment Agency
Oscar Chavez
CPA
William Tanner
Westchester TV
Jeanette Wadman
Ber Bureau
Casa Royal
Bakersfield
Gasoline use declines in November California drop in gallonage
Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr state board member reports November 1979 gasoline consumption in California fell to 930,852,293 gallons the lowest in 21 months. The total is down 3.3 percent from October 1979 and about 0.1 percent from November 1978 with a $65.16 million distribution value.
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Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr
State Board of Equalization
California
Dronenburg
Water Conservation Talk Eases Into Kern County Session
Lou Beck of the Department of Water Resources spoke to the Kern County Water Resources Committee at 8:00 P.M. last Tuesday in the House. He described a groundwater study model analyzing overdraft and imports and urged storing State water underground. The discussion reflected concerns the State might claim Kern County’s groundwater progress and praised local farmers for their conservation efforts.
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Lou Beck
Department of Water Resources
Kern County Water Resources Committee
Beck
Kern County
Mittee
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Alien Road
Gene Tackett
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Bill
George Globe
Union & Insurance Plans
Woolworths
Richland
Calif
Monte Carlo
Landau
Delco Am
Oldsmobile Omega
Omega Brougham
Central Avenue
AS Motors Parts
Atd Estern Auto
Central Ave
Shafter, Cat
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