Fear and resilience amid shortages and modern comforts
A veteran reflection contrasts wartime rationing in Detroit and Canada with today’s abundance. The writer recalls paper mill scares in Camas and a Columbia River market rush, notes how fear prompts irrational acts and blame, and urges facing fears, conserving resources, and gratitude for American privileges. The piece cites WWII coupons, rationing, and personal lessons about courage.
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Camas
Washington
Columbia River
Portland
Oregon
Detroit
Michigan
Canada
India
Senator Boxer Letter Sparks GOP Reply On New Secretary
A garbled report suggests a clash between Senator Barbara Boxer and a newly sworn Republican secretary, with unclear phrasing about a probe or reaction. The text references Democratic disagreements and a unitary exchange amid party friction.
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Barbara Boxer
Spencer Ee
Tied Keeler
Matsival
Power blackout safety guidance and neighbor support plan
City and state officials share steps to minimize blackout disruption and urge preparation for unannounced outages. Advice covers generator safety with electrical systems, avoiding candles, using flashlights, and not leaving flames unattended. Emphasizes life sustaining needs for seniors and how to register dependents with PG E and local emergency services, with Shafter Police contact for adding individuals to the list and coordinating volunteer check ins during extended outages.
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Pg&e
Shafter Police Department
Call Him President Bush Not Mr in Letters to Editor
A reader named Jessica Hagen of Shafter argues news media should stop using Mr Bush for President George W. Bush. She notes he was sworn in January 21, 2001 and asserts president is his proper title.
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America
President Bush
Bush
President Opinions From Shafter Church Sermon
Pastor Deen Long of Shafter Free Will Baptist Church discusses mixed reactions to the new president. He notes uncertainty about outcomes and urges faith despite skepticism, asking parishioners whether the leader will fix issues and bring reassurance.
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Deen Long
Shafter Free Will Baptist Church
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Planning Commission
Revere Pavanana Mianesnis
Tageett
Jessica Hagen
Shafter
Asthenia Eten
Reed Print Inc
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Caifornia
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Margaret Baker
Diane Givens
P.O. Box
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