Silence as a passport to accountability
Roy Patrick reflects on a fleeting TV moment showing the phrase Silence is acceptance. He argues journalists witness unethical conduct and public trust betrayal, noting that absence of action by bystanders can enable wrongdoing in society.
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East Lerdo Highway
Shafter
California
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O
A. Shafter
Buttonwillow Times
the Press
All That’s Needed Is Good People Saying Nothing
A columnist reflects on Rebel Without a Cause and silent complicity. James Dean's Jim Stark demands involvement as people dodge responsibility to their community and profits. The piece urges vigilance against injustice and echoes Silence is acceptance. Encore column.
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America
James Dean
Jim Stark
Dean
Beeen
Brady-Jared Teen Driver Safety Act takes effect July 1998
A guest editorial discusses California's Brady-Jared Teen Driver Safety Act, named for two teens killed in crashes. It creates a graduated license system, sets minimum six month instructional permit, 50 hours practice, and nighttime/ passenger limits for 16 to 17 year olds, with exemptions and secondary enforcement. It enjoys broad support from MADD PTA teachers and many groups.
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He Brady-Jared
California
Tim Leslie
Reahoe City
USA Today
Leslie
Office of
Attorney General
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
MADD
Parent-Teacher Association
PTA
California Teachers Association
Religion by Herb Peters on Yeltsin faith and history
A Religious column examines Boris Yeltsin’s rise in Russia and the nation’s fate through biblical lessons. It cites Billy Graham’s views on the collapse of Communism and notes the danger of a leader embracing Jesus's teachings without the teacher, warning of potential spiritual and political consequences.
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Russia
Boris Yeltsin
Yeltsin
Jesus
Israel
Billy Graham
Soviet Union
Graham
Moderates surge in California GOP primary gains
In the June primary mainstream Republicans won most races against right wing candidates. Notable results include Matt Fong defeating Darrell Issa for the Senate nomination, and Dick Dickerson's victory over Art Brandwood. Moderates gained control of several county central committees, aided by an open primary and organized intra party effort.
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Darrell Issa
California Republican Assembly
CRA
Matt Fong
GOP
U.S
Barbara Boxer
Fong
California
Congress of Republicans
CCR
Dick Mountjoy
Mountjoy
Tim Leslie
Noel Irwin-Hentschel
Barbara Alby
Vic Fazio
Sacramento
Alby
Doug Ose
State Assembly
Congress
Dave Cox
Sam Paredes
Shasta County
Dick Dickerson
Art Brandwood
Contra Costa
Santa Clara
Santa Barbara
San Diego
Tulare
Riverside
Orange County
Kern
California Congress of
Repub- Richa Des Guia
Nea
Women’s Federation
Ene Anieh
Earae
Longing Across Time and a 43rd Anniversary Reflections
A 17 year old grandson pursues a girlfriend, daily calls and busy signals spur memories of courtship since 1953. The narrator recalls eight mile walks to visit, arriving to long conversations by phone, and celebrates a 43rd anniversary while recounting move from Michigan to Monrovia California with family ties and wartime aid network.
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Michigan
Monrovia
Sally
Nancy
California
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