Voting matters for Shafter and Kern County officials
Susan Valdez urges local citizens to vote in upcoming elections for Richland School Board Minter Field Airport District and Shafter Recreation and Parks District. She stresses voter apathy harms democracy and highlights the effort required to run for local office and stay informed on budgets and community needs.
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Kern County
Shafter High School
Minter Field
Shafter Recreation and Parks
Tion
Richland
Shafter
Paul Harvey on UFOs skepticism and the Washington symposium
Paul Harvey discusses unidentified flying objects with an open mind yet remains skeptical after reviewing documents interviews and expert opinions He notes the lure of government secrecy and the upcoming Washington symposium while urging caution and demand for tangible evidence before endorsing beliefs He reflects on Galileo and historic church orthodoxy to frame his cautious stance.
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Paul Harvey
Galileo
Earth
Washington
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Inmate Mail Rule Change at Kern County Jail
Letters to the Editor announce a mail policy change effective July 1 1987 requiring the inmate six digit booking number on envelopes beside the inmate name. The booking number helps mail sorting and prevents delivery to similarly named inmates. For numbers call Central Receiving Facility 861 2053 or Lerdo Facility 861 7800.
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Kern County
Letter defending Bob Smith and SRPD from Shafter Press critique
A reader defends Bob Smith and the SRPD program in response to Linda O. Conley’s July 1 1987 questionnaire. The writer recalls Smith’s dedication as swim coach, notes interruptions during practice, and argues swimmers’ needs trump a complainant’s concerns. The letter supports Smith and LAPD’s program and asks Conley to consider the impact on the team.
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Linda O. Conley
SRPD
Shafter Press
Ms. Conley
Bob Smith
Shafter Pool
Bob
LAPD
Rural California needs federal funds for rural economy recovery
Guest editorial by Lt. Gov Leo McCarthy warns that federal cuts slash EDA SBA and FmHA support, risking rural job loss. He cites declines in unemployment in 29 counties, urges full funding and a long term state plan, plus consolidation of programs into a single human capital investment effort to revive rural California.
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Leo McCarthy
State of
California
Economic Development Administration
EDA
Farmers Home Administration
Fmha
Small Business Administration
Environmental Protection Agency
SBA
FIHA
CDBG
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Tracy Jones
Jody Pearson
Jerry Graham
Jose Nunez
Ben Acebedo
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