Stock car project nears completion at Mesa Marin Raceway
The writer notes Centennial High School students building a stock car under Marion Collins at Mesa Marin Raceway. Judy Salamada facilitates access to the pit area as the crew readies for a late season run at the fast half mile track. The author has renewed interest in auto racing, recalling past visits and recent track improvements.
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Brian Neufeld
Brian
Mesa Marin Raceway
Marion Collins
Judy Salamada
Mesa
Mississippi
Small business key to California recovery challenged by tax plan
An editorial argues California's post recession rebound hinges on small business. It condemns a proposed 22 percent unemployment insurance tax hike, claiming it would cost over $1 billion annually, bankrupt the UI fund, and force closures or layoffs while harming welfare-to-work efforts. Assemblyman Poochigian signs the piece.
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California
Mace Tan
Enliiien
Coliteanis
Genesee Aeeneeaes
Poochigian
Race Track Portrait With Cars and Family Ties
Patrick notes the track condition as great while his nephew and assistants inspect cars ranging from 35 000 to 50 000 dollars in value. Frank Adamo, third in points, qualified top for the 100 lap race but suffered engine trouble, likely costing him victory on a half mile track. Charlie Atts placed third as Frank fell back, and Felix Adamo and family ties surface with past Reed Print links as discussions turn to finding a driver.
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Frank Adamo
Frank
Felix Adamo
Felix
Reed Print, Inc
Charlie Atts Pit
Christy
Mesa
Los Angeles
Charlie
Is There Anything Worth Killing For
The piece asks whether any motive justifies murder, citing cases from money to jealousy and religious zeal. It argues that true religion is shown by willingness to die for the gospel, contrasting false bloodshed with the example of Jesus and Cain and Abel, and ends by urging readers that loving Jesus answers the question.
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Eric
Lyle Menendez
Dr. Simpson
Nicole Simpson
Ronald Goldman
Jesus
John
Cain
Abel
God
Feinstein Defies Base Closings Bid Amid Welfare Claims
The Senate voted by 2-1 to halt further surplus base closings for years, despite Defense Dept objections. The piece attacks Feinstein and Boxer for pork barrel politics, arguing funds should modernize forces and retrain workers rather than keep aging bases open for political gain.
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Diane Feinstein
Defense Department
Senate
Sen. Feinstein
Npe
Feinstein
California
Barbara Boxer
American
Congress
Tom Daschle
D-S.d
Department
Elk Hills Auction Faces Legal Hurdle and Wildlife Rules
Kern County grapples with Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 1 sale of up to 3 billion as California court limits incidental take permits. A looming state fix is needed to preserve endangered species mitigation overseen by federal and state agencies before bids due in two months.
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Kern County
Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 1
California
San Francisco Court of Appeals
State Department of Fish & Game
Elk Hills
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
California Department of Fish & Game
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