War shapes Albright’s WWII aviation memories in Shafter
An oral history excerpt profiles James Albright a Shafter High School alumnus who joined as an aviation cadet at Minter Field and flew 21 combat missions in a B-17 over Europe. He trained in Las Vegas Rapid City and Bangor before serving with the 385th bomb group in England and Great Ashfield.
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Shafter High School
Shafter
James S
James Albright
Albright
Minter Field
Las
Knapp
MFAD
Kirk Nelson
Minter
War veteran recalls WWII service and reunion in North Carolina
Albright spoke of comfortable quarters and home cooking while serving overseas, the danger of low altitude flights over France, and a near mid air collision. He recalled his radio operator wounded by flack and a 1990 reunion in North Carolina with five crew members who shared tight bonds from flight missions.
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Albright
France
North Carolina
Water rate hike eyed for Richland Lerdo district
Richland Lerdo School District weighs higher water charges as Minter Field Airport District mulls rate increases. Officials cite old 1985 rates as inadequate and discuss flat versus metered billing, with proposed sewer and water adjustments and a public hearing planned for July 27.
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Richland/Lerdo
RLSD
Minter Field Airport District
MFAD
Lerdo
Dan Knapp
Knapp
Nelson
Bob Diltz
Summer Events Funseekers Trip Program at Shafter
The Shafter Recreation and Park District continues the Funseekers trip program this summer for children and adults. The article lists all the summer events and activities planned by the district for participants to enjoy.
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Shafter Recreation and Park District
Funseekers Trip To Magic Mountain Planned By SRPD
The Shafter Recreation and Parks District sponsors a special trip to Magic Mountain on Saturday July 27. Cost is 13 per person covering transportation and a T shirt, excluding entry fee. Limited to 50 signups. Contact Kathy Rodriguez at 700 E. Tulare Ave or 746-3303 for details.
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Shafter Recreation and Parks District
SRPD
Magic Mountain
Beach Trip Sponsored by District on July 21
The district will sponsor a beach trip on Sunday July 21 with sightseeing across multiple beaches. Depart from the district office at 9 a.m. and return at 9 p.m. The cost is 13 per person for youth and adult participants. Pre register by the day of the trip. For details contact Kathy Rodriguez LAPD 700 E Tulare Ave or call 746 3303.
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Ae Bay
Lori-Brock Museum
Angels
Oakland
Fresno Zoo
Recreation District
Tulare Ave
Shafter Recreation and Parks District
Dis
Trict
Kathy Rodriguez
LAPD
E. Tulare Ave
Choose a Dentist Carefully And Electric Toothbrush Tips
Selecting a dentist requires care and matching tools to users with handicaps or dexterity issues. The article advises soft or medium bristles and a head size that fits comfortably, with an angled stem for back teeth. It notes ADA seal approval as a factor and suggests daily brushing while offering a Wasco contact for questions.
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New York Harbor
United States
Funseekers
E. Tulare Avenue
Congregational Church of
Mike Kotila
Dr. Mar
Campero D.D.S
Wasco
Best Buy
Coca-Cola
Thd
Diels Maud
Bad & Bud Light
Cankerg
I & Sandwichie
Bae Snickers
California
Arvin E Oildale
Bakersfield
Ridgecrest
Delano
Lamont Shafter
Mojave
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