Elvis Presley Remembered Through Roy Patrick’s Memoir
Roy Patrick reflects on Elvis Presley’s death on August 16 1977 and the enduring impact of the King. He recalls radio announcements, fans’ loyalty, early career days in Memphis and Sun Records, and personal encounters with Presley’s inner circle and band members.
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Elvis Presley
Presley
Bakersfield
Memphis
Sun Records
Louisiana Hay Ride
Glenn Yarborough
RCA Center
Sunset Boulevard
Yarborough
Barbra Streisand
Frank Sinatra
Benavidez criticizes democracy in Shafter visit
Ben Benavidez, known for a no contest plea to steal public funds, recently passed through Shafter to condemn the democratic system and attack the local press. He accuses districts and RLSD of racial injustice, has pressed for trustee area elections, and rails against at large voting.
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Dent Ben Benavidez
Shafter
Benavidez
Mezrentena Political Association
MAPA
Richland-Lerdo
RLSD
Arvin
Richland
Trustee Area
Shafter Press
To err is human and faith in Jesus saves
The author argues errors are human but warns the greatest mistake is losing one's soul, urging readers to stand up for Christian faith amid "religious harassment" debates and embracing born again salvation through Jesus Christ. He invokes biblical verses and laments the potential loss of liberty for Christians in America.
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Hollywood
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Adam
Local Publishers Office Listing for Shafter
Publishers Frank W. Reed and Donald L. Reed operate from 107 East Lerdo Highway Shafter California with LaVonne Westbrook as Bookkeeper and Office Manager. Leah Mathena serves as Society Writer. Mailing address is P O Bing and phone numbers are 805 746 4942 or 805 399 5925.
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Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Shafter
California
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O
Buttonwillow Times
The
Press
P.O. Bing
Backlash Against Non English Speaking Hispanics Sparks Debate
A writer from the minority and immigrant ranks argues against bilingual demand movements in Buttonwillow and Delano. He claims that pushing Spanish and interpreters harms Hispanic-Americans, cites Wasco High School trips, and warns of a statewide backlash on immigration and services led by Pete Wilson and the Save Our State ballot measure targeting non-English speakers.
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Buttonwillow
Delano
Tom Lugo
Tom
Wasco
Wil
Liamsburg
Valley Forge
Lincoln Memorial
America
California
Rancho de Los Diablos
San Diego
Juana Diaz
Pete Wilson
Save Our State
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Hollywood Boulevard
Vine Street
Patrick’s
By Roy Patrick
Liberace
Bel Aire
James Dean
Elvis
Mr. Presley
Presi
By Herb Peters
Reed Print Inc
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Roy Patrick
LaVonne Westbrook
Society
Leah Mathena
By Levi Pagsuberon
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