Small Town Politics and Local Official Ethics
An opinion piece critiques Kern County governance noting that small towns like Shafter Wasco Arvin and Delano face repeated financial strain from poor investments and weak ethics rules. It cites a California Research Bureau report showing many cities lack strong ethics ordinances and urges accountability.
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Kern County
Shafter
Wasco
Arvin
Delano
California Research Bureau
California
Patrick's Profiles. A feminist critique amid political row
Roy Patrick argues that some feminists excuse Bill Clinton over sexual harassment claims, warning that if proven true the affair could set back the movement by decades. He mocks feminist labels and contends true feminism honors strength without violence.
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Chicago Bears
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Replacement Theology and Israel in Bible prophecy
This piece argues against the charge of replacement theology, asserting that God preserves Israel as a remnant and that Jesus is the Messiah for Israel. It emphasizes historic persecution of Jews, the prophetic role of Israel, and the belief that God’s promises to the fathers remain true.
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Church
Israel
Lord
Moses
Peter
Jesus
Paul
Messiah
World economic hostage by Suharto and Saddam debated
Readers question how a South Seas dictator and Saddam Hussein could hold the global economy at risk. The column critiques IMF bailouts to Indonesia, warns of repeated rescues, and argues for a tougher stance against banking interests and dictatorial regimes. It urges bold leadership to challenge economic monopolies and revisionist policy.
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South Seas
Suharto
International Monetary Fund
IMF
America
Indonesia
Asia
Saddam Hussein
Teddy Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Harry Truman
Mind the Myriad Ways of Men and Women in Daily Talk
A light column compares how men and women think and talk, noting women average more words per day and men focus on one topic. It recaps a humorous example of a grandson who stays on hold during a phone call and ends with plans sparked by tax refunds and home improvements.
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Nancy
Brian
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