TV news dangers and audience manipulation lamented
A guest editorial argues TV news harms public understanding by privileging entertainment and ratings over real reporting. It criticizes wall to wall Virginia Tech coverage, fears sensational footage, and urges viewers to analyze reports, recognize bias, and seek substantial news beyond sponsored programming. It notes how viewers are drawn into ads and questions trust in government-sourced stories.
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Virginia Tech
Cinco de Mayo festival draws Kern County crowd to Shafter
A community effort in Shafter promotes a free Cinco de Mayo parade and festival with radio TV and newspaper notices generating strong local turnout. Monique Wood and her father, both referencing past local schooling, plan to attend along with others drawn to a homey family atmosphere and sponsor support.
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Kern County
Shafter
Acbc 23
Bakersfield
Puebla
Gasoline price gouging debate fuels call for probes
As crude costs fall slightly, California pump prices rise, sparking claims that oil majors profit from gouging. The piece notes ExxonMobil and others posted record profits, oil company margins narrowed after last fall’s price drop, then climbed post-election, with critics urging congressional investigations and noting limited access to internal communications.
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ExxonMobil
Chevron
Shell
California
Exxon
Congress
GOP
Judy Dugan
Consumer Advocate Foundation For
Taxpayer
Elias
Burzynski
Tdelias
Aol
After VT Tragedy Blame Fails, Public Dread Persists
The Virginia Tech massacre triggers national grief and a rush to assign blame for the deadliest campus shooting in memory. The administration faced criticism for slow, cautious statements while media and public demand rapid updates intensified the pressure on officials.
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Virginia Tech University
Rudolph Giuliani
University
V Tech
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