Joy of Driving Across the United States
The writer recalls a road trip with Gary Steward from Nashville to Memphis and Laughlin, praising the open road, highway system, and the relaxing, almost spiritual feel of driving compared to air travel. He reflects on future generations and the enduring appeal of driving despite its higher risk.
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al Jerrean
Gary Steward
Southwest Airlines
Nashville
Tenn
Elvis Presley
Graceland
Memphis
Laughlin
Nevada
Gary
Shafter Police Chief urged to step aside amid allegations
The Shafter Press argues Police Chief Greg Greeson should voluntarily step aside or be removed as chief after district attorney investigations and multiple complaints from officers. City manager Wade McKinney faces credibility concerns amid lawsuits alleging an affair with a teenager. Greeson remains on paid administrative leave.
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Shafter
Greg Greeson
Wade McKinney
Greeson
Shafter Press
McKinney
Ed Jagels
Jagels
Mayer, Coble and Palmer
California Department of Corrections
Stop Light Conspiracy Drives a Bakersfield Driver Crazy
A Bakersfield motorist voices frustration with city traffic signals, claimingTIME lights are calibrated to slow him and noting a lack of pattern. He recalls 40 years behind the wheel and jokes about avoiding city streets in favor of highways and a loud Manhattan Transfer album.
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Bakersfield
Lessons From the Cross on Losing Baggage and New Life
The text argues that true discipleship requires surrender of possessions and old ways. It cites Luke 14 33 Matthew 8 19 20 Luke 13 31 Luke 16 8 Numbers 14 18 2 Corinthians 5 17 Romans 8 11 and urges believers to wake each morning choosing the cross yielding a new life in Christ while explaining baggage loss can be spiritually transformative.
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Jesus
Herod
Christ
Paul
Christ Jesus
Pat Buchanan runs again and splits conservative vote
Fred Davis analyzes Pat Buchanan’s 1996 presidential bid, noting his charisma and polarizing stance. He argues Buchanan is unlikely to win but could disrupt Phil Gramm by drawing religious right voters, potentially affecting California’s March primary and shaping the GOP field alongside Pete Wilson and Bob Dole.
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Pat Buchanan
O.J. Simpson
Phil Gramm
Texas
GOP
Gramm
California
Pete Wilson
Wilson
Bob
Reader Demands Action Over Greeson Leadership in Shafter
Reader calls for ousting Greg Greeson, accusing him of causing city bad publicity and costly lawsuits. The letter alleges council support for Greeson amid various alleged misconduct cases, questioning kickbacks and the city’s handling of RTC theft and firings.
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Shafter
Greg Greeson
Don
Zachary
Chief Greeson
Don Zachary
Mary Becchie
California Department of Corrections
John Porter
RTC
Greeson
Ron Lewis
Jim Anderberg
Mary Beechie
Time to remove Boss Hog and city leaders
Citizens of Shafter demand change in local government. They call for ousting Boss Hog and his council puppets, plus replacing the city manager and police chief amid concerns over extensive spending to defend the chief. The piece uses a satirical tone to urge reform and new leadership.
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Shafter
Boss Hog
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