Wasco memories from a migrant farm family childhood
A reminiscence from the early 1950s about moving from Selma to Wasco during a dust storm, living in a labor camp east of town, and a first grade experience walking past railway tracks and potato sheds to a school on Broadway Avenue. The author recalls teacher Mrs Little as a stern but kindly figure and the familiar scent of crayons and sunlight in class.
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Wasco
Selma
Fresno
Hoyett’s
6Th Street
Broadway Avenue
Mrs. Little
Teaching the diverse group to Disneyland in 1970 and RLSD 1995-96
A reminiscence by RLSD superintendent Knapp reflects on a 1970 trip of 36 students with disabilities to Disneyland via PSA Airlines with teachers aides and volunteers. He contrasts perceptions of cultural diversity with the 1996 RLSD census showing 51 percent non English speaking parents and 38 percent with high school diplomas, highlighting achievements in contests and community support.
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Disneyland
PSA Airlines
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Richland-Lerdo
RLSD
Shafter
State Department of Education
Mesa
Washington, D.C
Knapp
Patrick's Profiles Encore Column Nostalgia Sketch
Roy Patrick recalls school days in the mid fifties with clay, shoeless mornings, Lerdo School memories, Wasco misadventure with his brother Fred and Danny White, and simple wartime era comforts such as railside games and a canal swim. The essay-style reminiscence ends as an encore column.
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Lerdo
Minter Field
Fred
Danny White
Wasco
Despots and divine justice in a troubled world
A reflection on Saddam Hussein and other earthly despots, arguing that tyranny stems from spiritual rulers. The piece links biblical thoughts from Paul and Jesus to the struggle against oppressive power and notes that removal of earthly despots may not end tyranny without confronting higher forces.
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Saddam
Iraq
Arab Baath Socialist Party
Hussein
Rome
Paul
Ephesus
Earth
Satan
Jesus
Saddam Hussein
Adolph Hitler
Mussolini
Hirohito
E Apostle
Letters Praise Don and Ferrelene Zachary Grand Marshals
Readers commend the festival committee for naming Don and Ferrelene Zachary grand marshals and applaud their extensive public service. Some respond to criticism of RJH principal candidate Mr. Gonzalez, urging fairness, support, and appreciation for his role as vice principal and friend to students.
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Shafter Press
Don
Ferrelene Zachary
Donald
Gonzalez
RJH
Shafter
Shafter High School
The Political Cost of Gasoline
The piece argues that taxes, environmental laws, and refinery downsizing raise pump prices while defenders say taxes fund roads and environmental rules are needed to improve air quality. It frames the debate as a political struggle over energy policy and economic impact.
Richland Junior High to appoint Manuel Gonzalez as principal
Richland Junior High announces Manuel Gonzalez as next year’s principal. the district highlights his patience understanding and firm leadership as key strengths for the role.
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Richland Junior High School
Manuel Gonzalez
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Press
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Roy Patrick
LaVenne Westbrook
P.O. Bing
Susan Holland
White House
United Nations
Zacharys
Ferrelene
Jackie Nixon and
Veronica Villalobos Shafter
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