Patrick's Profiles and Political Salvos in Kern County
Patrick’s Profiles surveys a tight Feinstein Huntington race with talk of Fabus Republicratus influence and questions about Desert Protection Act and Crime Bill backlash, noting Clint Eastwood’s support and Perot vote. The column also riffs on automated phone systems, Shafter’s robo-operator promise, and a football game ending in controversy involving Exeter.
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Fabus Republicratus
Diane Feinstein
Mike Huffington
Feinstein
Alan Cranston
Hillary
San Francisco
Kern County District Attorney’s Office
Kcop TV
Los Angeles
Shafter
Dolores Robinson
Shafter faces scrutiny over RTC project and state audit
Local residents may face financial risk as California Attorney General and City of Shafter review a CDC backed RTC facility dispute. A state controller audit found about 2 million in startup costs and equipment unaccounted for, raising questions for City Manager Wade McKinney, Police Chief Greg Greeson, and Public Works Director John Guinn. The Shafter Press investigation matched concerns, calling for council accountability and possible impacts on future fees or taxes.
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California
Attorney General’s Office
Shafter
California Department of Corrections
CDC
State Controller's Office
Shafter Press
City Hall
Wade McKinney
Greg Greeson
John Guinn
Cathy Prout
Don Zachary
Linda Gragg
Gerry Nelson
Gary Knox
Link Between Man and Beast Questioned by Fossil Fragments
By Herb Peters a discussion on Darwinian claims and fossil fragments from Ethiopia. The piece weighs scientific doubt about transitional forms, the age of stars versus the universe, and the Bible’s account. It contrasts scientific uncertainty with religious faith and questions the path to truth.
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Ethiopia
Israel
Judah
God Migh Soma Lind
Ian
Earth
America
Racism charges and language reform in politics
Politically charged column notes how accusations of racism are used in debates from Governor Pete Wilson to President Clinton. It mocks "neutral language" trends, cites changes to Christmas carols, prayers, and school rules, and questions the effect on political rhetoric and identity. The piece mentions Reform Church of Australia, Voorhies NJ schools, a Philadelphia rabbi, a Colorado town, Massachusetts U. Minutemen, and Crispus Attucks.
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Pete Wilson
California
Clinton
Florida
Washington
Haiti
Beltway
America
Reform Church of Australia
Voorhies
N. J
Philadelphia
Colorado
Massachusetts U
Minutemen
Crispus Attucks
Boston
Letters to the Editor on CTA Caring for Kids program
Diana Garthow critiques the editorial of September 14 about the California Teachers Association campaign Caring for Kids. She argues readers are better served by focusing on education and health care for all children, notes endorsements occur at local teacher levels, and urges weighing party positions on public education over partisan gains.
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California Teachers Association
CTA
Diana Garthow
Bryn Batrich Praised in Reader Letter to Editor
A reader asks the editor to allow space for a positive mention of Bryn Batrich, proposing to “put in a good word” and support their character or actions in the letters column. The note signals a desire for published support rather than a broad discussion.
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Bryn Batrich
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