Editorial on gambling and toxic waste in Shafter
A reflective column ponders lottery riches versus real life concerns in Shafter. It contrasts a $5,000 lottery win with worries about the local economy and a planned toxic waste facility, urging common sense, responsible action, and personal responsibility amid broad national issues. The piece questions terrorism, unemployment, and public health while urging informed civic engagement and prudent choices.
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Shafter
Mediterranean
California
Middle East
Farflung
One Room Schoolhouse Echoes in Montana Frontier
Paul Harvey recounts how montana’s Musselshell River one room schoolhouse endured harsh winters and rugged life while teaching the four Rs. teachers, students, and even rattlesnakes shaped a rugged frontier education as modern listeners tune in from Billings.
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United States
Montana
Musselshell River
Miss Wittmer
Skunk
Ross
Montana Frontier
Faraway
Billings
Karla Witmier
Paul Harvey
Rest of the Story Volkswagen Crashes After Birthday Ride
Jimmy Mireno, celebrating his sixteenth birthday, crashed into a fire hydrant and pole while driving home from school after a car pulled out. He was taken to the hospital with injuries including bandages and a lip wound. Angie Mireno, a professional, works at her job despite the incident.
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Angie Mireno
Helen
Volkswagen
Jimmy
Angie
Julian Groft
Dad
Angelo Dundee The Rest of the Story Fakes Synerian
Paul Aurandt profiles Angelo Dundee famed boxing cut man and trainer known for overcoming phobia to patch fighters in the ring. The piece highlights Dundee as a legendary figure once named Boxing Trainer of the Year and revered for stopping severe bleeds on top talents.
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World of
Fire prevention history and current fire deaths lamented
In a letter from October 7 9 1871 fires killed 1050 people. Fire Prevention Day Week was established after long delays. The author cites ongoing U S fire fatalities and firefighter deaths, urging action to prevent burns and losses. Captain Bill Alexander Kern County Fire Department signs off urging learn not to burn.
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United States
Woodrow Wilson
Warren Harding
C.W. Williams
Kern County Fire Department
Bill Alexander
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