From Inspector to Army: A San Francisco Defining Moment
Fred Farris recalls his rise from a low paying inspector and shop tester to regional manager for a New York firm, and his abrupt transfer when 82 cents missing sparked a bond dispute. He enlists as master sergeant at the Presidio, choosing integrity over high salary.
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San Francisco
Pacific
Hawaii
South Pacific
New York
Billings
Fred Farris
Army of the
Presidio of
Greatest single problem facing us today
Holly Peterson and Claude Sharp share views on ERA ratification and the economy as the nation’s top issue. Elvira Talboys expresses concern over global insecurity, morality, nuclear dangers, and economic instability.
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Claude Sharp
Columbus
Ind
Manatee Junior College South County campus funding at stake
State lawmakers dispute a proposed one cent sales tax increase needed to fund MJC’s South County campus. Representatives Ted Ewing and Tom Danson oppose the tax yet back the campus, prompting leadership to fault their stance. A Senate House conference committee is due next month to resolve the state budget, with Neal predicting likely inclusion of the campus funds.
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Ted Ewing
Venice
Tom Danson
Sarasota
Senate
House
Neal
Manatee Junior College
South County
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Cloister
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Paul Schmidt
MJC
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Nokomis Banking Center
Nokomis, FL
Venice Ave
Bird Bay Banking Center
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Indiana Avenue
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Bill Augustine
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