Cox Stocks Take Big Knocks

"City workers are turning on newly installed ball field lights at Del Obispo Park, 34052 Del Obispo St., daily between 6 and 10 p.m. to perform a required 100-hour certification test that extends the longevity of the lamps.

"'It's a standard thing with lights,' said Robert Warren, public works director."

Hopefully, the Times will inform us when this fascinating light-certification test has been completed.

Dewey Defeats Truman, No. 248

A front-page headline in the Oct. 3 Pilot read, "The Gloves Come Off in First Debate."

The first presidential-campaign debate between George W. Bush and Al Gore had not yet occurred. When it did, later that day, the gloves stayed on.

Gospel according to Reg reader

Oct. 9 The Orange County Register "Letters to the Editor" headline: "Jesus Is No Democrat."

No word yet, however, on whether Jesus is registered as a Republican, Green, Libertarian or Independent.