Editorial on East Bay strike and bargaining power
The strike by Local 443 of the AFSCME over a park system dispute is analyzed as a test of collective bargaining. It argues management offered a generous deal, while the union ignored the fact-finder and undermined good-faith bargaining, warning against ceding to union pressure and urging district directors to stand firm.
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East Bay
American Federation of State
Parks
Park District
Park District Management
District Board
California Supreme Court shifts to partial blame in accidents
The California Supreme Court overruled century old precedent and held that plaintiffs can recover damages even when partly at fault. The old rule of contributory negligence barred recovery, but now shared fault may be assigned. Critics warn higher insurance costs and court loads, while juries are not computers to quantify blame.
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California Supreme Court
Rene
Crime figures show crime rise and demands for punishment
The FBI reports 1974 saw a 17 percent jump in serious crime, with violent crime up 11 percent and property crimes up 17 percent. Levi labels the system a failure, urging faster detection and punishment, while commentators debate deterrence versus rehabilitation and punishment. In Washington, a separate case seeks a long prison term for a heroin network organizer.
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Washington
the Mail
FBI
Edward H. Levi
Levi
Tom Wicker
Attica
Gary Wills
New York Review of Books
Wil
Wills Lesteryall
Paine
When I Was a Boy by a Missionary Priest Visited S Mike's
A boyhood recollection recalls a missioner who spoke of becoming a missionary priest. He described dangers, secret Masses for converts, and tireless work to bring faith to China, with a desire to walk dangerous routes and endure torture for those who love him.
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Jim Hausman
S. Mike's
China
How the U S left made aggression respectable
Morrie Ryskind argues that amid Vietnam era debate, opponents labeled pacifism as dishonorable while supporters claimed moral high ground. The piece critiques credibility and honor, noting political manipulation by media and leaders, and questions the war’s accountability and outcomes. It cites shifts after the French defeat, North versus South Vietnam, and U S exit implications.
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Vietnam
Portugal’s Swing to the Left Deepens Western Alarm
The article argues Portugal’s military junta has shifted leftward, Moscow-oriented cabinets increasing Communist influence, risking NATO cohesion. It warns of Soviet gain of Atlantic bases, potential Spain-Portugal conflict, and economic collapse as tourism declines amid nationalizations and rising unemployment. It cites Arab oil effects and U.S. distractions as factors enabling Soviet advances.
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Portugal
NATO
Cyprus
Europe
United States
KATO
Israel
Kremlin
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Inter Atlantic Islands
Madeira
Azores
U.S
Vial
Moscow
Spain
Welf-Learing
Free World
Barry Goldwater on the CIA and intelligence policy
Barry Goldwater argues the CIA's success in locating a Soviet submarine with nuclear warheads proves its vital role. He condemns criticism from liberals and some media, urges stronger intelligence, and cites Ellsberg and multiple investigations as support for expanding and protecting covert operations.
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United States
CTA
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