GM Shows Its Faith in Fremont as HQ Site
General Motors selected Fremont's central business district for a multi million dollar three story headquarters to consolidate offices from Oakland San Mateo Walnut Creek Burlingame and Cupertino. The move brings about 200 jobs next year and boosts Fremont's economy alongside a nearby $6 million courthouse facility.
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General Motors
Fremont
Bay Area
Oakland
San Mateo
Walnut Creek
Burlingame
Cupertino
Paseo Padre Parkway
Walnut Avenue
California business climate critique and proposed fixes
The editorial challenges Gov. Brown to rethink California's unemployment and tax policies criticizing Fantay survey data as current and unreliable. It argues California lags nationally, notes tax increases and broader labor costs, and urges action to streamline permitting and reduce anti business sentiment to attract investment and jobs.
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Gov. Brown
California
Sacramento
Carter Burns Clash Over Federal Reserve Independence
A populist view questions central banks and Arthur Burns. Carter could challenge the Fed like Jackson against the Bank, risking financial shock and a loss of investor confidence. The piece argues for compromise between Carter and Burns to stabilize the economy and avoid disruption while acknowledging strong leadership on both sides.
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Jimmy Carter
Arthur Burns
Andrew Jackson
Bank of the United States
Jackson
Carter
Federal Reserve System
Ted
Wall Street
Federal Reserve Board
Barns
The Gary Gilmore saga and the press frenzy
A vivid portrait of Gary Mark Gilmore and the media frenzy surrounding his impending execution in Utah. The piece traces his criminal past, the murder of David Jensen and Bennie Bushnell, his death sentence, and the sensational attention from reporters and publishers. It notes Nicole Barrett's involvement, the potential for book and media deals, and the anticipated firing squad method.
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Gary Mark Gilmore
Gilmore
Utah
David Jensen
Brigham Young University
Provo
Bennie Bushnell
Bushnell
Jensen
New York Times
Smith
Calvin Rampton
Board of Pardons
Nicole Barrett
Sumer
Nicole
Dennis Boaz
Tites
Gary
Niele
Boaz
Hustler Magazine
Nizele
Owl
Lemmee
Samuel Smith
Letters to the Editor on spelling reforms and law enforcement
The letter argues against adopting varied spellings to cut education costs, warning it would raise confusion and require reeducation. It cites no inherent savings and mocks extreme changes to punctuation and writing. It then critiques the LEAA and federal policing, calling for abolition, and ends noting opposition to gun control with Second Amendment references and a poll.
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Las’ Carlson
United States
Carter set to shape Carter administration with key appointments
Ralph de Toledano argues that Jimmy Carter’s future policy path hinges on his major White House and cabinet picks, especially in the economy. The columnist predicts inflation, productivity, and spending will be tested as Carter confronts Big Labor and liberal economists with a quick fix debate. His choices will reveal his true priorities and approach.
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Washington
Janes Hart Carter
Carnet
White House
Perio Magnaton
Ted
Peat
Butt
Carter
Media watchdogs urge full right to know despite biases
A Washington forum by Accuracy in Media urged defenders of the right to know to oppose blanket secrecy. Critics argue coverups and over classification are common, with selective reporting on Korea, the FBI, and Pentagon spending masking broader government actions and policy.
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Washington
Accuracy Im Media
Pentagon
FBI
GIA
Washington Bostee
Post
Congress
South Korea
Capitol Tall
Clarence Kelley
KGB
Hets
Nixon State Department
China
Peking
Nixon
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Carter and Burns
James Kilpatrick
Free World
Gallup
Worldwater Institute
Hitler
Gestapo
Stalin
U.S.A
Supreme Court
Fedeal
Davis
LEAA
Ralph de Toledano
M. Stanton Evans
Yours Truly
AIM
Reed Irvin
Kam Dope Tern Ss
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