Grassroots interest in government stirs in Fremont
Editorial notes strong turnout at a Fremont town meeting with Congressman Don Edwards drawing about 650 attendees, far above last fall’s candidate nights. Edwards presents his Washington actions and remedies, earning praise from a cross section of South County residents for facing the people directly.
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Don Edwards
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Congress
Washington
George
Free enterprise can do it better
Two weekend newspaper articles compare private sector stimulus ideas for housing with federal plans. Kaufman and Broad would absorb payments taxes and insurance if buyers lose jobs, signaling confidence while potentially reducing profits. Congressional aide Fortney Stark proposes loan aid for unemployed buyers, a move critics say risks more debt and future inflation.
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Broad
Correction on Dumbarton Bridge hearing date in Fremont
An editorial note revises the public hearing schedule for Dumbarton Bridge plans. The Coast Guard hearing, initially set for this Friday, has been moved to next Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Fremont City Hall council chambers.
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Dumbarton Bridge
Coast Guard
Fremont
Fremont City Hall
Kilpatrick assails worst bill of the session in Congress
James Kilpatrick critiques H. R. 212 the Lower Interest Rate Act of 1975 calling it a national credit police state. He warns the bill would force the Fed to raise money supply and override private lending by using a public credit priority list, risking vast government control.
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Congress
Treasury
William Simon
Simon
Federal Reserve Board
Fed
Henry Reuss
House Banking and Currency
Reuss
Lester C. Thurow
Arthur F. Burns
Budget to Congress Sparks Debate on Justice Costs
A 1928 broadcast fragment notes the Budget sent to Congress includes 28 million for the Department of Justice, described as cheap for justice. The speaker advocates higher spending and accountability, while criticizing the cost of generating financial figures totaling 345 million to show the nation’s deficit.
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Congress
Department of Justice
Justice
Lke
Incentives and pay hikes spark Capitol budget debate
A Republican bill by Rep. Jim Collins would reward deficit prevention with a 1 percent salary rise for each $2 billion surplus and a 10 percent pay cut for deficits, aiming to curb deficits. Meanwhile Rep. Phil Burton and Rep. Wayne Hays push a House rule to expand pay and retirement benefits via the Administration Committee, a change critics call a back door pay raise.
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Jim Collins
R-Tex
Collins
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Mary On
Phil Burton
Calif
Democratic Caucus
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Wayne Hays
Ohio
Hays
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Civil Service
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Domestic case memo argues leniency for young offender
A Minnesota district court judge circulating a model order relies on a social work analysis claiming a young man’s criminal acts arise from societal pressures and not personal accountability. The memo, written with a former cryptographer, suggests sentencing guidance that minimizes responsibility.
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Soe
Jack Anderson
Minnesota
Department of Court Services
U.S. Army
Watergate aide Ziegler faces questions over loyalty and motive
The piece argues over Ron Ziegler's actions during Nixon's downfall, questioning his loyalty to the president, his willingness to defend Nixon, and whether his failures merit public scrutiny. It draws parallels to revivalist figures and ponders how Ziegler should answer for his role and choices.
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Gegler
Creen
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