Agencies flub water crisis sparks public alarm
Editorial laments slow agency response to a Bay Area water scare. It blames public health, fish and wildlife, water districts, and regional boards for delays in testing and communication. It urges Alameda County Water District to implement 24 hour testing and crisis procedures to prevent a repeat.
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State Department of Public Health
Berkeley
Berkeley Laboratory
Alameda Creek
State Fish and Game Department
Naugh
Bay Area Regional Water Control Board
Alameda County Water District
Samilea
Cal State
Crisia
Property rights and human rights in modern debate
Russell Kirk argues against the notion that human rights outrank property rights. He cites Prof. Robert Anderson and cites urban renewal as evidence that property rights are crucial for freedom. He notes Americans own substantial private property yet face erosion of property security through government expropriation.
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Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Hoosevelt
Dinster
Stomach
Robert ¥. Anderson
University of Georgia Press
Mr. Anderson
Anderson
Andersor
Parthenon
Mane Cassina
Henry Maine
Savage
Leas T Thas
America
Individual air conditioning and heated furniture envisioned
The piece argues for individual temperature control evolving from electric blankets to personalized climate tech. It envisions living rooms with upholstered furniture wired for warmth, each person adjusting warmth via portable power sources, plus heated clothing and battery packs to extend use, predicting widespread adoption and few patent barriers.
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Johnson
Aya
Richard Wilson Impressions of China in Nixon Visit
Richard Wilson reflects on Chinas openness to American media during President Nixons visit. He notes Beijing's diplomacy, new embassies, press centers, and state control, while recognizing potential for China to emerge as a world power through renewed communication. Shanghai airport and Peking's government center illustrate contrasting vitality and rigidity.
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China
Nixon
People's Republic of China
Peking
Cultural Palace of Nationalities
Mao Tse-tung
Chou Enlai
U.S
America
Shanghai
Best friends threatened by Fremont dog problem
A reader urges Fremont residents to enforce laws and protect dogs from wandering. He advocates a dedicated animal shelter, responsible gates and restraints, and owner accountability to prevent dogs from being hit on roads, noting the suffering of stray animals and calling for communal action.
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Fremont
Animal Control
Trustee Strickland Accuses Superintendent in School Board Meeting
A New Haven school board session featured Trustee Strickland accusing Superintendent Duane Bay of lying about financing gaps in Chavez junior high construction. The exchange prompted calls for accountability or removal if Strickland’s charge proves groundless or Bay’s budgeting is misunderstood.
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New Haven
Strickland
Duane Bay
Chavez Junior High
Bay
Passon
Irregular Lecture Sparks Racial Tensions at Irvington High
A Wednesday Irvington High School talk by Mel O Campo aroused strong reaction from Chicanos, La Raza and supporters. The editor criticizes perceived heckling and insults aimed at the speaker and argues the event violated speakers rights and audience expectations.
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Irvington High School
Mel O'Campo
Cizar Chavez
O'Campo
Fremont considers council size vote five or seven
Editor notes Fremont residents will vote on increasing city council from five to seven. Readers are urged to question campaign funding and support, asking who financed the 10,000 signatures and Len Harris and Associates, the public relations firm behind the drive, and what the individual behind it seeks in return.
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Fremont
Len Harris and Associates
Arvl
Don’t divide us DITO on Fremont districting debate
A letter from Citizens Against Dividing Fremont argues against districting, saying signs did not appear by chance but with planning by many Fremont residents. The writer contends districting would divide Fremont after years of striving to unify the city and urges unity over division.
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Dito
McJumb
Fremont
McCord
No Laughing Matter in Urban Editorial Tone
A reader calls for responsible journalism after a February satire lampooning the mayor and YMCA drew criticism. The letter argues the column lacked maturity and wit and urges constructive reporting instead of nitpicking.
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Homer McKee
Heil
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Walter
Erle
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John
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Geneva
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Nese
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Dada
Information Ministry
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Cesar Chavez
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