Redistricting push urged for Washington Township in Alameda County
The Argus urges Alameda County Board of Supervisors to act on a redistricting plan proposed by Supervisor Murphy for the First Supervisorial District. The piece argues Washington Township deserves its own representation, notes past neglect by Murphy, and warns that census changes by next year may force state redistricting if the board delays. It calls for immediate appointment of a commission and prompt drafting of new district lines.
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Argus
Alameda County Board of Supervisors
Murphy
Washington Township
Washington
Pleasanton
South County
County Board of Supervisors
Union City
Hayward
Fremont
Newark
Alameda Creek
Livermore-Amador Valley
Wes Sears
South Hayward
Board of Supervisors
Oakland
Alameda
Alameda County
Livermore - Amadore
County Planning Department
Fires of four manufacturers mute tests results
The Department of Transportation cites that four major manufacturers contribute about 25 percent of government sponsored tests, delivering disappointing results. Willy Brandt signs the nuclear nonproliferation treaty, noting the German people share global worries about arms spread and their own limits in disarmament.
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Department of Transportation
Willy Brandt
Bail out San Jose Never editor letter
Dale Resinger of Fremont rejects an airport expansion editorial claiming residents should not fund a possible jetport. He argues the project harms surrounding areas and should be stopped by public action, warning Fremont’s environment would suffer if forced through. Editor confirms the letter’s message.
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San Jose
Fremont
Sandburg research seeks California recollections
William A Sutton of Ball State University requests memories, recollections, or sources about Carl Sandburg. He has compiled about 4 000 Sandburg related episodes and items and plans a February California visit to gather more information. He invites direct correspondence to Ball State University, Muncie Indiana.
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Carl Sandburg
California
Saneburg
America
William A. Sutton
Ball State University
Munele
Ind
Prof
Sution
Agnew attacks liberal bias in TV news and punditry
Vice President Spiro Agnew contends television news is dominated by a liberal left and argues that many New York and Washington reporters pretend to be objective while influencing public opinion. He says politicians and press alike are shaped by selective reporting and commentary.
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Spiro Agnew
Agnew
Paul Harvey
New York
Washington
Drury
Nixon Under Fire Over Middle East Policy
Henry J. Taylor argues President Nixon faces fierce Israeli and American Jewish critique over U.S. policy toward Israel. The piece contends Arab states blame Washington, while Moscow gains from the dispute as U.S. leverage erodes. It urges balancing Israel support against broader Arab and Islamic world interests amid Cold War dynamics.
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Nixon
Israel
David
Solomon
Nile
Euphrates
Israe
Egypt
Algeria
Libya
Nasser
Houari Boumedienne
Maammar el-Qadcafi
Tripoli
Europe
Kremlin
Soviet Union
Moscow
United States
Africa
Pakistan
Exiled extremists seek return to the United States
Russell Kirk presents a reflection on radical exiles including two plane hijackers who surrendered to U S authorities and face possible death sentences, RAM leader Robert Williams, and Eldridge Cleaver. He contrasts their wanderings from Havana to Algiers with failing attempts to return, arguing their views are narrow and they prefer American justice.
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United States
Havana
Peking
Algiers
Cuba
Castro
Robert Williams
RAM
Knd
North Carolina
Rom
Eldridge Cleaver
Folowers
Cleaver
Algeria
Williams
Raical
Herbert Macuse
Hale
Europe
Africa
Latin America
China
Mars
Soviet
Russia
History Highlights From 1759 to 1959
Key events span across centuries include George Washington's marriage to Martha Custis in 1759, Sinor Lake's submarine telephone link in 1898, Theodore Roosevelt's death in Oyster Bay in 1919, and Charles Halleck's 1959 defeat of Joe Martine for House Republican leader. A thought for the day cites James Cabell on optimism and pessimism.
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Sinor Lake
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Charles Halleck
Joe Martine
Feader
James Cabell
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