Jargon blocks clear school funding talk in Fremont and Newark
Trustees and administrators from Fremont and Newark School Districts discuss tax increase proposals while debating how educators should communicate with the public. The piece argues jargon undermines understanding, urges direct language, and cites Churchill’s plain speech as a model for defining needs, options, and solutions.
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Fremont
Newark
Wallace Carroll
Winston-Salem, NC
Journal and Sentinel
Marquette University
Milwaukee
Union City
North Carolina
Impor
English Channel
Churchill
Winston Churchill
Merrill Lynch Plans Public Offering Countdown
Merrill Lynch, the nation’s largest brokerage, announces plans to go public. The Carnegie Foundation Commission recommends major degree structure changes at American colleges, urging shorter paths to B.A. and PhD and suggesting broader reform of schooling structure.
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Merrill Lynch
Carnegie Foundation Commission
Higher Educa
Tin
Federal toys crusade seen as government control
Letter writer attacks federal safety efforts as a ploy to extend government power over individuals. He claims regulators push not only toy safety but shipments of tools to the Soviet Union, aiding weapons programs and Vietnam era conflicts. The piece denounces federal life regulation, abortion policy, and education meddling, urging parents to reclaim the playpen and uphold the Constitution.
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Big Brother
House
Joe Mehrten
San Leandro
Sacramento State Legislators for Southern Alameda County
Senators Nicholas C. Petris John W. Holmdahl and Clark L. Bradley represent parts of Southern Alameda County with districts in the Ith and Sth Districts. Assemblymen include Carlos Bee Robert Crown and March X Fong for Hayward Union City Fremont Livermore and Oakland areas. Letters go to the State Capitol Sacramento S414.
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Alameda County
Nicholas C. Petris
Nth
John W. Holmdahl
Sth
Clark L. Bradley
TNR
Carlos Bee
Hayward
Union City
Fremont
Newark
Livermore-Amador Valley
Robert W. Crown
San Lorenzo
San Leandro
Alameda
Oakland
March X
Fong
Casim Vating
Ashland
State Capitol
Sacramento
Military rule shifts and boot camp tales of harsh discipline
The author notes relaxed military rules across services with Marines standing firm and boot camp experiences contrasting brutal methods with newer, humane approaches. He recalls a naval boot camp exam ordeal, praise for improved Army and officer training, and a playful tribute to the small but formidable Corporal Pond who commands respect.
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Marine Corps
Gilbraltar
Idaho
Jack Webb
Navy
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Russia Builds Up To Beat U S In Growth Says Paul Harvey
The article quotes Paul Harvey arguing Russia aims to surpass the United States in growth this year with a projected 4.7 percent while Russia plans to boost industrial production and modernize its economy. It notes Russia’s military spending is modest compared to the U S and suggests learning from history to avoid repeating past errors.
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Russia
United States
Sam
Supreme Soviet
Ussr
Soviet
Solon’s optimistic view of America’s future in a lifelong column
In a reflective column to Holmes Alexander, Solon argues that despite severe global and domestic challenges such as Vietnam, communism, Middle East tensions, crime, poverty, and fiscal strain, the United States will find solutions. He cites progress over nearly five decades in health, education, agriculture, living standards, libraries, parks, travel, highways, aviation, media, and weather forecasting, asserting expanding opportunities and a stronger national fabric. He praises youth and diversity, defends a moderate conservative, constitutionalist stance, and expresses unwavering faith in America's ability to endure and grow.
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America
Holmes Alexander
Vietnam
Middle East
Earth
Washington Representatives and Districts Listed
Representatives in Washington D C include Senate member Turney Democrat and Representative George P Miller. Address details note Rayburn House Office Building Washington D C 2515 and district includes San Leandro Castro Valley San Lorenzo Liermore Azur Valley Hayward Alameda areas East Oakland Fremont Newark Santa Clara San Mateo counties.
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George P. Miller
TMS Rayburn
Washington
D.C
Ath Mais
San Leandro
Castro Vale
San Loren
Liermore Azur Valey
North Hayward
Alaroeda
East Oakland
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Aal House
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San Mateo Counties
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