BART crash on Fremont line spurs questions and blame
An opinion piece questions Bay Area Rapid Transit District reassurance after a fatal head on crash on the Fremont line. A maintenance pickup on the tracks collided with a speeding train during off hours, revealing a failure of the system to detect light vehicles.
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National Football League Reserve System Shakeup
A federal judge rules on the NFL reserve system, a move critics say will unsettle ownership, while experts like William Alexander warn of long term impacts. The article notes shifts in sports labor policy and broader political and economic echoes across the era.
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Nuclear power foes rally against energy plans
Ralph Nader and allies including Sen. Abraham Ribicoff attack nuclear power and push solar as an alternative. The piece cites claims of misinformation, criticizes the anti nuclear campaign, and notes lobbying efforts by John Gatman’s Task Force Against Nuclear Pollution to influence Congress and voters.
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Citicorp profits and media bias spark debate on banks
The piece critiques Citicorp and the banking industry amid rising profits, arguing media favoritism toward the public sector and critics of private finance. It cites Walter B. Winston and discusses how journalists, academics, and regulators influence public perception and policy, warning of a leftward drift and unclear remedies.
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Callousness myths fade after Mission San Jose tragedy
A letter to the editor recalls an airplane and glider collision in Mission San Jose District last weekend. It describes the immediate chaos, witnesses, and lingering impact on residents, focusing on memory, mortality, and community resilience after four fatalities.
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Lilliputians at the UN threaten giants in world body
The author argues that in the United Nations the majority, often smaller nations, can overpower larger powers like the United States. He cites U S ambassador Scali on tyranny of the majority, notes Algeria's Abdul Aziz Bouteflika leads the General Assembly, and accuses Arab and Communist blocs of isolating Israel. He warns about third world dominance, U S tolerance, and aiding guerrillas.
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Reagan 1976 Prospects Remain Open to Public Life
Ronald Reagan remains undecided on a 1976 bid while negotiating a return to private life from California governorship. He continues radio work, a newspaper column, and speaking engagements as conservatives press for a run, while liberals hedge bets and Ford era politics shift.
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