Questions on public collective bargaining from Stull editorial
The editorial reflects State Sen. Joli Stull’s concerns about a proposed law granting collective bargaining and the right to strike to public employees. It questions Civil Service protections, tenure for teachers, and who would bargain with. It warns against taxpayer funds, political action, and union influence, urging public scrutiny before passage.
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Joli Qull
Stull
Civil Service
State Personnel Board
Legislature
Countdown US officials spar over millions for jobs
US officials differ on releasing millions in funds for public jobs as Greenspan cautions a slower economic recovery. A Baltimore group asks the Vatican to change canon law allowing only men to serve as altar boys after daughters were barred as altar assistants.
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Reagan compares government overreach to kittens in a basket
In a Friday column Ronald Reagan argues against the Consumer Protection Agency Act likening proposed rules to a basket of kittens continually popping up. He warns against creating a powerful federal bureau that could override existing agencies and urges readers to contact their congressman to oppose the measure.
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Congress
Consumer Protection Agency Act
Consumer Protection Agency
Ronald Reagan
Haig Dog Transport Disputed By U S Lawmakers
Rep Aspin charges Army staff car misuse to move Gen Haigs dog Duncan from Frankfurt to Stuttgart after Duncan flew in from the United States. Haig disputes knowledge, Aspin seeks accountability. The incident prompts calls for full reporting to the Army secretary.
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European Command
Army
Alexander M. Haig
Duncan
Frankfurt
Stuttgart
Haig
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Europe
Aspin
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United States
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Hesis
Salmal
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Big government weakens democracy says Virginia economist
Virgil Saler reports on Prof. Warren Nutter of the University of Virginia arguing that expanding federal spending makes democracies weaker. He cites rising domestic spending, inflation, and coalition instability as roots of economic strain, urging tax relief and rollback of tax rates to revive democracy and curb inflation.
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Washington
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Decoto residents seek fair policing and preservation of town character
A Decoto resident writes to defend the community's character and demand police reform, preservation of local landmarks, and recognition of Decoto’s Mexican heritage. The letter criticizes media coverage, calls for a community police review board, notes discrimination by some officers, praises local sports and civic groups, and urges respect for residents while fearing redevelopment and neglect of historic sites.
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Decoto
Daily Review
Argus
Edenas
Hayward
North Carolina
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Chureta
Niles
Alvarado
Ike
William Cann
Lg Sing
George Weekes
A’s
Union City Tavern League
Eady
Fourth Street
Decoto Road
Cesar Chavez
Mexico
Joaquin Murrieta
Sgt. Johnson
City
William Zaner
Tony Mortemayer
Hazel Perrault
When I was a boy by Jim Hausman
A narrator recalls his father teaching that money is minted by the federal government and always available, contrasting childlike simplicity with adults seeking office who share the same economic belief. The piece contrasts past lessons with present political ambitions and cautionary notes about reliance on printed money.
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