Alameda County Tax Appeals Face Rate Cuts and Conflicts
Alameda County confronts a surge in assessed property values after a broad revision, with Supervisor Bort forecasting a potential 12 to 18 cent cut in the county tax rate if districts cooperate. The County Assessment Appeals Board can only adjust inequities, not grant broad reductions, and homeowners must show overvaluation against comparable property. The core issue remains whether lower rates can be achieved without shifting the burden to school and special districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altimvdi
County Board of Superbvisors
J. Hutchinson
Joseph P. Bort
Alameda County
Board of Supervisors
Bart
County Board of Supervisors
County Assessment Appeals Board
Assessment Appeals Board
Newark
Fremonnt
Tax Appeals Board
Appeals Board
Rabbinical group urges Jews not to flee changing neighborhoods
A rabbinical group calls on Jews to halt departures from their neighborhoods amid shifting community borders. The piece suggests longtime residents feel pressure from ghetto-era roots while urging steadiness in face of change. An aside notes Pentagon objections about supplying John Wayne’s film The Green Berets with facilities and gear. The Army’s role in Hollywood guidance on wartime strategy is questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentagon
John Wayne
Army
Japan rises as economic powerhouse through self reliance
The text extols Japan's postwar comeback detailing industrial growth, output, and global leadership in ships, cameras, motorcycles, and textiles. It highlights high savings rates, near universal schooling, and Japan's reinvestment of 99 percent of GNP, noting its role as a major overseas buyer and competitive producer with 100 million people on earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Missouri
Kansas
Great Britain
France
Asia
United States
Unfortunate Death of African Hero Moise Tshombe
JRUSSELL KIRK recalls Moise Tshombe former Katanga president and Congo premier who died in an Algerian prison after years of solitude. He praises his intellect and moderation, notes his role resisting Simba terrorists and UN pressure, and laments the betrayals he faced from the UN, Belgium, and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moise Tshombe
Katanga
Congo
Africa
Tshombe
United Nations
Peace Forcce
Congo Republic
Smith Hempstone
Praeger
Philippa Schuyler
David Adair
U.N
Department of State
Kwame Nkrumah
Ghana
Nehru
India
Run
The
Simbas
Belgium
United
Don Maclean Prizes For Eyes Only
Washington column recounts a carnival episode as a prime example of misdirection and sharp dealing. The writer witnesses a self styled real estate dealer get bamboozled by rigged games, noting inflated costs, glib attendants, and negligible prizes. The crowd leaves empty handed, revealing the carnival's hollow promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Renewed Franco American Ties with Pompidou Rise
Paris reports that Georges Pompidou and Jacques Chaban-Delmas form a new French government signaling pro American leanings. De Gaulle’s departure amid anti American stances prompts optimism about closer U.S. relations, NATO unity, and a stable Western Europe under renewed French leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
de Gaulle
Europe
Georges Pompidou
Premie Jacques Chabon-Delmas
Franze
Ireland
U. S
NATO
Western Europe
Mururoa
Pacific
Michel Debre
de Caulle
Giscard D’estaing
D'Estaing
Pompidou
Japan
This Day In History Highlights From 1938 to 1968 Event Mix
Key momentous events span 1938 Howard Hughes circles the globe in 91 hours with a 5 person crew. 1962 Telstar relays live US Europe signals with France and Britain receiving clear pictures. 1968 French President De Gaulle appoints Maurice Couve de Marville as premier succeeding Pompidou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompidou
Lta
Mewrice Schumann
pal-Ei
Britain
Europe
America
Maurice Schumann
Fomer Defense
Rene Pleve
Howard Hughes
Lavrenti Beria
Telstar
United States
Americans
France
Charles de Gaulle
Maurice Couve de Marville
Georges Pompidou
Also Mentioned on This Page
ARGUS
Timore
Fausta
Rolph Fairchild
Paul Harvey
Russia
Laughs
Kelly
Douglas
Jrussell Kirk
Mobutu
Don Maclean
Foady’s
By John Holm
Trmatl, Mew
Chabon-Delmas
General Patton
Maurice Couve de Murville
Couve de Murville
GY United Prows International
Willan Osler
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!