Editorial attacks on AC Transit dial-a-ride delay
An Oakland column laments AC Transit foot-dragging on dial-a-ride for Fremont and Newark. It tracks a pattern from 1975 to 1976 of fixed routes expanding, then claims dial-a-ride remains underfunded, with voters urged to support higher taxes or accept fixed routes. The piece voices frustration at perceived political resistance and urges empowerment of residents to push for dial-a-ride, or accept AC’s flat fare and service strategy.
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Ford gas tax plan stirs national transport debate
President Ford proposes a new four cent federal gasoline tax distribution to fund highways and other transport, with one cent returned to states and two cents moved to the general fund. Supporters cite interstate completion and state flexibility, while critics warn it may delay a coherent nationwide road program.
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Countdown Tennis Romance Fades Between Stars Evert Connors
Chris Evert and Jimmy Connors reveal strain in their romance amid public spotlight and media speculation. Friends note tensions over privacy and commitments as rumors swirl about an evolving relationship.
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Social Security burden growth and aging population concerns
An analysis argues that the Social Security system will become increasingly strained as the post World War I birth cohort retires from 2005 onward. It says seven workers now fund one retiree, with per worker costs rising as births decline and beneficiaries rise. It urges Congress to reform programs and slow benefit hikes to avert unsustainable deficits and inflation-driven value erosion.
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Will Rogers Says on Government Spending Critique
Will Rogers criticizes vast government spending and redundant bureaus funded by multiple levels of government. He argues many agencies are politically created to provide jobs for politicians and are not essential, claiming current costs exceed those of twenty years ago by a third.
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Michigan Welfare Plan Provokes Political Backlash
A Michigan plan to pay welfare recipients five dollars to leave the state sparks sharp criticism from conservatives and concerns over naivete. Critics call it a topayturvy bribery device aimed at curbing welfare costs as economists warn of 100000 more claims in six months.
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College education and public literacy in decline
Morrie Ryskin argues that college has become essential yet costly, criticizing remedial courses like Subject A at UC and widespread poor writing. He links weak teaching to poor civic literacy, noting misreadings by Congress members and public confusion about world affairs. He warns against enriching the Mariana Islands at U.S. expense and urges readers to study before voting.
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Can We Keep Full Employment After the Depression
Paul Harvey argues that after the Great Depression the nation never fully returned to employment. Welfare programs discourage work, unemployment pay can exceed wages, and the guaranteed minimum wage reduces staffing. Prof. Killingsworth predicts a higher acceptable jobless rate, while new energy and biomedical advances offer hopeful growth if policies shift away from dependence on benefits and rocking chairs.
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Humanistic CHP costs taxpayers either way
Guest opinion argues that the California Highway Patrol 6400 officers seek a 17.5 percent pay hike while Governor Brown caps at 10 percent, accusing the plan of political theater meant to shift funding and safety priorities. The piece contends officers use a “humanistic” enforcement stance to press for wage demands and questions links between tickets, revenue, and law enforcement.
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