Grass roots rise against toll hike in Bay Area
The Bay Area sees a revived Grass Roots movement opposing bridge toll increases from 25 cents to potentially 1 dollar. Commuter groups, city officials, chambers of commerce, and the Fremont based Committee to Stop the Toll Tax push for a restraining order and Senate Bill 24 to restore toll authority to the California Toll Bridge Authority.
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David
Goliath
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San Mateo County
Alameda
Contra Costa Counties
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Fremont
Hayward
Newark
Union City
Pleasanton
Livermore
Vance Kennedy
Senate
John Holmdal
MTC
California Toll Bridge Authority
Assembly Transportation Committee
BART
AC Transit
San Francisco
Muni
Dumbarton
San Mateo
Bay
al Alquist
San Jose
South County
Don Dillon
Skeleton deer clues via UF scientist evolution link
A University of Florida scientist assembled the skeleton of a previously unknown tiny prehistoric deer with doglike fangs, suggesting a missing link in the evolution of animals related to deer, giraffe, cattle, sheep, and goats.
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University of Florida
Singlaub case tests Carter era defense posture
The letter argues Carter recalled Maj. Gen. John K. Singlaub from South Korea for talks and reassignment, prompting mixed reactions. It contends military advisers must brief before decisions and then support policy, warning that criticizing leadership risks national security and could embolden hostile media and enemies.
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Maj
John K. Singlaub
South Korea
Defense
Harold Brown
Congress
Kim Ti Sung
U.S
Unsung heroes honored by new public safety awards
Washington notes honor for law enforcers and firefighters who died in the line of duty under the Public Safety Officers Benefits Act. Recipients include Allen Bruce Melech, Gabriel La Framboise, Walter Watroba, Jerry Van Barber, Richard Sheridan, John Schild, Walter Dacuczin, James Murray, and others, with $50,000 awards to families. The piece praises their service and discusses constitutional questions, noting the awards aid families and memorialize public servants.
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America
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la Framboise
Watroba
van Barber
Sheridan
Schmidt
Dacyezya
Murray
Allen Bruce Melech
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Congress
Public Safety Officers
Gerald Ford
Allen Brace AlLeud
New Rochelle
N.Y
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la Porte City
Iowa
la Fromboise
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Chicago
Jerry van Barber
Jacksonville
Richard Philip Sheridan
Boston
John Edward Schild
Caytor
Walter Roger Dacuczin
Deerfield
Mass
Howald Edward Murray
Birmingham
Doris
Heather Elaine
Kristie Dawn
Jerry Lee Wyant
Senale
Wendie
John
Steven
Garland West Fisher
Virginia
Sandra
Alicia
LEAA
Reagan critique of Carter era moral rhetoric and foreign policy
The piece argues that President Carter's moral posture is hypocritical, citing actions in Argentina, Vietnam, Korea, and U N Ambassador Andrew Young. It claims Carter undermined allies, favored risky nuclear policy, and publicly shamed General Singlaub, while praising Young's controversial statements and Africa policy as undermining U S interests.
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White House
Carters
Brad
Argentina
Paris
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United Nations
Andrew Young
Young
Cosra
Africa
South Africa
Soung
Speang Nf
Sind
Clint Eastwood film stunt scene draws off duty cops
An account describes Phoenix officers hired for Clint Eastwood's movie Gaurilet filming. It notes off duty officers firing M17 rifles and shotguns on a city street, with Eastwood supervising from a distance, payment reported as 8.50 an hour, and the star's notably shy demeanor.
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Clint Eastwood
Gaurilet
Phoenix
Clint
Eastwood
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