Wise Newark Chamber Moves to Cool City Hall Fight
The Newark Chamber of Commerce board, seeking peacemaking, tabled a resolution meant for the city to calm tensions over City Manager Bruce Altman’s resignation. President Joe Brown says the aim is unity and no side endorsement, urging patience and forgiveness as the dispute risks harming the city’s future growth.
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Parks Should Be Public in Fremont Says City Council
Fremont council members dispute the best use of park land arguing whether to gift, sell at market value, or hold for public development. The debate centers on Rancho Arroyo Park plus a private swim and racquet club proposal, stressing open space preservation for public use.
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Butter Over Guns In King Riot Debate
The piece argues the federal riot control cost of 5.4 million after Dr. King’s assassination shows butter would have been wiser than guns. It notes the ADA’s support for Sen McCarthy with mild praise for Bobby and Hubert, depicting liberal praise and policy alike.
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Voice OF The People Letter Expresses Moral Outrage
A concerned wife and mother laments perceived national failings in civil rights, taxation, and wartime policy. She condemns neglect of American troops, questions foreign aid, and criticizes government responses to violence while urging accountability and moral scrutiny.
Americans must defend country against hidden plots, says Mrs Troxclair
In a forceful letter from Newark, Joanne Irene Troxclair says the government misleads the public about a wide cover up and calls on Americans to awaken, act, and reclaim the true meaning of liberty. She laments police constraints, urges readiness to send sons abroad if needed, and pleads for national pride to return.
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Erosion Of Principle Is Not Irreversible
Russell Kirk argues that while crime rises with population, society can recover after brushing the edge of anarchy. He cites psychology on compassion and warns that leniency toward small crimes risks ultimate crime, noting Britain’s past near anarchy and America’s current tense climate.
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Scions of Don MacLean Comment on Gun Legislation Rise
Washington column voices disgust at Congress rush on a handgun bill after Kennedy s death and notes earlier inaction on gun control despite other tragedies. The writer cites King assassination and Texas Tower sniper, questions timing and calls for broader rifle limits. He warns against waiting for another national tragedy to spur action.
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Death Not Final For Kennedys
Washington columnist the Returning Traveler reflects on the Kennedy family after RFK and JFK deaths. He compares public life, warns against sensationalism, and notes Ted Kennedy’s Cathedral eulogy lauding integrity, courage, and a dynasty’s resilience amid tragedy.
This Day In History Highlights Key U.S. Milestones
The entry reviews events from 1775 founding of the U S Army to 1777 Stars and Stripes becoming the flag, and 1940 Paris occupation. It notes 1851 remarks by Wisconsin Senator McCarthy on George Marshall and Stalin, ending with Thoreau’s aid quote about philanthropy.
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