Voucher system would empower parents in education choice
Editorial argues public schools function as a monopoly and praises vouchers that let parents spend funds at any school. It envisions competition improving schools, with parental spending guiding reforms while imposing limits to prevent churn and protect district stability. It compares education to free enterprise, politics, and business, asserting the purchaser is the parent.
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PTA
Church
Johnny
Justice Alive in Plea Over Park Dump Case
Judge William Gale dismissed a vandalism charge against East Bay Regional Park District worker Michael Burt for dumping garbage into chemical toilets at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park. The case centers on the state’s People v. case, tied to a strike amnesty provision. The court battle continues as the District Attorney presses the matter in court.
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William Gale
East Bay Regional Park
Shadow Cliffs
Michael Burt
State of
California
Nest
Aiyone
Gale
French birthday cake honors Kissinger with candles
An elaborate birthday cake is presented for Secretary of State Kissinger. The French host notes the cake features 52 red white and blue candles and quips that nobody can hold a candle to Henry.
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Secretary of State
Kissinger
Henry
Turning point 1975 in New York City crisis crisis
Historian Jenkin Lloyd Jones argues 1975 marked a collision of political fantasies with harsh reality in New York City. He warns that welfare expansion, heavy public employee costs, and open admissions threaten finances and services while civic pride declines and federal bailouts loom as a national dilemma.
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New York City
United Kingdom
New York
New York Cty
Newark
Manhattan TV
John Lindsay
Abraham Beame
Toek
Will Rogers on war and peace fever in defense debates
Will Rogers critiques how minds hinder work, noting Americans oscillate between building the biggest armed forces and seeking peace. He condemns the urge for perpetual defense while urging clear choices between strong defense or minimal arms to avoid future entanglements.
Unemployment Debate Ignites Over Summer Teacher Benefits
A column questions stateside unemployment benefits for teachers during summer break arguing they misallocate funds. It critiques Congress and fiscal policy, suggesting subsidies distort capital formation and inflate company income while eroding long term job prospects.
Teachers seek fair COL raise amid board cuts in Union City
A letter laments school board policies that fund programs yet ask teachers to absorb costs. It argues inflation erodes teacher pay and that a 12 percent COL increase is needed to keep real income stable. The piece questions prioritizing programs over teacher pay and calls for shared sacrifice from all public workers. It also commends Sergeant Hon Packard of Union City Police for saving a life during a patrol incident.
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Editon
Hon Packard
Union City Police Department
Union Daty
Serpeart Packard
Packard
Union Cay Police Department
Sue Boyle Union City
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
May 10 to 12 headlines on Vietnam war loot and aid
Bruce R Baxter notes claims from Jack Anderson and US News reports that Communists seized South Vietnam treasury, gold, and $5 billion in U S aid goods. He claims a $30 billion value of aid left behind and suggests clergy sponsor Bibles for Vietnam. The piece questions Jane Fonda's fundraising impact.
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Argus
Jane Fonda
Maney
Vietnam
Jack Anderson
South Vietnam
US News and World Report
U.S
China
Israel
Mekong
Bruce R. Baxter
Self defense tips offer risky funny crisis cues
Chicago policewoman Helen Casey urges bold, flawed methods to deter pursuers. She mocks yelling Fire and promotes over the top shouts such as Well, Police brutality, and Giraffe to summon help, highlighting the dangers of extreme neighborly reaction and the impracticality of some crowd responses.
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Helen Casey
Chicago
Officer Custy
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