Organized truck hijacking drives big losses in Fremont
A Fremont city crime feature describes highly organized cargo thefts moving from Easter merchandise to household goods and school supplies as hijackers target unguarded trucks along Mission Boulevard. Experts estimate nearly 0.75 billion dollars stolen in transit last year with violence rare but profits immense.
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Nixon Proposes 18-Year-Old Vote in Federal Elections
President proposes lowering voting age to 18 arguing youth are informed. Draft chief Hershey notes trouble with only a small percentage of the 50 million draftees he handled, insisting he had their number all the time.
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Support for Ohlone College bonds grows in letters
Editors note readers praise bonds Propositions A and B as voter apathy and tax resistance ease with broad public backing. The piece cites watchdog groups backing the plan and calls for more volunteers to boost grassroots campaign efforts including telephone outreach signage and literature distribution. The college student role is emphasized while cautioning about campus behavior and ongoing committee activities.
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Thoise
Ohlone College
In Defense of Television and Its Alleged Harms
An op ed arguing television has benefits by keeping viewers at home, reducing street crime and aiding social order. It cites the moon landing as a mass viewing event and contends watching TV channels constructive use of time. The piece critiques Nielsen ratings and questions claims about TV promoting violence.
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Juzice
Ore
Economics key to 1972 elections in Washington scene
An analysis of Nixon era policy, Federal Reserve independence, and Burns influence amid a stagnating economy. The piece weighs political strategy and monetary policy as the 1972 campaign nears, noting recession risks and potential inflation choices. It cites Burns, Nixon, and historical slumps to frame the stakes for fall elections.
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Council of Economic Advisers
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Dole Relishes Liberal TV Show Politics of 1972
Kansas Senator Bob Dole offers a wry view of liberal excesses as TV cameras shape public perception. He notes Muskie McGovern and Kennedy draw big publicity, while Republicans tout a solvent party with Agnew. Dole highlights minority issues, committee battles, and the Dixie question in a lively Washington mood piece.
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This Day In History Through UPI Highlights
This Day In History recalls key events: Ponce de Leon’s Florida coast voyage in search of the fountain of youth, Japan’s 1934 resignation from the League of Nations, Regent Prince Paul of Yugoslavia’s removal after aligning with the Axis, Khrushchev’s 1958 leadership shift, and a thought by Thomas Babington Macaulay on how people settle disputes when discussions are free.
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Fountain of Youth
South County legislators and district details
The text lists state senators Nicholas Petris Democrat 11th District Lewis Sherman Republican 8th District Clark Bradley Republican Mid District and assemblymen Carlos Bee Democrat 1st Ward Inyward Union City Freinamt Newark Li ert Crown Democrat San [ezande March K. Fong Valiex Ashans.
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