County budget tension as taxpayers push for restraint
Alameda County property owners weigh tax costs amid calls for stricter curbs on county spending. Razeto champions an eight percent cut, while Murphy Hannon and Sweely oppose. voters urged to monitor officials and demand practical reductions in the 1969 70 fiscal year budget.
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Unusual Man Among Citizens' Committee Critics
The piece notes a citizen, not on any presidential committee, suggesting a politician should campaign in a region with plenty. It also mentions IRS inadequacy for thanks and criticizes Defense Secretary Laird for response to Congress, proposing an anti missile system.
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Warren era dissent signals cautious shifts on welfare and flag rulings
The piece examines Chief Justice Earl Warren's recent dissents on state residence rules for welfare recipients and flag desecration, suggesting no final ideological shift but a pragmatic, case by case approach. It notes potential implications if a new majority forms under Nixon and hints at forthcoming debates over the Fifth Amendment’s scope in criminal cases.
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gun control laws not the answer say paul harvey
Paul Harvey argues gun control laws fail to curb crime and warn that registration leads to confiscation while noting states with lax laws have lower murder rates. He cites New Jersey as example of onerous permits and higher crime, and quotes Fred Green on stolen registered guns.
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GM Cadillac recall letter sparks distrust and fear of driving
The piece chronicles a Cadillac recall notice for a 1968 carburetor fast idle cam that could crack and lodge in the throttle, risking uncontrolled acceleration. It also weaves in the author’s auto loyalties, GM critique, and a sidebar on gun control rhetoric and municipal permit costs.
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Extremism In Defense Of Liberty Extremism In Defense Of Liberty
A North Carolina visitor to a Washington discussion urges violent acts by U S officials over the Pueblo and EC 121 incidents. He references Japanese honor codes and criticizes Nixon and Johnson, arguing restraint masks truth while urging resignations of delinquent officials. The dialogue questions North Korea’s provocations and U S responses, framing duty and ethics within a harsh political critique.
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Rogers
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Maclean's Microscoops recounts Vietnam talk and programs
A quirky Maclean's Microscoops note questions the dream of personal helicopters, cites Vietnam and SDS, and remarks that many poverty programs were cut without reducing effectiveness. It also comments on earthquake experts pointing to California's faults.
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On This Day in History United HPrana
Summary of historic events: 1878 penny post card goes on sale. 1884 Chicago begins a 10 story skyscraper later named the sky scraper. 1931 Empire State Building dedication by Gov Al Smith in New York, 102 stories. 1960 Soviet downing of a U2 over USSR. William Gladstone quote about selfishness as a reflection.
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