Fremont Council Bets on Forum of the Future Subsidy
Fremont, Newark, and Union City taxpayers face a one year trial subsidizing the Forum of the Future with 2800 dollars. Proponents cite coordinated planning but critics warn of added public costs and limited benefits. A systems analysis could show whether the funds save money or merely expand government.
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Washington Senators start playing ball again
In a lighthearted note a columnist compares protests to a baseball dispute and jokes about the Senators finally acting like players while suggesting a return to actual play and lighter sports humor.
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Washington Senators
Voice Of The People Bill Would Help Policemen
California faces a police recruitment and retention crisis due to varied wages hours and benefits. A proposed bill would standardize pay and benefits and provide state aid to cities and counties covering half the new costs. The measure seeks education incentives professionalization and better career paths for officers.
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California
Speed Reading Claims Spark Debate From Canton Study
WRUSSELL KIRK reports on experiments led by Dr. Vearl G. McBride in Canton Missouri showing speed reading feats. Jeanne Crandell 15 reads up to 70000 words a minute with drills. Critics note adult limits but proponents say brain pace can improve.
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Jeanne Crandell
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Jeanne
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Mayflower Hotel plaques spark debate on history tours
A Washington observer finds plaques in the Mayflower Hotel rooms claiming historic events and figures without context. Officials defend guided tours of occupied spaces, while critics urge specific, verifiable details about what happened at each site.
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Mayflower
Everett McKinley Dirkie
Merman
Madame Ida Kaminska
Bette Davis
White House
Capitol
Harry Truman
Mrs. Jones
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Ted Kennedy Seen as Tireless Massachusetts Senator
A portrait of Senator Ted Kennedy as a responsive advocate for Massachusetts communities. The piece highlights his rapid assistance during snow crises and his ongoing efforts to secure federal support for small towns, schools, and industries while pursuing re election and national leadership.
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Board of Selectmen
Wayland
Mass
Ingrid Ryberg
Nantucket
Southbridge
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Worcester
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Ted
Commonwealth
Hubert Humphrey
New England
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Bob Kennedy
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Sen. Kennedy
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Civil Defense
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New York
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Haverhill
Holyoke
Springfield
Plymouth
New Bedford
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Maine
Maclean's Microscoops on Graduates and Dow Chemical
After graduation some students join protests against Dow Chemical and may seek jobs later. Colleges conduct much military research, which may influence weapon effectiveness. A brush salesman wore out his brush at every home demonstration, claiming to have 40 teeth on his brush after each deal.
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Dow Chemical
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Notable U.S. historic firsts and quotes on this day
On this day in history 1862 Congress created the Department of Agriculture. In 1918 the first regular air mail service began serving Washington Philadelphia and New York. In 1963 Major Gordon Cooper completed a 22 orbit Mercury flight. In 1968 French civil turmoil intensified as workers occupied an aircraft plant. A thought: William Faulkner said man will prevail.
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New York
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