Editorial Lottery's bum gamble in Sacramento politics
The editorial criticizes a proposed state lottery constitutional amendment led by Assemblyman Robert C. Cline. It argues lotteries are fiscally unreliable, morally flawed, and prone to harming the poor, urging a preference for local bingo over statewide gambling while warning of illegal competition and weak revenue. It cites Professor G. Robert Blakey’s view on payout disparities and the broader risks to law enforcement and public policy.
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Robert C. Cline
Los Angeles
Assembly
Connecticut
G. Robert Blakey
Pertapa
Blakey
Will Rogers Says On A Baltimore Race Gaffe
Will Rogers jokes about betting on three horses in Baltimore and being robbed of his tickets by a senator or congressman. He claims the horses Nut Blue Coat and Soul of Honor all finished last as he laments the loss and the bigger embarrassment for the scowvine.
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Baltimore
Soul of Honor
Oklahoma
Dutch uncle warn about consumer confidence crisis in business
James Kilpatrick cites a Sentry Insurance study under Marketing Science Institute and Laurg Harris & Associates showing most Americans believe products last shorter, repairs are harder, and warranties are confusing. Only banks and some retailers rate well. many industries are viewed as serving consumers poorly. Business executives largely misread public sentiment and must change to avert stronger calls for regulation.
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Washington
Sublic
Harris
Taiwan policy shift urged by public opinion poll
Ralph de Toledano argues Taiwan remains the United States key ally in Asia. A March–April public poll shows strong support for continuing relations and the US ROC defense pact, with less appetite for recognizing Red China or breaking ties despite calls from some politicians and media figures. The piece critiques State Department aims and Carter era rigidity, urging a tougher stance.
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Washington
State Department
China
Peking
Republic of China
Taiwan
Asia
Pacific
U.S
Ue Armerican
Red China
Gallup
United States
Republic of Ching
Soviet Union
Carter
Impatient letter urges rapid city paramedic program
Taxpayers urge faster emergency aid as firefighters, already quick under four minutes, back paramedic support. The writer cites Washington Hospital and Dick Warren advocating mobile intensive care designation and urges city action for a finalized Firefighter Paramedic Program in Fremont.
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Prictilies
Washington Hospital
Dick Warren
Washingtonee
Washingon Hospital
Ith
County Health Epartment
Board of Washington Hospital
Fremont
Boost for SB 443 Editorial Push Seeks Tax Reform
An editorial endorsement urges passage of SB 443 to repeal the business inventory tax. It cites prior positions conveyed to Governor Brown, Assemblyman McAlister, and Alquist, with letters sent on April 2 and May 6 to Senate Committee members urging urgent support. A broad groundswell in the state is described as driving the push toward approval.
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Brown
Assemblyman
McAlister
Alquist
Senate Committee
PMA rallies urge renewed courage and action for independence
Paul Harvey appeals to readers to embrace Positive Mental Attitude rallies as a yearly Fourth of July renewal. He contrasts dreamers from prairie schooners to spaceships with a call to replant, tend, and harvest freedom, urging persistence, faith, and rejection of pessimism to grow national vigor.
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Meonderoga
Valley Forge
PMA
Jess
Tess
Countdown on urban sprawl and energy worries
Fragmentary remark questions urban sprawl and medical progress while noting distant relatives, telephony limits, and fears of an energy shortage. The tone suggests skepticism about rapid solutions and technological fixes, with references to lightning as a metaphor for reassurance.
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