Wasteful disposal of 18000 damaged library books shocks residents
A Fremont fire left 18000 volumes at Irvington Library ruined by smoke and water. Alameda County Library officials said most were usable but bindings failed. Officials rejected a one hour pause for public salvage, triggering taxpayer anger and charges of waste. County librarian Barbara Boyd had extolled library access in a dedication speech.
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Fremont
Alameda County
Irvington
Barbara Boyd
Mother seeks apology and payment after youth injured in mob
The mother of an 11 year old Union City boy demands apology from the city police and medical reimbursement after a fracas after a November high school football game. The boy says a police baton struck him. police deny swinging. Officers faced a mob throwing boards bottles and missiles while trying to arrest one youth.
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Union City
Airgus Linn Brown Bitter Tuesday
A brief newspaper notice notes Airgus Linn Brown set for an event titled Bitter Tuesday on Tuesday November 23, 1971. The item records the date and name with minimal surrounding details.
Letters to the editor A column of double talk
A reader panel flings sharp jabs at a columnist calling out double talk and biased surveys. Another letter from Mrs. Harry W. Joces of Fremont advocates Kaiser facilities locally, urging voters to back hospital bonds and noting many residents seek access to Kaiser care.
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Angus
Fremont Kaiser
Kaiser
Washington Hospital
Harry W. Joces Fremont
Choice Not Chance Sparks Public Faucet Idea
A suggestion to John Gomes of the Alameda County Water District proposes a special faucet for flavored or unfavored water. It advocates giving citizens a choice, aiming to boost public satisfaction and turnout.
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Edftor
John Gomes
Alameda County Water District
Editorial Letter on Long Hair Pro and Con
The writer challenges the claim that long hair equals delinquency, noting many clean well‑groomed long-haired boys and men who work and attend school. They counter the stereotype by sharing observations of both clean and unkempt long hair, and low income affecting access to haircuts.
Sad fate for coots
Editor questions the decision to hold the coots on Lake Elizabeth and laments killing wildlife. Argues money should not override wildlife lives and suggests alternative humane management, noting fewer places to observe wildlife.
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Lake Elizabeth
Third party urged as choice against two major parties
An editor argues for a George Wallace candidacy, saying Democrats and Republicans have grown alike and that voters deserve a real choice. The piece contends Johnson and Nixon lack distinct differences and a third party is needed.
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George Wallace
Johnson
Nixon
Preservation Dissent on Demolishing Historic Buildings
Russell Kirk argues that American cities should preserve historic streets and landmarks through voluntary groups and civic efforts. He cites Whittier's First Friends Meetinghouse, Edinburgh archives, York churches, and Chartres Cathedral as examples of value or risk, urging preservation over new construction or parking lots.
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Savannah
Providence
Charleston
Mobile
New Orleans
Whittier
Calif
Friends Churoff
Feneer
Richard Nixon
Lou Henry Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Quaker Meeting
Whittler
First Friends
Whatter
Dorothea Boyd
Soli Brick
Society of Friends
Friends of Preservation
Edinburgh
New ‘Town
York
Hussia
Edmund Burke
France
Chartres
St John's Journal Canada’s well run cities
Toronto’s well managed municipal system is highlighted by decentralized governance, professional civil service, and cross party leadership. Campbell credits diverse immigrant communities for growth and argues that separating administration from politics sustains city effectiveness. A U.S. contrast note from Lindsay emphasizes Canadian urban stability.
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Metro
Toronto
Buffalo
N.Y
Caribe
Campbell Ia
Bene Tery
Campbell
Art Olber
U.S
America
Europe
Abroed
United States
Canada
Torono
Patie Rcidentns
National Urban Commission
New York
Joh W Lindsay
Lindsay
Ike
United Sites
John Lindsay
Courage and Hesitation critique of Nixon biography
The writer argues about Allen Drury's Nixon biography title and aims, noting the book's late justification of its stance. It discusses the press's impact on Nixon's image, Moynihan's concern about the presidency's degradation, and the need for a hero president while praising Nixon's personal warmth and resilience despite public misgivings.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
Allen Drury
Nixon
Howe
Eisenhower
Omaha Beach
Sc Ruliny
White House
Pat Moynihan
Moynihan
Vietnam
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Kennedy
America
Roosevelt
Truman
Richard Cay
Notable historical events on this day in history
Franklin Pierce born on November 2. Enrico Caruso made American debut in Rigoletto at the Met in New York. 1985 rationing ends in US except sugar. 1955 China convicts 11 American airmen and two civilians of espionage. 1968 De Gaulle orders austerity after devaluation decision. Quote by Samuel Tander on an empty house.
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Enrico Cartso
Metropolitan Opera
New York City
United States
Charles de Gaulle
Samusl Tander
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Flash Gordon
Kaiser Medical Facility
Coots
Russell Kirk
St. John’s Journal
By Jeffrey ST. John
Hermes Alexander
Drury
Franklin Pierce
Becramemse
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