ACWD opposes joining state lobbying group for Peripheral Canal
Alameda County Water District directors criticized proposed Association of State Water Project Agencies arguing public funds should not pay for lobbying to promote the Peripheral Canal. They warned future fees and hired staff would add another layer of government spending and urged withdrawal of financial support.
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Residents debate fluoridation policy in Fremont column
Readers and editors clash over water fluoridation funding and health effects. Letters discuss costs, ethics, and choosing between fluoridated and non fluoridated water while highlighting community voices and a local school for the orthopedically handicapped.
Scientists Find Grasshoppers Spray Protective Foam
Researchers at Penn State and Cornell report three grasshopper species produce a protective froth containing man‑made chemicals. The finding raises concerns about ecological impact and potential resistance from nature.
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Nixon and the nation like a bad loser turning point
A columnist surveys Richard Nixon after his 1960s and 1962 defeats, noting his stubborn push for prosperity without war and inflation, his self critique, and the idea that American voters rising against court decisions and elite paralysis could spark a comeback. The piece compares Nixon’s fate to historical shifts and hints at a future return to power.
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Nixon faces desertion by conservative allies
Conservatives of prominence withdraw support from President Nixon as GOP figures including Young Americans for Freedom and Goldwater allies balk at his China policy. Eisenhower warned Nixon he must walk a middle path, while Reagan and Goldwater signals seek to keep conservatives cohesive ahead of the next election.
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Cuban team at Pan American Games under scrutiny
Report on Cuban squad in Cali Colombia where unrest and brawls occurred. Three defections and a death by apparent suicide trigger fear of political pressure. Cuban press denies self-inflicted death claims and cites kidnappings with no group taking responsibility, blaming no one but the American CIA.
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Unreliable troops analysis cited on North Vietnam strength
Intelligence estimates indicate North Vietnam has doubled its military strength in six months and may plan a new offensive. Analysts point to Laotian Communist troop defections and growing infeasibility of Laotian Reds as prime reasons for the beef up.
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Handgun control stance praised by Nixon ally
A Department of Justice lawyer argues only President Nixon has the political stature to push handgun limits and garner broad backing, comparing it to his past bipartisan support for a trip to Red China and for a wage-price freeze. The quote suggests a Democrat could not achieve the same results.
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Nixon recovery boosts hopes after election fears
Nixon appears to rebound as inflation moves are hailed as sweeping, practical steps. The president risks ongoing policy shifts but hopes to steady the economy and restore confidence in the dollar, with further measures anticipated in the long run.
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Cleopatra myths and modern vanity echo ancient coins
The text argues Cleopatra’s reputation rests more on legend than fact, noting political cunning and determination as her true traits while mocking how modern beauty ideals resemble coins worn as charms. It links Cleopatra to Caesar and Antony and dismisses superficial looks as proof of character.
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Charity cake sale under Bangkok officers wives
A recent charity bake sale organized by the wives of officers in Bangkok featured cakes laid out with local greenery as decor in a setting likened to ones back home. Thai servants arranged the tables with tall leafy plants, while authorities note stray references to marijuana amid blurred details from intelligence sources.
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Britain Rhodesia talks push for settlement after long stalemate
Britain embarks on another round of talks with Rhodesia aiming at a settlement that respects the rule of a black African majority and faces opposition from Ian Smith. Sir Alec Douglas-Home signals possible direct talks with Rhodesian Premier as negotiations resume after years of stalemate.
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Turbulent milestones from early American history
Fragments recount events from 1791 Washingtons leadership at Yorktown Heights to naval discipline in 1850 and the 1919 World Series fix in Chicago. Notable 1965 Taal eruption in the Philippines killed many, with a stray quote attributed to Thomas Meare and a vague nod to 2000.
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