Bay Area transit fight hinges on tolls and leadership
The piece argues that BART funding disputes rest on toll hikes and tax shifts, criticizing Assemblyman Crown and urging Assembly Speaker Unruh to decisively influence the Ways and Means Committee. It notes opposition to bridge tolls and warns against political niceties in resolving the Bay Area transit crisis. It closes with a Bible verse reflection.
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Robert Crown
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Seemis
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Jesse Unruh
Promises and deficits echo in a troubled era
Henry J. Taylor warns that promises without action fuel inflation and debt. The piece cites McChesney Martin, critiques deficit financing and Great Society spending, and argues government redistribution harms savings while warning of political folly ahead of elections. The tone is sharply critical of Johnson era policy and wartime economics.
Rockefeller Campaign Faces Make or Break Vietnam Issue
A Washington analysis argues Gov. Nelson Rockefeller must decisively address Vietnam and avoid perceived slickness as he pursues a presidential draft. It praises Nixon's steadfast stance while urging Rockefeller to align his hawk dove balance and listen to seasoned advisers to avert undermining his effort.
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Vietnam
Nixon
Hughes
Landmark 17th Century Virginia Settlement Arrives Cape Henry
A concise review notes key historical milestones from United Press International. It recalls the first permanent English colony at Cape Henry Virginia, the 1865 removal of John Wilkes Booth, and a 1954 nationwide Salk polio vaccine trial start plus a 1945 space launch earlier.
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Cape Henry
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Humphrey bets on Oregon primary boost in bid
Vice President Hubert Humphrey counts on a big Oregon primary vote May 28 to lift his presidential bid. He aims to outpoll Kennedy or McCarthy in the contest while running a heavy vice presidential vote strategy and drafting a write-in campaign to siphon votes from rivals. He plans speeches in Oregon and Nebraska and South Dakota as he expands nationwide campaigning.
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Pat Lucey
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An Iron Hand In Portugal Reign Of Salazar Analyzed
PHIL NEWSOM examines Antonio de Oliveira Salazar who in 1828 took control of Portugal finances and later became prime minister. The piece notes his long rule, austerity, opposition to revolts, Portugal’s African colonies in Mozambique Angola and Guinea, NATO membership, anti-Communism, and plans to raise per capita income and agricultural investment.
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