Public Servants Fade Away and Wasteful Budgets
In Alameda County, the Local Agency Formation Commission highlights dwindling truly public servants. Eden Township County Water District, formed to stop water export, now spends most of its 4503 budget on salaries and health insurance, with only 420 for well measurements. Fairview Water District dissolution shows former directors seeking severance pay and bonuses, while supervisors reject the practice.
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Alameda County
Local Agency Formation Commission
Eden Township County
San Leandro-Hayward
Oakland
Fairview County Water District
Fairview Water District
Yesteryear
National School Lunch Week Proclaimed by Johnson
President Johnson proclaims the week of October 9 as National School Lunch Week citing expanded federal, state, and local efforts to feed low income children. Hayward Unified School District trustees approve a five cent per meal price increase for student lunches, citing cuts in federal subsidies and reduced surplus commodities.
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Johnson
Hayward Unified
Hayward
U.S
Countdown Dick Nixon World Tour Sparks Limited Gains
Dick Nixon embarks on another world tour with little headway in policy. A single farm policy has been adapted by the Common Market nations, who may share a market but fail to coordinate decisive actions. A University of Oregon psychologist says breath holding can help quit smoking, though realistically unlikely. Secretary Orville Freeman warns of possible mass famine in the 1980s, a risk for those cutting back now.
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Dick Nixons
Commion
University of Oregon
Orville Freeman
Dirksen Prayer Amendment Sparks Civil War Over Religion
Washington noted Senator Dirksen faces a heated battle over a proposed constitutional prayer amendment. The piece argues it clashes with Supreme Court rulings on school prayer and cautions the move could ignite a broader religious conflict, urging Dirksen to abandon the effort.
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Washington
John Randolph
Roanoke
Everett M. Dirksen
Randolph
Fedate
Dirksen
Senate
House
Judiciary Committee
BART progress report sparks debate on costs and stations
In Alameda County, transit officials face criticism over map errors and delays as Berkeley Mayor Wallace Johnson promotes bids suggesting $22 million savings on aerial structures. He predicts completing the line within bond funds across Hayward Fremont Union City and possibly Livermore and Pleasanton. Johnson urges a reappraisal of BART finances based on recent bids.
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Alameda County
South Hayward
Alquire Road
Transit District
Tennyson Road
Berkeley
BART
Hayward
Fremont
Union City
Livermore
Pleasanton
Campus Roadblock in Hayward Delays Traffic Study Over Funds
A traffic access study for the South Hayward hillside including California State College at Hayward has stalled for months as Cal State withholds its half share of the $18,000 cost. Rumors point to executive leadership, with Harcleroad named as the head figure behind the delay.
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Hayward
California State College
The Faster You Go The Longer It Takes
A Los Angeles column laments mail and car traffic delays from the jet age. Postmen, delivery quirks, and special delivery mishaps illustrate slowdowns despite progress. The author recalls navigating zip codes, freeways, and deadlines while poking fun at bureaucratic red tape.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Herald-Examiner
Post Office
This Day In Review United States and World Events
United Press International notes key events from 1942 Guadalcanal landing to 1964 Cyprus clash and 1947 Kon Tiki voyage milestone. It also recalls 1963 birth and brief death of Patrick Bouvier Kennedy. A thought by D H Lawrence closes the item.
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