Editorial page note and staff roles clarified
The Daily Review outlines that its opinions appear only in editorials and not in letters to the editor or other material. It identifies Charles Peterson as Managing Editor and Leana Ward as Associate Editor, noting that opinions expressed are those of the editorial page.
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Alvin Kant San Leandro vice mayor dies after long service
Obituary notes Alvin Kant longtime San Leandro vice mayor and council member. An engineer with practical approach who balanced numbers with human needs. He served on the Southern Alameda County Evening Opportunity Agency and engaged with public across South County. Sympathy shared with his wife and family.
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Truckers seek fair fuel allocations amid price pressures
The piece argues that independent truckers face sharp fuel price hikes and gouging by some stop operators, threatening public supply. It urges government action to ensure fair fuel allocations, critiques uniform speed limits, and calls for crackdown on disruptive acts while acknowledging legitimate grievances of small operators.
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Potomac Fever and Watergate Parallels in a New Book
A new history book compares Watergate to a Boston Tea Party era moment. It cites Potomac fever and a quote from Truman about dumb generals and jail. Justice Burger calls for curb on poorly trained trial lawyers amid modern legal concerns.
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The case against reform in election finance
James Kilpatrick argues that bipartisan efforts toward public financing of presidential elections face constitutional and practical flaws. He notes the direct presidential election does not exist, votes are cast for state electors, and free speech implications of spending vary by amount. He concludes reform is unlikely to succeed but could be tempered by public exposure while preserving federalist principles.
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Postal pay raises and stamp designs spark chatter
Airmail and 1 cent Worst Class stamps are printed ready for sale amid retroactive postal raises. Examples show base pay bumps from 10,827 to 11,927 with various supplements, and a 60,000 cap influencing grade increases. Details note resets to permanent increases and a year’s maximum total rise.
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Getting it off his chest by Morrie Ryskin
Morie Ryskin reflects on readers letters praising Nixon while others condemn him. He compares modern anti Nixon activism to Salem witches and notes media bias and political collateral. He cites historical examples including Harding and Teapot Dome and discusses press influence.
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Downtown Hayward Meeting Aims for Answers Not Animosity
Editor letters reflect a Hayward town meeting aimed at fair discussion and practical solutions for downtown issues. Merchants professionals and owners sought emphasis on attitudes corrections and cooperative efforts with city staff and council to improve conditions downtown.
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Call to Congress to raise Social Security earnings limit
An editorial urges lifting the Social Security earnings ceiling for seniors, arguing the current limit discourages work and harms those aged 65 and over who struggle with rising costs. It calls readers to write to Senators and Representatives in Washington to press for reforms.
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Not Guilty Depends on Where You Stand
A letter by Edwin Rivers discusses the U.S. justice system and presumption of innocence. It references Nixon, possible impeachment, perjury charges, and the idea that a president may resign to avoid punishment. The writer questions whether God supports wrongdoing and notes faith amid political crises.
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Surviving the shortages in the Great Seventies era
Jim Fiebig reflects on postwar affluence and the 1970s oil shortage. A trampled Osaka shopper is cited to question progress. The piece argues that while supply limits sting, prudent behavior and calm can help society endure looming scarcity and modern wants.
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