Hayward Must Wake Up Streets Plan Now
An editorial urges Hayward to launch a long range street improvement program funded by local reserves and possibly a tax increase. It cites aging thoroughfares, limited city action, and a few state projects as insufficient, urging prioritization of downtown widening and traffic relief with phased yearly work.
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Hayward
Foothill Blvd
Eastshore
A’st
Russell Way
Second St
Maple Coast
McKeever Court
Christmas joy and office party critique linger in nostalgia
A reflective piece recalls a six year old’s pure Christmas happiness and contrasts it with the annual office party’s peril. It cites Wordsworth on infancy and laments adults’ alcoholic revelry, urging a return to sacred observance and restraint for youth. It advocates moving office celebrations to later dates to honor the holiday’s spirit.
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William Wordsworth
Wordsworth
Ike Will Talk Money to NATO and Congress
President Eisenhower plans to urge Congress after the January session to approve a 1.5 billion supplemental defense appropriation. The move, paired with a proposed budget not less than 40 billion for next year, targets speeding missile production and base expansion to deter Soviet threats, while debt limits may rise. Congressional leaders signal prompt consideration, with some urging more funding for space and anti missile programs.
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Robert
Allen Washington
Eisenhower
NATO
Congress
Russia
Air Force
Thor
Palaris
Navy
U.S
Strategic Air Command
NATO Alliance
Paris
Laying a Fire in the Hearth by Eugene Burns
The article outlines best woods for fireplace fuel hardwoods for slow burns and aromas with hickory apple oak maple chestnut and yellow poplar. It covers kindling from pine and resinous woods, dry stump wood, dead branches, and wax paper milk cartons as fuel. It also describes fire laying steps including two logs, air space, and a kerosene brick starter kept away from children.
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MeCh
Military education streamlining eyed with missile era
Washington reports a push to modernize the service academies at West Point Annapolis and the Air Force Academy in Colorado. Enlistment programs planned to route 500 men annually into civilian colleges for advanced math and physical sciences to create a larger pool of scientifically trained officers.
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Washington
West Point
Annapolis
Air’ Force Academy
Colorado
Navy
Joan
Army
Moscow
United Nations endorses continued Soviet disarmament talks
Ambassador Lodge cites a 60 to 9 assembly vote as world opinion backing ongoing disarmament discussions with the Soviet Union. Senate GOP leader Knowland states the President should heed the outcome, while Pravda and Western observers note rising Western understanding of the issue.
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International
United Nations
Henry Cabot Lodge
Assembly ‘Hies
Rand
Soviet Union
Washington
Senate
Willian F.knowland
Opinions From Readers on Castro Valley Library Petition
Readers criticize petitions against a Castro Valley library service area, noting many signers were misinformed or misled about a vote and democratic process. The letter urges petition signers to remove their names and clarifies no election plans exist to restart the effort.
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Castro Valley
Walnut’ Ave
Ivas
Francis. Dunn
Editor I warns against hitch hiking and annexation
PEMINAS Castro Valley editor urges parents to curb hitchhiking to protect students from danger and calls for enforcement of laws. A property owner argues against annexation to San Leandro, citing fire, sewer, and infrastructure concerns, urging residents to vote against annexation.
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Peminas
San Lorenzo
Castro Valley
San Leandro
Llameda County
Gas and Light Company
Telephone Company
Frieda A. Garofalo
John St
Famous Fables Playing Safe
A brief tale about writer O Henry and editors chasing a manuscript. The anecdote depicts Henry delaying writing, once found studying ceiling flies and vowing not to write a bad story, despite reluctance.
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O. Henry
Edgar O’henry
Q. Henry
I Don't Know by Sydney J Harris on public opinion and knowledge
A reflection on American politics and public discourse by Sydney J Harris. The essay argues that leaders and citizens feel compelled to have firm opinions on every topic even when lacking facts. It criticizes pretense, insincerity, and the culture of quotable misstatements.
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Sydney J. Harris
A. P. Herbert
America
Invari
Sputnik
Ohio
Russia
Arad
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Ray Tucker
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