Editorial page notes and staff credits in Daily Review
The Daily Review details its editorial page policy and staff roles for December 21 1978. It clarifies that opinions in the paper's editorials express the paper's position while letters and columns reflect individual views.
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Death penalty debate frames Brown in liberal crosshairs
Editorial argues California faces a clash over capital punishment after the 1972 Supreme Court ruling. Governor Brown hints at opposition to capital punishment and cautiously distances himself from supporters, while liberals push for a new law. The piece defends keeping a deterrent against violent crime, stressing due process and judicial fairness.
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Jerry Brown
State Supreme Court
California
U. S. Supreme Court
Brown
Sacramento
Gary Gilmore
Philosphers
Police Chief Urges Carter to Fire FBI Director Kelley
Los Angeles police chief and IACOP president Edward M. Davis warns that firing FBI Director Clarence Kelley by an incoming president would set a dangerous precedent. He notes Carter reportedly offered the job to a district judge and argues politicization of law enforcement could spread to local levels. Davis urges Carter to avoid spoils politics in national policing.
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Edward M. Davis
Los Angeles
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Jimmy Carter
FBI
Clarence Kelley
Carter
Kelley
Ford
Davis
Sparrows claim credit in Cock Robin tale at Carter feeder
A crowd of sparrows at the feeder for President-elect Jimmy Carter claims credit for his win. The birds include George Meany, Benjamin Hooks, Southern governors, and Northeastern governors each demanding benefits and policy favors. They blame Cock Robin and threaten the Goose that lays the Golden Egg amid the feeding fray.
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Jimmy Carter
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Alabama
Texas
Solid South
Benjamin Hooks
NAACP
James Kilpatrick Court on unions in public schools
Washington evening reflection on Madison Wis non union teachers and MTI. Holmquist spoke at a 1971 public board meeting, petition signed by 400 teachers. Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld gagging claim. U.S. Supreme Court reversed, affirming First Amendment rights and warning against public employe unions wielding power to control speech and bargaining.
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Washington
IML
Board of Education
Madisott
Wis
Albert M. Holmquist
Wisconsin
Madison Teachers, Inc
MTI
MTT
Holmquist
Commission
Supreme Court of Wisconsin
U.S. Supreme Court
Burger
Therm
Will Rogers Says on Unions and Markets
A Will Rogers style remark is cited in a Wisconsin dispute where the union files with the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission alleging an unfair labor practice by the Board of Education. The quote questions stock market moves and suggests legalizing horse racing as a spectacle.
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Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission
Board
Educating
General Motors
General Electric
General Utility
Downtown life chance muffed again letter to the editor
Ralph F. Herndon of Hayward urges the city to approve the Lucky Stores redevelopment downtown, arguing decades of studies and committees have failed and a multimillion dollar project would revitalize the area. He calls on elected representatives to vote yes. The letter notes editor criteria for letters and provides submission details.
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Amitor
Hayward Board of Adjustments
Lucky Stores
Hayward
Downtown Merchats’ Association
B and
Foothill
Ralph F. Herndon
D.C. Hayward
Rhodes report on Castro Valley adult school finances 1975-76
Editor notes the Castro Valley Unified School District 1975-76 adult school operation shows total income of 2 445708 with state ADA support and local tax contributions, plus $400000 cap overrun and $142500 in student fees. Itemized purchases include IBM typewriters, books, magazines, travel costs, and consultants, with criticisms of cost and a recurring 4 to 1 vote against expenditures.
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Castro Valley Unified School District
Shorys
Alameda Training Employment Board
ATEB
Purplus
IBM
Lax
Oregon
Mad
Simi
One Day of News About Tolls Bombs and Crimes
A selection of headlines from a one day report includes toll increases to one dollar. fifteen officials killed in a bomb blast. a Chicago car thief missing billions in bonds. threats to blow up buildings in Oklahoma City over a tax issue. a Hayward girl’s death by self harm following a family wound. a Las Vegas singer’s husband murder. a Hayward man’s suicide attempt after wounding his son. a San Leandro arrest for three robberies. plus a Sacramento rep's tax proposal to shift income tax burdens. The writer defends the papers as simply reporting news and notes the U S remains the best place to live.
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Chicago
Oklahoma City
Hayward
Las Vegas
San Leandro
President Porn remarks on Santa Claus gift for nation
A political commentary notes President Porn suggesting Santa Claus as a metaphor for delivering freedom peace and prosperity while missing a pledge on security. The writer argues policymakers should stop taking from workers and favor those who earn it, urging true reform from presidents and Congress.
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Dito
Porn
Santa Claus
Pres
Congress
New Hampshire Shows Fiscal Conservatism Pays Off
M. Stanton Evans praises Gov. Meldrim Thomson of New Hampshire for steady spending restraint and opposition to broad taxes. The state’s economy grows with low taxes, no sales or income levy, and rapid population growth. Thomson’s three terms and 57 percent reelection margin underline GOP success against spending blocs.
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Duncombe
Meldrim Thomson
New Hampshire
Thomson
US News and World Report
Agers
Democrat
Manchester
Meldrim "Thomson
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