South County Growth Expands as Industry Moves In
Editorial notes South County welcomes International Harvester to the Dodge plant in San Leandro and reports International Harvester's plan to move truck production to Southern Alameda County. The shift from North County to the south continues, with General Motors and other firms following as growth accelerates.
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Affluent Society Encounters Inez Robb in New York
In a witty sketch, Inez Robb laments rising charity solicitations and social obligations as she recounts a Paris salon of beauty trends and champagne hair treatments. The piece shifts to a humorous domestic scene with hair care ads and confessions about affluence and pretensions.
Kuchel Victory Seen From Democratic Angle
The piece argues Kuchel’s 724000 win over Richards came despite Nixon’s 297000 defeat, noting incumbency advantage and Kennedy endorsement. It claims Kuchel gained Democratic votes by supporting measures Democrats favored such as Trinity dam power and other key policies. Republicans’ pride in principle cited despite Nixon’s larger loss.
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Kennedy plans pay boosts for Cabinet and elite posts
President Kennedy prepares a year end message to Congress proposing salary increases for Cabinet members from 35 000 to 38 000 to 35 000 and urging Congress to raise salaries for senators and representatives. He also plans creation of over 200 elite G 18 level posts with higher pay and targeted placements in White House Peace Corps and Domestic Peace Corps.
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Letter Box Opinions From Readers About Government
A reader challenges Arthir Sylvester on government use of news as a tool and questions how citizens can detect falsehoods. The writer laments government deception and asks what founding fathers might think about lying to the people. Mrs. P.M. Scott, San Lorenzo.
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Welfare Grievance Letters From 1962 Reader
A reader vents about welfare cuts in ANC benefits citing ex husband visiting children, court-ordered support, and rent costs. She questions welfare staff, asks where to write, and notes taxes fund social services. She refuses to work, fears children will starve, and asks for guidance.
Marina Boulevard: vision of a beautified San Leandro
A resident urges cleanup of ugly spots along Marina Boulevard in San Leandro. They propose tree planting on both sides and promenade parkways with shops to create an attractive approach to a potentially famous Marina, expressing pride in local planning and aesthetics.
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Uncle Dan Dilemma on Tractor Driving Debated
Readers debate why Mexican workers were barred from driving tractors while U S Labor funds new inspectors, training programs, and Congo battery powered TVs amid a broader tax payer cost. The piece lampoons policy quirks and cites a long list of questions and garbled answers from a columnist.
Public School Superintendent Showdown Prompts Appointment Debate
California educators and politicians debate whether the State Superintendent of Public Instruction should be elected or appointed. Proposals consider board control, term lengths, and district or local board election of the State Board of Education to curb gubernatorial influence.
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