Same Old Medicare Compromise Echoes a Nelson County Judge
Editorial laments Wilbur Mills proposed Medicare compromise as same old King Anderson plan in disguise. It argues Medicare shifts public welfare toward universal benefits for 65 plus, funded by new taxes, eroding Social Security's individual-need basis. It warns of future benefit expansion and higher taxes, urging Kerr Mills private options instead.
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Robert
Wilbur Mills
Arkansas
House Ways and Means
Social Security Administration
King-Anderson Coon
Social Security
Whitehead
King Anderson
Gore
Senate
Mills
Senator Gore
White House
Virginia
Mr. Mills
Republican Leaders Face Limited National Role After Goldwater Loss
The piece argues that only senior conservative Republicans like Everett Dirksen and Charles Halleck will speak for the G O P nationally for the next four years, sidelining governors and noncongressional figures. It predicts leadership will be contained within Congress as governors lose clout amid a broader national focus.
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Washington
G.O.P
White House
Capitol
Charles Halteck
Indiana
House
Everett McKinley Dirksen
Hlinois
Senate
Republican National Committee
Barry Goldweter
Dean Burch
National Committee
Burch
Goldwater
Jesser
Dirksen, Halleck and Company
Dirksen, Halteck and Company
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Rayburn, Johnson and Company
Sam Rayburn
Lyndon Johnson
Congressional
Congress
Dirksen, Halleck Andompany
Tee n population boom and school funding plea
Uncle Dan warns readers about Census figures showing 3.1 million 17 year olds this year, with high marriage and rising divorce rates, and FBI teen crime. He argues for urgent schooling funding and better education to save the nation, recalls banker discussion on worth yesterday, and vows no run for school board.
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MacArthur
Yilu
Letter Box Opinions From Readers on Berkeley Ownership
A reader rebukes a 22 year old Berkeley intellectual leader and Maria Savio over the claim that the university belongs to students and faculty. The writer argues ownership lies with taxpayers and the state, noting taxes fund the university and asserting Savio has no stake. The letter challenges youth spouting authority and emphasizes who pays for education.
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Maria Savio
Mullin Cartoon Catches Small Shadows at Noon
Editorial cartoon by A. A. Mullin contrasts "Small men cast large shadows at sunset" with "At sunrise" remark, noting that large men cast very small shadows at noon.
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A. A. Mullin
Hoover Hailed Editor Discusses Trust in Leaders
A former FBI special agent with over two decades of service praises J Edgar Hoover in a letter calling out criticisms by Levine. The writer recounts personal contacts with Hoover during TBI days, praising his ability honesty and fairness.
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The
TBI
Mr. Hoover
Pay Injustice to City Pay Revealed in Letter to Editor
A letter writer questions Hayward city pay scales calling out top officials’ higher salaries compared with frontline workers like crossing guards. The missive urges scrutiny of pay equity, noting many workers rely on small incomes split by holidays and vacations, and hints at publishing sender details with possible edits.
Charm School Editorial on Capital Improvement Committee
Fremont reader James M. Viet critiques Mayor Dillon and fellow council members over appointing and renewing the Capital Improvement Committee. He contrasts Dillon's approach with past mayors and urges broader, 400 more members, arguing the panel doubles as a campaign nucleus and has grown to about 100, with hints of 1983 bond committee plans.
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Frank B. Calhoun
Capital Emplovement Committee
Dillon
Calhoun
Dillon Charm School
Overacker
Fremont
James M. Viet Fremont
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Xe Do
Santa
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Uncle Dan
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Harold
Savio Salve
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California
Savio
Famdry
University
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Mullin
Hoover
Mr. Levine
Levine
Hayward
Particuar
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Rhodes
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