Merit Pay Plan Deserves Study
A San Leandro Unified School District discussion highlights that teacher salaries consume most property tax and state funds. The piece argues merit pay could replace across the board increases, allowing administrators to reward top teachers and attract staff by deviating from lock-step scales. It notes Bay Area districts' pay gaps affect retention and urges examining merit pay before next salary talks.
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San Leandro Unified School District
A. J. Oliveira
Oliveira
Mie
South County
Bay Aves
Madigan Diet Provokes Debate Over Prisoner Punishment
Alameda County Sheriff backs a bread and milk regime for female rebels at Santa Rita Rehabilitation Center after protracted sit-ins. The column mocks the plan as a publicity stunt while warning it may spur further protests.
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Alameda County
Frank Madigan
Santa Rita Rehabilitation Center
Santa Rita d G Hall
Durance
Induction Center
Madigan
Good Ness
A Statement Of Faith For Campaign Trail By Barry Gouldivater
Barry Guldivater presents a campaign declaration emphasizing faith in humanity and rational thought. He defends capitalism over socialism, arguing government should minimize intervention and rely on free markets. He asserts that a person’s value lies in inner character, not external attributes, and urges rational debate over violence.
First gas lit White House marks 1848 milestone
The entry notes gas lights were installed in the White House in 1848, marking a milestone in presidential amenities. Also mentioned are the 18a opening of the First Young Men's Christian Association in Boston and the 1940 London bombing by Nazi Germany. The FBI joined the Brinks robbery probe near Chicago in 1964. A Montaigne quote closes the note.
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White House
Young Men's Christian Association
Boston
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Chicago
Anthropologist Calls Policians Too Young or Old for Job
A British anthropologist argues polificians are past prime after 45, while earlier they were too young. In Los Angeles Forest Lawn cemetery runs auto safety ads urging viewers to consider who benefits from safer roads.
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Los Angeles
Forest Lawn Cemetery
A Prayer For Today Reflections On Time And Faith
A devotional prayer laments the passing of 22 months and contemplates a new year. The speaker seeks strength and faith to do slightly more for the kingdom, invoking Tim as the source of time given for heavenly service.
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Tim
Hraven
Soviet anti satellite missile looms in coming year
Washington reports a likely Soviet breakthrough with an operational anti-satellite missile within months. U.S. defense leaders note heavy Soviet air defense spending and a push to turn the NIKE ZEUS and orbital bomb research into space weapons. Condon panel extends UFO study to end of 1988.
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Washington
U.S
McNamara
Russia
NIKE
ZEUS
Army
Defense
Johnson
Air Force
Edward A. Condon
Condon
Seimntiss
Moscow
Soviet Union
It's Always Darkest Just Before Dawn On New Year's Eve
Henry J. Taylor reflects on World War I and earlier American struggles as a prelude to the 1968 New Year. He traces deadly battles from Verdun to the Marne, the toll on nations, and the enduring American resolve. He recalls Washington crossing the Delaware and ties past heroism to current Vietnam era hopes, urging faith in freedom.
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al- Verdun
Ansarea
New York City
Central Park
Joseph Jacques
Papa
Vietnam
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