Car Inspections Improve Safety in California 1966
California motorists face mandatory vehicle inspections in 1966 with roadside checkpoints. The program tests five minutes per vehicle and adds a new smog control device check, aiming to curb dangerous, smoky, and underperforming cars while deterring speeders and drunk or unlicensed drivers.
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California Highway Patrol
Highway Patrol
Inflation Editorial Sparks Fremont Wage Debate
A reader challenges a Fremont editorial on city wages noting the 2 percent raise and asking how city pay compares to the local labor market. Figures show top paid city worker at about 192.48 per week versus union laborers at 178 per week and union rates rising to 185 weekly as of June 16, 1966.
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Fremont
Viet Nam problem and Ho Chi Minh viewed by West
An opinion piece argues Ho Chi Minh dictates Viet Nam strategy more than Western planners. It contrasts cease fire hopes with his aim for a decisive victory, cites Dien Bien Phu and Ben Suc, and warns neutralization risks a Red takeover. Letters page invites editorials under 350 words.
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South
Barry Goldwater on Union Discrimination and Civil Rights
The essay cites Senator Barry Goldwater and Senator John Tower arguing that ending racial discrimination in labor unions is key to reducing unrest. It alleges repeated defeats of anti discrimination amendments in Senate committees and on the Senate floor, notes NAACP and civil rights leaders opposed such measures, and critiques local union leaders for not enforcing equal opportunity. It predicts large demonstrations as major construction activity begins.
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Ohio
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NAACE
Martin Luther King
Building Trades Unions
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New York City
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Educationists Want to Control Public School Boards in America
Russell critiques the Connecticut Education Association's push to curb public school boards and forge direct negotiations between teachers and education authorities. He argues against abolishing popular control, warning that a few administrators seek to dominate school funding and policy, sidelining democratic accountability.
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Connecticut Education Association
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America
Washington leads victory at Privreton in 1777
The entry notes George Washington commanding troops to defeat three British regiments at the battle of Privreton. It recalls 1998 March of Dimes efforts against infantile paralysis, 1961 severing US Cuba relations, and 2003 deaths of actors Dick Powell and Jack Carson. A Washington quote on war and peace closes the piece.
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George Washington
Privreton
March of Dimes
Dick Powell
Jack Carson
Lennon’s Father Enters Music Scene With First Record
Elmer notes old soldiers fade from memory while Lennon's father begins a fresh competition in the music world by releasing his debut platter.
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Tcho Lennon
Platter
A Prayer For Today Blessing and guidance for creation and life
Glory and honor be unto Thee, creator God. We bless Thee for shaping mud into beings who think Thy thoughts and do Thy will. Sober us with this calling, guide us in our work, and bring us unto life everlasting.
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