Editorials Growth Handicap and Pork Barrel Politics
The piece argues the California Public Utilities Commission’s rate cut for Pacific Telephone undermines working wages and signals bureaucratic caprice. It claims utilities need steady growth and warns anti business bias persists. It also attacks the state’s inheritance tax appraiser system as political pork, advocating civil service reform for appraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Public Utilities Commission
Pacific Telephone Co
Letter urging Barry Goldwater to run for Senate too
The author argues for Goldwater to appear on Arizona ballots for both the presidency and the Senate. He cites historical insurance by Garner and Johnson and warns that without Goldwater’s voice the conservative movement could fade. He stresses patriotism, individual liberties, and the need to counter the Welfare State.
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John Nance Garner
Fdr
Texas
U.S. Senate
Tme
Arizona
Hell
High
Scranton
Lodge
Dewey
Senate
Disorder in New York schools blamed on race boycotts and strikes
The text cites Dr. Russell Kirk describing school anarchy in New York. It links disrespect for authority to racial boycotts and teacher strikes, noting a shortage of competent teachers for tough schools. Beginning teachers struggle against rowdy students and some cases involve weapons, rape, and even murder.
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New York
Elles
Kirk
Pararis
Failure of nerve in school guards authority amid threats
A college education professor recalls a Detroit gray area school where teachers fled corridors amid looming violence. Nine juvenile delinquents blocked exits as twenty five teachers marched toward safety, arguing that strong, brave enforcement is required to quell bullies and uphold order.
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College Department of Education
Detroit
Civil rights pilgrimages in Mississippi questioned
A Meridian observer weighs whether summertime civil rights pilgrimages help or hurt the movement. He recalls an Ole Miss crisis ally who shifted views after violence and three missing workers, noting many supporters grew discouraged while others defend the travelers' right to protest.
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South
Ole Miss
Police Review Boards raise concerns in reader letter
A reader argues against police review boards, claiming they undermine independent police forces. The letter cites alleged police brutality and recounts arrests of intoxicated individuals, praising Hayward's police department and urging public respect and support.
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Hayward
Wheat referendum anniversary shadows farming policy
May 21 marks the wheat referendum anniversary but Secretary Freeman did not hold a referendum this year. He was voted down last year and Farmers voice on record is in question as Congress advances a plan farmers oppose. Republicans press for farmer control if House gains power.
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Dickixon
Senate
Truman
Kefanger
Jake Arvey
Adlai
Averell Marriman
Trulay
Orville Freeman
Congressional Democrats
Freeman
America
Secretary of Agriculture
Bill Hyde
Congress Sty
Livermore
Moscow Aid Debate and Space Test Bursts of Satire
Fragmented Washington column cites rising Soviet foreign aid, new satellite testing by the Air Force, and sparring commentary on Goldwater. References to politicians include Rep W Denton Edwards Rep George P Miller Sen Thomas H Kuchel and Senate offices.
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W. Denton Edwards
House Ofice
Washington, D.C
George P. Miller Hevne
Thomas H. Kuchel
Senate
Avildins
Eagle Senate
Restraint doctrine used to push unilateral disarmament views
The column critiques U S strategic restraint as de facto unilateral disarmament. It cites Harold Brown and John McNaughton arguing for nonnegotiated security steps, while the Institute for Defense Analysis warns against destabilizing arms development. The piece accuses defenders of glorifying restraint as a danger to American lives.
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Pentagon
United States
Harold Brown
Defense Research and Engineering
House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
Edith Kermit Roosevelt
U.S
John Z. McNaughton
International Afairs
Defense Department
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Ryskind
LBJ
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