Editorial urges yes on Prop B for EBMUD bonds
In tomorrow's primary East Bay Municipal Utility District voters should back Prop B to authorize 252 million dollars in bonds for expanding water facilities. The measure aims to meet future demand without raising taxes or water rates, though failures would require pay-as-you-go expansion and could trigger rationing. Prop A also gets a Yes for livestock inspector duties, seen as a small but warranted cost.
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Don Sherwood and the Navahos TV controversy
A reprint of a critical column discusses Don Sherwood’s push for Navaho Indian issues and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, noting Sherwood’s program was blacked out. A week later four speakers aired a half hour rebuttal, framed as extemporaneous but seen as scripted and weak. The piece questions broadcasting freedom and FCC licensing power.
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Don Sherwood
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Bureau of Indian Affairs
Youth Conservation Corps revival debated in Congress
Washington reports the Civilian Conservation Corps is being revived to cut youth unemployment and delinquency. Senators Humphrey and Blatnik propose the Youth Conservation Act of 1932 to enlist up to 180,000 unmarried men aged 17 to 23 for conservation and reforestation work for one year with pay and benefits, at an estimated 375 million dollars annually.
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France seeks six month powers amid crises
General de Gaulle asks the General Assembly for six month powers to tackle France domestic and Algerian crises. He says the Republic government armed with urgent action will preserve unity integrity and independence of France. Walter Reuther Ford Chrysler contracts linger with 500000 autoworkers unpaid at midnight.
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Ann Landers Responds to Religion and Atheism Debate
Dear Charlotter asks how she should handle a birthday neglect issue, and Ann Landers urges self care and humor. The exchange critiques religion’s role in society, praising free thought and science while addressing a reader’s personal dilemma.
Nile Knowledge From The Nileometer And An Ichneamon Encounter
The writer details measuring Nile depth with the ancient nilometer on Roda island near Moses bulrushes legend, noting water data used to set taxes long ago. He observes a small boat, a perch catch, a payad lure, and a large Egyptian ichneamon mongoose species reputed for reducing crocodile presence by preying on eggs, linking archaeology and daily life along the Nile.
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Sretiuce Syidtentel
FAMOUS FABLES Sound Strategy and a Campaign Night
A campaign scene shows DR finishing five minutes early as the rival prepared to speak on the same network. Music intermission caused audience trouble, aides note. Oscar Levant recalls spending an evening with dull company, ending with a humorous exchange about keeping someone awake.
Reader Opinions On Taxes And Candidates
Letters discuss using motor fuel tax money for highways, oppose diverting funds, and urge efficiency for safety and lower costs. Francis Dunn argues for fiscal prudence in road spending. TJW Moroney challenges editorial praise of Casper Weinberger, praising Judge Mosk’s long, impartial service and legal credentials.
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Ayward
What Do You Think Divorces and Language Quiz
A fragmented Q and A style item asks about divorce terms in the United States and a series of language and math puzzles. It includes references to Magellan and a set of questions about pronunciation spelling and word meanings with sample answers and arithmetic clues.
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United States
Bow Jong
Magellan
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An Ear for Writing by Sydney J. Harris
In a college writing contest reflection the author stresses the crucial distinction between near synonyms and precise word choice. He argues the right word shapes tone and meaning as surely as a musician finds the correct note, citing examples like fat synonyms and Hemingway’s measured prose. He warns writers to cultivate an ear for language to avoid a forest of similar terms.
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Mark Twain
Hemingway
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