A Little Ree of Censoring in California Schools
Editorial argues over Dr May Raffertys push to remove A Dictionary of American Slang from California school libraries. It questions whether Rafferty or librarians act as censors, notes Unruh Braden opposition, and defends readers access to books while urging careful evaluation of merit and harms.
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Thomas Braden
State Board of Education
California
Water of California
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Unruh
Braden
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Corruption via salable licenses in California liquor trade
Ten years ago a legislative committee exposed that corruption in California liquor licensing hinged on the sale value of licenses. Licenses to sell alcoholic beverages were state issued with tight per-county limits, but scarcity drove prices from 623 to thousands of dollars, fueling bribes and fraud. Despite reforms, efforts to end license salability failed, enabling ongoing graft and weak law enforcement.
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California
Signal Administration
Vio
Effen Weinberger
End of Equalization
Hisadiet Liquor Law Enforcement
Uncle Dan's Dinner Declines Spark Family Feast Reflections
A rambling tale recounts Uncle Dan explaining why he and family avoid eating out, citing six children and changing domestic patterns. It weaves in hints of social life, a preacher's sermon, and a humorous memory of Big Slim's family dinner, ending with a hurried departure before supper.
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Elaine
Big Slim
Hig Slim
Big Slimt
Government By Image in Kennedy Era Foreign Policy
Henry J. Taylor argues that the Kennedy administration governs by image rather than action, criticizing appeasement and media explanations for Cuba and Laos. He asserts Khrushchev exploits this, warns of atomic war alibis, and urges decisive policy shifts to end image driven leadership.
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Laos
America
Mr. Kennedy
Jess
Madison Avenue
Poliele
Ussr
United States
Caribbean
Alliance For Progress
Donald Dueck
Administration
Union Fees and Matrimony Clash with Musicians Guild
In Montgomery Alabama accordionist Andra Karroll sues the American Federation of Musicians alleging intimidation of her marriage for continuing to work with her violinist husband John Carson. Karroll and Carson were expelled by the local Musicians Protective Association after a 10 percent tax dispute. the union’s stance prompts criticism from union women officials who call for reform.
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Montgomery
Ala
Andra Karroll
John Carson
American Federation of Musicians
Carlton
AEM
The
A.F.M
AJM
Musicians’ Protective (1
Readers Debate Hayward Park Site Garin Ranch Purchase
Letter writers argue over Hayward park plans preferring a water company land on Redwood Road and Lake Chabot Road or Meyers property as a larger natural recreation area. They question buying Garin Ranch for a million plus and suggest donation or alternative sites, voicing concern about utilities influence.
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Water Company
Redwood Road
Lake Chabat Road
English correctness and spelling quiz questions and answers
A set of grammar and language questions with suggested corrections. It covers sentence structure, pronunciation of obscenity, identifying misspelled items, the meaning of jota, and a word meaning kept within due bounds. Also notes about letters to the editor: preference for under 350 words, with sender name and address, and editorial editing.
Alameda County Welfare Department policy raids challenged
Isabel McMullen of Castro Valley urges action to end what she calls policy raids by Alameda County Welfare Department leaders Pagel Kehor and Hannon. She accuses officials of defying state and federal constitutions and forcing alleged welfare recipients to work at taxpayers’ expense and humiliation.
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Almeda County
D.A
Alameda County
Liberals At Helm Editors Debate John Birch Society
A controversial piece argues liberals and radical left wingers have seized power, claiming the John Birch Society seeks to restore government to American hands. Senator Gordon Allott is cited warning of a power grab by top government leaders, urging readers to scrutinize current events. MABEL SCHRIEBER San Leandro.
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John Birch Society
United States
The
Gordon Allott
Revent
White Your Congressman Sen. Thomas FH Kuebel Senate Office Building
Senator Thomas FH Kuebel and Senator Clair Figie list Washington offices with names and locations. George I. Ayster and Danton Edwardly are noted with House Office Building addresses in Washington. Bh. CG
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Thomas FH
Kuebel Senate
Washington, D.C
Clair Figie
Senate
Washington, D. C
Too
George I. Ayster
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