Capitulation by Ford in Argentina raises global fear
A guest editorial criticizes Ford Motors for doubling annual aid in response to threats in Argentina. The piece argues capitulation to guerrilla demands risks provoking further terrorism and jeopardizes private sector social gains, urging firm resolve against terrorism while noting executives’ safety concerns in Buenos Aires. Sacramento Union.
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Countdown on aluminum lids amid anti-detachable top bans
A report notes aluminum firms pursue easy onen lids while states consider anti-detachable top laws. The piece laments rising restrictions and cites a study showing most Roman Catholic women use artificial birth control, challenging church teachings and reflecting broader social conflict.
Lessons From the Coleman Report Revisited
A critique of a large scale study linking family wealth to child academic success. It argues that home environment and early parental engagement matter more than school inputs, praising home visitation and preschool programs that boost language and IQ in low income communities. It notes the high cost of research and calls for investing in parents and play-based learning in poor neighborhoods.
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Washington Window Students' cheap fares may be revived
The Civil Aeronautics Board ordered youth and family discounts phased out but debate continues. Congress may preserve youth fares as airlines depend on these discounts to fill seats, with college-aged travelers, student groups, and parents weighing impacts on budgets and access to out-of-state education.
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Airlines
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Orher
Richard J. O'Mello
Bureau of Enforcement
Fire and police service costs in unincorporated areas debated
Fred F. Cooper, Su pervis or Third District, argues against charging extra fire and police taxes to unincorporated areas lacking districts. He says city residents unfairly subsidize surrounding unincorporated communities and urges city-by-city funding for services. He notes hospital transfers and countywide costs, urging a forthcoming report to guide a proper decision.
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Castry Valley
San Lorenzo
Soul County
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Piedmont
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Alameda
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Oral San Lorenzo
Fred F. Cooper
Local residents hailed for saving Kent McCutcheon from pool incident
Kent McCutcheon survived a near drowning Monday at Downtown condominiums after neighbor Ken Harlan pulled him from the pool and Robert Bolts performed mouth to mouth resuscitation. Mr and Mrs Kent McCutcheon and Patricia Graffin express deep gratitude for the lifesaving actions.
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Alvarado-Niles Blvd
Decoto Road
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Ken Harlan
Skylark
Robert Bolts
Cameron Drive
Little Kent
Kent McCutheon
Patricia Graffin
Union City
Lucky Dogs Create Million-Dollar Florida Estate
The estate left by Eleanor Richey in 1968 funds 74 dogs near Fort Lauderdale valued at about 14 million, later growing to 44 million. After life of the dogs, remaining funds go to Auburn University for veterinary research. Dogs are housed on a 160 acre ranch with annual costs around 17 thousand dollars for care.
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Florida
Eleanor Richey
Auburn University
Fort Lauderdale
al Reilly
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Gold ownership blocked by tie vote in New York House
A tie vote in the New York House blocked any move to allow U.S. citizens to own gold next year. The Nixon administration backed ownership only after an international monetary agreement is reached, while Treasury Secretary George P. Shultz argued Americans care more about hamburger prices than gold.
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