Editorial Page Notes The Daily Reajents June 5 1078
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Thessay
Higher gas tax not the answer
Washington faces a fuel shortage amid Watergate concerns. Treasury hints at raising the federal gas tax by four to ten cents, potentially $5 to $10 billion in new revenue, but critics call it unfair to commuters and doubt its impact on consumption. They urge spending restraint over tax hikes to curb inflation.
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Washington
Watergate
Secretary of the Treasury
George Shultz
Schultz
Hach
Feds
South County
Trumat
Nixon
Unimpressive municipal fountains loom over Hayward signs
A local observer notes Hayward's fountains look like leaky hoses at the Jackson welcome sign and at the Hayward library fountain, reflecting a broader municipal malaise during a warm spell.
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Hayward
Jackson
Ulerde Cordarg
Senate hearing exposes push for financial disclosure bill
Rand y Collier of Yreka storms out during Senate Governmental Organization Committee hearings on SB 311 and SB 411. The bills would require elected officials and county planners to disclose financial interests over set thresholds. eight senators oppose disclosure citing privacy and scope concerns while Way supports stricter ethics.
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Senate
Graig Biddle
Riverside
Randy Collier
Howard Way
Bixeter
Collier
Yreka Title Insurance Co
Biddle
Thesa Daya
Way
Craig Biddle
Hhat
Watergate and the ethics of political denial
Paul Harvey critiques leaders for evasive talk on Watergate and Vietnam. He recalls Truman and Jackson for blunt language while urging accountability. The piece argues the scandal was sparked by a petty spying plot, a casual approach, and a desire to look tough.
Language lapses in public discourse and education
A New York City reflection on language usage highlights overuse of you know and similar fillers, criticizing sloppy speech and its impact on clarity. The piece notes concerns about the new math, teaching methods, and calls for more memorization and direct learning.
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Pye
Russell. Zweyer
University of Winds
Letters to the editor Keep those cats indoors
A reader argues for indoor cats and proper care, praising leashed outings and crate trips in vehicles, and criticizes leaving pets unattended in pickups. The letter urges responsible ownership, supervision, and humane treatment to prevent harm to animals.
Valley farm reels from dog and youth damage claims
A Livermore farmer laments widespread damage from unattended dogs and idle children. She cites ruined crops, broken fences, ignited barns, destroyed equipment, and the loss of registered lambs, urging parents to supervise and invest in their children rather than material pursuits.
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Futura Farmers of
America
Aield
Linda J
Hageriann Livermore
Get on with the trans Alaska pipeline now urged
Washington lawmakers push for faster Alaska North Slope oil access amid Senate and House debates. Critics cite environmental fears while proponents warn of delays harming the nation’s balance of payments and oil supply. Officials argue a Canadian route would delay oil by three to five years. The fight centers on federal rights of way and environmental reviews.
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Washington
Diag
Middle East
Kitter
United States
Alaska
U.S. Court of Appeals For
District of Columbia
Valdez
Senakis Mike Gravel
Ted Stevens
Department of the Interior
House
Walter Mondale
Minnesota
Adlai Slavenson
Ilinois
Birch Gayl
Indiana
Canada
Les Aspin
Wisconsin
William ®. Simon
Ottawa
Congress
Saaxl
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