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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1977
Page
16
The Daily Review notes its editorials express opinions of the paper and that columns cartoons letters to the editor and other editorial material do not necessarily reflect the paper's position. The item references editors Charles Peigrnat Leona Werd Manuping and notes the publication date June 7 177.
An editorial condemns Republican leaders John Briggs and Mike Montgomery for urging lawmakers to abstain on overriding Gov. Brown’s veto of the death penalty bill. It argues the override belongs in the Legislature and warns the GOP’s crass strategy risks destroying the party, which currently looks shopworn as public sentiment favors restoration.
In Fremont a 2 year extension for a southern edge quarry passed 4 to 1 amid environmental opposition. Congressman Don Edwards expressed disappointment while noting the refuge headquarters will be nearby. Supporters argue the quarry supports jobs and tax revenue, and reason may prevail with today’s operating restrictions.
A letter argues for reserved handicapped parking and notes both deliberate abuse and common courtesy. The writer cites patrols and car counts, mentions empty spaces on busy days, and believes public awareness will improve as merchants show support.
A critical column decries Jimmy Carter and Andrew Young for blocking Rhodesian Information Service funding. It cites May 27 UN Security Council action, notes Towsey’s quiet operation at 2852 McGill Terrace, Harvard clashes, and questions freedom of expression under U.S. policy while mentioning cuts to military aid to Argentina, Ethiopia, and Uruguay for human rights abuses.
Reader letter argues that capital punishment is inconsistent with moral education and amounts to state revenge. It questions the logic of killing criminals to punish murder, urging lawmakers to oppose reinstituting the death penalty and noting letters to the editor are welcome and subject to editing.
Editor decries a 50 percent toll hike on the Bay and Dumbarton bridges to subsidize BART and San Francisco Transit. The piece calls the action outrageous, flawed, and driven by officials, citing hardships of daily commuters and urging reform and accountability from authorities. It references Sen John Holmdahl and Supervisor Joe Hott while urging a reaction to push sensible policy.
James O Hara of San Leandra argues the prime mover in the clash over commutes should be removed from office by voters in Oakland. He suggests commuters echo Boston’s 200 year old defiance by driving through toll gates without paying.
A reader describes a Saturday visit to the main post office at 12 25 PM where vending stamps failed. Three $1 bills were rejected by one machine and another rejected coins. The writer asks if machines are checked before weekend closures and notes postage increases and a shift to a five day week.
Editor reports that Gemco, other department stores, six top restaurants, and Dovtors Hospital ignore handicap parking signs near entrances. A local resident says he politely reminds drivers the spaces are for handicapped only, but four of 433 vehicles were moved after 30 days and he faced cursing and questions about his duty.
A Washington based opinion piece warns that the Soviet Union is rapidly modernizing its military tech, aided by American computer sales to Moscow. It details suppliers like General Electric IBM Hewlett Packard Sperry Univac RCA and Control Data Corp and notes sales of the Cyber 76 supercomputer to Moscow amid concern over nuclear and military applications.
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