Pleasanton wins state college site over Hayward
Editorial purports Pleasanton secured the state college on the Orloff ranch site despite Hayward’s political clout. It argues Hayward failed to deliver and notes Pleasanton’s rising prominence, future recruiter image for teachers, executives, and athletics, with Pleasanton’s name gaining statewide recognition.
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Pleasanton
Haysvare
Alameda County
State College
Orloff Ranch
Hayward
Welfare Discrimination Debate Over California Aliens Pensions
Assemblyman Jusse Unruh labels extending old age pensions to 13 000 aliens as pure fiscal irresponsibility while the Ways and Means committee blocks the bill by a 42 to 8 vote. The plan would grant 65 and older aliens 59 to 106 dollars monthly, funded by state and federal money, but critics argue relief is already available via general welfare.
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Jusse
Unruh
California
Ways and Means
Assembly
Bruce Allen
Los Gatos
Hoffa anti trust action looms amid Senate fight and heat
In Washington a grand jury is set to indict James Hoffa on Sherman Act violations as part of a broad anti trust crackdown. Justice officials confirm probes by the Criminal Division and IRS into Hoffa's tax returns and business assets.
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Washington
James Hotta
Justice Department
Ao Federal’ Grand Jury
Hotta
Tlorney
Rogers
Anti-Trust Division
Eisen Allenhower
Hotla
Fhx Otder
Criminal Division
Internal Revenue Service
Molfa
Senate Labor Rackets Investigation Committee
Jum
John NicCietland
Ark
Hoffa
Los Angeles
FBI
McClellan Committee
Truman
Senate
Commerce
Strauss
Stuart Symington
Symington
Mbert Gore D
Tenn
Shrauss
Aleyander Wiley
Wis
Green Bay
Wiley
Ann Landers Advice on Scarsdale and Home Guest Dilemma
Scarsdale mother frets Jennie a pretty teen who dates but avoids the clique. Ann Landers warns such behavior harms girls and boys, urges personal integrity and warns about reputational risks. In a second letter, a nervous wife asks about husband’s ex‑service friends. Landers counsels setting limits and inviting mutual agreement on how many nights guests stay, stressing shared responsibility.
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Tear Ann
Jennie
Country Club
Landers
Scarsdale
Niles
Madame Ponpadaie
Bobby Forks
Amy
Air Force
Siamese fighting fish build air nests observed
Olga Burns notes the Siamese fighting fish builds floating bubble nests during mating. Males incubate eggs, guard nests, and repair foam as fry emerge. Color changes signal better threat response. fights are fierce but brief, and the species helps control mosquitoes in Southeast Asia.
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Olga Burns
Ife
Sia
Far East
Olga Burris
McClure
Famous Fables and Endurance in a Naval Teatime Tale
The piece blends two vignettes. Katherine Marshall hosts officers wives after marrying Gen George C Marshall. An amusing exchange clarifies tea and coffee etiquette in a military setting. Later a Sibelius anecdote notes a marathon whisky toast followed by a long lone vigil.
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George C. Marshall
Katherine T. Marshall
Ira
Marshall
Readers Speak On County Tax Assessments And Public Trust
Readers urge Alameda County officials to reassess annually, not every five years, and demand fair taxes. The letter-writer, Jim Plaugher of San Lorenzo, calls for citizen pressure on homeowners associations and demands accountability from the investigative committee.
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Feragon
Board of
Tors
Alameda County
Jie
Jis
Alameda
Oler
Suydom
Hayward
Committee Probe Editor Showcases Education Recruitment Need
The President's Seis ticce Advisory Committee led by Dr. Killian released findings on urgent educational system needs focusing on teacher recruitment. The author criticizes the press for sensationalism and inadequate coverage of civil liberties, urging restraint and responsible reporting.
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Seisticce
Killian
Rial
Aly
Deserters’ Fathers Probe D A Inaction in Letter
A letter attacking the District Attorney’s office for not pursuing husbands who desert families. The writer accuses social workers of shifting blame to the husbands’ fathers in law, highlighting alleged inaction and accountability gaps.
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District Attorney's Office
D.a‘s Office
Education and Silence Amid Un-American Committee Visit
An editorial condemns the House Un-American Activities Committee for visiting schools again warning against slander and urging school boards to support teachers for their teaching abilities rather than conforming to committee pressures. It stresses democracy depends on independent thought in education and warns against limiting inquiry in schools.
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House Un-American Committee
Supreme Court
Rtnean
Congress
Strictly Personal Harris Prejudices
A compact collection of maxims on thought versus worry, honesty, calling spades spades, plain speaking, and emotional release. It contrasts adult rigidity with child openness, notes law’s paradox, and quotes Samuel Johnson on human kindness and justice. It also comments on gendered talk preferences and the impact of misguided pride and apology.
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Samuel Johnson
Perron
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