Editorial Page Note on The Daily Review 1976
The Daily Review editorial page notes that its essays express the paper's opinions. It identifies Charles Peterson and Leona Ward as editors and clarifies that opinions in editorials differ from those of the newspaper overall.
Editorial on the BART Bill and the Bay Area transit gamble
An economist’s report claims BART at 1.6 billion in current dollars was a bargain, yet the editorial argues the line remains an expensive mistake. It notes potential freeway needs, argues BART’s benefits are San Francisco biased, and calls for blunt realism over optimism about long term savings and land shaping effects.
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Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Alameda
San Francisco
Contra Costa
BART
Wayne English
Thajer
Nimitz
AC Transit
Municipal Railway
Richmond
East Bay
Debate Over Clean Air Amendments Divides Congress
The struggle over 1970 Clean Air Act amendments heats in Congress. House plans favor regional air quality protection and scrubbers, delay auto standards, and extend time for emission controls. Senate deliberations mirror the clash between environmental aims and growth, with economic fears and regional interests shaping opinions.
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Congress
House
Fie
Senate
National Clean Air Coalition
United States
Do Nothing Party Proclaimed for Idle Governance
James Kilpatrick imagines a satirical Do Nothing Party with rocking chair symbol and motto inspired by an architect. The piece critiques activists and proposes minimal interference in labor, business, and consumer areas, urging passive governance and a focus on political inaction.
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Lihauimuck
da Nothing Party
Lis
Jess
Do Nothing
Reagan
Carter
Ford
John Randolph
USA
H. Lumphray
China
Washington
Will Rogers on nominations and vice presidents
Will Rogers quips that Democrats worry over a VP choice while Republicans fret over the presidential candidate. He jokes that both sides seek a good man and might sacrifice the vice presidency to avoid a weak ticket. June 9, 1924.
An Eight-Hour Day Debate From Muller School Staff
An editor's letter from Newark argues against a defined eight-hour workday for teachers for 1976 77. It cites harmony elsewhere and warns such a schedule would hurt parent teacher conferences and overall student programs. Staff urge recognition of teachers as professionals and oppose time restrictions.
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Fountain Valley
Downey
Fresno
Harmony
Newark
Selsor
Muller
Daza
Comenon
Muller School Newark
Cold air dangers raised to Daily Review readers
A reader voices concern over overcooling in businesses during winter. They warn that extreme indoor temperatures compared to outdoors increases risks of colds, pneumonia, arthritis, and worker fatigue, urging the Daily Review to print a warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Daily Review
Primal scream therapy sparks mixed public reaction
A writer critiques primal scream therapy, questioning its explanations and practicality. He imagines therapists urging loud releases in public spaces and worries about nonparticipants' safety and composure during such sessions. The piece reflects skepticism toward the fad and its social impact.
Lippmann warning echoes in Schlafly critique of Kissinger era
The piece cites Walter Lippmann’s Life magazine critique of passive defense and arms race policy, dating to before Pearl Harbor, arguing the United States must not delay defense or rely on peace slogans. It links Lippmann’s cautions to Kissinger policies and Reagan era debates on military strength and deterrence. The text emphasizes debates over arms races, deterrence, and U S security strategy.
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Europe
Asia
Ronald Reagan
Henry Kissinger
Walter Lippmann
Life Magazine
Gui Mel
Hiller
U.S
Lippmann
Pearl Harbor
Kissinger
Ony
United States
James Schlesinger
Hitler
Fordinger
Reagan
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Sqme
Primal Scream School of Therapy
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Jet
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WeNeee
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