The Daily Review Editorial Page Note 1776 History
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Editorials Call Twin Setbacks in Property Tax Relief Debate
The Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee sent two more taxpayer relief bills to interim study. Sen Peter Behr’s plan to wipe out owner-occupied home taxes with surcharges faced scuttled support, while Sen Jerry Smith’s idea to tie tax increases to the consumer price index drew opposition. Observers note spending limits can curb taxes, with Mori and others arguing for ceilings on public spending to restrain taxes and protect services like police, traffic, and transit.
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Santa Clara County
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South County
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California
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Adm. Rickover clashing with Navy over shipbuilding priorities
The editorial defends Adm. Hyman Rickover while noting his bid to override Navy and Defense chiefs by pressing Congress to alter future shipbuilding plans. It condemns his bypass of senior officials and calls for respecting the chain of command amid cost overrun disputes with shipbuilders.
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Central domestic issue: a growing federal-bureaucracy racket
Jeffrey Hart argues in the Los Angeles Times that since 1965 a new, powerful class has grown by tapping federal funds. This group, tied to think tanks, social workers, planners, and manufacturers, dominates spending with limited results and sometimes causes disasters through busing, urban renewal, and excessive regulations.
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FCC ruling on fairness doctrine targets WHAR coverage
Washington Star Syndicate notes the FCC ordered WHAR Clarksburg West Virginia to cover the strip mining controversy, citing the fairness doctrine. The decision, praised by commissioners for ensuring diverse public issue coverage, draws criticism for intruding into editorial discretion and reducing press freedom.
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Clarksburg
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West Virginia
Rabingan
Congress
Will Rogers quote on Democrats front runner politics
A fragmentary quote attributed to Will Rogers references Democrats selecting a rich front runner to appeal to urban audiences. It parodies the party shifting from appealing to poorer voters and ends with a cryptic sign-off about money in politics.
Letters oppose police fire merger in Fremont
Fremont resident Russ Morse argues against combining police and fire services. He notes the fire department handles 3000 calls annually, inspects businesses, pre-plans buildings, licenses hydrants, assists with voter registration, youth programs, and safety education. He cautions the need to weigh costs and local context before adopting the Sunnyvale model.
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Fremont
Sunnyvale
Freemont
Russ Morse
Amnest y debate on Vietnam deserters and draft evaders
A reader argues for nuanced amnesty following the Vietnam War debates. Distinguishing professional, reserve, and draftee roles, the letter critiques government misinformation and calls for fair treatment of those who opposed or avoided service, stressing the personal cost of war and the right to return home.
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Oswald as Leftist, Not Rightist Front Man, Revisited
A critical examination argues Oswald was a committed leftist with Marxist influences, pro Castro ties, and Soviet connections. It contends that claims of rightwing fronting misstate his affiliations and actions surrounding the Kennedy assassination.
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Cuba
Dallas
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