Editorial Hokum in Politics and the Johnson Image
The editorial critiques how public image campaigns shape voters by portraying Johnson as a diligent savior of the poor. It argues the touring, media attention, and staged poverty scenes are designed to sway votes, while questioning the sustainability and sincerity of such government driven improvements. It notes similar tactic history with Governor Brown and warns of hokum masking political aims.
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Lyndon Johnson
Alabama
Appalachians
Congress
Johnson
Brown
Why the Legislature Is Stalemated
The Sacramento session drags with hearings and deadlock as a power struggle within the California Democratic Party blocks budget enactment. Speaker Unruh and allies maneuver to protect their bills while public education bears the cost, with the Governor pressing limits and the California Teachers Association pursuing a statewide school aid initiative to shift control away from the Legislature.
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Brown
Commoner warns of risks when science advances outpace understanding
In Washington a biologist criticizes advances in one field outpacing others posing dangers. Barry Commoner notes physics, biology, air pollution, and insecticides show how integrated outcomes can be misunderstood. He calls for thorough explanation of scientific effects before launching new technologies.
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Barry Commoner
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Prof. Commoner
In a Sea of Economists. Shade Sing Cuccu and the Indigent Society
A satirical column jabs John Kenneth Galbraith and Bowles while lampooning the affluent society. It mocks the public sector fix and highlights rising poverty, India's welfare state, and Kuala Lumpur style musings. It notes Sukarno’s unease and calls for a bold pair of envoys to Malaysia.
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John Kenneth Galbraith
Malaysia
Sukarno
Keniston sues Taylor and Burton over Cleopatra film conduct
David Keniston targets Burton and Liz Taylor with a $50 million lawsuit citing alleged misconduct during filming of Cleopatra. The story notes LBJ openness to peace talks, Goldwater rejecting intelligence briefings, and Rockefeller's weak Oregon campaign. Keniston frames the case amid 1960s political and film industry tensions.
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Liz Taylor
Modern asphalt plant labeled agricultural operation near Hayward
Reader notes celebrate a new asphalt batch plant in Hayward billed as agricultural, to be built beside the quarry near Tennyson Road. The writer hopes Garin Park development keeps it visible and imagines a pink painted cement fleet as a tourist draw. The piece ends with wishing for clever reuse of industrial lands.
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Deen
Tennyson Road
Garin Park
Real Shock Editor Reflects on Political Labels and Extremism
A reader vents about terms like liberal and conservative, arguing left wing views favor expansive spending and modernization of the Constitution, while right wing aims to preserve solvency. He critiques extremists, recalls John Wayne dialogue, and calls for a decisive Hollywood ending to save the country.
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John Wayne
Wayne
Local Concern Over Campaign Sticker Rules
A citizen questions police enforcement of campaign sticker laws on cars. The piece notes windshields must not be obstructed by signs larger than seven inches and rear windows should be clear. It argues selective enforcement endangers safety and calls for consistent legal application before issues escalate.
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