Significance of John Hancock’s Bold Declaration Signature
A historical note explains how John Hancock, Bostonian and president of the Continental Congress, signed the Declaration of Independence with a large, clear signature to show personal responsibility. His bold autograph gave rise to the expression to give your John Hancock meaning to sign your name.
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Fremont Council Hears Short Session On Parks And Budget
Fremont city council held a brief meeting approving park development standards for neighborhood parks with city maintenance if standards are met. They reviewed a request for 18 dollars from Fremont as its share of the 8515 dollar countywide Veterans Day parade budget. Peat Marwick Mitchell was retained for an annual city audit not to exceed 3200 dollars. The council, with five members in Washington, lobbied for Alameda Creek flood control funding during the hour long session.
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Alameda County Veterans Affairs Commission
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Candy Sale To Raise Pupil Fund At Arroyo High
Arroyo High School American Field Service members plan a candy sale this week to fund the AFS program. Students will ring doors before and after school to raise money for hosting foreign exchange student Gorsev Yilduru from Istanbul next fall, with sponsors Kathy Wilcoxen Renee Ragain Diana Kava Steve Weeks Niki McCausland Tom Rebiskie Linda Baker and Chris Russell facilitating.
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Arroyo High School
Kathy Wilcoxen
Renee Ragain
Diana Kava
Steve Weeks
Niki McCausland
Tom Rebiskie
Linda Baker
Chris Russell
Gorsev Yilduru
Istanbul
Turkey
AFS
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San Leandro
College Pay Hike Proposed
SACRAMENTO AP A 15 per cent pay raise costing 8.7 million was proposed Wednesday for California state college faculties. Assemblyman William F. Stanton said the bill aims to halt faculty exodus and meet looming enrollments by improving salaries, noting California now lags behind other states after years of higher pay.
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California State College
William F. Stanton
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Stanton
California
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