New Man for New Job in Ninth Congressional Race
Editorial argues for John Donovan or John Stevenson in the Ninth District Democrat primary, praising independence from commitments and balance to serve city, county, industry, labor, education, and taxpayers in a district spanning Southern Alameda and Eastern Santa Clara counties. It criticizes Don Firwards as too conservative and cites Edwards as ultra liberal.
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Alameda County
Santa Clara County
Washington
Don Firwards
New Man Needed in Ninth District Race
The piece argues for Fremont Councilman Stevenson as the independent choice in the Democratic primary, criticizing Dunn as too closely tied to ultraliberal and labor groups. It notes Donovan also faces the Republican primary, urging voters to back Stevenson or Donovan for independent representation in a new Ninth District.
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Francis Dutin
Wash Tngton
Dunn
Fremont
Stevenson
Ninth District
Donovan
Birch John Society Stirs Old Time Discipline Debate
A satirical excerpt targets the John Birch Society and urges revival of corporal punishment. It recalls Birch Run Michigan and a school Apple Rolling Day gone awry, ending with a mock call for an amazon school mistress to lead the Birch John Society.
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Jenny
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Silliman Builds Lead in First District Supervisor Bid
George Silliman, Newark mayor and Transit District Director, seeks the District 1 seat in the June 5 primary. His prior narrow win two years ago and steady campaigning bolster hopes as he faces solid opposition to represent Fremont Newark Union City Livermore Pleasanton and parts of South Hayward.
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George Silliman
Silliman
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Bay Area
Fremont
Union City
Livermore
Pleasanton
South Hayward
Henry J Taylor on stockholders rights and the market
Henry J Taylor condemns political disregard for stockholders arguing it harms ordinary investors. He highlights small owners in major firms like US Steel and General Electric, notes double taxation, and warns that the government’s stance jeopardizes America’s free enterprise driven economy. The piece portrays investors as the backbone of national welfare and urges protective policy.
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Freesdom
Rouyse
Steel
General Electric
At&t
United States
Bankers Revolt Discussed Over Tax Reform Bill
A letter from Thomas C. Cooper of Jefferson State Bank argues bankers may oppose the Kennedy tax reform plan. He details higher costs, new paperwork, and potential bank withdrawals including exemptions for teens, suggesting widespread strain on banks nationwide. Cooper cites 1961 data on bond redemption costs and a net loss despite government remittance.
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Kennedy
Thomas C. Cooper
Jefferson
Towa
Cooper
America
Jefferson State Bank
Dillon
Gooper
U.S
Californias State Schools Superintendent Election Debate
The article surveys opinions on electing the state superintendent of public instruction, noting California’s long appointive tradition since 1849. It reports that supporters favor voter control to avoid partisan influence, while opponents warn about selecting less qualified candidates. It also summarizes candidates’ discussions of leadership, teacher recruitment, language programs, and cost control, stressing experience, empathy, and fiscal prudence.
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Reader Letters on Hayward Water Vote and Tropic of Cancer
Readers comment on Hayward water system sale versus local control and applaud Hayward Library Commission for restricting Tropic of Cancer to adults. Support for Mayor Blichfell and Councilman Oakes, critique of Phillips Attaway and Pappas for not reading the book, and thanks to the paper for coverage.
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Hayward Library Commission
Blichfell
Oakes
Jonesy
Phillips
Attaway
Pappas
Antics and Attitudes in a Fashioned Debate
Sydney Harris critiques mixed views on ambition, reform, and progress using playful contrasts. The piece highlights tensions between hotheadedness and caution, speed and tradition, and calls attention to rhetorical shifts in discussing change and safety.
Antics With Semantics and the Myth of Perfection
A humorous critique of self deception and social pretensions. The piece lampoons how people wield language to justify ego, control others, and pretend moral polish while exposing the gap between stated ideals and behavior. It notes marriage compromise, judgments of others, and the elusive standard of perfection.
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John Birch Society
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