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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1962
Page
8
Editorial endorses John L Stevenson in the Ninth Congressional District Democratic primary and Juin F Dona van in the Republican primary. Emphasizes balance across city county industry labor education and taxpayers and opposes Des Edwards who criticizes his rivals as too conservative.
In the race for Congress in the Ninth District, Fremont Councilman Stevensen positions himself as an independent option free from major labor and political machines. His rival Dunn, backed by the Central Labor Council and the Brown organization, faces scrutiny over a potentially dictated, predictable voting record. Donovan in the Republican primary is seen as similarly independent. Voters on June 5 may determine if Stevenson or Donovan can deliver true independent representation, contrasting with machine influence.
A lengthy tirade criticizes John Birch Society founder Robert Welch and outlines a mock campaign to revive birch punishment in schools. The piece recalls Birch Run Michigan and an infamous Apple Holling Day to illustrate alleged decay in manners and discipline, ending with a quip about a formidable schoolmistress becoming its president emeritus.
George Silliman leads as top candidate in Newark area races. He narrowly lost two years ago to the incumbent and now campaigns hard for District 1 Supervisor, arguing his record as mayor and Transit District Director makes him best qualified for Fremont Newark Union City Livermore Pleasanton and parts of South Hayward. He faces a tough contest against defined opposition.
Henry J Taylor condemns political neglect of small investors amid stock market volatility. He argues discrimination and double taxation harm 16 to 18 million investors, citing General Motors, U S Steel, AT&T and others. He labels free enterprise the engine of American prosperity and warns of the President's intervention harming industry and investor confidence.
Washington a column by Holmes Alexander on Thomas C Cooper president of the Jefferson Iowa State Bank predicting a bankers revolt against H. R. 10650 tax reform. Cooper resigns from Greene County Republican post to oppose the bill noting higher costs for savings bonds work and red tape. He cites 780 accounts under 16 and a $421 net loss on bond redemptions in 1961.
The column argues for maintaining an elected state superintendent of public instruction, noting nonpartisan tenure, the influence of professional societies, and the need for experienced, compassionate leadership. It cites California history since 1849 and emphasizes balancing education quality with tax costs while resisting federal interference.
Letter writers in Hayward echo civic tension over whether to keep the present water system or sell to EBMD. They accuse elected officials of making decisions for voters, praise or critique library and book debates, and commend newsroom support during past Look controversy.
A compressed Jacobs of semantic contrasts in public discourse. Harris explores how language shapes judgment, noting shifts in attitude toward speed and progress to reveal bias and double standards.
A reflective piece on linguistic quirks and social pride, noting how language reveals biases in marriage authority and interpersonal judgment. The author cites phrases about perfection, place, and compliments as examples of semantics shaping culture and behavior.
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