U.S. Eyes Chinese Seat on U.N. Security Council
Secretary of State William P. Rogers indicated the United States might favor giving Communist China a seat on the United Nations Security Council and membership in the world body. He warned the U.S. will not oppose General Assembly admission of Communist China and said deliberations involve about 90 governments with broad support for including Beijing.
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Unemployment rises in August near nine-year high
Washington reports unemployment up in August to 5.8 percent, nearing a December-May peak. Labor leaders and Democrats condemn Nixon wage price freeze, noting 500,000 added to the labor force and 250,000 jobs lost while total employment hits a record 73,197,000 after seasonal adjustments. The wholesale price index climbs 0.7 percent from July, bolstering critics of Nixon’s economic policy.
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Teachers divided on school funding Hayward unions split on state ruling
Hayward teachers associations react to a California Supreme Court decision that the current property tax based financing system is unconstitutional for underfunded districts. They agree equity must improve but differ on form and local control implications. Legislators will weigh uniform statewide funding and possible state takeovers that could shift power away from local boards, alarming Local 1423 leaders and the California Federation of Teachers.
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Reagan Seeks 100 Million Tax Hike in California Budget
Governor Reagan told top California business leaders at the State Fair breakfast that the state needs 100 million dollars in new or higher taxes to close this year’s budget gap. He said withholding payroll taxes could raise about 200 million, and hinted at possible sin taxes on cigarettes liquor and horse racing as options.
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US drug war lagging says Edwards after world tour
Congressman Dot Edwards says the United States lags in fighting heroin addiction after a world tour. He notes Japan and Hong Kong report progress through severe campaigns, while he praises Britain for a centralized treatment network of clinics led by psychiatrists. Edwards questions the claims and cites the US as uniquely severe.
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Marriage and illness linked by wedding stress says professor
London report features Prof. Thomas Holmes of the University of Washington noting illness around marriage is common. He rates life events by illness risk, with death of a spouse at 100 points and divorce at 73, while in-laws quarrels score 2 and job loss 47.
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Eden's tax to fund hospital expansion for three years
Eden Township Hospital District proposes a 20 cent capital outlay tax to finance a 4.7 million expansion over three years. The district debates forming a joint financing agency with Alameda County to cover the remainder through revenue bonds after this year. If the agency forms, the tax would be eliminated sooner, replaced by a lower annual levy.
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Abandoned Dog in Fremont Carries Mysterious Personal Note
A two year old female German Shepherd mix named Lady was found wandering in Fremont with a note tied around her neck. The note asks not to be killed and requests a home, with the finder and vet seeking a caring owner.
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Williams named Hayward postmaster by regional official
Robert J Williams was appointed Hayward postmaster by Regional Postmaster General Fred Hulven. Williams, a Pleasanton resident, has led the Hayward office since 1969 and succeeds the retired Anthony J Sos ter. Chosen from three applicants under the merit system, the selection ends political spoils era.
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