Observations on primary elections signal tax relief demand
The Hubbard News notes voters rejected Proposition 13 in California and opposed emergency school levies in Ohio. It warns candidates to address tax fatigue and seek alternative funding for schools while urging officials to curb waste. It cites Howland and Austintown approving levies, Liberty and Warren opposing, and desegregation debates influencing broader results.
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Ohio
Howland
Austintown
Liberty
Warren
Cleveland
Columbus
County Contests Set for November Commissioner Race
Commissioner Anthony Bernard will face Democrat Ted Vannelli, a newcomer who won the party nomination after defeating six rivals. Four years ago Bernard, then a political newcomer, upset Garyompson after Garyompson beat incumbent John McCloskey in the Democratic primary. In another county race, auditor Patrick Sullivan meets GOP newcomer David L. Brown who was unopposed in the primary. Sullivan defeated McCloskey, who had run a sharp campaign against him, while Sullivan emphasized his past record.
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Ted Vannelli
Bernard
Garyompson
John McCloskey
Patrick Sullivan
David L. Brown
Sullivan
McCloskey
City council considers 10 ft five lanes for business fronts
The writer opposes a proposed ordinance requiring 10 ft five lanes at the front entrances of businesses with off street parking. He argues it offers no fire safety benefit, would be hard to enforce, needing full-time patrols, and would not improve Hubbard residents' safety.
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Hubbard
Congress Isn't Fun In 1978 Retirements Set Record
The piece argues a rising dropout rate in Congress with fifty lawmakers already announcing retirement. It cites reasons including family time, post office jobs, doctor’s orders, and generous pensions. It notes Watergate era scrutiny, long hours, and payola impacts, with pensions drawing ex-lawmakers into lobbying.
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Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
California
Thomas Rees
Otis Pike
New York
Louisiana
Joe Waggoner
Congressional
Washington
Texas
On my mind The role of a newspaper
A reflective piece by Ralph Ingersoll Sr on the evolution of American newspapers from Hearst era sensationalism to modern community oriented press. He recalls early journalism, contrasts Hearst's control with today’s public ownership, and praises Tom Wicker as a thoughtful observer while noting shifts in editorial philosophy and reader solvency.
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Ralph Ingersoll
Cornwall Bridge
Conn
New York Times
Tom Wicker
North Carolina
William Randolph Hearst
New York American
Hearst
Wicker
Veterans’ Organization
WHR
William Randolph
Yellow Journalism
Dazzling political footwork in Democratic rules debate
Washington analysis of the White House push to shape delegate rules for the 1980 Democratic primaries. The piece notes liberal suspicions of Carter seeking to quash dissent, the evolving thresholds from 15 to 50 percent in districts, criticisms by McGovern and Fraser, and the likelihood of a fresh DNC clash with a possible fallback position. The piece stresses that incumbency may trump the rules, but the perception damage to Carter persists.
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White House
Carter
Jerry Brown
Richard J. Daley
Jimmy Carter
Morley Percent
House
Commission
Win Commission
Scott Lang
Americans For Democratic Action
George McGovern
Democratic National Committee
Don Fraser
DNC
Ted Kennedy
A clue to Mr. Carter by Joseph C. Harsch
The piece examines President Carter's anti inflation stance, his solitary decision style, and the gap between diligent work and outcomes. It compares past presidents' methods, noting Carter's inner decision process may miss long term consequences and impact his ability to curb inflation.
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Joseph C
Carter
Mr. Carter
Churchill
Roosevelt
Bismarck
Metternich
What a week in California politics and race dialogue
Montage by Joan Cochran reviews a week dominated by Jesse Jackson's call for black advancement and California's Proposition 13 reaction. It notes shifts in liberal and conservative discourse, the impact on public funds, and the question of home and governance amid national race and tax debates.
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Joan Cochran
Jesse Jackson
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