California Proposition 1-A Passes To Streamline State Constitution
The piece urges a yes vote on Proposition 1-A to modernize California’s constitution. It cites a more efficient government with annual legislature sessions, expanded amendment by ballot initiatives, a robust conflict of interest law, and clearer executive and judicial provisions. Endorsed by Governor Brown, Ronald Reagan, major business groups, and organized labor, it argues the measure updates governance and reduces rigidity.
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Try Ballots Not Signs on Tuesday
Washington contemplates the upcoming election as citizens lean back and consider voting as the current acts of civic engagement. The piece reflects on the shift from demonstrations to ballots within constitutional rights and the perceived purposes of peaceful assembly and petition.
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Asia
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Return to ballots over mob action urged in cash skyward excerpt
The piece argues against mass protests and mob pressure, promoting voting by ballot next Tuesday. It notes consumer frustrations with rising grocery bills and criticizes activist leaders while describing a Department of Interior mini-train sightseeing experiment and a taxi drivers strike threat over the project. The author extols quiet voting as a better, more effective path to results.
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Boston
New Deal for County Government in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County voters face propositions A B and C from the Economy and Efficiency Committee. A would consolidate or separate offices, B would split the Department of Charities into three departments, and C would unify personnel functions under a Director of Personnel. The panel says passage will not weaken merit but reduce waste and confusion.
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Civil Service
Vote on I A raises for 1967 lawmakers and Prop 7 salary shift
Taxpayers weigh a proposed 1967 salary boost for 20 legislators from 6000 to 16000 plus yearly 5 percent raises and added expense allowances. Prop 7 would move pay decisions to county boards. A reader opposes officials setting their own salaries and supports preserving the negative vote weight for bond issues. A second letter suggests perpetual daylight saving as a compromise to avoid clock shifts.
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Some Do Not Deserve to Win Column List of Candidates
A Washington column critiques several congressional hopefuls. It cites Mike Kirwan of Youngstown Ohio and Mike Feighan of Cleveland among those deemed undeserving, alleging improper canal funding actions and provocative remarks toward Mrs. Roosevelt.
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Junketing and reformers mix in Congress critique
Drew Pearson labels several lawmakers as junketing absentees while praising a few reform-minded figures. Names include Ex-Rep John Pillion of Buffalo and Rep Harold Cooley of North Carolina, with criticism of pork and lobbyist ties and praise for those who opposed major costs and waste.
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Early Bird Has His Problems in Modern American Usage
In a light column, the narrator recalls meeting Macques Barzun editor of Modern American Usage. Barzun plans a West Coast train trip at 6, but the host notes his habit of giving himself extra time, illustrating the paradox of compulsive punctuality.
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The Punctuality Paradox of Sydney Harris
Sydney Harris muses on compulsive early arrivals and strict timetables. He taunts the habit of punctuality, noting the social sting of waiting for others and the charm of latecomers, who seem freer and more sociable. He warns against turning punctuality into a virtue.
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