Government workers and taxpayers face rising costs
A state report shows 1.6 million Californians work for government, about 18.5 percent of the workforce, with salaries and benefits outpacing private sector. County data cite costly step pay raises and top-heavy management, while pension costs loom for taxpayers. The piece argues for fewer government workers, boosted efficiency, and more private provision where feasible.
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State Department of Employment
Los Angeles County
Economy and Efficiency Commission
Rishi
Los Angeles
Credit to Legislators Fades in California Benefits Note
A mailed benefits card from Marion J. Woods praises lawmakers and Gov Brown for cost of living increases to aid the aged, blind and disabled. Critics say the note is an impropriety selling votes and urge the governor and legislature to halt the practice, insisting taxpayers deserve the credit.
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California
Marion J. Woods
Department of Benefit Payments
Brown
Amnesty and Legion letters spark debate on pets and public safety
A reader argues for breeder permits and mandatory neutering to curb animal shelter killings, citing 1915 Los Angeles figures. Letters praise and critique amnesty, American Legion views, and police conduct, urging balanced reporting and civic engagement in Long Beach.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
City Hall
Charity for Carter Faces Harsh Political Backlash
The text reflects partisan attacks on Jimmy Carter after his controversial declaration as a homemage in Chris-Gen. It argues that accepting his statement at face value would be nobler than politically weaponizing it, urging restraint in moral judgments.
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Jimmy Carter
Alabama Lags in Wealth as Industry Shifts
A historical Alabama study notes wage gains yet persistent lag behind the national average across manufacturing, with apparel and textiles dominating job growth. It highlights Birmingham’s metal wages, South Carolina competition for plants, and emigration trends among young Black workers amid an agriculture-based economy in decline.
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Sures
Ra S
Birmingham
Bousewive
Repton
Alabama
South Carolina
Lakewood letter arouses ire over council woes
A Lakewood reader criticizes Donald K McLauchlin for backing Plunkett foes and questions who influenced him. The letter condemns a two-member screening committee and calls for council accountability while denouncing the city attorney for airing personal gripes in the newsletter.
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Donald K. McLauchlins
Plunkett
Lakewood
Long Beach
No amnesty debate stirs strong letters on guilt
In letters to the editor B Sassenberg argues that amnesty demands seek government admission of guilt rather than forgiveness. Bergman contrasts views, noting critics would view Carter's concession as proof of apology due. The writer seeks angry rebuttal to fuel a debate.
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B. Sassenberg
Bergman
Jimmy Carter
City corruption probe calls for outside audit
A reader urges appointing a special prosecutor, led by B. B. Kincaid, to uncover obvious city corruption. The letter argues only an external audit can reach the bottom of alleged malfeasance.
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B. B. Kincaid
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