Aid to Turkey sparks bipartisan clash over arms aid policy
The Ford administration faces a political fight with Congress over a four year package of up to one billion dollars in military aid to Turkey. Kissinger warned that rejecting the accord could damage U S Turkish relations while critics say aid should not be tied to Cyprus or Greek Turkish disputes. The debate centers on using arms sales to fulfill broader strategic aims versus congressional restraint.
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Congress
Ford Administration
Turkey
Henry Kissinger
House International Relations Committee
Cyprus
Kissinger
House Committee
Barricades Bring Quiet Nights to Modesto Neighborhood
About a hundred residents along four east of McHenry Avenue streets saw a temporary Friday night barricade plan aimed at reducing noise and traffic. Police captain notes it may be reviewed for weeknights and weekends, as officers manned barricades and vehicles. Residents seek a better long term solution beyond the martial display.
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McHenry Avenue
Modesto
Tom Donalson
Donalson
The Unvote and the None of the Above Movement
An Orange County group, the League of Non-Voters, pushes adding None to ballots with a Vote No bumper sticker showing the party symbols and a thumbs down. Kentucky lawmakers consider a None option on ballots. The piece ponders an election where no candidate wins.
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Orange County
League of Non-Voters
Kentucky
Now Or Never For Brown in California Politics
A profile of California Governor Jerry Brown as he weighs a bid for national office. The piece notes his high popularity, media scrutiny, and potential political risks if he pursues the presidency, including implications for education finance and state tax needs amid legal decisions. It discusses GOP reactions and the urgency of his decision, highlighting the 1980 horizon.
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Capitol
Jerry Brown
Jane Fonda
California
Brown
Los Angeles Times
San Francisco Chronicle
Charles McCabe
Lucius Beebe
Prioe
Priolo
Washington, D.C
Olls
Atyie
State Supreme Court
Letters From The People To The Editor Of The Bee
Linda Gilbert defends pro life stance in Modesto letter arguing unborn child develops fully by eight weeks. She contends term child or baby reflects facts, cites embryonic milestones from 17 to 56 days, and asserts abortions occur up to birth.
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Mark &. Hassett
Etter
Mark Haskett
Modesto
Linda Gilbert
Brighter Sides After Sylvan District Bond Defeat 1978
The Modesto Bee gave strong coverage and support for the Sylvan District bond election and the effort drew backing from teaching staff administrators the community block workers parent groups and the citizens committee. Superintendent Motesta C P Clark extends thanks for efforts toward a future effort.
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Sylvan
Modesto Bee
Citizens’ Committee
Motesta C.P, Clark
Prayer and critique of politics by Mrs. Charlotte Zuhlke
Modesto message laments wealthy politicians and unemployment relief while criticizing unions and international bodies, urges turning to prayer and independence, and questions belief and action amid national decline. The author invokes Jesus and warns against UN threats, ending with a call to faith.
Farm Economics in Stanislaus Valley Drought Debate
Clarice Vella and John J Goudeau of Modesto argue drought impact hinges on reservoir water. They contend cattle costs rise despite water, foothill grain relies on rain, and replanting arrives too late. Tree crops avoided damage due to early canal releases. agriculture sustains four of five county jobs and farmers face recurring bad years.
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Ron Halfman
Stanislaus and
San Joaquin Valley
Nevada
Clarice Vella
John J, Goudeau
Modesto Parents Challenge Graduation Plan Details
The letter from Modesto resident Bill A Simmons blasts the newly adopted Modesto City Schools high school graduation plan. He criticizes assistant superintendent James Enochs and questions the school system’s reporting while demanding changes or firing of administrators if the plan fails. He invokes Nixon and urges taxpayer action.
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Bee
Modesto City
James Enochs
John
Nixon
Modesto
Mr. Enochs
Bill A. Simmons
Koski loses first major league start in Pirates exhibition
Yesteryears recalls 1954 Modesto events including Bill Koski’s rough MLB debut for Pittsburgh in an exhibition with Cleveland. County groups oppose a courthouse packing lot and demand park-like grounds. State dairy hearings occurred in Modesto as inspectors enforce sanitation laws. Police chief warns about child street play amid rising complaints. Modesto High School brickwork finished. Gov. Gage signs law banning home study for under 15 grammar students.
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Modesto Reds
Bill Koski
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cleveland
Gov. Gage
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