Opinion on regulation invites corruption risks in public contracts
A Pasadena newspaper critiques how government controls create conflicts of interest in horse racing contracts and other regulated sectors. It questions the cost of regulation, the role of campaign contributions, and the impact on public trust while arguing for or against perceived bribery.
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Pasadena
Calif
Brown
Sacramento
Gray Davis
Change in careers surprising but hopeful for many
The author argues career changes can refresh lives and boost performance. Citing Reagan, McLaughlin, Woodcock, and Bobby Brown, they urge abandoning stagnation, try new roles every few years, and seek authentic change beyond travel. The piece notes longevity often breeds repetition and praises proactive shifts.
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Reagan
David T. McLaughlin
Toro Company
Minneapolis
Dartmouth College
Leonard Woodcock
United Auto Workers
America
People’s Republic of China
Bobby Brown
New York Yankees
United States
Italy
Japan
Paris
Ronald Reagan
Government spending drains taxpayer wallets across decades
Paul Harvey laments rising federal costs from FDR to Reagan, arguing programs favor a small set of beneficiaries who lobby lawmakers while the majority bears the price. He cites farm subsidies Chrysler bailout and growing deficits, urging balanced budgeting over piecemeal cuts. He recalls past administrations expanded spending and calls for restraint.
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Chrysler
Congress
Reagan
Nixon
Ford
Paul Harvey
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Almanac Today March 31 1981 highlights and birthdays
Almanac notes March 31 1981 as the 90th day with 275 days left. Highlights include the 1854 treaty opening two Japanese ports, 1492 Spanish Jewish expulsion, 1889 Eiffel Tower opening, 1917 Virgin Islands possession, 1955 CCP purge, and anniversaries of My Lai sentencing, West Germany nuclear plant plan collapse, and hostage crisis developments. Entertainer Henry Morgan is 66.
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United States
Japan
Spain
Eiffel Tower
Paris
Virgin Islands
China
Communist Party
William Calley
My Lai
Vietnam
West Germany
Soviet Union
Baltic Sea
Iran
Bani Sadr
Henry Morgan
Forty years in a newsroom a lifelong love affair
A Richmond News Leader veteran marks a 40 year career in journalism. He recalls early ambitions, education, and shaping a life around reporting and writing, detailing how the press and ink became his enduring passion from cub reporter to seasoned observer.
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Richmond
University of Missouri
Lindbergh
Paris
Blue Ridge Mountains
Washington
Dr. Freeman
Maynes
Seerae Underwood
Burnett Libel Victory Highlights Wealth Gap in U.S. Law
Carol Burnett’s libel win over the National Enquirer draws $1.6 million in damages, with $1.3 million punitive. The piece argues wealthy plaintiffs can pursue costly suits while many individuals cannot, and notes potential Supreme Court implications and cross‑border costs.
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Carol Burnett
National Enquirer
Reg Murphy
San Francisco Examiner
The
Enquirer
Miss Burnett
Henry Kissinger
Red Channels
Vincent Hartnett
California
General Motors
United States
Linus Pauling
Soviet Union
Pauling
Supreme Court
Great Britain
Britain
Connecticut
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