Hatch Act under threat from HR 10 plan
The editorial opposes House Resolution 16 and HR 10 proposed by Rep. Williams Clay to loosen prohibitions on partisan activity by federal workers. It argues the move would politicize the Civil Service, invite coercion and pressure on citizens, and erode civil liberties, urging public opposition to protect free political activity and government integrity.
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Williams Clay
Dmo
Congress
Kentucky
Tennessee
FBI
IRS
Organized Labor
Open meetings laws face new challenges from California leagues
The League of California Cities and County Supervisors Association push AB 1876 and QB 1265 to let boards appoint commissions in executive session. They argue qualified candidates avoid public scrutiny, while proponents say appointments should still undergo public consideration and transparency.
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California
League of California
Paul Bannai
William Dannemyer
League
Moscone
Star Spangled Banner and America the Beautiful Unite as National Ethos
A letter argues for singing the most moving stanzas of The Star Spangled Banner and America the Beautiful at large gatherings like baseball games. The author links national strength and spiritual well being, urging unity and patriotic unity to guide leadership and freedom.
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Barney Beals
Forum
Francis Scott Key
America
Pasadena Revitalization Debate and Civic Feedback
A Pasadena letter page column voices support for city leadership pushing downtown revitalization while opposing local opposition. It references Christopher Sutton and cautions against Cultural Heritage Commission critics. The writer also mocks Ramona horse manure tax schemes and promotes Camp Wasewagan registration events with staff and T shirt stencilings.
Pasadena Athletic Club building drew cultural outrage
In the Los Angeles Times a critic blasts the Pasadena Athletic Club structure as a doomed Moorish and Santa Barbara mashup. The critic condemns the design as an insult to American artists and questions the merit of the new shopping center project and its architect.
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Los Angeles Times
Pasadena Athletic Club
Cultural Heritage Commission
Army sergeant letter on Carter pensions and drafts debate
A letter criticizes President Carter over military pensions and conscription, arguing for 20 year retirements and pensions. It contrasts civilian life with army service and recalls historical examples. The piece questions pensions for Congress and highlights the sergeant author’s stance on defense policies.
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Jimmy Carter
President Carter
Gen. Singlaub
Aleutians
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