Editorial on Illegal Immigration and Policy Shortcomings
An editorial analyzes 8.2 million illegal entrants, 5.2 million from Mexico, and jobs data amid high unemployment. It critiques changes in federal rules effective Jan 1, notes equal treatment with other regions, and cites costs of illegal immigration to taxpayers. It argues for stronger employer penalties and a clear federal stance while acknowledging migrants as both victims and contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latin America
Caribbean
Canada
Immigration and Naturaliztion Service
Mexico
Leonard F. Chapman Jr
Immigration Service Commissioner
Afl-Cio
Immigration Service
Congress
United States
Real estate fee debate prompts misquote and concerns
Letter to the editor disputes a reporter’s real estate fee quote. The writer rejects a 4 percent commission as unsustainable for a 44 percent firm, cites overhead costs and promotion risks, and questions sellers being kept informed about marketing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Altman
Hullabaloo over a killer and the Utah execution debate
A letter writers argue against capital punishment and question the justice system in Utah. They condemn Gilmore for stalling the wheels of justice and call for life imprisonment or nonexecutive outcomes. The piece also weighs Free Masonry, gun statistics, and media sensationalism about firearm misuse.
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Gilmore
Utah
Wheels of Justice
California snow, water and politics in 1970s obsession
In a caustic column, the writer laments California’s drought amid heavy snow in the Sierra, blaming government spending for water policy woes. He recalls past leaders and argues planning since the mid 1970s has saved some water, while urging citizens to curb waste and demand smarter governance. The piece critiques Jerry Brown’s approach to education and costs, concluding he is failing to deliver on snow and water.
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Sacramento
Jerry Brown
Ronald Reagan
California
Sierra
Teo
Prudential Lines Responds to Mr Anderson Claim
Prudential Lines issues a formal rebuttal to Mr Andersons December column. It apologizes for any inconveniences aboard the Santa Magdalena and asserts the voyage was misrepresented. The letter notes travel agents handle bookings, clashes with the claim about room 124, and says no complaints were lodged during the trip while praising ship staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Santa Magdalena
Prudential Lines
Long Beach
Mr. Anderson
Pets at Christmas Care Tips and Help Requests
A letter urges kindness to new pet owners and practical care for puppies and kittens. It lists feeding, fresh water, and human companionship as essential, and provides phone numbers for low cost spaying or neutering and pet care advice. It also contains guest commentary about traffic near a Social Services Center and reflections on family caregiving and loneliness among the elderly.
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Richard A. Anderson
The
Independent
Anderson
New
Social Services Center
Clark Ave
Clark Avenue
Safety Committee
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Editorial
U. S. Immigration Service
Pata
Fellasi
J. M. Sturo Jr
Hawthorne
Sturn
Free Masonry
J. Thomas Bingham
Bingham
San Joaquin
Imperial Valleys
Oklahoma
State Department of Water
Water Resources Control Board
Bob Schmidt
F.C. Anderson
Abby
Ndependent
Press-Telegram
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