Reagan’s Tax Battle Heats Up In California Capitol
Governor Reagan faces a political setback after vetoing SB 425 delaying a sales tax hike and boosting a $200 refund cap, with Assembly Speaker Moretti accusing him of protecting the wealthy. The clash centers on tax relief, initiative politics, and who benefits from the proposed changes, affecting millions of Californians.
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Letters to the editor debate Watergate blame and abortion views
In Buena Park and Long Beach letters, readers challenge a June 6 editor's Watergate stance, defend law and order framing, and argue abortion access is necessary. Harriet Hays supports abortion services as humane and necessary, while Ferny Moshенко critiques extreme positions and praises bipartisan unity.
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Editorial: Why tax refund aid ballot question arises
A Washington Chamber of Commerce editorial notes rising costs in food housing and clothing since 1967 with government expenses growing 6 percent. It cites California taxpayers funding 29.7 billion of 268.7 billion federal spend and an annual 43.7 billion burden. It asks why about 600000 signed petitions for Reagan tax refund aid tax limitation on the November ballot.
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Is 75 Too Old to Rule in Politics?
The article argues age should not bar leadership, citing Golda Meir who remained a top Labor candidate at 75. It contrasts U S views on aging with Israel and others, noting Meir’s age and sex have not hindered her career and may offer a lesson that wisdom of age complements youth in national leadership.
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EPA plans spark debate over authority and practicality
The San Astonis Texas News questions if the EPA has statutory power to enforce strict Clean Air Act rules in cities like San Antonio Los Angeles Detroit and New Jersey. The piece notes deadlines may be extended and urges Congress to clarify enforcement methods and provide transportation alternatives as cities struggle to reduce auto traffic.
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Extremists seek thrills from boredom in French bottling plant
A fragment from a 1970s-style essay contrasts bored workers at Martell in France with U S labor views. It notes corking bottles under cognac fumes, repetitive tasks, and claims government sociologists push “Work in America” as a solution while labor leaders resist. The piece links daydreaming to modern work ethics.
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Noisy Row Over Watergate Smog and World Peace Demands
A reader from Seal Beach vents at loud Democratic critics over Watergate while urging focus on a treaty between the President and Leonid Brezhnev to cut nuclear stockpiles. The letter highlights smog as a larger domestic issue and promotes the idea of lasting world peace.
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Americans Can Be Screaming “Smyrack Nixon
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Reds angrily blast district over grading changes
Long Beach readers attack Long Beach Unified School District for eliminating fester grading in elementary schools. The letter accuses the district of pushing mediocrity under the banner of advanced knowledge, comparing it to communist class elimination and urging parents to wake up.
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