Editorial endorses Bond for Congress in 4th District
The Independent Press Telegram weighs Bill Bond against Democrat Mark Hannaford for the 4th District seat to replace retiring Craig Hosmer. Bond’s county and state government experience, reapportionment reform ideas, and a Hosmer endorsement are cited as strengths for delivering strong Washington representation.
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Bill Bond
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Warping language men seek to degender state constitution
The author argues against Proposition 11 on the November ballot that would rewrite the California constitution to neuter it by changing gendered terms and job titles. The writer criticizes overlong phrasing and unnecessary substitutions, warning a bad rewrite risks removing leadership roles such as the chair and chief justice from the Judicial Council. The piece urges voters to reject Proposition 11 and vote against the change.
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California Commission On the Status of Women
CCSW
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Oakland Tribune Embraces Editorial Expression Change
Under editor Joseph W. Knowland the Oakland Tribune had largely abandoned its own opinions, reprinting editorials from other papers and warning readers that its views appear only in editorials. Recently the paper published an opinion of its own.
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No. 2 No. 2 Oakland Youth Symphony’s world finish celebrated
An editorial questions why the United States and California lag in reacting to the Oakland Youth Symphony Orchestra placing second in a world youth festival. It notes the ensemble trailed the Soviet Union but beat a top Japanese group and calls for a standing ovation.
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United States
California
Oakland
Soviet Union
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Ford Faces Economy Crisis Amid Political Transition
The piece argues President Ford struggles to separate party rhetoric from presidential duty as inflation and recession intersect. It compares him to Truman and Johnson, noting his flexible stance and reliance on political instincts, while urging a shift to cabinet-led governance and nonpartisan decisions after the upcoming election.
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Robert Patterson
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Dean Acheson
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Lakewood truck ban condemned as selective enforcement
Letters criticize Lakewood ordinance banning commercial vehicles on residential streets as unevenly applied to truck drivers, arguing trucks are essential for supply and jobs. The note also rails at national issues including inflation, wage controls, oil shortages, and politics, urging voter action and tax relief for Social Security recipients.
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Lakewood
Lakeland
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