Priscilla's Pop Creator Al Vermeer on West Coast Life
Al Vermeer, creator of Priscilla's Pop, recalls starting as a child and rising from Oakland to San Francisco to NEA before returning to the California coast. He explains his creative process, his family, and his preference for entertainment over politics, while describing his 18 acre wooded home, surf, and listening to life for ideas.
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Americans in Mexican jails seek relief after hunger strike
About 540 Americans are jailed in Mexico including nearly 200 in Mexico City. Prisoners allege brutal arrest, torture, lack of counsel, and coerced confessions under Napoleonic Code. They cite delays, black hole detention, and payments to lawyers for shorter sentences.
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West Virginia teachers attend Taft Institute seminar at Marshall
Thirty West Virginia teachers from 18 counties attend the Robert A. Taft Institute of Government Seminar at Marshall University. Charles W. Duckworth of Grafton High School participates, with Dr. Harold E. Neeley coordinating and William R. Ross directing. The program runs through July 2 and is funded by a Taft Institute grant.
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Federal Reserve actions spark debate on rates and reasons
A columnist questions the Federal Reserve's policy moves, arguing higher interest rates slow the economy and scrutinizing the logic of cooling specific sectors like autos and steel. The piece notes job and housing gaps, cost pressures, and the impact on entrepreneurship and prices.
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