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Another Bay Area bookstore is closing. Eastwind Books of Berkeley, an Asian American bookshop that opened in 1982, is set to shut its doors permanently April 30, as first reported by Berkeleyside . The store carries an extensive collection of Asian American literature, ethnic studies books and language learning materials at 2066 University Ave. Activists Harvey and Beatrice Dong took over the bookstore when it was in danger of closing in 1996, transforming it from a store that sold primarily Chinese language books to the more wide-reaching catalog it has today. It wasn’t the first time the couple had been in the bookstore business. Harvey Dong had helped open the first Asian American bookstore in the country in January 1970 in San Francisco, though the shop closed after it was evicted in 1977 by the building’s real estate developers. Harvey said a combination of factors led to their decision to close. He and Beatrice are in their 70s and want to dedicate time to taking … [Read more...] about Asian American bookshop Eastwind Books of Berkeley is closing

BUDAPEST — Daniel Szabo and Gergo Birtalan are both optimistic about their job prospects in their native Hungary, which has a low unemployment rate for college and university graduates. But the two Hungarian students are in totally different situations. When Mr. Szabo, 24, graduates soon from law school, he will be free to go wherever in the world he wants. But Mr. Birtalan, 18, was required to sign a contract at the beginning of his first year as a sociology major because of a new rule introduced in September. As a beneficiary of the state-funded university system, he will be obliged to work for two years in Hungary for every year of his subsidized studies. Such contracts, the only ones of their kind in Europe, have met with broad opposition and street protests from both high school and university students. If Mr. Birtalan finishes a typical three-year degree, his movements will be restricted for six years after graduation, when he will be in his late 20s, or even older if he … [Read more...] about Students Receive Subsidized Studies in Hungary — for a Price

See the article in its original context from January 25, 1973 Buy Reprints View on timesmachine TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. About the Archive This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. PRINCETON, N. J., Jan. 24—Dr. Henri Seyrig, an archeologist who served as cultural attache of the Free French delegation to the United States in World War II, died yesterday in Neuchatel, Switzerland, from injuries suffered in a fall. He was 78 years old. Dr. Seyrig interrupted his career in archeology in 1943 to serve for three years as attache wih the Free french delegation to this country. … [Read more...] about DR. HENRI SEYRIG, ARCHEOLOGIST, 78

Only 25 percent of Democrats preferred President Joe Biden launch a 2024 reelection campaign, a Monmouth University Poll revealed Monday. The number marks a dangerous low point for the president, who is expected to announce a 2024 campaign in April, according to media reports. Only 25% of DEMOCRATS want Joe Biden to run again: https://t.co/gSLTOsnPjR pic.twitter.com/HlqkFtrGD2 — Krystal Ball (@krystalball) March 27, 2023 Although 25 percent preferred Biden to run for reelection, 44 percent did not want Biden to seek reelection. Thirty percent of Democrats felt indifferent to his potential campaign. Among Democrats who identified as “strong Democrats,” which account for over half the party’s electorate, 36 percent wanted Biden to not run for reelection. Thirty-six percent also said they did want him to run for reelection. 2024 National Democratic Primary: Harris 13% . @MonmouthPoll , 542 RV, 3/16-20 https://t.co/8wEDiKMw6C — Political Polls … [Read more...] about Poll: Only 25% of Democrats Prefer Joe Biden Launch 2024 Campaign

In a sign of easing tensions in Israel after the suspension of a contentious judicial overhaul, the United States ambassador to Israel said on Tuesday that President Biden would host the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in Washington in the coming months, but did not specify a date. The possibility of such a meeting, long coveted by Mr. Netanyahu, came after other shifts in tone overnight from the Biden administration, as Washington signaled its support for Mr. Netanyahu’s decision to delay the divisive judicial plan . But the news did not suggest a complete reset after weeks of fraught relations: The ambassador, Thomas R. Nides, said that no date had been fixed for any meeting, leaving open the possibility that it could be delayed if Mr. Netanyahu pushed ahead with the plan after a delay. The news was nevertheless one of several signs on Tuesday that emotions were calming across Israel after concerns over the judicial overhaul had set off civil unrest on a scale … [Read more...] about With Judicial Overhaul Paused, U.S. Softens Tone on Netanyahu

Much of life in Israel came to a halt yesterday: Hospitals stopped providing nonemergency care, planes were grounded at the country’s main airport, and malls and banks closed. The disruptions were part of an escalation in protests against the government’s proposed judicial overhaul, which has plunged Israel into one of its gravest political crises ever. The interruptions to daily life were the latest sign that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had underestimated Israelis’ opposition to his government’s proposed changes to the courts. In response to the chaos, he has relented, at least in part. Netanyahu announced yesterday that he would delay the changes until later this year . “When there is a possibility of preventing a civil war through dialogue, I, as the prime minister, take a timeout for dialogue,” he said. The announcement calmed some of the protesters and unions have called off their strikes. But it remains unclear what will happen in the coming weeks — and whether … [Read more...] about A Win for Israel’s Protesters