Our Choices for Council in Fremont Election
The Argus endorses Geoffrey Steel for re election and Gene Rhodes for council, while backing Arthur Lampert as a strong new candidate. Steel, with nine years on council including two as mayor, is praised for principle and analytical judgment. Lampert brings civic work in recreation and trails planning, and Rhodes is noted for defending public rights and strong leadership.
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Argus
Soie
Geoffrey Steel
Steel
Arthur Lampert
Fremont
California
Alameda Creek
Gene Rhodes
Allumey
Council
Courts Balancing Rights in Free Press Conflicts
The Constitution guarantees a free press and fair trials, but no right is absolute. The state Supreme Court erred by forcing a Los Angeles reporter to reveal confidential sources when it was not a matter of national security. San Diego Union.
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State Supreme Court
Los Angeles
San Diego
Berkeley adopts lax policing policy study
Berkeley councilmen enact new law enforcement rules that relax discipline redefine offenses and withdraw police support. Four officers resign in protest as morale sinks and crime rises especially drug use, signaling a slide toward crime ridden anarchy and warning law abiding citizens.
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Berkeley
Patience and policy clash over environmental funding
Washington highlights show EPA head Ruckelshaus urging restraint on spending while Sen. McGee supports a long view toward pollution control. Critics warn against bloated federal agencies and a proposed new Consumer Protection Agency, arguing for measured reform and caution in regulatory expansion.
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Washington DC
William Ruckelshaus
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Hig
Gale McGee
Dwyo
Ruckelshaus
Virginia
Dulles International Airport
McGee
Muckelshaus
King Conmurer
Himsa
Chet Holifield
E-Cabl
Jack Javits
Gimbels
Macy's
Javits
Sen
Kibicall
Dconn
White House
Rights and risks of off road vehicles spark state action
Harmon Killebrew trip aside, a nationwide push to curb dune buggies snowmobiles and trail bikes grows as states tighten rules to prevent habitat damage and wildlife harm. Officials cite eroded dunes, injured or killed riders and crime linked to off road travel while advocates note family fun and remote needs. Government studies forecast more federal and state laws as car and bike enthusiasts fear overreach.
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Harmon Killebrew
Idaho
Arizona
Park Service
Grand Teton National Park
Glacier National Park
U.S. News and World Report
Senate
Riverside
Claifornia
Minnesota
Alaska
United States
U.S
T's & Doggone
Food price shootout in politics heats up
Washington commentary argues a price crisis showdown between farm interests and consumer groups with Secretary Earl Butz and figures Grayson and Knauer at the center. It contends wages, marketing, and middlemen drive food costs, while Nixon touts farmer support in the Midwest as bids for 1972 seek advantage.
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Washington D.C
White House
Agriculture
Earl Kute
George Meany
C. Jackson Grayson
Virginia H. Knauer
Nixon
Midwest
Butz
Price Commission
Nixom Administration
Labor
Grayson
Knauer Grayson
Knauer
Washington
Bulz
Republican National
Buta
The
Bus Proposal Meets Transportation Needs Across Tri Cities
Editor argues Prop B is needed to aid 4,700 seniors, 1,500 families, and 22,900 youths across Fremont, Newark, and Union City. Cites 8- to 12-month study by transit engineers, Dial-a-Bus trials like Batavia, and clarified costs. Ballot questions, funding via new gasoline tax, and potential savings from reduced congestion and pollution. Urges a yes vote for public transit in the Tri-City area.
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Tri- Qity
Vars
Henry Ford
Rochester
Batavia
Bevak
Tri-City Transportation Board
Transportation Board
Ohlone College
Oakland
Berkeley
Alarheda
Hayward
Fremont
Newark
Union City
Public Transit Backing Grows in Fremont Prop B Urged
The League of Women Voters of Fremont calls for a Fremont Newark and Union City transit system with a subsidy. It aims to serve youth the elderly and Ohlone students reducing car use. If Prop B passes an agency could start by June to receive gas tax money lowering subsidy needs.
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League of Women Voters of
Fremont
Newark
Union City
Chimstine
Fremont candidate denies Fisher campaign role
Lynne Powell of Fremont refutes Otto as campaign chair for Allan D. Fisher in 1968 at Washington Hospital. Powell states Avila and the undersigned led Fisher's successful bid, while Otto only provided a newspaper publicity photo.
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Otto
Fremont
Allan D. Fisher
Washington Hospital
Harry Avila
Niles
Fisher
Lynne Powell
Representatives in Washington area listed for district coverage
A fragmentary notice names Senate members Alan Cooveren and Tunney, both Democrats, with office rooms in the New Senate Office Building, and Congressman Don Edwards of California. It references South County areas including Hayward Union City Fremont Newark and Santa Clara County.
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South County
Jockos
Senate
Alan Coeveren
Bridg
Washington
Don Edwards
Rayture Bidg
Washington, D.C
Soul Hayward
Union City
Fremont
Newark
Parte Sante’ Clara County
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Burbank Daily Review
Holmes Alexander
Paul Harvey
Richard Wilson
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