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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1972
Page
5
The Argus recommends Prop A in Union City as a yes vote and Prop B as a no vote, outlining guidance for today's Fremont council election.
A Fremont Little League rule bans hair longer than one inch above the collar, drawing criticism that the mandate is arbitrary and too broad. Officials say players may quit if they refuse, but critics warn blanket grooming standards pressure young players and echo failed dress-code practices.
The Fremont Action Committee released a survey asking city council candidates to reveal all contributors and expenses, but it failed due to incomplete polling and delivery errors. Several candidates said they received no questionnaire, and envelopes lacked return addresses, making results unreliable.
The piece argues Governor George Wallace could gain heavily in Michigan's May presidential primary due to Judge Stephen Roth's busing rulings. It notes Roth's liberal stance and origin, his Genesee County ties, and past roles, suggesting unions and political machines shape outcomes while predicting Wallace's potential delegate impact despite party loyalties.
Paul Harvey notes shrinking US population growth and rising abortion and sterilization trends. He cites Dr. Rogue predicting zero population growth in 15 years for the US and 30 years globally, while birth control education spreads across nations. He highlights international family planning meetings and differing global practices.
In Washington DC the war powers fight widens as Stennis and Goldwater clash. Mansfield urges senators to serve the people, while Spong and Bentsen praise military tradition and back a bill seen as limiting the president. Constitutionalists accuse moves of overturning constitutional provisions.
A Newark reader argues against banning topless bottomless entertainment, citing constitutional rights and tax implications. The letter belittles candidates who previously patronized such venues, notes police and moral issues, and promotes preserving tax revenue for public services. Carlson Fremont.
A caller argues for a funded public transport system in Fremont, claiming higher taxes now to attract business, reduce emissions and traffic, and widen the tax base. The piece urges voting yes on Proposition B to avoid loss of gas tax revenue and spur economic growth.
In a letter to The Argus, Obert F. Howard denounces Proposition B as denying Warm Springs residents scheduled bus service and facing added costs if Proposition 3 passes. He argues Warm Springs is taxed for a system they won t fully benefit from and calls on the council to press BART for connecting service.
Campaign note urging residents to approve proposition B with a call to vote yes. Mentions Fremont Newark and Union City regions and emphasizes timely action.
Margaret Dusmovic questions Measure B's cost efficiency and tax subsidies for a public transit system. She asks what guarantees prevent a repeat of costly failures, fears bus fumes and noise, and suggests private capital funding with self supporting operation, wary of money spent on transportation without clear value.
Letter writer KENNETILI VON HUSEN argues Measure B to fund a public transit system hides the tax. He claims a 22 cent per $100 assessed value levy would add about 14 dollars yearly to a 25 thousand dollar home, and urges clearer wording and full tax detail for Tri-City voters.
A homeowner states strong opposition to a proposed bus system, arguing residents are already heavily taxed and calling for a self-supporting, user-paid service. He says he has no plans to enter the bus business unless profitable and urges a no vote on the proposition.
Sandra Kelley urges a yes vote on Proposition B to fund a new Tri-City public transportation system serving Newark Fremont and Union City. She notes gasoline and property tax support and argues transit will aid the poor young and senior citizens, cut hitchhiking, and reduce driving headaches.
Agnes Scott argues Fremont is becoming an apartment city with 2 percent vacancy. She warns that without industry or more tenants, apartment owners will face higher taxes and fewer residents as Rollin Cunningham pursues his complex project.
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