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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1972
Page
13
The piece argues for a city ombudsman to cut red tape and connect residents with officials. It explains the role, authority, and benefits, noting Europe uses the model and Sweden anchors the concept, with potential savings and improved public trust.
Fremont planners battled over what constitutes a shopping center mall for a Gemco store on Mowery Boulevard east of the Nimitz Freeway. Permits stalled last year as plans shifted from a large air conditioned mall to a series of department sections linked by four malls under one roof. Planning commissioners favored the mall interpretation but city council will decide.
On April 4 Paul McCloskey retired from the presidential race and backed Maysi Lindsay. By April 5 Lindsay also retired and both men were elected Republicans. Lindsay had switched to opposition months earlier. McCloskey may follow. The piece argues switchers face difficulties and notes Nixon’s role in keeping the party united through the era.
A tribute to Thomas Jefferson, born April 3 1743, detailing his life as governor, designer of Monticello, author of the Declaration, founder of the University of Virginia, and a lifelong leader. The piece notes his tall stature, leadership, marriages, and lasting legacy in American liberty and education. Jefferson dies July 4 1826 at age 83.
Paul Harvey argues urban growth trends push towns toward beehive living. He notes skyline changes with high rise blocks, notes resistance, cites experts like Constantinos Doxiadis and Pruno Bettelheim on pace and social effects, and forecasts a single megaregion from Boston to San Francisco within 20 years, with mixed repercussions.
The piece criticizes six Common Market plans to raise farm prices while funding large-scale rural emigration within three years. It likens this to urban renewal and warns of the social cost of removing older, smallholders, with references to Mises and Roopke. It argues depopulation harms society beyond economics.
Washington senator Jackson follows Moscow visit with skepticism about dialogue versus self-critique. He cites Uri Ra'anan on Soviet perception, notes American monologue risks, and compares strategic trends including ICBMs and SLBMs. Russia seeks decisive wins while the US faces parity and differing incentives.
Jim Fiebig argues that strikes expose expendability, calling baseball a bore beyond the World Series. He likens parks to taverns where fans gather for atmosphere, not play, and mocks players earning high salaries while griping about pensions.
Representatives in Sacramento State legislators whose constituencies include all or part of South Alameda County are Senators Petris Holmdahl and Bradley with districts noted. Assemblymen Bee Crown and Fong are named for Hayward Union City Fremont Livermore areas. Address letters to the State Capitol Sacramento 958.
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