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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1971
Page
3
The article notes the evolving stance in marijuana policy as medical and scientific findings mount, with UC Berkeley psychiatrist Dr. D Harvey Powelson warning of long term harms and facing backlash from former supporters, highlighting tensions between medical evidence and ideological positions.
The American table tennis team’s invitation to Communist China sparks mixed reaction. Observers warn against overestimating a shift in Red Chinese attitudes, urging continued vigilance until Beijing shows real openness and peaceful coexistence.
Report shows many residents return to previous states following the quake. The piece notes only loyal Californians remain steadfast in staying. It mentions Rep Reuss accusing tax laws of loopholes that let the rich pay little tax and questions bribes to the IRS as deductible business expenses.
A columnist argues for compassion toward Lt. William Calley amid the Vietnam war fallout, contrasting his sentence with Charles Manson’s. The piece extols national unity over the case, urges firm moral standards, and suggests Nixon’s pardons may shape public opinion, while warning against double standards between military and civilian justice.
Russell Kirk lauds volunteers who drive, tutor, and visit the handicapped through the West Allis West Milwaukee Young Adult Handicapped Program. Volunteers from the Fish group and the West Allis Vocational Day Homemakers Club organize classes, outings, and newspapers produced by the disabled, highlighting community inclusion and cost efficiency.
The article analyzes the future of the FBI beyond J Edgar Hoover, noting Hoover's successor will shape enforcement and calling attention to President Nixon's time frame for appointing a new director. It discusses Senate confirmation, political influence, and potential shifts if Democrats win in 1972.
A Democrat insider says Sargent Shriver will back Ed Muskie, signaling Ted Kennedy’s minimal 1972 bid. Muskie supporters estimate about $8 million needed for the primaries and fear a crowded field could exhaust funds for the general campaign.
Army records show two thirds of combat troops being shipped to Vietnam are draftees. Current monthly combat assignments reach under 3,400 men, down from about 7,000 a year earlier.
The British system limits campaign spending and shortens the campaign to about three weeks. Edward Heath spent 2704 dollars to win his Parliament seat, while Nixon's 1968 presidential campaign spent 24 million. All Parliament spending totaled 3.5 million.
Japan may face renewed pressure from the United States and Western Europe to raise the yen, a move aimed at curbing booming export profits. Reserves reached 3.458 billion at March end, potentially lifting prices of Sony, Honda, and Toyota goods. The step echoes West Germany’s 1969 action, while Japan resists.
The House Government Operations Committee voted 19 to 18 to close its organizational meeting, despite earlier FOI law gains. Rep. Moss backed the closure, while Rep. Brooks cited bureaucratic rationale, noting some members fear candid remarks if not overheard.
Eighteen miles from Houston Texans pursue a gated community priced from $40,000 to $200,000 with a six foot brick wall two gates and guard posts. Homes offer a $500 security package with door and window sensors and optional panic buttons to summon private police. Developers note a large Mexican American presence and insist residents seek security for peace of mind. The piece questions whether such extreme precautions reflect broader social divides.
Western diplomats forecast the Big Four ambassadors talks on Berlin will yield no progress after seven meetings spread over a year. They describe East and West deadlock with little chance of an agreement and say none wants to take blame for ending the talks.
United Press notes key historic dates: Sir James Clark Ross, a British Antarctic explorer, born April 14, 1220. In 1861 Confederate forces raised the flag over Fort Sumter, prompting Union troops to surrender.
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