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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1971
Page
3
The piece argues the media's harsh scrutiny of Vice President Spiro Agnew tests the power of the press to influence public life and political outcomes. It contends bias, ridicule, and selective protection shape Agnew's image, potentially affecting Nixon's choice of a running mate and the Republican ticket's fate.
A historical article notes rising bank robberies linked to drugs, with robbers often amateurs or addicts. It cites Frank Beniak in Buffalo, FBI concerns on parole, and banks like First National Bank of Chicago spending millions on defenses. Washington, D.C. is called the robbery capital, with several banks hit in short spans.
Lists U S Senators and Congressmen for South County and related districts. Names Alan Cranston John Tunney George Miller Dan Edwards, with office addresses and district coverage including San Leandro Castro Valley San Lorenzo Livermore Hayward Alameda East Oakland Fremont Newark Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Also cites state senators Michelet Parris Holmdahl Clark Bredley and assembly members Slee Crown Fong with district scopes and Sacramento Capitol address.
The piece argues Nixon and Marland oppose compulsory busing as a means to achieve racial balance, citing concerns about educational disruption and cost. It questions using federal funds for pupil transport and warns that forced integration may undermine neighborhood schools and student learning.
Washington coverage analyzes Senator Jackson as a potential 1968 Democratic presidential nominee. He advocates traditional values, strong defense, law and order, civil rights, and working family concerns, appealing to middle Americans while challenging left-wing party activists. The piece notes Muskie as front-runner and considers how Jackson could influence labor support and party strategy.
Holmes Alexander argues that the British Empire and modern America foster moral growth through public knowledge and open discourse. He contrasts regal discipline with today’s press freedom, warns against overreach in disarmament, and notes the enduring ruthlessness in power struggles across eras and nations.
This day marks Robert Ringling born August 16 1897 a Klondike gold discovery in 1886 Babe Ruth death in New York City 1965 a crash and sinking in Lake Michigan killed 38 aboard Dwight D Eisenhower seventh heart attack Thought for today naturalist John Burroughs quote Time does not become sacred until we have lived.
A CICLA social theorist argues that humanity is already obsolescent as the end product of evolution. The remark follows comments by FBI Director Hoover noting his agency lacks funds to monitor violent organizations, with a quip about phone tap costs from AT&T.
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