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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1976
Page
8
The Argus presents editorial opinions in a designated column while clarifying that other editorial materials on the page may not reflect the newspaper's official position. The note situates the page as opinion oriented rather than a formal stance.
The piece argues against defense cuts amid a looming administration change. It cites Jimmy Carter era calls for reduced Pentagon spending and praises continued preparedness. It notes Livermore Laboratory officials defending nuclear weapons research and emphasizes bipartisan backing for defense funding.
HEW officials say federal law bans discrimination in appearance rules but allows reasonable differences in clothing. They note mustaches and beards may be treated non-discriminatorily, yet the hair length issue remains unresolved as government lawyers seek a ruling.
A 1955 Will Rogers quip urges politicians to visit their home states, mocking traveling senators who campaign with “My Fine People Back Home” but stay away. He jokes about creating a nationwide “Meet Your Own Senator Week” to force home visits.
A critique traces the rise and decline of underground newspapers led by New York City and West Coast editors. It cites The Los Angeles Free Press once at 100,000 circulation, blaming sex advertising and credibility loss for its collapse and urging a return to clear factual reporting and strong labeling.
The Postal Service posted a 16 million dollar surplus for the three months ending October 1. Postmaster General Bailor says he hopes no rate increase will be needed in 1977, while Jimmy Carter concedes unemployment may not drop below 5 percent until the end of his first term in 1980, raising timing questions ahead of the next election.
The article argues official poverty figures miss in kind benefits like Medicaid, food stamps, and housing. It cites Browning’s study showing federal in kind transfers rose from 1.5 to 15.1 billion 1964–79 and total transfers 26.2 billion, plus 37.4 billion in state local services, totaling 93.6 billion. It contends much goes to nonpoor via Social Security Medicare education and to experts rather than the poor, questioning net improvement.
The piece argues Rhodesia could join the United Nations only if it adopted harsh Communist regime traits, listing punitive measures and state control parallels. It contrasts UN admissions of other dictatorships with Rhodesia’s lack of membership and cites Soviet influence as the model for acceptance.
A conservatively framed figure, George, dismisses Carter as “Bad, but not THAT bad” while gardening. The piece recalls past presidents and reflects on aging, politics, and a cautious view of impending national trouble as the author anticipates interviewing a lively elderly woman next.
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