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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1976
Page
6
The Argus states that its editorial opinions are expressed in the column below and that other editorial page materials do not necessarily reflect the paper's positions. The note clarifies the separation between the column and the newspaper’s official stance.
The piece argues U S policy toward Eastern Europe keeps Yugoslavia’s independence central as Carter and Ford address Soviet influence. It notes Brezhnev Tito talks, warns against Moscow backing subversion, and urges Carter to uphold Helsinki and detente while resisting any stifle on independence. COPLEY NEWSPAPERS
The article notes a reported 15 million dollar postal surplus and describes the U S Postal Service as often criticized yet not essentially poor. Officials say the surplus is transitory and rate hikes may be delayed briefly until red ink returns. It urges analysis of the surplus causes to see if a permanent improvement is possible.
Bernard Hillenbrand of the National Association of Counties warns that welfare funding has pushed local governments to their psychological limit as taxpayers bear rising budgets. He urges federal reform and a possible Washington takeover of welfare financing and administration as a Carter administration priority.
Gen Ira C Baker announces a nonprofit, nonpartisan group to foster debate on U S foreign policy and national security. Members include former officials, diplomats and academics. The charter targets peace with freedom, rejects weapons makers and active political insiders, and warns of Soviet military buildup and U S defense spending near historic lows.
James Kilpatrick surveys William F Buckley Jr as sailing fuels his life and book Airborne. Buckley’s forty years at sea, a trans Atlantic voyage, and wry self deprecation anchor a vivid portrait of a mind ruled by a single mistress.
Will Rogers muses that his practical idea of letting home folks meet their senator faced resentment. He jokes that residents elected him to be away from home, implying they did not want him at home. The remark reflects his characteristic humor about politics and public figures.
The piece critiques major American newspapers and broadcast editors for moral certainty in world events and a double standard on human rights. It notes editors rarely critique Cuba or Panama while condemning Vietnam and US arms sales, and discusses Chilean moves to free political prisoners as a potential counterexample to such double standards.
Sacramento Governor Edmund G Brown Jr orders the Department of Finance to draft a property tax relief proposal to appease irate taxpayers and pressure budget cuts by department heads. Rival Pete Wilson promotes relief. Brown faces Reagan’s surplus drawdown and upcoming school funding court mandates. The likely plan may ease homeowner burdens while shifting burden to commercial property through assessment changes.
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