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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1972
Page
8
A political analysis outlines the stakes in Vietnam, arguing Moscow and Hanoi seek total humiliation of the United States. It claims the Communists will demand the ouster of the government in Saigon and that failing to confront this would expose the U.S. as weak. The piece ties peace plans to a broader aim of global Communist domination.
A Canadian member of the Conniff Singers interrupted a White House program lecturing President Nixon on the war. The incident drew criticism as boorish and likely to hurt the singer’s career and public reception.
The Trans World Airlines hijacker who endangered 94 passengers has a criminal record including Canadian bank robberies and a $100,000 jewel theft. He was declared mentally incompetent to stand trial, raising questions if he will be declared incompetent again. FBI agents proved effectiveness in handling hijackers within three days, urging decisive legal action to curb such incidents.
A critic argues that the proposed State Department of Education program to set goals and judge teachers by student performance is unnecessary and creates extra bureaucracy. The piece notes a second-grade teacher can assess a pupil progressing from first to second grade, questioning the plan’s premise and feasibility.
The piece analyzes Eugene McCarthy's presidential run, noting his outsider stance and lack of primary in New Hampshire. It contrasts his liberal label with Burkean conservatism, cites potential third party splits, and speculates on support from unions and the young electorate while portraying him as intensely autonomous.
A readers column urges brisk walking to improve venous return, brain function, and overall health. It cites Dr. Dudley White and Apollo 14 anecdotes, warns of clotting risks from sedentary life, and offers a simple at home remedy to push off with each step to restore leg muscle tone and blood flow.
Henry J. Taylor profiles George Gallup and summarizes Gallup polling trends from December through 1969. The piece highlights Nixon's stable nationwide approval near 0 percent, Truman's peak 87 percent, Kennedy's post Bay of Pigs decline, and Muskie's rising challenge to Kennedy and Humphrey. It notes elections are decided long before Election Day and cites primary swings in Indiana, California, and general prospects for Nixon versus Muskie.
Washington column questions America's decline through a Wambaugh police perspective. It compares modern law enforcement to Roman centurions and critiques Prohibition, anti narcotics laws, and civil rights era freedoms. The piece warns of chaos from 'myth' and argues for balance of faith and law.
A mix of items covers welfare rules demanding work or training for adults, a push to redeploy sky marshals to airport gates, and critique by Sen. Margaret Chase Smith on congressional absenteeism. The notes also reference Guinness Book of Records distancing from dangerous stunts and a chiropodist comment on pantyhose effects.
Senators and congressmen covering South Alameda County with listed Washington addresses and district details. Includes Alan Cramton John V. Tunney George P. Miller Don Edwards and state lawmakers Nichelat Parris John Holmdahl Clark Bradlay Carlos Bee Robert Crown March Fong with district notes and Sacramento mailing guidance.
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