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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1971
Page
4
The Oroville Mercury notes that Nixon and Reagan show flexibility in policy, contrasting with past leaders. It cites deficit spending in slack times, and Reagan’s easing on withholding, a shift from earlier rigid stances. The piece likens resilience to an oak and a willow.
Countdown GM's Chevrolet division says it has created a department of Product Assurance and Customer Satisfaction. A critic notes that if cars were built right, such a department wouldn't be needed and points to a British response about the cracked Liberty Bell. Ford ends its multimillion dollar racing program as speed drives budget concerns.
Henry J. Taylor argues that capitalism drives American wealth and production. He notes Ecuadorian Monte Cristi panama hats reveal income disparities, as weavers earn little while buyers pay high prices. He extols capital accumulation, stock ownership, and institutional investments as engines of growth, arguing hats illustrate the misperception of capitalism’s benefits.
Representatives in Sacramento for Southern Alameda County include Senators Nicholas Petris and John Holmdahl and Clark Bradley. Assembly members are Carlos Bee Robert Crown and March Fong with districts covering Hayward Union City Fremont Newark Livermore Castro Valley and Oakland areas. Address letters to State Capitol Sacramento.
A roster of South County constituency office contacts includes Senator Alan Cranston and Senator John Tunney in Washington D C, and Congressmen George P Miller Don Edwards in California districts. Districts cover San Leandro Castro Valley San Lorenzo Livermore Amador Valley north Hayward Alameda East Oakland and South Hayward Union City Fremont Newark including parts of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
Defense Secretary Laird takes charge of the Defense Intelligence Agency away from the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He denies the move is a response to spying charges on civilians. Mattel plans to buy Ringling Bros. circus.
A columnist argues that college is not suitable for all youths and that vocational training offers better outcomes for many high school graduates. Citing Indian leadership and educators, the piece notes college dropouts and calls for valuing trades, apprenticeships, and practical skills over universal degree attainment.
Washington reports Texas Democrats face a federal SEC case alleging stock gains tied to bank insurance legislation. Gov Preston Smith, house speaker, and others are accused of securing profits via unsecured loans from Sharpstown Bank to buy stock in National Bankers Life. Connected figures include Frank W. Sharp and John Connally, with fallout shaking Texas politics.
Washington analyst Hanson Baldwin argues in his new work that war is a perpetual human institution driven by economics and chauvinism. He contends authorities must ensure the ability to win any conflict and criticizes antiwar sentiment and disarmament efforts.
State Senator Clark Bradley introduces legislation to end tenure for junior and state college faculty over four years with renewal contracts as a substitute. The measure, praised as a needed reform, aims to replace tenure to gain broad citizen and lawmaker support.
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