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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1971
Page
3
The San Diego Union argues that liberalizing abortion laws in 16 states prompts moral questions and practical concerns. It cautions lawmakers to probe ethics before action, noting illegal abortions once persisted under strict laws and emphasizing societal responsibility to foster restraint and mature attitudes toward sexuality.
A 1960s to 1970s shift toward disposable containers spurs urban cleanup fears as abandoned cars grow in New York and returnable bottles decline. Officials fret over litter and wastage while Coca Cola raises deposits to rebalance recycling, yet Pepsi’s 18-ounce bottles with a five cent deposit vanish in short order.
Former Interior Secretary Udall attacks the scientific community for blindness to social change while anthropologist Astley Mot tagu cautions that women's liberation threatens humanity, arguing that survival rests on loving mothers. The exchange signals a broader debate on gender and progress.
A Fremont district letter argues year round schooling could reduce costs by handling 25 percent more students with existing facilities. The writer contends depreciation stays similar, per pupil teaching costs drop, and urges a feasibility study for Fremont Unified School District to address future budgetary pressures.
James O Donnell commends Argus for strong coverage and editorial on the county supervisors salary increase dispute. He credits the newspaper with informing the public and aiding petition circulators in opposing the raise.
The column alleges President Nixon repeats Johnsons Indochina blunders and warns that France is urging respect for Indochinese neutrality while US policy risks expanding the war. It notes France pulled out after Dien Bien Phu and questions secrecy around Laos and Cambodia actions, highlighting media and Senate oversight tensions.
Washington officials listed include Senator Alan Cranston and Senator John Tunnay with Washington addresses. Representative George P. Miller is noted with a Sun Bul' address, and Don Edwards is listed with a Dennon Building address. District coverage mentions parts of Alameda and East Oakland, Union City, Fremont, Newark, Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
The piece argues Democratic majorities in Congress mask a shift to conservatism. It notes House leaders are largely conservative Southern and Southwestern Democrats, and Senate figures like Byrd push right while Kennedy’s liberalism fades. It discusses implications for Nixon and the 1972 presidential field, with Republicans also moderating.
Washington journalist profiles Ben Holman director of the Justice Department Community Relations Service. He operates behind the scenes to avert racial religious clashes in schools streets housing and ghettos, expanding the program from 19 to over 250 staff and funding. He cites successes in criminal justice curriculum at the University of Georgia and an $83000 Florida A and M College grant for training black cops, while noting limits and the elusive goal of total harmony.
In 1995 a rescue crew announced Floyd Collins died after 18 days trapped in a Kentucky cavern at Cave City. Also in 194 Cubs second baseman Kenny Hubbs died when his plane crashed in Utah. In 1970 Joe Frazier stopped Jimmy Ellis to claim undisputed heavyweight glory, following Cassius Clay being stripped two years earlier for dodging the draft. Mortimer Collins quips Man is as old as he's dealing, woman as old as she looks.
Maclean's Microscoops reports Secretary Resor upholds the dismissal of a West Point cadet for lying about shining his shoes. The piece notes the breach of military tradition and discipline.
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