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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1975
Page
7
The Argus notes editorial opinions appear in the column and do not necessarily reflect the paper's official position. Dated January 29, 1975, this page carries editorials and opinion pieces as part of the newspaper's content.
James Kilpatrick surveys the Washington clash over CIA oversight amid claims of mass illegalities. Colby defends actions, acknowledging a 1967 unit studied foreign links. about 10,000 citizens had files, though not dossiers. Critics warn of overreach and the political cost of disclosure.
A reflective piece with a father's playful quips about anger and thinking first. The narrator recalls a motto about counting to cool rage and a teasing family line about being a blend of parents. The ending shows a string of numbers: 456,487, 358, 459,450.
Editorial supports Trustee Benya's idea to shift Fremont driver education from district to private schools. It argues the $6.50 hourly stipend hasn’t risen since 1968 and cites potential savings, urging serious study by Fremont and other South County districts while warning against tax-hike complacency.
The piece warns of a looming welfare crisis as high unemployment strains welfare systems. California officials forecast rising caseloads despite reforms, noting Medi Cal costs failing to curb expenses. With funds split between state and federal levels, authorities fear tighter budgets and debate Reagan era eligibility controls to curb waste and ensure ben fits for those truly in need.
A former intelligence official alleges CIA surveillance of labor leader George Meany in the 1950s, citing mail reading to monitor covert funding to European anti communist unions. The claim frames postwar labor politics and Cold War covert activity as part of anti communist strategy.
Will Rogers riffs on congressional overkill noting more than 1000 bills, from birth control to imess production, a New York spokesman for war, Indiana’s slug ban in vending machines and a push to stabilize money. He jokes that 300 bridges overflow with graft while asking where his jokes come from.
Readers defend newspaper honesty and discuss two editorials about Newark High School. A Newark resident praises Gary Leonard for returning tools, praising honesty and urging parents to see exemplary civic conduct. The letter stresses citizen oversight and responsible journalism in a small town.
Hank Murren, a Capitola police officer recently fired for being “400 nice,” was known for driving drunks home, warning traffic violators, helping residents, and earning broad public appreciation. City Hall argued his friendly approach endangered the force. His legacy highlights trust over strict enforcement.
The piece argues that a preventive war, likened to a replication of aggression, could be sold to the public under Ford. It cites Kennedy, Johnson, and Kissinger as precedents, questions whether the American fighting force can sustain such a mission, and weighs oil in the Middle East against Russia’s rising nuclear threat.
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