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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1976
Page
7
The Argus notes that this page contains editorials whose views reflect the column’s voice rather than the entire newspaper. It signals that opinions here are not stated as official positions of The Argus and may differ from other editorial material on the page.
Guest editorials detail a national debate on school busing with Dr. James Coleman and President Ford figures arguing busing fuels segregation while Reagan Carter favor voluntary integration. The piece suggests busing is an interim, limited tool and foresees tighter federal action and a shift toward neighborhood choice and phased integration.
Principal William Streshly proposes that students must read and write at a sixth grade level to graduate, a radical standard aiming to ensure readiness before advancing grades. The idea, controversial yet forward looking, seeks to ensure students can handle textbooks and coursework.
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University plan to program a computer with human facial characteristics to recognize individuals for tasks such as unlocking doors and verifying identity at work. The concept foresees a future with no cards or IDs, relying on facial scans to authorize actions like checks, gas, or plant access, raising Big Brother style concerns.
James Kilpatrick argues third party candidates face steep ballot access hurdles across states, citing a Heritage Foundation study by Page H Blackman. He notes growing voter indecision, evolving state laws, and the risk of a rushed national standard, urging reform to avoid stifling new parties while preserving diversity.
Will Rogers comments on modern writing habits and public office, noting that many seek office mainly to obtain information they can later publicize. The remark reflects a skeptical view of contemporary writers and their motives.
M Stanton Evans argues the Quinlan episode shows life can persist with machines and challenges euthanasia zeal. He notes the dispute centers on who defines meaningful life and warns against leaving decisions to parents or clinicians.
William Giandons argues Latin Americans favor the United States over Cuba citing consulate lines and illegal border crossings. He notes Barrow of Barbados criticizing U S actions and reports from Advocate News Bridgetown questioning Caribbean alignment while Jamaicans and Guyanese seek escape to the United States rather than Cuba.
Paul Harvey reflects on two hundred years of American progress and unity. He notes strong Constitution, widespread patriotism, and renewed God and country ties. He recalls bicentennial travels, the Star Spangled Banner, and warning against forgetting how we arrived here.
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